Finding The Feel

4S Performance Horses is a third generation horse family, located in Pleasanton Texas. Christa and Randall both apprenticed with Chris Cox, among other great trainers in the roping and cutting industries. “Todo Corazòn”, which means "All Heart", is the driving force behind their organization...and it shows. Christa and Randall are all heart when it comes to their training methods. Their share their inspiring journeys, and show us that it's always worth chasing your dreams. We even get to hear about their love story. Learn more about https://www.facebook.com/4Sperformancehorses/ (4S Performance Horses on Facebook). This episode is brought to you by https://www.cactusropes.com/ (Cactus Ropes), who are offering 10% for all Finding The Feel listeners. Just enter FINDINGFEEL at checkout. *Limited time only. Exclusions may apply.

Nathan Piper is a Top 20 NRHA Professional. Nathan continues the stories behind his many successes last year, aboard Patriot bred by Toyon Ranch LLC and owned by Shannon and Hershel Reid. He talks about optimizing his nutrition to be the best athlete possible, and helping horses find their own way. Nathan runs his reining business out of Toyon Ranch in Pilot Point Texas, with his wife and two daughters.You can connect with Nathan and learn about his business on https://www.facebook.com/pg/NathanPiperReiningHorses (Facebook) and https://nathanpiper.com/ (NathanPiper.com). Nathan Piper Reining Horses is sponsored by https://muenstermilling.com/milestone-horse-food/ (Milestone Horse Food).

Nathan Piper is a Top 20 NRHA Professional. Nathan tells us the stories behind his many successes last year, aboard Patriot bred by Toyon Ranch LLC and owned by Shannon and Hershel Reid. He talks to us about his NRBC win, leading up to his AQHA World Championship title, and how he takes care of the special horses like Patriot - the ones who give it their all. Nathan runs his reining business out of Toyon Ranch in Pilot Point Texas, with his wife and two daughters. You can connect with Nathan and learn about his business on https://www.facebook.com/pg/NathanPiperReiningHorses (Facebook) and https://nathanpiper.com/ (NathanPiper.com).

Erin is a leading rider in the NRCHA. In 2015, Erin earned her Reserve Championship at the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, scoring a historic 228 down the fence. Erin talks to us about how making mistakes can help you find confidence and consistency with your horse. Erin and her husband Anthony are former apprentices for NRCHA Hall of Fame Horseman Ron Ralls and Multi Million Dollar Rider Todd Bergen. You can connect with Erin and learn about her business on https://www.facebook.com/taorminoperformancehorses/ (Facebook) .

Ben Self is the producer of Cowhorse Full Contact, the hottest podcast for the reined cow horse industry. Ben tells us a bit about himself, and his process in creating the podcast alongside cohosts Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday. If you're looking for more horse podcasts, this is a great one! Subscribe now on your favorite platform. Follow https://www.facebook.com/cowhorsefullcontact/ (Cowhorse Full Contact's Facebook page) to stay up to date on the latest and submit questions for their next Q&A! Subscribe now on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cowhorse-full-contact/id1493836539 (iTunes) https://pca.st/s80f4ka4 (PocketCasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/1UY1cpcuPVLfpixPlFlYU3 (Spotify) https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact?fbclid=IwAR1rcO3liA1PeTm4j2TAmDUdJ7eh2Qd6iy9rvmTAfM1CfBMTrHFcgSh_3H0 (Anchor) And more!

Erin is a leading rider in the NRCHA. In 2015, Erin earned her Reserve Championship at the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, scoring a historic 228 down the fence. Erin talks to us about how making mistakes can help you find confidence and consistency with your horse. Erin and her husband Anthony are former apprentices for NRCHA Hall of Fame Horseman Ron Ralls and Multi Million Dollar Rider Todd Bergen. Learn more in Part 2! You can connect with Erin on https://www.facebook.com/taorminoperformancehorses/ (Facebook) . Also mentioned in this episode is the new podcast, https://www.facebook.com/cowhorsefullcontact/ (Cow Horse Full Contact). Subscribe on your favorite app to hear even more from cow horse insiders!

