On Episode 63 of the Cutting Edge Podcast we wrap up another incredible year in the cutting community, highlighting the champions of the NCHA Metallic Cat Futurity and the NCHA Teton Ridge World Finals. 

Then we catch up with Elaine Jackson from Galatia Illionois, who alongside her husband, Rick Jackson, run a successful full time training operation that includes training, lessons, sales and events within cutting and sorting. As you’ll hear in Elaine’s interview, it was on her bucket list to haul and this year she did it in a big way with her horse, Midnight Blu, finishing third in the world in the 5,000 Novice Horse Non Pro, leaving the year with $27,072.75. Elaine is also a show secretary within the NCHA, and this interview has a few great tips if you are planning on hauling next year. Of course, Elaine also fills us in on her journey and shares how dreams really can come true. My favourite type of interview!

& with Episode 63 the Cutting Edge Podcast comes to the end for 2021. I can't wait to chat with you all "next year". Thanks for another wonderful year of listening, sharing and supporting the journey on Western Twist Media and the Cutting Edge Podcast.

Ep 63 - Haulin' With Elaine Jackson

On Episode 62 we celebrate the start of the 2021 Teton Ridge NCHA World Finals! 

Kicking us off is an interview with Kaylee Thompson who is entering the 15,000 Amateur in third place. Kaylee approached me because she wanted to share her story, and her bond with her special mare Nu Id Be Special, aka Nibs. It's a wonderful interview with an engaging young competitor and I know you'll enjoy it.

Then, I ramble through all 150 NCHA World Finalists and attempt to bring some levity to me butchering 90% of their names.

Big thank you to our sponsors of today's podcast, Prairie Gringa Co., use code WesternTwist15 at www.theprairiegringa.com and Thermotex, use codes WesternTwist10 and WesternTwist30 at www.thermotex.com.

Ep 62 - Haulin' with Kaylee Thompson

On Episode 61 of the Cutting Edge Podcast we are joined by one of Edmonton's top relators, Sara Kalke. Alongside her business, Sara has a young family, has shown cow horses, cutters and even dabbles in dressage! I was originally drawn to Sara when I met her at cuttings and began to follow her on social media. I admire her honesty, her passion for horses and her family, her willingness to learn new things and her success as a real estate agent. 

To learn more about Sara you can visit: www.sarakalke.com

Also shout-out to our major sponsor of today's podcast - Thermotex. These medical grade far infrared products are the ultimate in pain relief, rest and recovery for your cutting horses AND you. Check out their line of human, horse and pet products at www.thermotex.com, and don't forget to use my discount codes. WesternTwist30 for $30 off the Platinum human model + free shipping & WesternTwist10 for 10% off all equine products.

Lastly, WORLD FINALISTS, we want to hear from you! Please click the link to submit your answers to be featured on Western Twist Media: https://form.jotform.com/westerntwistmedia/haulin2021

Ep. 61 - From Cow Horses to Real Estate with Sara Kalke

On Episode 60, I am joined with Paige Callaway, creator and designer of Pursue Victory and Paige 1912. 

What I loved about this conversation is that the listeners get to join Paige Callaway and I for a chat at my kitchen table. As great kitchen chats tend go, we talk about a little bit of everything. Pursue Victory and Paige 1912 are staples in my closet and obviously we discuss her amazing brands which are manufactured right in Canada, what Paige considers timeless vs. trendy and what's in the future for both brands. Plus she sheds some light on some upcoming product drops. 

We also discuss horsemanship, business, coaching, social media, the rise of breakaway roping, collaborations with brands, women that inspire us, and somehow... more?! It's a really great conversation with an inspiring woman in our industry that is seeing tremendous growth within her business and blazing her own trail while she does it - I know you'll enjoy it.

Shop both Pursue Victory and Paige 1912 on www.paigecallaway.com and make sure to follow both brands on Instagram and Facebook.

Ep. 60 - Paige Callaway of Pursue Victory &

Episode 59 is a little mix of everything!

Featuring a brand new segment, Questions for Cutters brought to you by Paige 1912 and Pursue Victory. Join me at a show asking fast questions provided by YOU the listeners and followers, to some of my favourite cutters, lopers, trainers, new cutters and seasoned competitors - you never know who will come on Questions for Cutters!

& an interview with the founders of 100K Cattle Tag - Robyn and Morriah  - to talk about their new incentive which elevates women in rodeo, one cattle tag at a time! I wanted to share the 100K Cattle Tag story because I love hearing and spreading the word about fresh ideas and innovative individuals in our industry as a whole. This great interview is brought to you by Thermotex Therapy Systems.

