Learn more about Clint's journey to the halter pen from Episode 004 here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Hf5K3A7u9qD6bgIICVrje

In this episode, we get to know Clint Cooper, a young entrepreneur with a strong presence in the halter pen.  He credits his family and many legends in the halter industry for investing in him.  He recently launched his training facility called Clint Cooper Equine, located in Collinsville, TX.  Our community has the privilege of joining him to hear his vision for the future.  

A WCHA judge, trainer, husband, and dad to two young children, we are fortunate to get a few minutes with him to hear his story, learn what drives him, and get his advice for aspiring trainers.

Clint Cooper Equine on Facebook

In this episode, I have the opportunity to introduce you to the husband and wife team behind the Painted for Success Weanling Futurity.  Chad and Kayla Slayton are the founders of this weanling halter futurity that’s helping shape the future of our industry.  This niche futurity with just two classes includes generous payouts and high-end prizes.

Painted for Success is designed to showcase exceptional young stock, reward dedicated breeders, and raise the bar for competition in the halter industry.  

https://paintedforsuccess.com/

There are dozens of ways for people to engage with our industry and probably hundreds of professions that our fellow exhibitors represent.  In this episode we’ll take a look at the role of an auctioneer.  Dalton Collins, of DC Auction is with me for a conversation about his own program as well as a few facets of the auctioneer business and how it relates to our part of the world. 

We talk about the art and skill of auctioneering, what it takes to run a sale, and a few tips for auction buyers and sellers.

DC Auction Website

In this episode, we have the opportunity to meet Janna Kimmons, the visionary behind Paradise Paints and Quarter Horses in Jefferson, GA.  Janna is a small breeder known for producing elite halter horses.

We talk about what it takes to develop world-class halter horses, the challenges of running a breeding operation with a small band of broodmares, selecting the right stallion for her mares, and how she balances tradition with innovation.

Breeding season is just a few weeks away and its time to consider your stallion and broodmare pairing for the year!  In this episode we take a deep dive into selecting the right broodmare or stallion for your program with Anna Horn of Chris Arentsen Quarter Horses.

We take a look at criteria for selecting the broodmare to enhance a program and some of the attributes that make a mare tough to handle.  We discuss stallion selection and how the show record can impact the marketability of a given stud.  Last, we cover industry trends and the demand for double-registered horses and futurity eligibility.

www.arentsenquarterhorses.com 

Adam and Kelley Wainscott return for a next level conversation about equine nutrition.  They walk us through each listener-provided question to describe, explain, and teach us how to supply the best care for our beloved horses. 

Adam and Kelley joined us for episode 002 and jumped back in to continue their investment in our community.  They operate Covenant Show Horses in Sanger, Texas and stand 2006 APHA stallion, He's Stylin.  

One of the most pivotal events for breeding and showing halter horses is a futurity and this is our third episode this winter, highlighting money earning opportunities across the U.S.  In this episode, we’ll learn about the Iowa Breeders Futurity, we’ll explore why it’s so significant, and how futurities like this shape the future of the industry. I’m joined by two guests who are well-versed in the halter horse world: Lindsay Black, owner of Black Show Horses, an Iowa Quarter Horse Association Executive Board Member, a seasoned trainer and exhibitor, and amateur exhibitor, Illinois Paint Horse Association Futurity Chair, and IPHA President, Carri Hansen.

We discuss the broader impact of futurities on the halter horse industry and how they shape breeding trends and the direction of the sport.  We talk through sponsorships, the cost of showing, how futurities can alleviate some of the burden, and what fundraising methods they have found to be effective.

Iowa Quarter Horse Association

In this episode we meet Michigan Quarter Horse Association board members, Chris Perniciaro and Austin Gooding.  They lead the charge for the MQHA Futurity and Stallion Service Auction (SSA) which includes many of our great halter stallions.  The Futurity and SSA classes are held every September along with the Great Lakes Classic QH show.

Chris and Austin have successfully grown this show to over $100k in prize money and they are on their way to the next goal of $150k.  This affordable futurity is for exhibitors of all levels of experience and includes a great opportunity for weanlings to earn prize money in the stallion owner, mare owner, non-pro, and open classes.  You can stick around for the full 6-judge QH showbill and enjoy the MSU show facility.

Website: www.miquarterhorse.com