Horsing Around

This week I’ve had the amazing opportunity to get to interview Chelsea Sutton, who has impacted many lives both in & outside of the horse world. Originally an east coast girl, Sutton relocated to Arizona where she has started her own marketing company and has recently become a co-partner in ReinerStop. But in the horse world, she is better known for her voice being heard in various NRHA & AQHA show arenas. We chat about advice to young entrepreneurs, how Sutton got the job being the first woman to ever call the show from the main arena at any NRHA major event, and how she has turned several passions into the life that she has always dreamed of! You definitely want to check this one out!

Chelsea’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cimforgiven/

ReinerStop:https://www.instagram.com/reinerstop/

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsingaroundpodcast/

This week, I had the opportunity to talk with the amazing Heidi Pichotta! Pichotta grew up loving horses and has had the opportunity to turn that love into a successful business, Mechanics for the Equine Athlete. Several years ago, Pichotta was in a truck-related accident that resulted in her losing feeling in her legs. But even after doctors warned her that she may never walk on her own again, Pichotta proved them wrong. After a long process, she can walk on her own, she goes on runs, and she is even back to showing her reining horses at major events. Pichotta has an incredible story and I was so grateful that I got the chance to tell it! This is a must-not-miss episode, especially in the spirit of Christmas: a reminder to be thankful for everything we have. 

Heidi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidijoe1/

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsingaroundpodcast/

Happy Thanksgiving! Today we are joined by a flourishing rider, Carlee McCutcheon! Carlee, daughter of Tom & Mandy McCutcheon, has built a name for herself in both the reining & jumper world at only 16 years old. She won her first Grand Prix earlier this year, Pin Oak Charity Grand Prix, and has made several notable successes on her reiners as well. McCutcheon was born and raised to be a part of the industry and I was so excited to get her to take on several different aspects within it. In this episode, we discuss how she balances two different disciplines, traveling between shows, digging deeper into the jumping world, her accomplishments, and where she envisions herself in the future.

Carlee is incredibly humble and I know you guys will love her story!

Carlee’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carleemccutcheon_/

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/

My Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsingaroundpodcast/

Welcome back to another episode! Today we are joined by Alexia Tordoff! Tordoff is an Ohio native but has traveled the country showing her horses with amazing results including multiple youth world globes & congress champion titles. She has dappled in several disciplines including horsemanship, hunter under saddle, and just recently, reining. I sat down with Tordoff and we discussed the background of her family farm, having a strong show pen mentality, the bond she shares with her sister, and her future goals both in and outside of college. It was so much fun hearing about Alexia's story and how she worked to become the rider that she is today.

I think that you guys are going to love it! :)

Alexia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexia_tordoff/

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsingaroundpodcast/

This week I'm excited to welcome Beth Himes to the podcast! I've had the opportunity to meet Beth at a couple of local shows and got to hear her story and wanted to share it with you guys! Beth has dedicated many hours to growing the National Reining Horse Association either by putting on shows, competing herself, being an owner of several successful horses, as well as being the first female president of the NRHA. There is a lot to unpack in this episode and I guarantee that you will learn something new about the NRHA and I encourage you to listen especially if you are new or wanting to join reining! Beth's story is remarkable and I am very honored to give it to you guys! My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/ My Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsingaroundpodcast/

This week I'm excited to welcome Beth Himes to the podcast! I've had the opportunity to meet Beth at a couple of local shows and got to hear her story and wanted to share it with you guys! Beth has dedicated many hours to growing the National Reining Horse Association either by putting on shows, competing herself, being an owner of several successful horses, as well as being the first female president of the NRHA. There is a lot to unpack in this episode and I guarantee that you will learn something new about the NRHA and I encourage you to listen especially if you are new or wanting to join reining! Beth's story is remarkable and I am very honored to give it to you guys!

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/

My Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsingaroundpodcast/

This week we have the honor of hearing from Robin Schoeller! Schoeller is from Stuttgart, Germany, & moved to the United States in 2004 to work under NRHA's 6 million dollar earner, Shawn Flarida. Robin now operates ‘Robin Schoeller Reining Horses’ located in Bloomingburg, Ohio, alongside his family. I was so excited to have Robin on to learn more about his story and get his advice to aspiring trainers! We chat about his background, what he has learned from operating his own barn, 3-year-olds vs derby horses, & how he balances his business and family time. 

It turned out to be a great episode and I hope you guys enjoy it!

Robin Schoeller Reining Horses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rs_reining/

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/

I'm so excited to bring this episode to you guys! 

This week we are joined by Taylor Zimmerman. Zimmerman was born into a family that lives breathes and enjoys the horse world in a variety of different disciplines. Ranging from cow horse, pleasure, racing, and the main focus: reining. Her family owns the stud 'Not Ruf At All' and has been able to create a fantastic breeding program behind him. Taylor has many accolades in the reining world from being on Team USA Young Rider back in 2019 to making Lvl 4 nonpro finals at all the major events. Zimmerman currently rides on SMU's D1 Equestrian Team in Dallas Texas.

We chat about her background in reining, the biggest lessons she has learned, and what she had advice to aspiring D1 riders. I had so much fun learning about Taylor's history and learning what her plans are. Anyone can learn from Taylor and you are going to LOVE this episode!

Taylor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reining.remedy/

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsingaroundpodcast/

In this episode, we chat with Ryann Grasman! Grasman just turned 20 and is currently based in Michigan with her family. But alongside her family, she travels the country showing her cutting horse Wood Be Bossy aka Woodrow, all while juggling her faith, family, and friends. We sit down and dive into the details of cutting, her background in the sport, how important faith, family, and friends are to her, and how she balances it all.

 Ryann is the most positive person you will ever meet and I was so excited to bring her story to you guys, share her light, and hopefully help people who need a good role model!  

Ryann's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mi_cuttinghorses/

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliding_n_spinning/

This week we are joined by successful entrepreneur Kirstie Marie! Kirstie started her own photography business, Kirstie Marie Photography, at the end of her college days and has grown it into a nationwide business. You may have seen Kirstie's pictures before on Instagram, her blog or even your friends posts! Wherever you have seen them, they are absolutely beautiful and I was excited to talk to the person behind the camera! We chat about Kirstie's background, her marketing strategies, life advice, as well as how she balances her business and home life. 

Whether you love photography or just like drooling over Kirstie's pictures, this is the episode for you! Hope you enjoy :) 

Kirstie's Instagram: Kirstie Marie Photography 🦄 (@kirstieeemarie) • Instagram photos and videos

Kirstie's Educational Account: Learn with Kirstie Marie (@kmplearn) • Instagram photos and videos

My Instagram: Alexis Mann (@sliding_n_spinning) • Instagram photos and videos