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.

Thank you to our sponsors of Episode #143!

Shipshewana Harness & Supplies 

Glenwood Snacks 

Pennwoods Equine Products INC.  

The Draft Horse Journal 

Wismer Clydesdales

Calgary Stampede Heavy Horse Show 

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