Katie Van Slyke - Katching Up With Katie

One riding lesson was all it took to send Matt and Nate into full-blown horse show panic. 😂🐴 In this episode of Katching Up With Katie, we’re talking about what Rachel’s lesson means for the competition, breaking down the horsemanship pattern, and figuring out how Rachel, Matt, and Nate can prepare for show day. What started as a fun little horse show is suddenly feeling a lot more like the Super Bowl! We also brainstorm fun horseback games, bonus-point challenges, and ways to keep the competition fair while everyone builds their riding skills. I truly think they’re all going to surprise themselves—and watching them learn, improve, and cheer each other on is my favorite part of this whole horse show adventure. 💕 Let me know in the comments which horse games we should add to their lessons! And do you like the idea of letting them earn bonus points before the show? #KatchingUpWithKatie #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #HorseShow #westernriding 0:00 Welcome Back to Katching Up With Katie 0:47 Running Springs Horse Show Planning Recap 3:08 Breaking Down the Horsemanship Pattern 6:12 Matt's Competition Nerves 18:30 Rachel's Lesson Recap 22:12 Horse Show Bonus Points 25:22 Wrap Up ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

We’re finally home from the NSBA World Show, and I’m ready to talk about what went right, what went wrong, and what comes next. 🐴 In this episode of Katching Up With Katie, I’m giving you an honest recap of the highs, heartbreaks, and lessons from eleven days at the NSBA World Show. We’re talking about Kennedy’s incredible placings, why Penelope is taking time to mature, what happened with Denver’s performance halter title, and the split-second moment that disqualified Hollywood and me after one of our best western riding patterns yet. I’m also answering questions about fans attending horse shows, sharing some important horse show etiquette and boundaries, and looking ahead to everything coming next, from weaning foals and welcoming Bella’s goat babies to the AMHR Nationals and my first riding classes at the Congress in ten years! ✨ Let me know in the comments what questions you'd like us to answer in future episodes and who you would like to see join us next time! #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #KatchingUpWithKatie #NSBAWorldShow #WesternRiding 0:00 – Welcome Back! 3:41 – Penelope's First NSBA World Show 7:08 – Denver's Halter Class Rule Mishap 10:12 – Hollywood's Heartbreaking Disqualification 14:54 – Western Riding Scoring Explained 22:24 – Horse Show Etiquette: Fans, Boundaries & Meet-Ups 32:50 – Farm Update & Congress Prep ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

Sometimes the best trips are the ones where you do a whole lot of nothing. 😂 In this episode of Katching Up With Katie, I’m recapping my much-needed trip to Las Vegas — complete with Cirque du Soleil, way too much gelato, a little gambling, and temperatures that made me feel like I was standing inside an air fryer. We also somehow end up reminiscing about one of our favorite (and most chaotic) trips to Oregon, including wild horses, a very grumpy fishing guide, and a bear prank that went a little too far. Then Nate and Matt take us through their VERY fancy night out at a Michelin-star restaurant in Nashville, from a 14-course tasting menu to wine pairings and food so good it apparently brought them to tears. Meanwhile, I explain why my picky eating makes that entire experience sound equally fascinating and terrifying. And because we can never stay on one topic for long, we also get off on tangents about Dungeons & Dragons, making friends as adults, and plenty of other completely unexpected things along the way. Let me know in the comments which adventure you would choose: a relaxing Vegas getaway, a Michelin-star tasting menu, or a fishing trip in Oregon? 👀 #KatchingUpWithKatie #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #FarmVlog #KatieVanSlyke 0:00 – Welcome Back 0:56 – How Was Vegas? 4:57 – Circus Shows & Vegas Heat 8:52 – Casino Nights & Gambling Talk 16:20 – Oregon Fishing Trip & the Bear Prank 22:38 – Date Night at a Michelin Star Restaurant 41:19 – The D&D Chef ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

Thank you to Quince for sponsoring this video! Elevate your essentials with Quince. Go to https://quince.yt.link/s4N4k4Y for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. #QuincePartner Cotton Fisherman Throw: https://quince.yt.link/R43XrxS Handwoven Round Palm Baskets (Set of 2): https://quince.yt.link/ruaZP9W Shagreen Leather Picture Frames - (Set of 2): https://quince.yt.link/OGVJRhQ Faux Olive Tree: https://quince.yt.link/v1aBqKI The competition is officially getting REAL… and after Nate and Matt’s first riding lessons, we have a lot to talk about 😂🐴 In this episode of Katching Up With Katie, Stephanie joins us to break down how their first lessons actually went as we prepare for our upcoming horse show! Nate is learning just how many buttons Kennedy has, while Matt and Ethel may have surprised all of us with just how quickly they started figuring things out. We’re talking about everything from balance and loping to lunge line lessons, sore muscles, horse-and-rider matchups, and who might actually have the advantage when competition day arrives. We also get into what’s coming next, including halter, horsemanship, western pleasure, costumes, and how we’re planning to judge the whole thing. Who do you think is the team to beat so far? And most importantly, please leave your suggestions for an official name for this horse show in the comments! #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #KatchingUpWithKatie #HorseShow #WesternRiding 0:00 Welcome Back 1:19 Recapping Nate's Lesson 9:25 Matt's First Riding Lesson 16:33 Who Has the Advantage Going Into the Show? 19:13 Prepping for Halter Class 23:30 Stephanie Gives Trainer's Feedback 35:16 Matt's Speeding Ticket Story ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

