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The Business of Horses with Solo Select

Melanie Smith
AQHA
Fastrack
Fast Track
Solo Select
Racehorse Industry
Quarter Horse Racing
Equine Nutrition
Genetic Potential In Horses
Embryo Transfer
Two-Year Rule
Recipient Farm
Feeding Strategies
Online Sales
Liquidation In Sales
Solo Select Horses
Tarleton State University
Equine Breeding
Horse Breeding
Trust In Transactions
Online Auctions

The horse industry is growing rapidly, and it’s a prime time to build your equine business. Whether starting your company or expanding - this podcast will give you the education and inspiration to step up your game. We will eliminate the abundance of gray areas in the horse business, educate you on some of today’s hottest topics, and inspire you to take your business to the next level.

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Recent Guests

Ty Benson
Horse trainer focusing on two-year-old programs
Unknown affiliation mentioned (worked with Ty Smith); specializes in cutting and cow horses
Episode: The Business of Horses - Inside 2-Year-Old Training Programs with Ty Benson and Max Morin
Max Morin
Trainer with a focus on reigning two-year-olds and high late-year performance
Unknown affiliation; noted for high two-year-old earnings and finals in reigning
Episode: The Business of Horses - Inside 2-Year-Old Training Programs with Ty Benson and Max Morin
Tricia Aldridge
Owner of Audios pantalones, prominent stallion owner
Audios pantalones (stallion)
Episode: Episode 14 - The Business of Horses - AQHA 2-Year-Rule Discussion
Carol Rose
Shining Spark's breeder, long-time Stud Book Committee member
AQHA Stud Book Committee, Shining Spark lineage
Episode: Episode 14 - The Business of Horses - AQHA 2-Year-Rule Discussion
Brooke Wharton
Mare owner, NRHA governance participant
Wagga Ranch, NRHA Foundation
Episode: Episode 14 - The Business of Horses - AQHA 2-Year-Rule Discussion
Dr. James Lattimer
Animal nutritionist from ADM Animal Nutrition
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Episode: Episode 9 - Feeding Your Horse To It's Genetic Potential : The Crucial Role Of Nutrition With Melanie Smith and Dr. James Lattimer

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
  • Great

    Very valuable information for anyone with horses

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ajack attack
    United States2 months ago
  • I want to be like Mike Nah

    People want to be like Mike

    Me I want to be like Melanie

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Australian hustler
    Australia3 years ago
  • Business

    Lots of great points whether your in the horse business, getting into it, a customer of it OR general business knowledge (we’re in trucking and love that it tied to it in a way!) There’s so many angles yet similarities when running a business no matter what industry! Thank you for helping others and looking forward to your next podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ashleyberumen
    United States3 years ago
  • Great information.

    Thank you for putting this episode together. We have had long discussions about our boarding business. We have all the contracts in place. Never thought about putting the land into an LLC. All of that starts next week with the attorney. Thank you so much. Keep going!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    skeeterthehorse
    United States3 years ago

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Episode 11 - Inside Solo Select: Tarleton State Q&A on Building an Empire
Q: What advice would you give to a graduating college student wanting to get into the equine industry?
Start at the bottom of the industry, gain hands-on experience, and become financially literate.
Episode 11 - Inside Solo Select: Tarleton State Q&A on Building an Empire
Q: How have you navigated being one of the top equine professionals in the world?
By surrounding myself with passionate people and allowing space for growth.
Fastrack: Changing the Way Racehorses are Bought and Sold
Q: If I want to sell a horse, what's the approach to that?
You will need to find an agent listed on the Fast Track website, submit your horse for sale, and pay a catalog fee.

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