The Rundown with Suzanne Myers

🎙️ EPISODE 2 | THE RUNDOWN WITH SUZANNE MYERS

Special Guest: NRHA Professional Josiane Gauthier

🔥 NRHA Level 4 Rider | $650,000+ in Lifetime Earnings | World Equestrian Games Competitor | Multiple Top 10 NRHA Futurity & Derby Finalist | Becky Hanson Horsewoman of the Year | NRHA Professional Youth Coach of the Year

What does it really take to reach the top of the reining industry, build an elite training program, and stay competitive in a sport that never stops evolving?

With over $650,000 in lifetime earnings, multiple Top 10 finishes at NRHA Futurities and Derbies, and experience competing on the world stage at the World Equestrian Games, Level 4 rider Josiane Gauthier knows firsthand what it takes to compete among the best.

In this episode, we sit down with Josiane to explore how she got her start in the industry, the journey that shaped her career, and how she developed one of the elite training programs in the sport. We also discuss her legendary father, his place in the reining industry, and the stories and experiences that have shaped her life along the way.

For the trainers and riders listening, this one's for you! Josiane breaks down her signature turnaround program, shares insight into her rollback techniques, and discusses the training methods, horsemanship, and care that go into developing successful show horses.

But success doesn't come without challenges. We also get into the trials, tribulations, and defining moments of her career, the lessons learned along the way, and what it truly takes to not only succeed in this industry but remain competitive and relevant.

From career beginnings and major achievements to setbacks, training techniques, and the realities of life as a professional horse trainer, this is an episode you don't want to miss!

🎧 Tune in to Episode 2 of The Rundown with Suzanne Myers, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube.

REAL TALK. REAL STORIES. THE ROAD TO SUCCESS.

Welcome to The Rundown with Suzanne Myers.

The Rundown with Suzanne Myers is the podcast for those who refuse to settle. Each week, we dive into the mindset, habits, and strategies of people who push past limits, master their craft, and turn relentless drive into an advantage. Through conversations with equine industry professionals, we uncover what it truly takes to succeed in the performance horse world. Whether you are a trainer, breeder, owner, or entrepreneur, this podcast explores the real journeys, the trials, setbacks, and breakthroughs of those who have gone against the grain to carve their own path to success. Whether you are driven by grit, strategy, or knowledge, The Rundown reveals what it takes to thrive when the stakes are high, and the rules are not written for you.

This isn't just another horse podcast. This is a place for real conversations, practical education, and authentic stories from people who have earned their experience through years of hard work in and out of the arena. Whether you're chasing your first paycheck, your next championship, growing your business, or simply looking to become a better horseman or horsewoman, The Rundown is here to educate, inspire, and challenge you.

In this first episode, we share our backgrounds, how we got started, what shaped our careers, and why we created The Rundown. You'll also get a preview of what's ahead as we dive into training, business, horse care, competition, entrepreneurship, and the people who make this industry what it is.

In this introductory episode, meet your hosts.

Suzanne Myers is the owner and head trainer of Suzanne Myers Performance Horses in Port Matilda, Pennsylvania. With decades of experience training, showing, and coaching reining horses, Suzanne has built a respected program centered on exceptional horses, dedicated clients, and helping both horses and riders reach their full potential.

Co-host Brianna Wolfe is the assistant trainer at Suzanne Myers Performance Horses and has spent nearly a decade training and developing reining horses. From starting colts to preparing and showing finished horses, Brianna has built her career through hands-on experience in the barn and show pen. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Digital Journalism & Multimedia Design from Penn State University, combining her passion for horses with a talent for storytelling and media production.

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Thanks for listening, and welcome to The Rundown.

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