In episode thirty-five of Woman of the Wagons, Kass talks with Kira Schneider. Kira spent a number of summers travelling with Logan Gorst's barn before getting her certification in equine dentistry and going to school to be a veterinary technician. In this episode, they talk about Kira's love for the equine athletes, the wagon community and much more!

In episode thirty-four of Woman of the Wagons, Kass talks with Ashley Croteau. Ashley grew up around her Uncle Vern's wagon barn with her cousin Brendan. When she was 18, her uncle moved to the WPCA, and she went to as many shows as she could. This season, Ashley's husband Rae returned to the wagon seat after taking a six-year break. Hear about how they both got the itch to get back to the trail and what it was like spring training for the first time. Also, hear some stories from Ashley and two former Woman of the Wagons guests' trip to Vegas.

In episode 33 of Woman of the Wagons Kass talks with Storm Dafoe from the Cowboy Sh*t podcast. Kass and Storm talk about branding and the importance it plays in marketing, the creativity that went into the Cowboy Sh*t merch line and more! Storm also shares her unique first experience with the chuckwagons. This episode is an exciting one to kick off the 2022 Chuckwagon Season! 

 

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Kass Patterson talks with the general manager of Lloyd Ex Jackie Tomayer about the 2022 NACC and Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Championship tarp sales. The importance that sponsors plays in the sport and more. Kass also talks about the 2022 tarp sales that have passed (the NACC and Calgary Stampede) and those that are upcoming (Grande Prairie, CPCA Finals, and Ponoka). Kass also chats with Ryan and Marg from the Canadian Horse Expo about their inaugural event and plans for the future.

Kass Patterson talks with Kim Krebs in episode thirty-one of Woman of the Wagons. Kim has worked with equine athletes in a variety of different events. Kim is the host of the Equine Bodytalks podcast, who has an insightful and interesting look at the equine world.

In episode 30 of Woman of the Wagons, Kass Patterson talks with Alissa McDonald. The two talk about how growing up Alissa and her sisters were obsessed with horses. How her family is how she got involved in the wagons, how she broke her leg after purchasing her first horse and more!

In episode 29 of Woman of the Wagons, Kass Patterson talks with Brittany Biggar. The two talk about everything from Brittany's love of horses from an early age, what it has been like teaching during the pandemic and so much more. Also hear about Brittany's experience doing a stunt for Murdoch Mysteries in Toronto during her trick riding days.

In episode 28 of Woman of the Wagons, Kass Patterson talks with the High River Ag Society president, Tanya Froh. In this episode, Kass and Tanya chat about how Tanya is introduced to the sport of wagon racing, her journey to become president of the Ag Society and hope going forward for Guy Weadick days.   Also hear Tanya and Kass chat about how to elevate the production value of the sport.

In episode twenty-seven of Woman of the Wagons, Kass Patter talks with CPCA driver Rilee Letendre. In the episode, Rilee talks about her introduction to the Chuckwagon scene, how she got into driving, her three years on the Western Chuckwagon Association circuit, her decision to start running in the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association and more! Also, hear the horse edition of the Venus vs. Mars alignment where Kass asks Rilee about the horses in her barn.

In Episode 26 of Woman of the Wagons, Kass Patterson talks with the Horse Poor Podcast hosts. Horse Poor takes an inside look at barrel racing and has looked into other aspects of the Western Equine Sports world, even talking with WPCA Veterinarian Jessica Romanow. In this episode, the four women talk about how the Horse Poor Podcast started, what they did and did not know about the wagons, and so much more! Also, ever listen to one of our previous episodes and hear a barrel racing term you didn't quite understand? Those episodes will be cleared up in this episode!