The Total Podcast

Ernie Wilson has been making and rebuilding saddles in Ontario for nearly forty years — and he started the only way that lasts: he took a cheap, uncomfortable saddle apart until he understood it. Recorded at the Ontario Equine Expo in Markham, Ernie talks about growing up on a farm near Millverton, the Emory saddle his uncle sold him at sixteen, three days with a maker in Ottawa, and the trade-sho...

Canadian horse trainer, clinician, TV personality, and pole bender Bronwyn Irwin sits down at the Ohio Equinox Fair for a wide-open conversation about partnership, performance, and why chemistry beats a perfect pedigree. Bronwyn talks about finding Chief — the buckskin paint she spotted in a photo after ice cream in Toronto — and how bears, groundwork, obstacle work, and years of trust turned him...

We caught Trevor Hirshberg at Art of the Cowgirl in Wickenburg, Arizona — Army veteran, former police officer, and the farrier behind Hirshberg Performance with his wife Carrie. Trevor talks about growing up on a Wisconsin dairy farm, riding horses four or five days a week while working law enforcement, and the day a farrier turned on a forge and he handed in his two-week notice. From there he bui...

We caught Horseman’s Hot Seat hosts Kylie Bartel and Elisha Bradburn at Horse Expo Canada in Red Deer, Alberta—this time on the other side of the couch. Kylie and Elisha talk about meeting Cory through Noel Floyd and a shared half-wall in the sponsor aisle, why psychology made marketing feel less slimy, and how the same “don’t chase the outcome” idea shows up in sales, dating, and horses. Elisha t...

We caught Canadian colt starter Jason Irwin in the booth at Road to the Horse in Lexington, Kentucky. Jason talks about the long road from Ontario to the Kentucky Horse Park, why he looks for the hard horses, how liberty work changed the way he reads a colt, and why one of you has to be the calm one. He also shares advice for young trainers, the danger of mixing random methods off YouTube, and why...

Pam Minick sits down in front of Cowtown Coliseum for a conversation that spans decades of Western life. From a $300 horse in Las Vegas and the Brush Poppers 4-H club to Miss Rodeo America, she became the first woman to win Rookie of the Year in the Nevada Cowboys Association. In 1976 she was sideline reporter on a live CBS rodeo broadcast—years before most people recognized women in that role. Sh...

In this episode of the Total Podcast, we’re on Exchange Boulevard in Fort Worth with Judy Wagner — recently retired CMO of Montana Silversmiths and the newest recipient of the prestigious Pam Minick Award. Judy shares the full story behind receiving the award from Pam Minick herself (joining an elite group that includes Reba McEntire and Billy Bray), her deep roots in the western industry, and wha...

n this episode of The Total Podcast, recorded at the Midwest Horse Fair in Madison, Wisconsin, Cory sits down with Dr. Allie Baier, Doctor of Physical Therapy , founder of EquiPT / RideEquipped. Dr. Baier shares her journey from childhood rider (Pony Club, eventing, hunters/jumpers) to DPT, the water-skiing back injury that introduced her to physical therapy, and the persistent rib injury that led...

Sit down with Ricky “Slim” Richardson — UPHA Caretaker Hall of Fame inductee — at one of Kentucky’s oldest fairs (199 years strong) as he opens up about a lifetime spent with American Saddlebreds. Born and raised in Harrodsburg, Slim started at age 13–14 under legendary trainer Tom Moore at Shawnee Farm. He learned the craft from the great caretakers and trainers of the era — the Bean brothers, Pa...

Dan James sits down for an in-depth conversation about his journey from Australian cattle stations to becoming a Road to the Horse champion, freestyle reining winner at the Quarter Horse Congress, and sought-after liberty and movie-horse trainer based in Midway, Kentucky. Whether you’re a liberty trainer, reiner, eventer, movie-horse enthusiast, or just love real horsemanship stories, this convers...

Smith Lilly, legendary American Saddlebred trainer, competitor, and judge, joins Total Podcast live from the horse show ring at the Mercer County Fairgrounds during the Mercer County Fair and Horse Show. In this in-depth conversation, Smith Lilly shares his lifelong journey in the saddle seat world — from showing his first pony at age seven in Mercer County, West Virginia, to winning the Five-Gait...

At 25, Kate was diagnosed with embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma — a rare soft-tissue sarcoma usually seen in children. The tumor resulted in the sudden loss of the ability to carry children. In this episode she shares the whirlwind of fertility preservation (with only days to decide), chemo, the support of her family and the Western community, and how she turned the trauma into Kate’s Cause — raising fu...

