{"podcast":{"title":"Horse Show Bestie","slug":"horse-show-bestie-7482186","podcast_index_feed_id":7482186,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/kXKNVHpi.rss","website_url":"www.cbhorsemanship.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/ff10701d-9ac1-44f7-acc0-da141d6fdf50/logos/1a40a48d-d130-4e0f-a41f-cf49d36cd303.jpeg","author":"Crysta Brown","episode_count":38,"summary":"Come hang out with Crysta Brown, a APHA and AQHA All-Around horse trainer, and Scott Cooper, her favorite amateur sidekick, as they spill the tea on the all around Quarter Horse and Paint Horse world. Crysta brings the trainer tips and insider know-how while Scott keeps it real with the amateur perspective. Together they share the wins, the flops, the laughs, and all the behind-the-scenes moments that make horse showing such a ride. If you can't get enough of chatting with your besties in the stalls or in the stands, this podcast is your new happy place.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-24T00:19:30.213234+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/horse-show-bestie-7482186"},"episode":{"title":"NSBA is Poppin Off! Bill Kaven Breaksdown Exactly What They're Doing To Grow The Industry!","slug":"nsba-is-poppin-off-bill-kaven-breaksdown-exactly-what-they-re-doing-to-grow-the-industry","published_at":"2026-06-11T08:10:27+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/horse-show-bestie-7482186/nsba-is-poppin-off-bill-kaven-breaksdown-exactly-what-they-re-doing-to-grow-the-industry","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/horse-show-bestie-7482186","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4a08dba851f2cd8649b1bb41ba53dd038de88ea574809c96fa357da83a4ad7c0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3ZjNiY2RmMi1kZDc0LTRjMzgtODg5Zi0wYzU3ZDMwM2M0ZTYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmZjEwNzAxZC05YWMxLTQ0ZjctYWNjMC1kYTE0MWQ2ZmRmNTAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODE5NWNjOWZjNTg4ODcwNjE3M2ZiZDAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEyOWJhNDY0NDg4NzcxNGMwMGRmZGE0L2NyeXN0YS1icm93bnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNi0xMF9fMjEtMjUtNTgubXAzIn0=.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4a08dba851f2cd8649b1bb41ba53dd038de88ea574809c96fa357da83a4ad7c0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3ZjNiY2RmMi1kZDc0LTRjMzgtODg5Zi0wYzU3ZDMwM2M0ZTYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmZjEwNzAxZC05YWMxLTQ0ZjctYWNjMC1kYTE0MWQ2ZmRmNTAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODE5NWNjOWZjNTg4ODcwNjE3M2ZiZDAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEyOWJhNDY0NDg4NzcxNGMwMGRmZGE0L2NyeXN0YS1icm93bnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNi0xMF9fMjEtMjUtNTgubXAzIn0=.mp3","summary":"This week on Horse Show Bestie, we're joined by Bill Kaven of the National Snaffle Bit Association, whose work spans two of NSBA's most influential areas: the Judges and the NSBA Yearling Sale. Bill shares an inside look at the NSBA Yearling Sale, how it has grown into one of the industry's premier sales programs, and the opportunities it creates for breeders, buyers, and exhibitors alike. We also discuss NSBA's mission, the role it plays across the horse industry, and how the association continues to expand its reach as an all-breed organization. The conversation explores NSBA's partnerships, incentive programs, and trophy initiatives, along with the ways the organization supports exhibitors across a wide range of disciplines. We also touch on the hunter-jumper world, warmblood registration, and the increasing crossover between different segments of the equine industry. As the Director of Judges, Bill offers valuable insight into the judging side of horse showing. We talk about the realities of judging, the challenges officials face, how judges are educated and evaluated, and the hierarchy that helps maintain standards across the industry. The discussion also tackles one of horse showing's most debated topics: subjectivity. From both the judge's and exhibitor's perspectives, Bill shares thoughtful insights into what competitors should understand about the process. From yearling sales to judging, industry growth to exhibitor education, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at some of the systems and people helping shape the future of horse showing. Sponsors Horse Show Bestie is proudly supported by our sponsors. NAC Equine: www.nac-equine-services.com Crysta Brown Horsemanship: www.cbhorsemanship.com Takeaways NSBA's mission is to grow the horse show community t…","meta_description":"This week on Horse Show Bestie, we're joined by Bill Kaven of the National Snaffle Bit Association, whose work spans two of NSBA's most influential areas:…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4099,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/horse-show-bestie-7482186/episodes/nsba-is-poppin-off-bill-kaven-breaksdown-exactly-what-they-re-doing-to-grow-the-industry/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/horse-show-bestie-7482186/nsba-is-poppin-off-bill-kaven-breaksdown-exactly-what-they-re-doing-to-grow-the-industry.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}