MADE FOR THIS presented by Hallway Feeds: Recent Episodes
Hallway Feeds
MADE FOR THIS shares the stories of the most interesting people in equestrian and sport horse competition, thoroughbred racing, and across the horse industry. Presented by Hallway Feeds, advanced equine nutrition www.hallwayfeeds.com
Knowing where to begin when choosing the right oils for your horse's feed can be difficult. In today’s episode, Hallway Feeds’ Anthony Cook and Mike Lennox of Kentucky Equine Research discuss the ins and outs of oils: why they matter for nutrition, how their usage has changed over time, and tips for selecting from different varieties. If you’ve ever wondered which types of oils are best for your horse’s health, this conversation is a can’t-miss.
HallwayFeeds.com | Instagram | Facebook
Dr. Savannah Robin wears many hats at the University of Kentucky’s Martin Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment Equine Program. In this episode, Anthony Koch chats with Savannah about the university’s innovative equine program, and how this foundation of education helps students prepare to have careers in the horse world.
In today’s episode, Hallway Feeds’ Anthony Koch and Maddie Kinder discuss the complete feed called Lineage. They’ll outline why this feed is ideal for stallions, broodmares and foals, how it can best be implemented into your feeding program, and how the name was created.
Have you noticed some new info on your Hallway Feeds feed tag in the way fiber is listed? Do you know the difference between ADF and NDF? In this episode, Anthony Koch and Morgan McQuerry from Hallway Feeds discuss these two types of fiber, what amounts are helpful for your horse, and why this info has been added to our feed tags.
The story of Hallway Feeds is one of innovation, determination and family legacy. We can think of no better person to do it justice than legendary sportscaster Tom Hammond. In this special episode, we enlist Hammonds’ iconic voice and storytelling talents to bring our story to life in the best way possible.
Anthony Hamilton Jr. has spent his life surrounded by horses, and had worked nearly three years as an assistant trainer for Racing Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey. Today, Anthony Koch spoke with Anthony Hamilton about how the trainer has settled into his role at Shug’s barn, and what life is like working in such a historically successful racing operation.
Mattie Kindler, Hallway Feeds’ Texas Equine Consultant, sits down with Anthony for our latest Made For This Podcast!
Beth Yontz co-owns Anvil and Lace Farm with her husband, Doug. Located in Cynthiana, Kentucky, Anvil and Lace breeds and raises Standardbred horses, while also offering hands-on boarding, sales prep and turnout facilities. Anthony at Hallway Feeds talked with Beth about her path to harness horses, how she and Doug have built their operation, and how they create enticing yearling sale videos.
On Episode 26 of the Made for This Podcast we speak with Logan Bennett, Mid-Atlantic Equine Consultant for Hallway Feeds, who came on to talk about all things starch! This is a great conversation to listen to and learn more about how NSC’s (non-structural carbohydrates) can have an impact on your horse’s performance.
Dr. Connie Larson has spent 24 years at Zinpro Corporation as a research and technical services nutritionist, and today she is Zinpro’s Associate Director for Global Technical Services. With a PhD in animal nutrition and decades of experience, Dr. Larson knows the important role vitamins and minerals play in a horse’s overall well-being. In this episode, Anthony Koch from Hallway Feeds and Connie discuss her path to Zinpro, how Zinpro partners with horse owners, and the benefits of minerals to your horse’s health.
Anna Marek is a 5 Star USDF Medalist and dressage trainer based in Ocala, Florida. With more than 20 years of experience riding and training top dressage horses, Anna is devoted to helping horses and riders achieve their highest potential. In today’s episode, we talked with Anna at her barn, surrounded by her beloved horses. She shares how she got her start, the horses that have put her on the map, and how she balances life as a busy mom of two as well as being a Grand Prix rider.
Devoted to American Saddlebreds since childhood, TJ Santaferra has been a trainer since he was a teen. He’s continued to dedicate his life to the breed, and today he is the head trainer at Stachowski Farm, in Simpsonville, Kentucky. TJ spoke with Morgan McQuerry and Aubri Hostetter of Hallway Feeds about his path to becoming the trainer he is today, the evolution of the sport, and why he is dedicated to this breed.
Polly Bonner is the Director of Thoroughbred Nutrition at Saracen Horse Feeds. Hallway Feeds Vice President Lee Hall and Polly are longtime friends, and the two companies have partnered on feed for many years. In this episode, Anthony Cook from Hallway Feeds, Lee, and Polly discuss how the two companies began working together across the Atlantic–and how these feeds that are developed using cutting-edge nutrition principles have helped fuel champions.
Dr. Joe Pagan founded Kentucky Equine Research in 1988. KER designs nutritionally balanced feeds for horses of all life stages, disciplines and locations, and Hallway Feeds partners with KER to provide optimal nutrition to the many horses it feeds every day. In this episode, Anthony and Morgan chat with Dr. Pagan about how he started KER, how it has evolved, and how his work helps horses receive top-quality feed.
Tristan de Meric and his wife Valery are entrenched in the Thoroughbred training and sales business started by his parents, Nick and Jacqui de Meric. With a passion of his own for spotting good prospects and bringing them along to their full potential, Tristan talked with Anthony Koch of Hallway Feeds about what attracted him to working with horses, what his business does with young racehorses, and what raising a third generation of horse enthusiasts means to him.
Heather DiGiannantonio founded Kentucky-based BellaVia, a premium equine retirement facility, in early 2021 as a place for former show horses to spend their well-earned twilight years in peace. In this episode of Made for This, Heather and Tom Parsons talk with us about what life is like caring for retired horses, as well as their favorite coffee shop drink orders.
