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On this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle , Crystal sits down with Donna Saddoris, the founder of CSI Saddle Pads, to talk about building a product — and a reputation — that stands the test of time. As CSI Saddle Pads celebrates 25 years in business, Donna reflects on the journey of creating a brand trusted by horsemen across the industry. From the early days of developing a saddle pad designed...

On this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle , Crystal sits down with Taylor Douglas, founder of Happy Horse, for an honest conversation about mental health in and out of the horse industry. Taylor opens up about the importance of speaking out, breaking stigma, and creating space for real conversations around anxiety, pressure, and emotional well-being. We talk about how the horse world can look s...

On this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle , Crystal sits down with Kristen York to talk about something every horse owner needs but few fully understand — horse insurance. From major medical and mortality coverage to liability and protecting your investment, Kristen breaks down what policies actually cover, what people often overlook, and how to make smart decisions based on your goals and your...

On this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle , Crystal sits down with Darren Stoner , the creator of The Perfect Bit , to talk innovation, horsemanship, and building something different in the performance horse world. Darren shares how The Perfect Bit was born — not just as a product, but as a response to understanding how horses truly feel and respond. We dive into the science, the philosophy, an...

On this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle , we dive into the story behind No Booze Branding and how one loss sparked a movement. After Kara lost her brother to suicide — a battle deeply intertwined with alcohol — she felt called to turn grief into action. What started as heartbreak became a mission: encouraging sober brandings and inviting people to take one small, meaningful step toward awaren...

On this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle , Crystal sits down with Laura, the woman who brought a rodeo back to Colorado with purpose and vision. After moving back to Grand Junction, Colorado, Laura knew she wanted to host a rodeo of her own — something meaningful, community-driven, and rooted in western tradition. That vision led her to revive the name of the historic Colorado Stampede Rodeo,...

We are 25 Episodes into this podcast! In celebration, we are highlighting the top 3 most downloaded episodes of our first 25.  Thanks for riding along with us— here's to many more episodes of Horses Hope & Hustle!  Support the show Whether you found us by accident or on purpose (bonus points if you did), we’re glad you’re here. This is the official home of Horses Hope & Hustle — the p...

On this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle , Crystal sits down with David Sharp of Sharp Performance Horses to talk about the process, patience, and perspective it takes to build a program over time. David shares his journey from being a young two-year-old guy learning the ropes to now training and competing futurity rope horses at a high level. We talk about the long days, the lessons learned t...

On this episode of Horses, Hope & Hustle , Crystal sits down with Sami McGuire, the founder of High Call Media, to talk about what it really takes to grow a professional horse sale and videography business from the ground up. Sami shares the behind-the-scenes reality of scaling a creative business in the horse industry — the long hours, the pressure to perform, and the burnout that can quietly...

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...