The exact same day the LBR Hangem Syndicate was announced, every single available share was officially spoken for. The momentum behind him is massive.

A lot of people hear "syndication" but don't actually know what it entails. In this short episode of The Business of Horses, we break down the tangible benefits for the listeners.

Melanie Smith and Don Ham discussed other matters:

-LBR Hangem will still be standing to the public. Based on how fast the syndicate sold out, public breeding contracts are expected to go incredibly fast. Here is the link to the WAITLIST: https://bit.ly/LBR-Hangem-2027-Waitlist Do not wait. Put your name on the waitlist right now to ensure you get all the information on exactly when and how the breeding contracts will be released.

-Email Melanie Smith if you want to be considered for a share in the syndicate: mel@soloselect.com

-Follow LBR on social media -Come watch him at Summer Spec on 7/10: first out in the 5th set of the Open Classic.

-The Solo Select Owners Club -Discover an entirely new, seamless way to manage your Solo Select contracts for the upcoming breeding season. Stay tuned for what’s coming next!

-The Solo Select Open House planned on November 20-21, 2026

At 13 years old, Trystan Crow has already earned more than $360,000 in the cutting pen. But this episode isn't really about the money. It's about the people behind it, the lessons learned along the way, and what it takes to raise a young horseman with both talent and work ethic. Trystan Crow, Mary Crow, and Don Ham join us for a conversation every young cutter and every horse parent needs to hear.

Join host Melanie Smith as she sits down with seasoned fitters Dustin Price and Evan Moffitt to take you behind the scenes of Solo Select’s premier full-service fitting programs.

Whether prepping elite racing Quarter Horses or top-tier western performance horses, Dustin and Evan break down the exact science and daily dedication required to maximize a horse's sale value.

-Discover Dustin and Evan's backgrounds, how they climbed the ranks in the industry, and the mentors and lifelines that helped them along the way.

-Explore the specific differences between conditioning and prepping a racehorse versus a performance or rope horse.

-The "NASCAR Crew" Advantage: Learn how Solo Select's large-scale systems allow the team to operate like a high-speed pit crew. By having a structured program in place, fitters can hyper-focus strictly on doing their jobs and working their horses.

-The Power of Foot Traffic: Understand why being part of a massive program makes a huge difference in drawing buyer foot traffic and getting eyes on your horses.

-Get an inside look at the daily routines that build champions, from the stud barn to round-pen work and dedicated walking regimens.

-Hear why correct conditioning, expert handling, professional marketing, catalog presence, and perfect timing are the ultimate keys to driving up sale value.

Listen and learn how Solo Select's approach ensures every horse reaches its ideal buyer and achieves its peak potential in the sale ring.

This is where high sellers take shape.

Trust Solo Select Full-Service Fitting Programs

soloselecthorses.com/sale-fitting

More info:

Western Performance Fitting Program

Evan Moffitt: 817-773-4253

Ty Smith: 405-317-9363

Solo Racing Fitting Program

Matt Witman: 405-613-0047

Butch Wise: 405-640-2234