Huge thank you to our sponsors. Make sure to shop Pursue Victory and Paige 1912 at www.paigecallaway.com. Plus get the ultimate in far infrared therapy for you and your horse at www.thermotex.com - don't forget my promo codes, westerntwist10 for the equine line, and westerntwist30 for $30 off and free shipping of the Platinum human model.

EP. 59 - Questions For Cutters + An Innovative Incentive

On today's episode we are joined by Wendy Docherty, Executive Vice President of Thermotex. 

Wendy has a wealth of knowledge on the benefits of far infrared therapy, not only for your horses, but for yourself and your pets as well. What I love about Thermotex is the anti-inflammatory benefits it provides show horses before, during and after a show. It's also not a gimmick, Thermotex has been involved in the horse industry for decades and the line of products are all medical grade. Plus, a share how I am personally using the Thermotex 12-pad blanket in Chivas' road to recovery.

Lastly, for the first time this year I also run-down the top ten in each class of the race to the NCHA World Finals - a race that is proving to heat up more and more everyday!

You can learn more about Thermotex at www.Thermotex.com. Plus don't forget to use the promo codes: westerntwist10 for 10% off all equine products and westerntwist30 for $30 off the personal Platinum +free shipping at checkout!

Ep 58 - Therapeutic Benefits of Far Infrared with Thermotex

Episode 57 features a little bit of everything - where I've been, how Chivas is doing post-injury and what the plan is for him moving forward, as well as tackle some great listener questions about advice for new cutters, my own personal goals and how to get back your mojo after an extended break from the show pen.

Make sure to subscribe to the podcast, as well as give Western Twist Media a like on Facebook and Instagram.

A special thank you to today's sponsor of the show, Wildfire Classifieds. Canada's number one classifieds website for all your ranching, and more!, needs. Whether it's horses, panels, acreages, bulls, trailers or more, you can find it all on www.wfclassifieds.ca.

Ep. 57 - Back On The Airwaves

On Episode 56, we continue with the World Champion Series and are joined by the trainer who piloted the great Peeptos Cat to the NCHA 25,000 Novice Horse Open World Championship, Mike Wood, and her wonderful owner, Christine King.

Christine and Mike share their love for hauling great horses, more about the spectacular mare, Peeptos Cat (lovingly known as Annie) and shed some light on the dynamic of trainers and owners who support each other, and often double up on the same horse! This is a great conversation with lots of tidbits from both Mike and Christine on the strategies behind hauling. However, some of my favourite's came from Christine, which included, get a great practice horse, and how to strategize your cookie feeding post show.

Make sure to to keep up with new podcast episodes by liking Western Twist Media on both Instagram and Facebook. Shout-out to two brands that are supporting Western Twist Media and The Cutting Edge Podcast, Up In Stitches and EquiFuse. For more information check out their pages and website, and don't forget to use promo code Louisa2021 for the cutest slinkies, coolers and blankets, and promo code CuttingEdge10 for some of my can't-live-without grooming products.

Ep. 56 - World Champion, Mike Wood and Owner, Christine King.

On Episode 55 we kick off the NCHA World Champion series with my dear friend, Amanda Smith from Wembley, Alberta. Amanda captured the 25,000 Novice Horse Non Pro World Title on her great mare, Emma Rey, sired by Dual Rey out of Frecklesareinstyle by Docs Stylish Oak. On today’s podcast we chat about all the things you want to hear from haulers - balancing soundness with hauling, how to stay consistent on the road, pre and post run rituals, that big thing we like to call mental game, insight on her great horse, and so much more! 

Make sure to to keep up with new podcast episodes by liking Western Twist Media on both Instagram and Facebook.

Ep. 55 - World Champion, Amanda Smith

We're back & we're poppin' bottles on Episode 54 on the Cutting Edge Podcast. 🥂✨

My co-host for this episode is near and dear to my heart, one of my biggest supporters and equine bodyworker {to the stars ⭐️}, Brigitte Meyer of Vitality Equine. We cover a lot in this episode, highs and lows of 2020, goals for 2021, new initiatives coming to the cutting pen in 2021, discuss the listeners questions and feedback which includes conversations around self-doubt and motivation, and of course throw in some real healthy champagne-infused rambling at the end, because why wouldn't you?! 😂

This was my first time using zoom, and although I loved the back-and-forth via video, you are going to have to excuse the few moments of sketchy audio. 😅

Ep. 54 - Cheers to a New Year!

I took a little bit of a breather, but I'm back! 

Before I jump back in to the regular routine of the Cutting Edge Podcast, I wanted to touch on how covid-19 personally and professionally affected me, as well as some of the horse-show specific lessons I've learned from the experiences of social distancing, quarantine, and the general panic around the virus. Truth be told, I'm excited to be slowly but surely back to showing, and loping, and everything in-between, but I have a bit of a new perspective on the whole thing.

