Steve Ross is a horse trainer, commentator and business mentor from Scottsdale, Arizona. Steve runs Steve Ross Reining Horses, a horse consignment business that specializes in marketing and selling quality reining horses. He also runs the Steve Ross Academy, a program designed to teach professionals in the horse industry how to improve their business and prosper in their profession. Steve joins Joe to share his thoughts on equine business and what he feels allows a professional to be successful in the the industry today. Topics covered include the value of work ethic, the evolution of NRHA and what it means to be an Equine Entrepreneur.

To learn more about Steve's program you can visit his website at https://steverossacademy.com/

#horses #business #reining #NRHA

Jim Greendyk is a reining horse trainer, clinician and social media influencer from Scottsdale, Arizona. From colt starting in Canada, to showing arabs, to getting out of horses all together, Jim shares his journey of becoming a successful horseman in the reining horse industry. Today, Jim trains and shows reining horses, garners a large social media presence, teaches online classes and offers several clinics around the country including Power Clinics at his own facility in Scottsdale. Tune in for a fun conversation about the importance of faith, positivity and consistency.

Jim Greendyk Performance Horses

https://jimgreendykhorses.com/

#reining #horses #cowboy #horseshow #NRHA

Joe recaps his first 60 days of The Rider Movement Program. For the last two months, Gus Olds of the Rider Movement Program has been helping Joe with his workout routine and nutrition. Gus is a fitness trainer who specializes in helping equestrian athletes perform at their best. To find out more about The Rider Movement you can visit their website:https://theridermove.com/

#fitness #equestrian #horses

Rob Leach is a horse trainer from Tamworth, NSW Australia and is a Wild Card Competitor in the 2026 Road To The Horse Competition. Rob grew up in Mansfield, Victoria in the Australian Alpine region where he participated in a variety of equine disciplines. Upon reaching adulthood he moved to the Northern Territory to work on some of the most remote cattle operations in the world. After meeting his wife, Rob relocated to the United States to start colts and train horses for a variety of different western events including reined cow horse. Rob now lives in Tamworth, Australia where he is an accomplished trainer, clinician, breeder and stockman. Rob joins Joe to share his adventures from the Australian Outback to the winner's circle.

#Campdraft #Cowboy #Aussie #Australianstockhorse

Sadie Fisher is wife, mother, horse trainer, clinician and entertainer from Pennsylvania. Growing up Amish in Lancaster, PA, Sadie grew up surrounded by horses and developed a love of working with them from an early age. Breaking the social norms of her community, Sadie continued to pursue her passion for horses and at the age of 20 had the opportunity to go through Josh Lyons' certification program. From there, she started her training business, Sadie Unbridled Equine, where she trained horses, presented at expos, taught clinics and continued to grow her skill set. Topics discussed include what to do when you don't fit in, motherhood and the power of faith. Sadie is a Wild Card Competitor at the 2026 Road To The Horse Colt Starting Competition.

#horsemanship #rtth #horses #horsetraining

Elisa Wallace is an American 5 Star Three Day Eventer, Mustang Trainer, and YouTuber based in Ocala, Florida. Elisa is one of the competitors in the 2026 Road To The Horse Colt Starting Championship. Elisa joins Joe to share her unique journey in the horse world which has included mustang makeovers, world class eventers and at one point, converting her basement into a set of stalls. Tune in to learn the value of versatility, scrappiness, and the willingness to pour yourself into a horse.

#mustang #eventing #horsemanship #horses

Jason Irwin is a horse trainer, clinician and TV personality from Ontario, Canada. He is a Wild Card Competitor at the 2026 Road To The Horse Competition. Jason grew up in a horse family and was a key part of his family's business of buying, raising and selling horses from an early age. Through this business, Jason learned how to start colts and make solid, buyer friendly horses to sell to the public. As his skill set and reputation grew, Jason began teaching clinics and demonstrating at horse expos all across the United States and Canada. Today Jason and his wife, Bronwyn, run their multifaceted horsemanship business which includes clinics, expos, horse sales and their very own TV show on RFD Canada, The Horse Trainers.

https://www.thehorsetrainers.com/

#Horsetrainer #horsemanship #cowboy

Rod Dowers, father of former podcast guest Nick Dowers, is a farmer and rancher from Dyer, Nevada. Rod joins Joe to share the story of how he and his father moved to Nevada in the mid-80s to carve out a life for themselves and their families. Topics discussed include the history of the Dowers in the United States, growing a business while avoiding debt, and the importance of developing your passion.

Joe McDonald sits down with Ryan Rose, a horse trainer, clinician and YouTuber from Wisconsin. Joe explores Ryan's transformative journey from traditional horse training to becoming a clinician and social media influencer. Ryan shares his philosophy of aligning the horse's idea with his, discusses his thoughts on colt starting competitions, and highlights the critical role of networking in the horse industry. Tune in to discover how Ryan leverages social media to expand his reach and prepare for the 2026 Road to the Horse competition.

#horsemanship #roadtothehorse #horses

JD Thacker is a reined cowhorse trainer and 7th generation Nevada cowboy. JD grew up cowboying in n his family’s ranch, and later starting colts and showing horses with his Uncle, Dave Thacker. At the 2024 NRCHA futurity, JD had a stand out performance on his stallion, Casino Cat, placing 3rd in the Level 1 futurity and qualifying for the Limited and Intermediate Finals. JD joins Joe to talk about life as an up and coming horse trainer, working for Nick Dowers and cowboying in the Nevada desert.

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