From NHL enforcer to Saskatchewan rancher, firefighter, and rodeo supporter — Steve MacIntyre shares his unbelievable life story in this powerful episode of the Total Podcast, recorded live at Horse Expo Canada in Red Deer, Alberta. teve opens up about growing up on the Canadian prairies, his early hockey dreams inspired by the Miracle on Ice, his tough journey through junior hockey, minor leagues...

Olympic silver medalist Gina Miles sits down with the Total Podcast at the Midwest Horse Fair in Madison, Wisconsin. In this powerful conversation, the 2008 Beijing Olympics eventing star shares her incredible journey from buying her first pony for just $170 with zero family horse background to winning silver on the world’s biggest stage. Gina dives deep into the world of three-day eventing, expla...

In this episode of the Total Podcast from Horse Expo Canada in Red Deer, Alberta, host sits down with Cassie Hausauer — the passionate voice behind Lipstick and Cowboy Boots . Cassie shares how she started her platform in 2014 to fill a gap in Canadian barrel racing coverage, growing it into a hub for interviews with top barrel racers, breakaway ropers, and Canadian Finals Rodeo athletes. She disc...

Today on The Total Podcast, we welcome PBR legends and the First Couple of Bull Riding: 1995 World Champion Jerome Davis and his wife Tiffany. From Jerome’s championship career and life-changing injury to their powerful love story, raising bucking bulls at Davis Rodeo Ranch, coaching the Carolina Cowboys, and now launching their own show—join us for an inspiring conversation full of grit, faith, a...

Few people can tell the truth about ranching as well as our Canadian friend Ken Betts. While raising champion quarter horses in Alberta, Ken has quickly become a staple of the Total Feeds brand with his wit, humor, and perspective of the western way of life. Thanks for watching the @Totalfeeds YouTube Channel! Our mission to provide quality nutrition to people and animals puts us in contact with a...

Our friend Punk Carter’s stories reveal a lifetime of experiences that define what it truly means to live for the craft. From ranching in Texas to roping in Hawaii. This episode unveils the lessons and character-building moments that only a true cowboy, with years of passion, can share. Thanks for watching the @Totalfeeds YouTube Channel! Our mission to provide quality nutrition to people and anim...

Discover the inspiring story of Stacy Westfall's journey from a young girl fascinated by horses to a celebrated champion in the equine world. Learn about her challenges, triumphs, and the passion that drives her. Thanks for watching the @Totalfeeds YouTube Channel! Our mission to provide quality nutrition to people and animals puts us in contact with all manner of interesting folks. Whether yo...

Tik Maynard shares insights on horse training, the importance of reading and learning, and his journey through competitions like Road to the Horse. Hear his practical principles, personal stories, and tips for aspiring horsemen and women! Thanks for watching the @Totalfeeds YouTube Channel! Our mission to provide quality nutrition to people and animals puts us in contact with all manner of interes...

In this engaging interview, Chelsea Canedy shares her journey in horse training, the importance of mental clarity, and innovative approaches to equestrian performance. Discover how her insights into psychology and nervous system work are transforming her training methods and personal growth. Thanks for watching the @Totalfeeds YouTube Channel! Our mission to provide quality nutrition to people and...

Join us as we talk with our dear friend Hattie Wolfe, co-owner and trainer at Wolfe Creek Ranch / Wolfe Select Performance Horses, as she shares insights on horsemanship, family life on the ranch, building successful horse-rider partnerships, and growing the performance horse community. Thanks for watching the @Totalfeeds YouTube Channel! Our mission to provide quality nutrition to people and anim...

Pat Parelli is a world-renowned American horse trainer, clinician, and founder of Parelli Natural Horsemanship. Born in 1954 in Livermore, California, Pat revolutionized the horse world by developing a relationship-based training system grounded in love, language, and leadership rather than force or intimidation. We were excited to finally meet Pat and hear how his journey began, and where he'...

We've got rodeo royalty in the booth! Miss Rodeo America Olivia Favero has been traveling the country this year since being crowned at the Miss Rodeo America Pageant in Las Vegas. We learned about her upbringing around horses and why the Art of the Cowgirl is such a special event for the entire industry! Thanks for watching the @Totalfeeds YouTube Channel! Our mission to provide quality nutrit...

Kason Wolfe has been pursuing his passion for equine and roping events his entire life! From Ranch sorting (and even the occasional goat roping) Kason and his family have organized 1000's of events for cowboys and cowgirls across the country. A team roper himself, Kason has set out to create a breakaway roping rating system similar to team roping so that any competitor of any age or skill leve...