This episode was recorded in April at the National Clydesdale Sale. We sat down with Andrew Stalhiem & Jonas Helmuth to talk about on of the consignments that Andrew had at the sale. Well before the story of Ripp began we got a little background on both of our guests. This is a great listen!

Christy and Kayle sat down with Andrew Stalhiem, Grant Johnson, & Katie Fevold Bauer for an update of what to look forward to next since the WCS is behind us!

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Kayle sits down at Grange Fair in Centre Hall, PA with Roger & Linda Thoms, along with their youngest son Jason. We find out how they got started in the Clydesdales, what they do for a living and what Draft Horse Experiences they have had along the way! Thanks to the Thoms family for sitting down and telling your story!

We sat down at Indiana State Fair to talk about some Clydes! We talk about shoeing, breaking, soundness and judging! Chip Lawrence showed Clydes for Jason Hunter for about 10 years. Bryant Hagemann, shod several Clydes and broke several for outside customers. Kyle Savage grew up with Clydesdales and has helped out other Clyde outfits. Listen to their thoughts and opinions with a few laughs along the way.

We sit down with 2 Committee members of the 2025 WCS! Be sure to listen for all of the updates! $10,00o just got added to one class for premium money and there is $40,000 for the Sale to Show Classes! Be sure if you're interested in sponsoring barns, wagon sponsor, ribbon sponsor or a livestream sponsor to get that in before August so we can include you in the WCS Program! Program ads are also do in August so get those in before you get busy with summer shows!

We had the opportunity to sit down with Ray & Amber McLaughlin and Crissy Heatlie to hear about their history with the Clydesdale horse. We discuss some of the show highlights and some history of the Heatlie breeding history. This family plans on attending the 2025 WCS and will always be at the Royal Winter Fair! Thanks for sitting down and talking with us.

Christy & Kayle sat down with the Johnson Family of Springfield, IL while at the 2025 National Clydesdale Sale. We find out how they got their start in the Clydesdale Breed! Having the conversation at the IL State Fairgrounds was kind of serendipitous since it is where Dennis & Linda met and when on their first date! Dennis served on the Clydesdale Breeder's Board of Directors for 21 Years! Dennis & Linda still serve on the National Sale Committee. We would like to also congratulate Grant on being elected to the Board of Directors following this interview. The takeaway from this episode was to Not Dive a Volvo near the arena while halter horses are being shown and Linda Johnson is anywhere in the area! Thanks again to the Johnson Family for sitting down with us at the Sale!

Christy & Kayle sit down with some newer members to the CBUSA. Chris & Michelle Garrett of Royston, GA. They talk about their first purchases and their rocky start in the Clydesdale Breed. They talk about their experiences, ups downs where they are now and & some of their favorites. Reminder if you need work done on your Truck Transmission be sure to reach out to Chris from A1 Transmission Clydesdales!

Christy & Kayle sit down with Michelle & her husband Bruce. We find out how she got started photographing the Clydesdale horse. Some of her highlights and some funny stories along the way! We thank Michelle for what promotion she has done for the Clydesdale Industry along with Bruce for allowing her to be apart of our draft horse family!

Christy sits down to recap the 2025 National Clydesdale Sale with the two committee chairs Kellie Gardner & Andrew Stalhiem along with the Auctioneer Richard Yoder to discuss the sale! They talk about the good and the points that need a bit of improvement! The 2025 Sale Committee would like to thank all of our consigners, contractors, volunteers and buyers! Thanks!