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The horse industry is facing challenges from every direction—rising costs, shrinking participation, lack of accessibility, burnout, and an increasingly divided community. In this episode of Uncinched, we're having an honest conversation about the realities contributing to the industry's decline and asking the difficult question: Are we accidentally pushing people away?

More importantly, we're talking solutions.

From creating welcoming environments for newcomers to supporting local businesses, mentoring the next generation, and fostering stronger connections within our equestrian communities, we're exploring what each of us can do to help ensure the future of horses remains bright.

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What exactly is a horse’s topline, and why does everyone seem to be talking about it?

In this episode of The Barn Talk Series, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about topline in horses—what it is, why it matters, and how it impacts your horse’s movement, strength, posture, and overall performance.

We dive into the muscles that make up the topline and how they work together to support balance, collection, and healthy movement. Plus, we unpack the many factors that influence topline development!

Whether you’re trying to build muscle, better understand your horse’s body, or figure out why topline can be so challenging to develop and maintain, this episode is designed to give you practical and actionable knowledge.

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What exactly is Extreme Cowboy Challenges, and why are more horse people getting hooked on it?

In this episode of Guest in the Saddle, we sit down with horse trainer and Extreme Cowboy competitor Trevor Mertes to dive into the fast-growing world of Extreme Cowboy Challenges. From obstacles and horsemanship to strategy, confidence, and partnership, Trevor breaks down what the sport really is and how it's so much more than just going fast through a diverse obstacle course.

We also dig into Trevor’s story, approach to training, and how his experience working with horses—including competing in recent colt starting competitions—has shaped the way he approaches communication, problem-solving, and creating horses that work.

Whether you’re curious about trying an Extreme Cowboy Challenge yourself, looking for ways to build a more confident horse, or just want to learn about a unique corner of the horse world, this episode is for you. Who knows it just might convince you to try an obstacle or two...

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