Ride Like a Mother

Rusty Rae Woodard comes to this podcast because of you, our listeners! We polled and you told us that Rusty is someone you would love to hear from!  After our conversation we can see why. Check it out her incredible accomplishments:  >> Self employed Barrel Horse Trainer. >> MRCA, CCA Champion >> 2 x CFR Qualifier >> CFR Average Winner >> Futurity/Derby Winner in US a...

Have you been hitting some rodeo's and jackpots already this summer? Yes!? But how do you know your horse is conditioned adequately so they can give you their all? That's what we asked Shyla Fuchs. Shyla has literally been riding horses since she was born and healing horses is her passion! She also has a Certificate from the B.C. College of Equine Therapy and has trained with Karen Saindon. And no...

No Barrel Racing Jackpots in your area? No Problem, host one yourself! If you've ever been curious about what it takes to host a jackpot or how you can help out at your local event this episode is for you! You'll hear some tips from Dawn-Rae Gray, a lady who is very familiar with hosting events. From small spur-of-the-moment jackpots to larger added money jackpots and the Five Star Futurity. She i...

This episode is all about horse trailers trailers trailers! ~ What you should look for ~ What you should avoid ~ Red Flags ~ Comfort for your horse ~ Comfort for yourself ~ Tips for budgeting ~ How to get a trailer that your horses will load in easily   On this episode we are chatting with the trailer expert at Flaman's Moosomin, Kelly Stewart (who just happens to be Shelby's dad). He has experien...

Horse breeding can look real glamourous but for those of us who have tried it, we know that there are a lot of challenges involved. Death, injury, illness, dissapointment and waiting can be a very real part of the journey. And when that happens it can be really tough. Mentally and financially. We hope this conversation will help lighten the mental load.  Shelby and her family have been breeding ho...

Have you ever felt like a fraud? Like an outsider trying to sneak their way in? Inadequate? Not good enough? Like an Imposter? Well we've both been there. In this conversation we get personal and share how Imposter Syndrome feels for us, how we deal with it and our beliefs about when you can really claim a title in life. Be that the title of Barrel Racer, Rancher, Horse Breeder, Podcaster, Web Des...

"Own Your Sunsets" he says. Well, Quinton Blair certainly takes his own advice. He is a local Manitoba country music singer, outfitter, horseback rider, father and storyteller. He didn't grow up on a farm but has found himself exactly where he needs to be; in the thick of the western culture. On the podcast we cover topics such as;  Including your kids in your outdoor life. Never wasting a sunset...

On this episode we chat with Charmaine Grad, owner and operator of Coyotee Flats Equine Therapy South East of Regina, Sk.   As competitive riders we all know how devestating it can be when our horse is injured. Charmaine can help with that! Her program and equipment can reduce recovery time by up to 60%! That means getting back to riding and competing sooner and with a strong and fit horse.  She w...

Cheri has a passion for sharing creative parenting ideas and strategies especially with fellow farming, ranching and riding moms! She herself is a mom of 5, 6-figure online business owner, rider and building a ranch life for her family.  In this episode we covered the topics of:  How to calm your nerves when your getting overwhelmed  How to transfer ownership of habits and chores to your kids so y...

How do we get our horses fit and ready to compete? Well that depends on whether your horse just needs to get in shape or if they have an injury the need to recover from. In this episode we talk to a expert on this subject, Molly Kelleher. She has spent thousands of hours getting horses conditioned by riding through the Riding Mountain National Park. She trains, runs clinics, outfits, leads trail r...

Would you notice if your horse had Kissing Spine? Chantal did but was only able to diagnose it because she was persistent & followed her intuition. It's one of those issues that can be easily misinterpreted. The signs can be subtle but when you ride your horse often enough you can tell when something is off. Just like Chantal did. In this episode she explains her and Chargers journey through t...

We've all been there... We're riding our horse and somethings not quite right but you can't quite pin point it. Maybe its that your fire breathing dragon turns a barrel and instead of the usual flaming run you just get a a little puff of smoke. Or maybe they're getting a little cinchy. Could it be Kissing Spine? In this 3 part series we are interviewing Vet, Horse Owner and Rehabilitation Expert o...

Maddi Stoltman is a Barrel Racing BOSS. Like actually. She's literally the boss of her company Level Up Apparel. She also has her own YouTube Channel with over 10,000 subscribers and has begun barrel racing at Pro Rodeos. Anyone else super impressed??! On this podcast episode Maddi shares the ins and outs of navigating starting her business, growing a You Tube channel and now competing at the Pro...

Do you want to be the "fun mom"? YA I do! Not just that, I also want to be a competitive rider annnd bring home some bacon. That just ain't possible if I'm glued to the couch with no energy which I have been. And that is why this episode is close to our heart's! In this episode we talk about what strategies we've implemented to increase our energy and organize our lives so we can fit in our health...

Ever wondered what it's like to have your Stud horse earn a Superior Rope Horse title and work with World Champions like Bobby Lewis and other Pro Ropers? Well Pam McIntyre speaks from experience on this subject. Her and her family raise rope horses, have commercial cattle and sell ranch dogs. Needless to say she has A LOT of experience raising, breeding and selling horses. In this episode she sha...

What do duct tape, vet wrap, carseats, onsies and snacks all have in common? They're all tools we use on the regular to make our Farm mom life easier! Listen in as Shelby and I have a candid conversation about the systems we've developed that make chores with our kids enjoyable. We tell a few #reallife stories, we get into the discussion of the best carseats, strollers and wagons. We chat things t...

Are you wondering if you actually need a farm website? Or maybe you have one and your wondering what the point of it is? This episode is for you! In my experience, two of the biggest hurdles for small farmers and business owners that want to build a website is that they don't get it done and launched. Or they don't put it to work and actually USE it. What do I mean by that? I mean the website has...

When you're considering the health of your horse, your kids or yourself, hydration is the first place to start. It's the most foundational health strategy there is. Without water we can't think properly, can't get the nutrition from our food, the function of our heart and lungs are restricted, our muscles can't move properly, our nerves and impulses are impacted. Basically, being dehydrated makes...

As a mom do you feel like you don't have "enough time" to ride? Or maybe mom guilt creeps in when you do. In today's episode Michelle Davey from the Rider's Mind podcast is busting those excuses wide open. She explains her perspective on time management when it comes to horses and kids. She's got some great tips on how to change your mindset and priorities so that you can ride your horse with peac...

What do horses and humans have in common? Almost everything when it comes to health and fitness. And yet, many of us tend to focus all our attention on our horses. Shelby and I are passionate about long term health of both riders and they're horses. This episode is just the first taste of how we will continue to share info on horse health, human health, the similarities, the differences and tactic...

Let’s get together and meet the hosts! In this episode we share our backstories, with Shelby being from a second generation ranch with her fiancé and daughter to Carollyne building a ranch from the ground up with her husband and 2 daughters. We also discuss what fuels our fires and topics we are ready to discuss including important subjects, such as human and horse nutrition, life as a rancher and...

Welcome to the Ride Like a Mother Podcast! We are 2 Canadian prairie ladies launching our podcast and sharing our stories on raising babies, riding horses, building ranches, and health & wellness. Welcome to the crazy chaos of motherhood and ranch life. Check us out on  INSTAGRAM Connect with us on  FACEBOOK If you have a topic, show idea, or are interested in joining us for future episodes pl...