We handed a mic to someone Katie has known for years — her maid of honor in her wedding! ....and things got fun, fast.

This episode of Katching Up with Katie features her best friend Dani, a Canadian horse girl who brings stories, honesty, and a whole lot of sarcasm. From horse show chaos and buying back horses, social media pressure, and behind-the-scenes drama — nothing was off-limits.

If you love real conversations, unpredictable tangents, and all things equestrian, you’re in the right place.

00:00 – Welcome back to Catching It with Katie

04:26 – Meet Dani: quirks, horse showing & culture shock

08:51 – European contracts, bad communication, and first impressions

13:14 – Why horse shows confuse non-horse people

17:40 – Making horse shows fun again & supporting vendors

22:05 – “You sold Kalvin?!” Talking horse sales & expectations

26:32 – The story of Finn: sales, sabotage & buying him back

30:56 – Do sales hurt horses? Katie’s experience with social media pressure

35:19 – Katie’s secret music past & Zoom serenades to Brett

39:47 – Creative flow, weird work energy, and singing at parties

44:08 – Who would you eat on a desert island? It gets weird

48:35 – Fan questions, donkey videos & wrapping up with laughs

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Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.