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On this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle , Crystal sits down with Seth Maxie — a professional announcer, pedigree man, and true hustler whose voice has carried him from Mississippi to Montana and everywhere in between. Seth shares what it really takes to build a name in the livestock and horse industry, the grind behind life on the road, and the importance of knowing your pedigrees, your peopl...

In this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle , Crystal sits down with Brandi Turnipseed — a barrel racer, confidence coach, and someone who knows firsthand that mindset can be the difference between holding back and showing up. Brandi shares what she’s learned in the arena, in life, and in the quiet moments where doubt hits the hardest. From rebuilding confidence to riding with purpose, this conve...

In this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle , Crystal sits down with Jaylene Scott to talk about redemption, resilience, and the power of surrender. After walking through a season that nearly broke her, Jaylene found God, chose sobriety, and rebuilt her life from the ground up. She shares what it really looked like to start over, the role faith played in her healing, and how stepping into entrepr...

Today’s guest is Crystal’s husband Brian Show— a cowboy through and through, team roper by passion, a welder by trade, and a man who’s never let being born with one hand slow him down.  We talk about growing up different, learning to work twice as hard, and the mentality it takes to succeed in blue-collar work, getting sober and learning to team rope just 5 years ago. This is a conversation about...

In this episode, Crystal sits down with Naomi Bancroft —a woman who runs cattle, trains cow horses, and has walked through more real-life challenges than most will ever see. Naomi is genuine to her core, tough in all the right ways, and one of the hardest-working humans you’ll ever meet. We talk about faith, grit and what it really takes to keep showing up for your horses, your people, and yoursel...

On this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle , Crystal sits down with a numbers expert Cassidy Honne owner of War Pony Consulting, who proves that accounting isn’t just about spreadsheets — it’s about strategy, stability, and smart decisions. We break down the financial habits every entrepreneur should know, the biggest mistakes small businesses make, and how to turn your books into a tool that fu...

In this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle, Crystal sits down with horseman Tommy Thompson — a trainer known for blending cow horse fundamentals with a long-game approach to making solid rope horses. Tommy shares how his background shaped his program, why foundation work matters, and what it really takes to create horses that handle right, stay sound in the mind, and stand the test of time. From...

In this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle , Crystal takes you behind the scenes of Big Sky Horse Sales, The Colorado Horse Sale, and The Southern Belle Classic — three unique events, all built on the same foundation of honesty, quality, and connection. From building buyer trust to crafting transparent marketing that actually converts, this episode dives into the strategies, systems, and standar...

This week on Horses, Hope & Hustle , we sit down with Whitley Sharp — professional barrel racer, veterinarian’s wife, and the true definition of a go-getter. Whitley shares her journey through the highs and lows of rodeo life, balancing the demands of competition while continuing to pursue her dreams.  From early mornings in the barn to late nights hauling down the road, Whitley talks about wh...

Big news, y’all — The Andersen Show just got a fresh brand with a name that says it all. Welcome to Horses, Hope & Hustle — the same honest conversations, Western grit, and real-life lessons you’ve come to expect, now with a title that truly reflects the heart of this show. In this episode, I’m sharing why the change felt right, what you can expect going forward, and how this shift ties into t...

NRCHA Hall of Fame professional, Dan Roeser has built a career defined by longevity, integrity, and excellence in the reined cow horse industry. With over 40 years of showing cowhorses he had some great advice for up and coming trainers. Dan is known for developing horses with long, successful show careers, including multiple Supreme Reined Cow Horse Award winners. Beyond training and showing, Dan...

In this episode of The Andersen Show, Crystal sits down with Garth Gardiner—family man, NRCHA judge, and co-founder of Gardiner Quarter Horses alongside his wife, Amanda. Together, the Gardiners have built a program recently acknowledged as NRCHA Million Dollar Breeders, known for producing top notch horses.  Garth shares his journey of building both a family and a legacy in the horse industry, th...

In this solo episode I talk about the adventure of entrepreneurship & dream chasing the starting, becoming and being.  These are some of my personal experiences during this journey and I hope you find something relatable in my morning rambling!   Book your getaway at https://www.thejenniferjournals.com/ Big Sky Horse Sales Marketing with Honest Intent offering Online Auctions & Custom Even...

Attorney Rives White sat down with us today as we discussed legalities of horse selling, buying and business in general. Not only is Rives an attorney he is invested in the horse industry as a showman/ team roper, veterinarian's husband and even raising some of their own. As a general rule of thumb Rives suggests CYA and straight up– just do honest work. He brings up some great points on sale...

The best thing I inherited was a work ethic” as Lance Most of Most Quarter Horses says. Lance found his passion of horses early in life and has spent the last 30+ years building and perfecting his horse program.  All of Lance’s stock is proven in one way or another and he strives to breed conformational correct horses that will hold up to a days work but also have the talent to perform in the aren...

Many of you will know him as The Horse Show Husband and have seen or heard of his infamous writing of Horse Show experiences.  Steve Love- cowboy turned ranch horse horse show husband shares his expertise in being a horse show husband, his relatable (and hilarious) perspectives of horse shows and how he has found a way to enjoy a mutual passion with his wife.  Its funny. Its relatable. And its sol...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with professional breakaway roper Tiffany Ogren, whose journey goes far beyond the arena. From battling self-doubt to trusting God’s timing, she shares how faith, mindset and relentless grit shaped both her career and her calling.  Whether you’re chasing a calf, a dream, or just trying to keep your peace in a high-pressure season— this conversation will remind...

Stefani Wagley is an absolute force to be reckoned with in the show pen most recently claiming the title of NRCHA Worlds Greatest Non Pro Champion. Her hard work and dedication to her goals is evident- but her story of overcoming a horrific head on collision is nothing short of an inspiration.  Book your getaway at https://www.thejenniferjournals.com/ Big Sky Horse Sales Marketing with Honest Inte...

The man- the myth- the legend- Jerry Gereghty!  When it comes to life Jerry has lived it to the fullest and is one of the most cheerful, kind and genuine people I’ve ever met. If you meet Jerry he is sure to put a smile on your face with a funny remark or kind word.  At the ripe age of 86 Jerry still competes in cowhorse events- while he JUST learned to ride 15 years ago!  This episode is full of...

Pastor Scott Mathis joins us today to share his story of “faithless” to following God’s calling of leading in the roll of Pastor. He shares his experiences and how you too can start leaning into your own faith, where to start in the bible and great places to follow.  I admire the welcoming, charismatic community Pastor Scott has created and being a relatable and approachable leader in the Christia...

Charlotte Leydon-Volt owner of The Colorado Horse Sales shares with us her intentions of building community more so than just a horse sale. She shares her experience and expertise in running a sale, getting the desired results and what keeps her going.  Charlotte is a dear friend of mine that I truly admire for her grit, staying true to her intentions and always being a great support life line. Li...

Welcome to The Andersen Show, I’m your host Crystal Andersen and I share my story and reason for starting the podcast.  I am so excited to start this journey and cannot wait for whats in store! Big Sky Horse Sales Marketing with Honest Intent offering Online Auctions & Custom Events from Montana to Arizona. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a...