The guys spent some time catching up with Greg Lurvey of Strawberry Lane Percherons. After stepping away for a few years, Greg found his way back to the show ring with a deeper purpose.

Today, the hitch travels North America in honor of his late wife, who bravely battled Scleroderma. It’s more than competition now… it’s about carrying on her memory and doing what they loved together.

Stories like this are what make this industry special.

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The Draft Horse Journal

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Horse sale season is rolling, and the Mid-America Draft Horse Sale once again proved why it’s one of the most talked-about sales in the industry. The record for the highest-selling draft horse didn’t just fall… it got smashed three different times in the same day.

Kyle and Mark sit down with Virgil Yoder, a member of the sale committee, along with Leonard Beachy and Loren Beachy, who now hold the top two spots for highest-selling draft horses at $250,000 and $260,000.

We also catch up with Logan Mauch for the latest update on the Classic Series.

Big prices, big conversations, and plenty happening in the draft horse world.

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The Draft Horse Journal

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This episode was a true round table conversation with Mark and Kyle, joined by Mark Barie and Justin Hussey. The group sat down to talk openly about how the draft horse industry has changed over the years and what those changes have meant for breeders, exhibitors, and buyers.

They dug into how horse sales have evolved, what today’s buyers are looking for, and how technology, marketing, and shifting priorities have reshaped the way horses are bought and sold. It’s an honest conversation with plenty of perspective from people who have seen the industry from multiple angles and lived through the changes firsthand.

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The Draft Horse Journal

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Calgary Stampede Heavy Horse Show

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