{"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":"Overcoming Show Pen Nerves, Coming Back After Loss, and Riding in College with Catherine Goffard","slug":"overcoming-show-pen-nerves-coming-back-after-loss-and-riding-in-college-with-catherine-goffard","published_at":"2026-07-10T20:41:49+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/horse-show-bestie-7482186/overcoming-show-pen-nerves-coming-back-after-loss-and-riding-in-college-with-catherine-goffard","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/horse-show-bestie-7482186","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ae2451aad8f367774f33b0d1ad12b89fd43da7f817a8a81c99b31f615da69758/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiNTBlYjNlNy0zM2ZjLTRlOWYtODFkMi1hYmU1NGY1OWZmMTgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmZjEwNzAxZC05YWMxLTQ0ZjctYWNjMC1kYTE0MWQ2ZmRmNTAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODE5NWNjOWZjNTg4ODcwNjE3M2ZiZDAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE1MTU5ODI5MjJiOGM2MDA1ZjM1Nzc2L2NyeXN0YS1icm93bnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNy0xMF9fMjItNDMtNDYubXAzIn0=.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ae2451aad8f367774f33b0d1ad12b89fd43da7f817a8a81c99b31f615da69758/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiNTBlYjNlNy0zM2ZjLTRlOWYtODFkMi1hYmU1NGY1OWZmMTgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmZjEwNzAxZC05YWMxLTQ0ZjctYWNjMC1kYTE0MWQ2ZmRmNTAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODE5NWNjOWZjNTg4ODcwNjE3M2ZiZDAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE1MTU5ODI5MjJiOGM2MDA1ZjM1Nzc2L2NyeXN0YS1icm93bnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNy0xMF9fMjItNDMtNDYubXAzIn0=.mp3","summary":"Besties, this episode is giving horse show hangover, late-night John Justin energy, and the kind of post show conversation that somehow makes you laugh, tear up, and feel personally called out all at once. Scott is joined by Catherine Goffard fresh off an incredible APHA World Show, where she and Calvin (Obsessed to be Best) celebrated a showmanship win, reserve finishes, and a Western riding breakthrough that was years in the making. Before they dive into the ribbons, they chat about world show exhaustion, Catherine's night-shift nursing schedule, and why 2 a.m. practice rides are just part of life. Catherine shares her journey from Green Bay horse girl to TCU equestrian athlete, reflecting on how college catch-riding taught her confidence, adaptability, and the value of being part of a team that genuinely cheers for each other's success. That team-first mindset carries through the entire conversation. The pair also unpack Calvin's World Show, bringing along a talented but still-green all-around horse, and the mental challenge of Western riding. Catherine talks honestly about learning to trust, soften, and let go of control, plus the breakthrough ride that came from believing in her preparation. And yes, Calvin's now-famous snack of the arena decorations definitely gets a mention. The heart of the episode is an honest conversation about anxiety, confidence, and trusting both yourself and your horse. Catherine shares practical sports psychology tools she still relies on, including power posing, box breathing, grounding techniques, and focusing on the things she can control when the pressure is high. She also opens up about losing her once-in-a-lifetime horse, Gilly, and how Calvin represents not a replacement, but a new chapter built on patience, healing, and learning…","meta_description":"Besties, this episode is giving horse show hangover, late-night John Justin energy, and the kind of post show conversation that somehow makes you laugh, t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3846,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/horse-show-bestie-7482186/episodes/overcoming-show-pen-nerves-coming-back-after-loss-and-riding-in-college-with-catherine-goffard/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/overcoming-show-pen-nerves-coming-back-after-loss-and-riding-in-college-with-catherine-goffard.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}