Bulls & Barrels Co. The Podcast

When winter hits hard, the question comes up every year: is it too cold to ride? In this episode, we talk honestly about cold-weather riding — what actually matters, what doesn’t, and how to make smart decisions for your horse (and yourself) when temperatures drop. We’ll cover how cold affects muscles, footing, breathing, and mindset, plus when riding still makes sense and when it’s better to adju...

This episode was one of those conversations that went everywhere — and that’s what made it so good. I sat down with a guest and somehow found ourselves drawing constant parallels between horses and motorcycles — the mindset, the respect they demand, the discipline, the consequences, and the freedom that comes with doing it right. What started as a simple conversation turned into laughs, side stree...

This week I’m diving into horse hoof care — what I’ve learned, what I do for my own horses, and why. A few years ago, I seriously considered becoming a farrier, which led me to work closely with my farrier, learn how to trim, study hoof anatomy, read, and spend more time learning than I ever expected. That journey completely changed how I look at hoof care. I talk about why I trim every four weeks...

This episode was inspired by Phil Haugen — and it turned into something much deeper. I talk honestly about my goals, the vision I have for my life and the uncomfortable truth about the habits, fears, and patterns that keep me from fully achieving them. This is a raw look at the gap between wanting something and actually earning it — the discipline we talk about, but don’t always live. No highlight...

A real, unscripted conversation with Dustin about the highs, lows, and learning curves of building Bulls & Barrels — plus a little life and weather talk along the way. Raw, honest, and straight from the middle of the journey.

Winter in Upstate New York doesn’t make horse training easy, but consistency matters more than perfect conditions. In this episode, I’m sharing a real-time check-in on how my horses’ winter training is going, what’s working, what’s been challenging, and how I’m keeping them moving when riding time is limited. I also dive into my first impressions of switching to a deep litter stall system — why I...

In this special episode, Dustin and I sit down to share the story behind us — how we met, how he built his crane and rigging company with grit and determination, and how we’re aligning our goals for the life we want to create together. We talk about love, purpose, business, and the hard work that holds it all up. If you’re into real conversations, ambition, and building a future with someone who m...

In this episode, Jess breaks down her winter game plan inspired by Jec Ballou! From groundwork routines to mindset shifts, she shares the exact resource she’ll be using to keep her horses tuned up through the cold months — so when the season rolls back around, they’re not just ready… they’re hustlin’. Perfect for riders who want to use winter wisely and bring their horses into spring stronger than...

In this very first episode, I introduce myself and open about what led me to create Bulls & Barrels Co. If you want to reach out email us at bullsnbarrels25@gmail.com