You can learn more about Wade and his methodologies on his website https://trainingforthecross.com/ (Training For The Cross), and on https://www.facebook.com/Training.for.the.Cross/ (Facebook). You can also watch him compete in https://roadtothehorse.com/ (Road To The Horse 2020). We’ll be rooting for you Wade!

We were lucky enough to have a great phone call with Wade Black, winner of the Wild Card competition at Road To The Horse 2019. Wade is an accomplished horseman and teacher, who has spent his career training prospects to be successful on the ranch and in the show pen. He teaches full-time at the TVCC Equine Program, passing on his knowledge, and the horsemanship philosophies of his father Martin Black and grandfather Ray Hunt. Wade talks to us about how his faith guides him to find success with his horses and his students. You can learn more about Wade and his methodologies on his website https://trainingforthecross.com/ (Training For The Cross), and on https://www.facebook.com/Training.for.the.Cross/ (Facebook). You can also watch him compete in https://roadtothehorse.com/ (Road To The Horse 2020). We'll be rooting for you Wade!

Phillip Ralls’ love for reined cow horse and showing began at the young age of 8-years-old when he showed his first bridle horse. From that moment forward, Ralls focused on improving himself and his horses. At the age of 36, Ralls became a National Reined Cow Horse Association million dollar rider. Ralls has ridden many special horses throughout his career, including One Fine Vintage (One Time Pepeto x Shiners Siena x Shining Spark). One of his recent accomplishments was aboard multiple NRCHA champion and reined cow horse sire Call Me Mitch. In addition to being an accomplished horseman and NRCHA Million Dollar Rider, Ralls’ list of accomplishments includes three NRCHA World’s Greatest Horseman reserve champion titles. Phillip will share what happened; what went wrong during a specific fence run. What makes a horse special as well as his favorite thing(s) with working with horses. Know what kind of approach or format that Phillip uses at his program so that the horses would have a long career. He will also be

Phillip Ralls’ love for reined cow horse and showing began at the young age of 8-years-old when he showed his first bridle horse. From that moment forward, Ralls focused on improving himself and his horses. At the age of 36, Ralls became a National Reined Cow Horse Association million dollar rider. Ralls has ridden many special horses throughout his career, including One Fine Vintage (One Time Pepeto x Shiners Siena x Shining Spark). One of his recent accomplishments was aboard multiple NRCHA champion and reined cow horse sire Call Me Mitch. In addition to being an accomplished horseman and NRCHA Million Dollar Rider, Ralls’ list of accomplishments includes three NRCHA World’s Greatest Horseman reserve champion titles. Phillip will share what happened; what went wrong during a specific fence run. What makes a horse special as well as his favorite thing(s) with working with horses. Know what kind of approach or format that Phillip uses at his program so that the horses would have a long career. He will also be

In Part 2, Bud Lyon tells us how he accidentally started competing in ranch riding, how it helped teach him to embrace the journey (in your own way), and how it helped him in reining. Learn more and connect withhttps://www.facebook.com/Bud-Lyon-Performance-Horses-154759044582536/ ( Bud on Facebook). Head over to Horse & Rider magazine to check out his training videos on https://ondemand.horseandrider.com/ (Horse&Rider OnDemand)

Bud Lyon sits down with us to chat about finding purpose for yourself and your horse, what it takes to be a good coach and a good student, and his accidental venture from reining into ranching riding (and the benefits of doing both). Learn more and connect withhttps://www.facebook.com/Bud-Lyon-Performance-Horses-154759044582536/ ( Bud on Facebook). Head over to Horse & Rider magazine to check out his training videos on https://ondemand.horseandrider.com/ (Horse&Rider OnDemand)

