Outside the Arena Podcast by - Midwest Horse Fair

In this episode you’ll hear from Hope Glynn, who began her riding journey in Northern California, where she started with Western riding, participated in Pony Club, and competed with Welsh ponies. Over the past 25 years, she has become a leading professional Hunter Rider in the country and has held her judge's card for over 20 years. Hope shares advice for Hunter Riders and about her life outside the arena.

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In this episode you’ll hear from Jessica Hollewell representing the Region 10 Arabian Horse Association. Listen as Jessica shares about the Arabian Horse including their history, versatility, lineage, and ability to be a wonderful family horse. Learn more about this beautiful breed at Arabianhorses.org/discover/discovery-farms/ and @ARABIANHORSEASSOCIATION on social.

In this episode you’ll hear from Pam and Kollie Bound share about their lives outside the arena. Pam is a lifelong equestrian with a passion for competitive riding and event production. As a multiple-time champion in barrel racing and a world champion mounted shooter, Pam has earned numerous accolades, including Super Horse Championships, Breakaway, and Team Roping titles. Kollie is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and a Precision Nutrition and NASM Certified Nutrition Coach, bringing a wealth of expertise to the equestrian community.

In this episode you’ll hear from Danielle Splaine, representing the Akhal-Teke Association of America, share about this very rare breed on the threatened list and her journey to fall in love with them. Learn about where this breed originated from, the efforts to further the development and conservation of the breed. The Akhal-Teke horse, known for their metallic sheen, has proven it can do it all. Learn more at Akhal-teke.org.

In this episode you’ll hear from Emily Kitching, the President of the Eclectic Horseman Magazine, the official publication of the Midwest Horse Fair. Emily shares about her love for horses and writing and how she started the magazine over 20 years ago. Eclectic Horseman Magazine cultivates a community that finds virtue in the journey with horses and provides resources that fuel the pursuit of horsemanship excellence. Learn more at www.eclectice-horseman.com.

In this episode you’ll hear from the famous mother and daughter duo, Joni and Olivia Harms share about their lives outside the arena at the Midwest Horse Fair. Joni Harms is a pioneer in country music, sharing her unique voice and songwriting that has captivated audiences worldwide since her debut in the 1990s. Daughter, Olivia Harms, has carved her own path in country music with a sound influenced by Texas, Bakersfield, and Nashville traditions.

In this episode you’ll hear from Del Shields, host of RFD-TV Best of America by Horseback TV Show as he was on location at midwest horse fair filming with his wife and crew. Del shares about his lifelong love for horses, singing, how he started traveling with best of america by horseback, the show and his life outside the arena.

Thanks for joining Midwest Horse Fair's Outside the Arena Podcast. In this episode you will hear from Amber Marshall, also known as Amy Fleming from the hit TV show Heartland. Listen as she shares about how "Tony the Pony" started her love for the equine world and how her connection to the show has led to so many experiences in her life Outside the Arena.

In this episode you will hear from Adrienne Dymesich the working equitation challenge coordinator at The Midwest Horse Fair 2025.  Listen as she shares about the history and growing sport of working equitation in the USA.  Adrienne also speaks to setting up working equitation events and her life Outside the Arena!

In this episode, you will hear from Brandy Von Holten, equestrian, business woman & more! Being part of the equine industry and being named Missouri's best ranch for 2024 has opened the door for many opportunities...listen in as she talks about life inside and Outside the Arena! To find out where you can see Brandy visit www.MidwestHorseFair.com