I also need to give a big shout-out to sponsor of the podcast, Bonina Nutrition. On today's episode I talk in-depth about one of their great products, S~Elect, an electrolyte blend developed for top performance horses. However, you need to check out their full line of supplements at www.bonina.com or Bonina Nutrition on Facebook, there's a great product in there for every horse - from broodmare, to champion!

Ep. 53 - Rambling About Lessons From Covid-19

For Episode 52 we have a conversation with one of cutting's top photographers, Suzanne Sylvester of S. Sylvester Photography. 🎙✨

On today's episode we talk about Suzanne's background, the ins-and-outs of show photography, what she's looking for to set up the perfect shot in the cutting pen, the importance of high quality sale photos, and so much more!

You can listen along on all major podcast apps or at www.westerntwistmedia.com/podcast. 🎙✨

➡️ Big thank you to our sponsor of this episode, Bonina Nutrition. Nutrition is the secret weapon of any top performance horse, and Bonina Nutrition's supplement line was developed by people who live and breathe our industry every single day. They understand what your cutting horse needs to succeed. 👏  Check them out on FB or at www.bonina.com. ✨

Ep. 52 - Behind the Lens with S. Sylvester Photography

On Episode 51, the Cutting Edge Podcast sits down with Milt and Mary Bradford. 

Mary and Milt are synonymous with cutting in so many different aspects. In 2008, Mary was inducted into the NCHA Non Pro Hall of Fame and in 2019 she was the 25,000 Novice Horse Non Pro World Champion on DMAC Wise Guy. Milt has been heavily involved in the sales business for decades, and along with Ben Emison and Jim Ward founded Western Bloodstock, the premier cutting horse sale company, which is now owned by Jeremy and Candace Barwick.

On today's episode we cover how Mary and Milt got involved in the cutting industry and their highlights in the show pen, but also in the sale ring. We chat with Mary about her move towards predominately showing at the weekend level in recent years, and her year of hauling in 2019 that resulted in a World Championship. Plus, Milt shares with us stories from the Western Bloodstock era, his tips and tricks for purchasing horses out of sales, as well as the back-story of how he came to breed bucking stock.

Ep. 51 - World Championships, Western Bloodstock and So Much More with Milt and Mary Bradford

A new Shout-Out Saturday episode is live with the amazing Megan Skinner Pine of Revelation Ranch Performance Horse Supply and today we are talking about products that make your horse feel their best.  ✨

➡️ Not only is Megan a fierce competitor herself, with plans to haul this year but her company provides awesome products for competitors and their horses to feel better and stronger! Today on the podcast we chat about her background, favourite cuttings and products that she can't live without when she's on the road or at home to make sure her horse's can feel at their very best. 💪⚡️ 

If you want to check out any of the products we discuss today you can visit Revelation Ranch on Facebook or at www.revelationranchphs.com.

Shout-Out Saturday: Megan Pine of Revelation Ranch Performance Horse Supply

On Episode 50 of the Cutting Edge Podcast, I sit down with 2019 NCHA Non Pro Futurity co-Champion, Kristen Galyean.

Kristen Galyean is a force. She is a mother of two, the wife to NCHA Hall of Fame rider, Wesley Galyean and Dealer Principal at the highly successful dealership, Jim Glover Chevrolet. In the cutting pen, she has won over $800,000 in NCHA earnings - including being crowned the 2019 Non Pro Futurity co-champion on Coureygous and  then following it up by clinching the 4 Year Old Non Pro Championship at the Bonanza. 

However, Kristen has also dominated another discipline outside of cutting for a very long time - she is a multiple AQHA World and Congress Champion and owns two highly successful western pleasure stallions, VS Code Red and VS Flatline. 

Today on the podcast we chat with Kristen about her background, some of the great horses she has competed on, the two disciplines she is so passionate about and how she makes it all work!

Ep. 50 - A Tale of Two Disciplines with Kristen Galyean

Something a little different today! On Episode 49 I am joined with three great podcasters to talk all things podcasting! My conversation today is with Ben Self, creator and producer of Cowhorse Full Contact, Cassie Hausauer of Lipstick and Cowboy Boots and Kaitlyn Hurst of Finding the Feel.

On today's episode we talk about why we started podcasting, our favourite interviews, biggest tech fails, what we've excelled at and struggled with and so much more.

A big thank you to today's sponsor of the podcast, Bonina Nutrition. Make sure to check out Bonina's excellent line of supplements for the performance horse at www.bonina.com.

Ep. 49 - Talkin' Podcasts with Podcasters

Shout-Out Saturday is a new series where we interview entrepreneurs and industry-professionals and delve into brands, products, services and events, that cater to competitors, breeders and owners in the western performance horse industry!

