The summer is winding down, but the ProRodeo action is not. From Greeley and Cowboy Christmas, to Salinas and Cheyenne, The Short Score is covering everything that has happened this summer as we roll into August.

Andrew Ward and Jake Long got Cowboy Christmas rolling earlier this summer with the Greeley Stampede win in June for $11,225 a man. And while Ward and Long were amongst the top of team roping's Cowboy Christmas earners, Clint Summers and Jade Corkill led the pack with $29,897 apiece.

Dustin Egusquiza and Levi Lord capitalized at the NFR Open in Colorado Springs, Colorado, winning the sudden-death finals with a 4.8-second run and claiming over $15,000 each. The win also secured them their first national circuit titles.

The longest score in ProRodeo and a the only five-head battle, California Rodeo Salinas was no problem for Tanner Tomlinson and Travis Graves. They roped five steers in 48.5 seconds to claim the win and $11,254 each.

Aaron Tsinigine and Jeremy Buhler won their second major PRCA rodeo of the summer, first with the Reno Rodeo and now the Cheyenne Frontier Days. But their road to No. 1 was perhaps less than conventional.

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• "Team Roping Is Going to Save the Day for Everybody" — Steve Friskup's 2025 Horse Market Report
• The $1.7 Million Rope Horse: Meet the Man Who Bought Her
• The NEW U.S.-Mexico Cattle Border Closure
• Top 5 “The Score” Podcast Interviews of 2025 (So Far)

From the makers of SmartPaks and the team behind SmartEquine, The Horse HealthCast is the go-to podcast for horse owners who expect more from their equine care. Co-hosted by Ashlee and Jenna, lifelong horse people with deep experience in supplements, wellness, and the realities of horse life, this show explores what it means to care for horses in a smarter, more personalized way. 

With high standards as our foundation and individuality as our focus, we bring you one-of-a-kind insights for one-of-a-kind horses—whether they’re competitive athletes, backyard companions, or somewhere in between. This is The Horse HealthCast. Because your horse deserves nothing less.

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Hosts: Ashlee LeCompte Lazic (Head of Research and Development) and Jenna Boscardin (Digital Marketing)

Sponsored by: SmartEquine

In this month’s episode, Aviva reflects on the weight of social media on our riding, how easy it is to criticize in the name of “critiquing” and how we can never know the full story just from a picture of a video. She and Stephany share their thoughts on how we can all be kinder, and as riders we can always work to be better, but that most people are out their doing their best every ride. Stephany shares her latest win with Dante and getting qualified for Regionals.

In the Ask the L segment, Aviva talks about posting versus sitting in Training and First Levels. She discusses the various reasons behind what judges are looking for and how you can best help your horse with either choice.

We have a word from our sponsor, EquestrianPlus, and then Stephany meets back up with Beth for round two of the bit discussion.

This month, we dive deeper into some of the things Beth talked about last month, including metals, bit sizes and weight. They go on with the discussion to talk about double bridles - what the purpose is, when to try it, and how different curb bits work in the mouth. It was another fascinating dive into the world of bit fitting, and we are so happy that Beth could join us for a second chat!

Again, If you have questions for Beth, please forward them to her directly, or send them to us so we can share them with everyone on a future episode! As always, if you like what we are doing, please like and share our podcast!

Dressage Today S6 E8 Show Notes:

Connect with the Hosts: Email Aviva Nebesky ([email protected]) | Email Stephany Fish Crossman ([email protected]) of SerendipityDressage

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Guest: Beth Haist of TheHorseofCourse.com, Email Beth ([email protected])

Today's Episode Brought to You By: Equestrian+

Auditor Celeste reviews the Kerrits Coachella Waterproof Barn Boot, Jamie had XC adventures over the weekend and some Studies Show.  Plus, if you could go back in time 20 years and could tell your younger self one thing, what would it be?  Listen in…