St. Simon Place breeder Tommy Wente has had an incredible year. With a high-selling yearling going for $750,000 this summer, and three 2-year-olds slated to run in the prestigious Breeder’s Cup, Tommy had lots to talk about with us in this episode. He shares stories from breeding and selling, and insider details about the top-notch horses coming out of his program and onto the track.
In this episode, Anthony talks with Graham “Jimmy” Lovatt of Darley at Jonabell, the United States arm of Darley’s worldwide breeding operation. Darley-bred horses are elite athletes winning the most prestigious races around the globe. Graham discusses his path to working at Darley, and he gives us an inside look at this top-notch breeding facility.
This week, we speak to Micheline Jordan, Florida Equine Consultant for Hallway Feeds. Micheline discussing her early days of first getting on a horse to her journey from Canada to Florida to finding her horse of a lifetime, and serving Hallway Feeds customers to bring advanced equine nutrition to her community.
Just outside of Dallas Fort Worth sits Cinder Lakes Ranch, led by the dynamic duo of Rick and Jade Ford. From Sales, Boarding and Reproduction to riding barrel horses and cutting competitions, their wealth of experience is far reaching. We sat down at their beautiful ranch in Valley View, Texas to learn more about their journey, and just what makes this picturesque ranch one of the epicenters of the sport horse world.
"Indian Creek's deep rooted history stresses animal husbandry and stewardship of the land. These values can be seen in the numerous awards we have received for conservation and the success of Indian Creek raised horses on the world stage.
Purchased in 1971 by Clay Ward Agency principals, A.B. 'Bull' Hancock, Jr, David C. Parrish, Jr. and their partners from legendary cattleman Julian Rogers, Indian Creek's now 1140 acres are dedicated to horses, cattle, the crops that support them and other commercial crops. The farm is led by Charles Campbell and is made up of devoted, enthusiastic horsemen and farmers."
Shack Parrish, President of Indian Creek
The Split Rock Jumping Tour started at founder Derek Braun’s farm in 2015. Drawing on his experiences in Europe. the shows focused on elevating the show jumping sport with hospitality and an attention to detail that is unrivaled. The show was a success, and caught the attention of riders nationally and internationally. With every progressive show the Tour has built on this momentum.
In 2017 the Tour expanded out of Kentucky for the first time, adding a show in Columbus, Ohio at its Brave Horse facility. Just one year later, Split Rock would host its first World Cup Qualifier at the same location. Since then, locations in California, New Mexico and Texas have been added. 2020 will also see the Ante Up Grand Prix, a revolutionary format to Grand Prix show jumping never before seen in North America.
In Episode 2, Anthony visits Tom Hinkle to discuss his farm's history, and their boutique approach to sales prep that's lead to Sales Toppers at Keeneland September Sale, producing countless stakes winners, and what it's like working alongside the next generation.
In the 1980s Tom quickly emerged as a top consignor, spending many of those early years buying and selling horses for clients. Over time Tom has redirected his primary focus towards cultivating Hinkle Farms’ broodmare band and selling their foals as yearlings. Throughout his career he has bred or raised over 30 stakes winners. Ten percent of foals born on the farm have gone on to become stakes winners.
About Hinkle Farms
The Hinkle family began raising Thoroughbreds over fifty years ago. Today, in an increasingly commercialized industry, Hinkle Farms remains a boutique, family-owned, broodmare operation dedicated to producing superior racehorses.
Hinkle Farms is situated on over 1000 acres in Paris, Kentucky. This rich land is ideal for raising high-quality Thoroughbreds, and we have consistently aimed to raise and sell horses of the highest caliber.
Over ten percent of our graduates are stakes winners. In recent years we have produced winners of the Ashland Stakes (G1), Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (G1), Florida Derby (G1), Queen Elizabeth Challenge Cup (G1), Man O’ War S. (G1), Lake Placid S. (G2), American Turf S. (G2), Inglewood H. (G2), Allaire DuPont Distaff H. (G2), Mrs. Revere S. (G2), Saratoga Special S. (G2), Regret Stakes (G3), Affirmed S. (G3), Dixiana Bourbon S. (G3), and Sands Point (G3).
Notable runners who have been bred by or foaled and raised at Hinkle Farms include Divisidero, Weep No More, Ageless, Caroline Thomas, Bit of Whimsy, Buy The Barrel, Draft Pick, Current, Miss Josh, High Fly and Tactical Advantage.
Lauren Lambert is a 4* Eventing Rider and Trainer based in Wylie, Texas. Founder of Fantastique Equestrian at Gold Chip Stables, Lauren sits down with Anthony Koch and Morgan McQuerry of Hallway Feeds to talk about her journey, and her family's passion for riding and competition. From the family farm in Goshen, Kentucky, Martha Lambert joins the conversation as the first ever mother-daughter team to compete at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event invite us into their word.
Lauren has worked for and ridden with some of the nation’s top riders including David O’Connor, Jimmy Wofford and Phillip Dutton. She spent twelve years studying and schooling German Classical Dressage techniques which embedded in her how to sympathetically and systematically train even the most difficult horses. Developing under world-class instructors, along with growing up in the business, Lauren has the experience, confidence, and deep-rooted know-how for communicating, coaching, and helping horses and riders reach their goals.
Lauren has also ridden and worked for American Grand Prix Show Jumping Champion Derek Braun of Split Rock Farm in Lexington, Kentucky and German Team World Champion and Individual Show Jumping Bronze medalist Sören Von Rönne in Hamburg, Germany. After being Talent Spotted onto the Under 25 Eventing Squad in 2013 and training with the US Eventing High Performance Team, Lauren relocated to Dallas to be with her husband, Adam. Lauren is excited at the opportunity to work with horses and riders of all levels from her home base in Dallas-Fort Worth.