Horse Show Bestie

Scott and Crysta Share Too Much Information

Horse Show Bestie is back with a little bit of horse show chaos, a little existential questioning, and a healthy amount of “why are we like this?” Crysta and Scott get i

The Horse Show Opinions No One Asked For

Episode SummaryScott is officially in his DIY horse dad era, and it turns out retirement is a lot more complicated than just hanging up the show clothes. This week, he sh

Overcoming Show Pen Nerves, Coming Back After Loss, and Riding in College with Catherine Goffard

Besties, this episode is giving horse show hangover, late-night John Justin energy, and the kind of post show conversation that somehow makes you laugh, tear up, and feel

Surviving as a Young Trainer with Kyra Ley

This week we're catching up with horse trainer and content creator Kyra Ley to talk about everything from building a business in rural Montana to navigating social media,

NSBA is Poppin Off! Bill Kaven Breaksdown Exactly What They're Doing To Grow The Industry!

This week on Horse Show Bestie, we're joined by Bill Kaven of the National Snaffle Bit Association, whose work spans two of NSBA's most influential areas: the Judges and

How YEDA Is Creating Horse Kids Without Buying Horses... and How Trainers Can Benefit!

This week, Ric Weitzel, CRO of YEDA, joins us to talk all things YEDA and the important role youth programs play in the future of the horse industry. From catch-riding a

Planning Adult Horse Camp Without a Budget

This week we’re catching up on life updates and welcoming Scott back to the podcast before diving headfirst into designing the ultimate adult horse camp. We talk about tr

Horse Girls, Cameras, and Career Pivots with Kirstie Marie Jones

Kirstie Marie Jones of Kirstie Marie Photography joins us for a conversation that goes way beyond just taking pretty horse photos. From practical photography tips to buil

Trainer vs Amateur: What Are Trainers REALLY Thinking? ft. Brian Henry

If you’ve ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes of a training program, this episode is for you. Crysta sits down with Brian Henry to tackle some of the bigg

Fine I'll Do It Myself- A Solo Episode with Crysta

Okay bestie… this one’s a little different. For the first time ever, it’s just Crysta. No co-host, no back-and-forth. And it's just a hair all over the place. But someti

Posting Anonymously to Protect Our Reputation

Your Horse Show Besties are back in your ear, catching you up like you missed a few group chats. Scott’s on the mend and ready to get back into the saddle, so we get int

The Judge Is Not Out to Get You (Probably) - Talking Scores with Don Beard

If you’ve ever walked out of the pen like “that felt SO good” and then looked at your score like 🤨 …this one’s for you. We sat down with Don Beard (aka a real judge) and

Flipping Horse Shows Upside Down: Saving The Horse World with UDJC Founder David Reichert

Alright bestie, this episode is one of those “wait… why are we not doing this already?” conversations 👀 We sat down with David Reichert, the founder of UDJC, and got int

Trail Rides, AQHA Convention, and a Scott update!

In this episode, Scott Cooper and Crysta Brown share their insights on horse training, trail riding, and the importance of confidence and trust in horsemanship. They disc

Just The Two of Us: Crysta and Scott Reunited

Bestie… the duo is BACK. Crysta and Scott are finally back on the mic together. They get into what has been going on lately, from changes in the industry to the reality

Coming Back From Injury with Jessi Lueth

Bestie, today’s episode is a little different and kind of wild. Scott starts off by sharing the story of a ski accident he had recently that left him with some pretty ser

A Team USA Physical Therapist Dr.Kari Talks Improving Horses By Improving Riders

Let’s be for real when was the last time you spent as much time (or money) on your own body as you do on your horse’s chiro, massage, and vet bills? 💅 In this episode, w

Katie Van Slyke Tell Us What We've All Been Wondering

🚨 BIG GUEST ENERGY ALERT 🚨 This week we’re sitting down with Katie Van Slyke and let’s just say… the HorseTok is about to eat this one UP. We talk about the breeding bar

The Horse Show Therapist Roasts Our Goal Setting!

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. J, Horse Show Therapist as she sits down hosts Scott Cooper and Crysta Brown and makes them rethink their life choices (but in a prod

What If You Did Everything Right... But STILL Failed

Grab your coffee and your emotional support animal, besties. This episode is a real one, made for anyone whose perfectly planned goal did not happen. Scott and Crysta ta