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Patrick Husting is back with an all new app that will make a day at a horse show more efficient for everyone.

We’re back with Lisa Gardner, show manager for WSQHA shows, and closing out our final event of the year with a bang. Lisa breaks down what will make this show unforgettable and tease the exciting new changes coming in 2027. Plus, we reveal the winner of the very first Northwest Emerald Youth Horse Show Scholarship!

In this episode, Crysta's across the street neighbor visits Trophy Circuit - her first ever horse show. Follow along as Crysta asks Neighbor Sam her thoughts on a variety of all things horse show.

Northwest horse show manager Lisa Gardner is back this week to tell us all about Zone One an APHA, All Breed and WRHA Horse show in Eugene, Or August 12-16, 2026.

Our fearless leader of WSQHA horse shows, Lisa Gardner is back to talk about the AQHA Region One Championship and Fiesta Circuit. She also shares some history about the Region One Scholarship with the $300,000 our community has invested in our youth through the AQHA Foundation. Join us August 6-9, 2026 in Monroe, WA. Enter and all other show details can be found here under events and shows www.wsqha.com

We are celebrating our first year with The Groom Box! Our first year saw 45 episodes, over 4k downloads and a lot of fun! We are Not Pros, Just Non Pros. We love chatting with new people and learning about the equine industry around us!  So! Countdown to the Number 1 listened to episode! 12. Stacy Dial: Kathy's Show Equipment 11. Allie Littlefield: Back Road Trading Company 10. Jeff Williams: Region 1 Scholarship 9/8. Susan Miner: Back in the Saddle 9/8. Kristen Shaw & Niki Slattery-Abilla: SWWPHC & OPHC Spring Fling 7. Stacey Colgan: "Bred By Stacey" Horses 6/5. Toni & Anna: KT Ranch 6/5. Clare Swanson: Banding & Grooming 4. North West Emerald 40th Anniversary with Show Manager Lisa Gardner 3. Robin Gorman: The Magic Behind Mare Magic 2. Sally Saur: WSQHA Pro Horsemen of the Year 1. Rachael Pollzzie: River Run Show Pads

Crysta and Erin sit down with Nina Lundgren — legendary cutting horse trainer, she operates the Bonina Event Center, and has been driving force behind the Northwest cutting horse industry. Inducted into the National Cutting Horse Association Hall of Fame in 2017 as one of the few women to earn the honor, Nina shares her journey, talks about their supplement line and more!

Lisa is back to chat with us about the upcoming Washington State Quarter Horse Association horse shows The Trophy Circuit and Ranch It Up.   www.wsqha.com

Back from Spring Break and diving right in, this week we sit down with Ryen — a veteran who completed an intensive horsemanship program created specifically for those who’ve served. In just five days, he went from learning the basics to confidently working down the fence, uncovering a passion he never expected. Today, that passion fuels him five days a week. And it didn’t stop there. Ryen also discovered a love for craftsmanship, now creating custom bits and spurs in his home shop — another unexpected hobby sparked by his connection to horses. Tune in to hear how a short program ignited a lifelong passion and a whole new direction. War Horses for Veterans Charlie Five See a Ryen and Ace at the bottom of the page here

Crysta and Erin chat with Stacey Colgan from Yamhill, Oregon. Stacey operates a training program, sales program and breeding program. She has about 10 foals per year from some of the top stallions in the nation. Listen in to learn about Stacey's programs and the wonderful line-up of foals she has and will have!

Learn a bit about WSQHA long time sponsor, Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital in Snohomish, WA.  Stacey also shares about her horse body clipping business.

Listen to show manager Lisa Gardner share about Washington State Quarter Horse Association's Spring Shows coming up this month. For all show information, entries and more go to www.wsqha.com and follow WSQHA's facebook page. For show results, score sheets and more go to www.wsqharesults.com

Crysta & Erin chat with Paige Stroud, 2025 WSQHA Pro Horsemen of the Year! Paige tells us about growing up as a horse kid, building her program, switching from All Arounders to Ranch Riders and more! Paige shares how she feels she has been an asset to the industry by having school horses and giving lessons to any age and experience of rider! We agree!

Crysta and Erin chat about their experience at the 2026 AQHA Convention at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas last week.

Crysta and Erin visit with Jim Edwards, an AQHA, NSBA, APHA and more carded breed judge. Jim is an AQHA-certified show manager and steward. We talk to Jim for a behind-the-scenes look at the horse show world. Jim shares insights from working countless events each year—both nationally and internationally—and discuss judging standards, show management, and what it takes to keep shows running. This episode offers valuable perspective for exhibitors.