A Splash of Color: An Equine Podcast

DID YOU KNOW? Your horse can have gastric ulcers without showing obvious signs.Hauling, showing, stress, and even changes in routine can all play a role. So how do you know if your horse is at risk—and what can you do about it?🎙️ Dr. Sarah Reuss DVM & Rachelle Croy LVT join Splash of Color to talk horse ulcers, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention!🎧 Don’t miss this episode!#SplashOfColor #HorseUlcers #GastricUlcers #HorseShowLife #EquineHealth #HorseHealth

📸 What happens when a horse girl picks up a camera… and turns her passion into a career? 🐴This week on Splash of Color, we’re going behind the lens with Lauren Elizabeth Photography!Lauren shares her journey from horse girl to professional equine photographer, her secrets for capturing those jaw-dropping horse photos, the equipment she relies on, and practical tips every horse owner can use.Whether you’re looking for the perfect show-ring shot or dreaming of becoming an equine photographer yourself—you’re going to want to hear this one!🎙️ Splash of Color — because every horse has a story worth capturing. 📸🐎

In this episode, World Champion trainer Brian Isbell Garcia and horse show judge shares insights on Hunter under Saddle and English Pleasure classes, including judging criteria, rider tips, and industry success factors. Brian has earned over 185 World Championship titles in the Hunter & English Pleasure classes and offers so many great take-a-ways to improve your next rail ride. This podcast is a great listen for any exhibitor, trainer or judge and filled with fun stories along the way. Hit the play button and be sure to like, follow and share the Splash of Color Podcast because it's really great stuff!

In this episode, we talk with AQHA APHA NSBA VRH Judge Lori Gordon about her journey from a pony-crazy kid in Pennsylvania to an experienced horse show judge with international experience. She shares practical, judge-level advice on showmanship, turnout, and what exhibitors often miss in the pen. We also cover how she built her career without growing up in a horse training family, the value of fairness in judging, and why she believes great shows are about enjoying the process, not just winning.

In this episode of Splash of Color, we sit down with renowned horseman and judge Scott McFarland to take a deep dive into one of the fastest-growing and most exciting classes in the show pen—Disciplined Rail.Scott shares his unique perspective from the judge's stand, explaining what separates the top exhibitors from the rest, the most common mistakes he sees in the arena, and how riders can better prepare for success. We also explore how disciplined rail has evolved over the years, what the future may hold for the class, and how thoughtful class design creates a fair, challenging, and enjoyable experience for both horses and exhibitors.Whether you're an exhibitor looking to improve your scores, a judge wanting to refine your eye, or simply a fan of the equine industry, this conversation is packed with practical advice and behind-the-scenes insight. Scott also discusses the importance of communication and trust between horse and rider, the differences between English and Western disciplined rail calls, the balance between creativity and safety in course design, and how technology is changing the judging process.Tune in for an engaging conversation full of expert knowledge, practical tips, and a fresh look at one of the most dynamic classes in today's horse shows.In this episode, you'll learn:What makes a winning disciplined rail performanceThe judging criteria that matter mostCommon exhibitor mistakes—and how to avoid themHow judges develop fair and effective rail callsThe future of disciplined rail competitionScott McFarland's journey as a respected judge and educatorWhether you're heading to your next horse show or just love learning from the industry's best, this is an episode you won't want to miss.