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3741 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
• Title Sponsor: WERM Flooring
• Pic Credit: Kerrits Coachella Waterproof Barn Boot and Auditor Holly's New Horse (Printed with permission).
• Guest: Auditor Celeste reviews the Kerrits Coachella Waterproof Barn Boot
• Guest: Auditor Holly on her new horse.
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: SaddleFit 4 Life 7 Day Free Trial, COSEQUIN® Joint Health Supplement, Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

05:34 - Daily Whinnies

07:33 - Jamie's XC Schooling

19:50 - Auditor Celeste Product Review

29:00 - Studies Show

42:40 - Question of the Week

Did anyone else watch Mai Baum make his final run at Rebecca Farm and ball their eyes out? Just me? OK. This week, we’re talking about the hunters taking over Europe and sharing out best tips on how to keep thise arenas dragged, pristine and perfect for our horses. Thanks for tuning in.

Guests and Links Episode 138:

• Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Down Magazine
• Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Payne Equestrian
• Host: Ellie Woznica Owner/Trainer of Double Barrel Creek
• Featured Image: Courtesy of Yanmar Tractors America
• Drink Recipe: Hugo Spritz | Full Recipe
• Link: Mai Baum officially retires from top level eventing
• Link: The science behind the new USEF hair testing rule
• Link: The Baran Classic is such a cool concept, inviting top American hunter pros to Europe and European show jumpers trying their hand at the North American sport of hunters
• Product Review: Benefab Therapeutic Pastern Wraps | Benefab Smart Therapeutic Poll Pad
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• This episode is presented by: Yanmar, Belt It Out Goods (Coupon code: “heelsdown20” for $20 off), and listeners like you! Thank you to our sponsors!

Thanks for joining us on Sleep Stories for Equestrians, where we are reading a fictional tale told by a beautiful bay mare: The Elf and Her Friends - A Horse Story Founded on Fact by Isabel Wortley

This episode contains chapter seven of our story, featuring peaceful meditation music to help you drift off to dreamland.

00:51 – Guided Meditation

01:31 –The Story Begins

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Note: This story is in the public domain.

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Equine Discounts

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Resistol Rookie Haiden Thompson’s 2025 ProRodeo season just kicked into high gear—and she’s taking us along for the ride in this week’s episode of the The Breakdown Podcast.

The Wyoming cowgirl racked up an eye-popping $21,041 in earnings in just one week, with cash-ins at Estes Park, Sheridan, Casper, Gunnison and Cheyenne. That whirlwind run didn’t just move her up the WPRA World standings—it launched her into the lead of the Resistol Rookie race.

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• $100K Talks with Taylor Munsell on The Breakdown Podcast
• Josie Conner’s $100K Win at The American Rodeo
• Breakaway Futurity 101 with Cheyanne McCartney
• Mastering Rodeo Mental Performance with Donene Taylor

Today we start the first in our series on other pets on the farm beside horses.  Chris Krimitsos joins us to give us the scoop on getting your first parrot, what to look for and what to keep in mind.  Plus, Jamie rescues the neighborhood and some Realli Bad Adz.  Listen in…

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3740 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
• Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
• Guest: Chris Krimitsos of Parrot Baby
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: Care Credit, Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

04:39 - Daily Whinnies

05:30 - Jamie Saves the Neighborhood

26:10 - Chris Krimitsos

51:29 - Relli bAd Adz

This time the gang from Retired Racehorse Radio podcast answer a listener question about a horse that has developed a biting habit.

• Host: Coach Jenn
• Contributor: Retired Racehorse Radio podcast
• Support for this episode provided by Central Fly Control
• Listen to more podcasts for horse people at Horse Radio Network

Mentioned in this episode:

Equine Discounts

https://www.ntra.com/equinediscounts/

We're chatting with Mary Ormsby, Equine Operations Manager at Claiborne Farm, about a day in her life working on a bloodstock farm and why they support the RRP Broodmare Division. We chat with New Vocations for a training tip and introduce you to our adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned!

• Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer
• Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio
• Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
• Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption
• Guest: Mary Ormsby
• Guest: Bridget Heasley
• New Vocations Segment: Adoptable Horse
• Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, USRider, Retired Racehorse Project, Horse Radio Network and Listeners like You!