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Part Two with Katy Jo Zuidema: The Tea Gets Hotter

You asked for more—and oh boy, did Katy Jo deliver. In this episode, we’re back at her kitchen table for round two with one of the most decorated hunter under saddle and western pleasure trainers in the stock horse world.

We didn’t just chat—we went there. From burnout and growing older (and wiser?), to making the tough calls in and out of the show pen, Katy Jo keeps it unapologetically real. We break down her unique business model, the infamous “Tornado Team,” and yes… things get a little dirttttyy.

We also dish on what’s blasting through her speakers, surviving internet trolls, and of course—the class everyone loves to hate—Western Pleasure.

If you thought part one was juicy, this is the spicier sequel you didn’t know you needed. Buckle up, horse girl, it’s going to be a ride. 🐴✨

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I had the absolute pleasure of sitting at Katy Jo's kitchen table and talking about ALL OF THE THINGS!

I have known of her for years, but honestly, our paths have never crossed enough for me to get to know her better.

We talked for over 4 hours! The amount of knowledge this woman has about the horse industry is insane. She was born into the AQHA world (her parents are trainers as well) and she has also trained horses to win big things at the APHA and ApHC World Shows. So, she has seen a lot, been through a lot of shifts in the show world and her insight is so interesting.

She's candid, honest and PUTS HER HORSES FIRST! You guys know how important that is to me (and so many others!).

Also, she wants you to know- we need to raise our kids better LOL

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The One. The ONLY: Rhonda Replogle!!!!

If you've met her, you're lucky to now have her in your life. Because her light and energy will be with you forever. AND how lucky are we to have this unbelievably passionate individual reppin' our stock horse industry.

She is a EXTREMELY well respected judge and she is now advising other judges as well.

This episode takes a deep dive into how she judges a class, what the judges are REALLY looking for, and how we can improve.

Rhonda tells it like it is…and I love that. She served as a Monitor to the Judges at the 2024 AQHA World show and we talk through what she was doing with the judges and what she believes makes a ‘good judge’

My favorite part was when she said, " Present me a pretty movie and I'll present you a pretty prize". HOW AWESOME is that statement!?

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