Today we welcome Nina Lundgren, NCHA Trainer and Member Hall of Fame inductee. Nina, alongside her husband, veterinarian, Bob Lundgren, own Bonina in Eltopia, Washington. Bonina is a hub and features a world-class event centre, an exceptional cutting horse training and breeding operation, as well as Bonina Nutrition - a line of superior nutrition products for horses and cattle.

On today's episode we talk more in-depth about the Lundgren's supplement company, which was developed by Bob Lundgren, DVM, along with Mike Mehren, Phd Nutritionalist. Bonina Nutrition products were formulated especially for performing horses - targeting muscle building, conditioning, hydration, aches, pains and early development.   

Tune in to today's episode to learn more and make sure to check out www.Bonina.com or Bonina Nutrition on Facebook for the full line of products, which include favourites like Oxy+Equine Enhanced, Bonina Boost, Freedom Free Choice Mineral Premix, S~Elect Salt & Electrolytes Blend and O’Sweet Gold - a combination of MSM and Glucosamine for joint health.

Shout-Out Saturday: Nina Lundgren of Bonina Nutrition

The National Cutting Horse Association Vice President Election is just around the corner! Today on the podcast, we interview one of the VP candidates, Ted Sokol of Seville, Florida.

Ted Sokol has been a member of the NCHA since 1982 and has had a successful horse training business and non pro/amateur program for the past 34 years. He has been in the NCHA top ten world standings multiple times and is also a multiple national and aged event finalist. Ted is well known for his non pro, amateur and youth program and has customers who show on the local weekend levels to clients who have goals of hauling for national, world and limited aged event titles. Ted was the 2019 Zane Schulte Award winner, and has served as an NCHA Director for 20 years, having sat on the Trainers and Open show committees for multiple years. At an affiliate level, Ted has been a long-time member of the Florida Cutting Horse Association, has been an officer for over 30 years, and was President for 12 of those years.  

Today on the episode we delve into various topics - including what Ted is most proud of in his time cutting, as well as at an affiliate level with the Florida Cutting Horse Association. We discuss his campaign platform, which has a strong focus at the regional-level, and what initiatives he would like to spear-head if he were elected NCHA Vice President. Plus, we touch on our two hot button topics for the VP’s - levelling and governance.
 
If you have any questions for Ted you can email him at tedsokolvp@gmail.com or find him on his facebook platforms - Ted Sokol Cutting Horses or Ted Sokol for NCHA Vice President.

Ep. 48 - NCHA VP Candidate, Ted Sokol.

The National Cutting Horse Association Vice President Election is just around the corner! Today on the podcast, we interview one of the VP candidates, Skip Jones of Amarillo, Texas.

Skip has been a member of the NCHA for more than 25 years. Among his involvement within our organization he has been an Area 11 Director, has chaired and sat on various committees, and is currently on the Executive Committee of the NCHA representing Region 7. Skip is also well known for his involvement at the affiliate level with the Panhandle Cutting Horse Association, and the West Texas Cutting Horse Association.

Today on the episode we cover a lot of ground - including what Skip is most proud of in his time cutting, as well as while leading various associations, he shares his biggest accomplishments, and most difficult issues faced while on the Executive Committee and we discuss his insight into aged events as the producer for the West Texas Cutting Horse Futurity. We finish up the podcast by discussing what initiatives he believes strongly in, what he would like to impact if he becomes Vice President, and his stance on the current proposed NCHA-levelling, as well as the new governance model that is being suggested.

To get in touch with Skip directly, you can reach him at skip@fhss.us or call him on his cell at 806-679-9919.

Ep. 47 - NCHA VP Candidate, Skip Jones.

Shout-Out Saturday is a new series where we interview entrepreneurs and industry-professionals and delve into brands, products, services and events, that cater to competitors, breeders and owners in the western performance horse industry!

For our first Shout-Out Saturday we are super excited to welcome Ali Anderson of Bossmare Bodyworks and Alison Anderson's Western Art. Ali is a multi-faceted and extremely talented individual that is heavily involved in the cutting horse industry. She is a competitor herself, is known to lope horses from time to time, and has a professional background as a vet tech! Now you can also add entrepreneur with two businesses to her resume.

With Alison Anderson's Western Art she unleashes her creative side, creating originals, as well as working on commissions for clients. Then, you can find her on the road and at shows, helping horses compete at their very best through Bossmare Bodyworks, where she offers a range of therapeutic modalities, with a large focus on massage. 

You can find out more about Alison's Western Art by visiting her Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/228474703946279/ or website at https://alison-anderson-western-art.webflow.io/

If you are interested in learning more about her therapeutic services be sure to give her a like on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/groups/896555184016720, check out her website at: https://bossmare-bodyworks.webflow.io or contact her directly at: 662-416-8280

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