{"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":"You Are the Rule, Not the Exception","slug":"you-are-the-rule-not-the-exception","published_at":"2026-09-08T07:59:26+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/horse-show-bestie-7482186/you-are-the-rule-not-the-exception","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/horse-show-bestie-7482186","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3cdced1941d8f80ec13794d7bbd7c8caf5f88ddb28377f3c6d5f95de55d53fb0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmZTk5MWQ1Zi0wZGUyLTQwMDQtOWFjOS05YjljYjMxZDkxNDIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmZjEwNzAxZC05YWMxLTQ0ZjctYWNjMC1kYTE0MWQ2ZmRmNTAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODE5NWNjOWZjNTg4ODcwNjE3M2ZiZDAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE5YWVhNjlhNTYzODMxYzE4N2NiY2JkL2NyeXN0YS1icm93bnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtOS00X18xNy01Ny0yOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3cdced1941d8f80ec13794d7bbd7c8caf5f88ddb28377f3c6d5f95de55d53fb0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmZTk5MWQ1Zi0wZGUyLTQwMDQtOWFjOS05YjljYjMxZDkxNDIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmZjEwNzAxZC05YWMxLTQ0ZjctYWNjMC1kYTE0MWQ2ZmRmNTAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODE5NWNjOWZjNTg4ODcwNjE3M2ZiZDAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE5YWVhNjlhNTYzODMxYzE4N2NiY2JkL2NyeXN0YS1icm93bnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtOS00X18xNy01Ny0yOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"This week, we’re talking horses, money, social media, and the occasional existential crisis. 💅🏼 We get into what actually makes a horse valuable, why good trainers and breeders are worth paying for, and the not-so-glamorous realities of investing in horses. We also dissect riding videos, hand position, back cinches, safety, and the risks that come with showing and training. And because apparently horses aren’t enough to keep us busy, we talk mental health, self-care, and learning to advocate for yourself when life gets a little too much. Basically: horse girl problems, but with receipts. Takeaways Traveling and podcasting can be exhausting, but it's all part of living one's best life. The horse industry is affected by tension, financial strain, and social media influence, impacting trainers, breeders, and horse owners. Horse value is determined by what someone is willing to pay for it. Investing in horses is a risky and unpredictable endeavor. Studying horse riding videos can be a valuable learning tool for riders. Trail western riding hand position Importance of safety and risk management in horse training and showing Challenges of mental health and the need for self-care Chapters 00:00 Travel and Podcasting 03:00 Challenges of the Horse Industry 16:59 The Value of Trainers and Breeders 24:28 The Value of Horses and Horse Investment 37:30 The Experience of Watching and Learning from Horse Riding Videos 45:49 Trail Western Riding Hand Position 47:25 The Use of Back Cinches 53:26 Importance of Safety and Risk Management 01:05:37 Challenges of Mental Health and Self-Care Support our Sponsors: NAC Equine- https://www.nac-equine-services.com/ Crysta Brown Horsemanship- CBhorsemanship.com","meta_description":"This week, we’re talking horses, money, social media, and the occasional existential crisis. 💅🏼 We get into what actually makes a horse valuable, why good…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4249,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/horse-show-bestie-7482186/episodes/you-are-the-rule-not-the-exception/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/you-are-the-rule-not-the-exception.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}