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KROSS KANTER is officially here.

In this first episode, I sit down with Alicia Owens — a multiple World and National Champion in the Morgan and Saddlebred industry — to kick off a series that goes beyond just one discipline.

This conversation is equal parts insightful and unfiltered.

We get into:

• The surprising similarities (and differences) between disciplines
• What each side of the industry doesn’t understand about the other
• The reality of amateur vs trainer relationships
• The true cost of horse showing—and what it’s actually worth
• And the one thing every horse person has… a heart horse

There are a lot of laughs, a few reality checks, and plenty of moments that will make you think, “wait… that’s exactly how I feel too.”

This isn’t just another episode.
It’s the start of something bigger.

Welcome to KROSS KANTER — different disciplines, same obsession.

• 00:00 – Introducing KROSS KANTER
• 02:30 – Meet Alicia Owens (Morgan & Saddlebred world)
• 06:00 – “Why are our industries so similar?”
• 10:00 – Discipline differences (and confusion 😂)
• 18:00 – Amateur vs Trainer dynamics (real talk)
• 28:00 – What it actually costs to show horses
• 38:00 – Academy vs ownership debate
• 50:00 – What makes a great horse (and rider)
• 1:05:00 – The reality of horse show culture
• 1:20:00 – “Heart horses” and emotional connection
• 1:35:00 – Funny horse show stories + chaos moments
• 1:50:00 – Final thoughts + what KROSS KANTER will be

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What happens when you reach the top… and then have to walk away?

In this episode of Kanter Kulture, I sit down with legendary AQHA showman Kip Riley—a World Champion whose journey in the horse industry is anything but ordinary.

From stepping away from horses for over 20 years… to coming back and dominating at the highest level… to ultimately losing a once-in-a-lifetime partner—Kip shares the raw, unfiltered truth about what it really takes to succeed in the show pen.

We talk about:

• The mindset behind winning at the highest level
• The pressure of being “the one to beat”
• Why success isn’t always sustainable
• The devastating loss that changed everything
• Walking away from competition—and finding purpose again
• What riders don’t understand about judges
• How to actually stand out in the showmanship pen

This episode is for anyone who has ever:
Felt the pressure to perform
Questioned their place in the industry
Or wondered what comes after the dream

Because sometimes… the story doesn’t end at the top.

🎙️ Listen now and let us know your biggest takeaway.

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If you’ve ever felt like something is “off” with your horse but couldn’t quite explain it… this episode is for you.

I sat down with an equine sports medicine veterinarian at Unionville Equine Associates to have the kind of conversation horse owners actually need—unfiltered, honest, and incredibly eye-opening.

We’re talking about what vets really think (but don’t always say), how to better understand your horse as an athlete, and what goes into keeping them performing at their best.

We get into:

• The subtle signs your horse is trying to tell you something is wrong
• What “maintenance” actually means (and where people get it wrong)
• The truth about injections, PRP, and performance care
• Why your vet is not judging your budget decisions
• The biggest communication mistakes horse owners make
• How supplements can sometimes do more harm than good
• The importance of having a vet, trainer, and farrier working as a team
• How AI technology is changing the way we detect lameness

Plus, I walk through everything I’ve done with my own horse and get real-time feedback—which turned into a conversation every horse owner needs to hear.

This episode will genuinely change the way you look at your horse’s performance, health, and care.

And this is just Part 1… 👀

00:00 – Why we’re having this conversation

02:00 – What horse owners do that drives vets crazy (and what they don’t judge you for)

05:00 – The truth about cost, care, and realistic expectations

10:00 – Supplements: what works vs what’s a waste

15:00 – When you should call your vet (earlier than you think)

20:00 – What makes a great vet-client relationship

25:00 – Performance horses as athletes: what we’re missing

30:00 – Why “just inject the hocks” isn’t always the answer

35:00 – AI & lameness detection explained

40:00 – My horse Zeus: real case discussion

50:00 – Planning your horse’s performance season the right way

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