{"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":"Scott and Crysta Share Too Much Information","slug":"scott-and-crysta-share-too-much-information","published_at":"2026-08-11T10:42:05+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/horse-show-bestie-7482186/scott-and-crysta-share-too-much-information","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/horse-show-bestie-7482186","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3577ca520da1ec66f05a5373027144a9c228e869035dad97a2fdc98e625830ae/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1MjM0MzljNy0zZTlhLTRhMjMtYWY1Zi1hZDY2YzM4NDU3ZmQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmZjEwNzAxZC05YWMxLTQ0ZjctYWNjMC1kYTE0MWQ2ZmRmNTAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODE5NWNjOWZjNTg4ODcwNjE3M2ZiZDAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE3YTdkZGI5MDJlYmIyYTI4ZmVlZjg0L2NyeXN0YS1icm93bnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtOC0xMV9fMy00MS00Ny5tcDMifQ==.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3577ca520da1ec66f05a5373027144a9c228e869035dad97a2fdc98e625830ae/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1MjM0MzljNy0zZTlhLTRhMjMtYWY1Zi1hZDY2YzM4NDU3ZmQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmZjEwNzAxZC05YWMxLTQ0ZjctYWNjMC1kYTE0MWQ2ZmRmNTAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODE5NWNjOWZjNTg4ODcwNjE3M2ZiZDAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE3YTdkZGI5MDJlYmIyYTI4ZmVlZjg0L2NyeXN0YS1icm93bnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtOC0xMV9fMy00MS00Ny5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"Horse Show Bestie is back with a little bit of horse show chaos, a little existential questioning, and a healthy amount of “why are we like this?” Crysta and Scott get into everything from childhood experiences, religion, community, and finding your place in the horse world to how the horse training industry has changed over time. They talk about the importance of grassroots events like fairs and livestock shows, the mentors who shape us, and why having a supportive equestrian community matters more than we sometimes admit. Then, naturally, things turn into horse show logistics. Scott recaps his latest show experience, including the preparation, competition, prizes, and all the glamorous realities of getting horses where they need to go. They also get into European hauling culture, international horse show travel, and why traveling with horses is basically an extreme sport with a trailer. Crysta shares stories from Rotterdam and a recent clinic, while the two compare notes on busy schedules, their horses, and the strange phenomenon of desperately wanting a break from the horse world while simultaneously making the horse world your entire personality. Basically: horses, travel, competition, community, personal growth, and two besties trying to have a life outside of the horse show. Chapters 00:00 Childhood Memories and Self-Discovery 02:22 The Impact of Religion and Community 08:35 Evolution of the Horse Training Industry 23:09 Significance of Grassroots Events 27:07 Preparing for the Horse Show 28:03 The Competition and Prizes 30:07 Hauling Culture and Travel Challenges 51:42 Travel Disruptions and Solutions 54:25 Adventures in Rotterdam 55:48 Clinic with a Familiar Group 57:34 Scott's Busy Schedule 01:07:00 Horse Antics and Personal Challenges","meta_description":"Horse Show Bestie is back with a little bit of horse show chaos, a little existential questioning, and a healthy amount of “why are we like this?” Crysta…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4854,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/horse-show-bestie-7482186/episodes/scott-and-crysta-share-too-much-information/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/scott-and-crysta-share-too-much-information.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}