A NRHA Non Pro Futurity & Derby Champion, while riding and training her own horses, Sandy Bentien is the ultimate DIY-er. In this episode, she tells us how building a connection with your horse can give you an edge in the show pen, and how to balance your ambitions with the wellbeing of your horse. Learn more about Sandy and her horses on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Bentien-Performance-Horses-884249308414711/ (Bentien Performance Horses), https://www.facebook.com/Make-It-With-A-Twist-245404652773/ (Make It With A Twist) (Honey), and https://www.facebook.com/Gotta-Twist-It-Up-1977053712576674/ (Gotta Twist It Up) (Ace).

NRCHA and AQHA World Champion. Cowgirl and NRCHA Hall of Fame inductee. International Clinician and Judge. These are just a few more-than-deserved titles earned by Sandy Collier. Sandy joins us to share how positivity, confidence and patience helps lead to success as a horse person and a showman. Learn more about Sandy on her http://sandycollier.com/ (website) and https://www.facebook.com/sandy.collier.796/ (Facebook), and https://www.facebook.com/pg/SandyandBarbra/about/?ref=page_internal (Be Unstoppable on Facebook).

Reined cow horse trainer, Clayton Edsall talks to us about training horses that can perform in the show pen and on the ranch, empowering a quirky horse to be their best self, and more. Learn more about Clayton and Clayton Edsall Cow Horses on his https://www.edsallhorses.com/ (website) and https://www.facebook.com/edsallcowhorses/ (Facebook).

In this episode we speak with clinician and leader in horse behavior Julie Goodnight about seeing things from your horse’s perspective. She talks to us about working with the horse in front of you that day, why you should never pick a fight with a horse, how horses respond to dynamic versus static pressure, considering your horse’s emotions, and much more. Learn more about Julie on her https://juliegoodnight.com/ (website) or https://www.facebook.com/horsemaster.tv/?ref=br_rs (Facebook), watch her on https://juliegoodnight.com/tv/ (Horse Master with Julie Goodnight) on RFDTV, and listen on her podcast Julie Goodnight’s Horse Master Academy Podcast! http://www.findingthefeel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Screen-Shot-2018-09-04-at-11.18.08-PM.png ()

After winning the NRCHA Derby two years in a row, Justin Wright shares how staying positive and not trying to force any situation leads to his success. In this chat, he also talks to us about how building trust, paired with a strong work ethic, leads to a horse that loves their love and has your back. Learn more about Justin, his family, and Justin Wright Performance Horses on https://www.facebook.com/wrightsquarterhorses1/ (Facebook).

Billy Williams sits down with Kaitlyn to discuss developing a horse with confidence, while pushing them to their full potential without fear. Listen in to hear about checking-in with your horse and trusting the plan. As a lifelong horseman and reining competitor, earning his first World Title as a youth, Billy has worked with industry legends and is seeking out a place on that list for himself. He brings his love for the horses and passion for the sport to every ride. Learn more about Billy and Williams Performance Horses on https://www.facebook.com/WilliamsPerformanceHorses/ (Facebook).

Jake and Luke Lundahl, of Lundahl Performance and Project Horse Podcast, are on a mission to make performance horses more accessible and inspire people to have the confidence to reach for their goals. With experience covering both the clinician and performance horse worlds, the Lundahl brothers bring a unique perspective to advancing your horsemanship. They share their journey with us, and the lessons they have learned around being open minded and leaving the fear of judgement behind you.

Tracer Gilson is a leading reining trainer, showman, and coach. Tracer’s deep-rooted passion for the sport, and love for the horses, is evident and a huge factor in his success. In this chat, Tracer talks to us about the importance of knowing your horse, having patience, and how success is the result of (really) hard work. Learn more about Tracer and Gilson Performance Horses, on his http://www.gilsonperformancehorses.com/ (website) and https://www.facebook.com/Gilson-Performance-Horses-234444013290046/?ref=ts (Facebook)!