The Arena Hustle Podcast: Recent Episodes
Benny Brazier
In this episode we chat with Tori Forsyth from Australian Equine Institute. They have been a major sponsor of Tropicana Classic since its inception four years ago.
In this episode we catch up With Patrick Hopgood. Patrick was generous enough to fit us in at 11pm at night after all the aged events had wrapped up at the ARCHA event last month. We cover everything from working in the states with cowhorse royalty to reining in England and now training and breeding back home here in Australia.
We catch up with Dan Lithgow at the 2024 Nutrien classic sale.
Dan is by all means of the definition a true gentleman. In this episode we chat about how Dan has worked for trainers in the states as well as here in Australia, we also chat about how after taking a break from the equine industry Dan and his wife moved back home to the property that has been in his family for generations to go out on his own as a professional trainer.
In this episode we sit down with our first international guest, Jaton Lord. As a kid Jaton spent a lot of time learning from his grandfather Ray Hunt. Following in his grandfathers footsteps Jaton became a widely renowned clinician. we cover a vast array of topics, from his clinics and competing in the worlds greatest horseman to his time in Australia.
On this episode of The Arena Hustle Podcast, we get together with Clayton from Circle L. Clayton and Hayley open the doors early for us and we smashed out a cracking episode. Covering all thing Circle L, from selling everything to fund a big dream to building Circle L into something bigger each and every year.
On this episode of the Arena Hustle podcast, we chat to the boys at 2UP Entertainment. Sam Handford and Joe Gardiner are two of the three lads that make up 2UP Entertainment. We cover their lives leading into having their own show. From Outback Spectacular to Cavalia.
In this episode we sit down with Jay Charnock at his property just off Australia's east coast. We talk about how Jay went from a surfer boy working on a cruise ship and ski slops to being a professional trainer producing high performance horses.
In this episode we catch up Scott and Lindee McNaughton at their property in Dungowan just outside Tamworth NSW. We sat down and dug into a awesome episode covering all the training and working as a couple.
In this episode, we're recapping the action packed Australian Reined Cow Horse National Finals with ARCHA president Aaron Scobie. Get the inside scoop on this exhilarating sport, as we highlight the standout performances. Whether your a seasoned competitor or just a curious spectator join us as we take you into the world of all things Cow Horse!
Jade Johnson from Double J quarter horses has gone from showing cutting horses herself to growing a fierce social media following on all platforms. she has covered some of the biggest western equine event in the world such as the NFR in Las Vegas and the Teton Ridge American. Jade has also been a major part in growing her family business Johnson's Natural Formula.
Jodie Mearns has been in the cutting industry since she was born, showing at such a young age she grew up working and showing some of the best horses in Australia. Jodie has represented Australia over seas as well as living in America for a number of years. Jodie imported the amazing and very well know stallion Dmac Daddy.
Episode number 4 of The Furtiry Fast Four.
Last but definitely not least we chatted with the legend himself, Corey Holden at the NCHA Futurity in Tamworth.
Episode number 3 of The Futurity Fast Four.
A quick chat at the NCHA Futurity this time with the veteran himself, Phil Dawson
Episode number 2 of our new series The Futurity Fast Four with the Cinch cowgirl herself, Fiona Caban a the the NCHA Futurity in Tamworth
The first instalment of our small series named The Futurity Fast Four.
A little catch up with the 2 million dollar man, Todd Graham at the NCHA Futurity in Tamworth.
At such a young age Chris Ware from Wungum Training stables is one of the most decorated Australian Stock Horse competitors and judges. Alongside his family Chris runs Wungum Stallion and training stables with eight stallions standing for the 2022 season. Chris has also been a heavy hitter in the cutting industry. From winning both one handed and snaffle bit cuttings to part owning Heavy Metal, the first and only 3yr old to be inducted into the NCHA HALL OF FAME.
Dan Steers is one of Australia's leading quine entertainers. One half of Double Dan Horsemanship Dan Steers is a fantastic horseman from cowhorse to liberty and everything in-between.
Quentin Stapleton is one of Australia's top cowhorse trainers and competitors. Along side being a big family man he is a true craftsman/saddler and clinician
Quentin Stapleton is one of Australia's top cowhorse trainers and competitors. Along side being a big family man he is a true craftsman/saddler and clinician.