Thanks to SURI for partnering with me! Shop here https://suri.yt.link/zDhKdJD and use my code to get extra 15% off SURI — you’ll see why I love it so much. 🐴 Matt is officially back, Nate survived his first ride with Kennedy, and horse show season is about to get very busy! 💕 In this episode of Katching Up With Katie, we're catching up on everything that's happened while Matt was away on paternity leave! We talk about his life as a dad of two and even celebrate his very first successful ear of homegrown corn. 🌽 Then we shift our focus to our upcoming horse show and everything that's happening before competition day. We talk about horse-and-rider matchups, what everyone will be riding, how the different horses compare, and why the costume contest might end up being just as competitive as the classes themselves. 😂 We also look ahead to the NSBA World Show, where Denver, Kennedy, Hollywood, and Penelope could all be competing. From planning classes to discussing the yearling auction, future cattle sales, and everything we're looking forward to at the show, there's no shortage of excitement. Between horse show prep, stories from my childhood, and plenty of laughs along the way, this episode has a little bit of everything. Let me know in the comments, who do you think has the best chance of winning our horse show competition: Nate and Kennedy, Matt and Ethel, or Rachel and Rikki? #KatchingUpWithKatie #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #WesternPleasure #NSBAWorldShow 00:00 Welcome Back 00:33 Matt Returns From Paternity Leave 08:48 Nate's First Riding Lesson with Kennedy 10:42 Running Springs Horse Show 24:36 NSBA Horse Show Prep 31:04 Horse Auctions, Yearlings & Farm Talk 44:00 Katie's Childhood Horse, Leroy ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

We are back and Katie has bangs now and the humidity has already won 😂 This week's Katching Up With Katie covers a lot of ground. We start with nine inches of rain in July, nighttime turnout anxiety, and the eternal struggle of weather apps that lie. Then we get into the horse health updates because there is a lot going on. The flex test conversation is a good one, Wally has a cannon bone fracture from playing too hard with Waylon, Weezy is almost back from her suspensory injury, and Blondie got a checkup that went well and also included a compliment on her booty. Then we get into the can in the mug situation because apparently that needs to be addressed. Fantasy Foaling is coming back for year two and it is going to be way better this time with a third party platform, user profiles, and a leaderboard. Plus the year one winner is coming to the farm this week for a full Running Springs experience. We also cover the English versatility clinic coming up, Kennedy's mane debate, hunt caps vs helmets, and AMHR Nationals. Drop your ideas for planned videos in the comments because we are heading into the slow season and we need your help 👇 Chapters 0:00:00 New bangs & nine inches of rain in July 0:04:08 Matt has a new baby girl & horse show updates 0:04:51 Why horse maintenance matters & the flex test explained 0:08:47 Wally has a cannon bone fracture 😬 0:12:18 Weezy update & Blondie's checkup 0:14:34 The can in the mug situation & merch talk 0:16:33 Fantasy Foaling is coming back for year two! 0:20:35 The year one winner comes to the farm this week 0:26:45 English versatility clinic & Kennedy's mane debate 0:31:25 AMHR Nationals & drop your video ideas! #KatchingUpWithKatie #KatieVanSlyke #QuarterHorse #AQHA #Wally #HorseHealth #FantasyFoaling #RunningSpings #Kennedy #EnglishVersatility #minihorse ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

You never know where the conversation is going to go when Rebecca joins me for an episode of Katching Up With Katie! 😂🐴 From planning our horse show to talking workouts, books, TV shows, and plenty of random side quests, this episode is full of laughs and behind-the-scenes conversations. We dive deeper into all the planning for our upcoming horse show, including classes, judges, fun game ideas, and some pretty questionable wardrobe suggestions. Nate also shares how his first western pleasure riding lesson went, and we even chat about our plans to build a home gym so we can stay fit for riding, showing horses, and keeping up with life on the farm. These episodes are always some of my favorites because they feel like you're just hanging out with us, listening in on the conversations we'd be having anyway. I love getting to slow down, catch up, and share a little more of the everyday moments that don't always make it into the regular farm vlogs. 💕 I'd love to hear from y'all! What games or classes would you want to see at our subscriber horse show? And what kinds of videos would you like to see during this slower season on the farm? Let me know in the comments! If you missed last week's episode, be sure to check it out to hear all about our horse show plans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9HPbetgdyE #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #KatchingUpWithKatie #HorseShow #WesternPleasure 0:00 Welcome Back! 1:14 Planning the Horse Show: Judges, Stewards & Prom Dress Ideas 4:45 Prom Dress Stories & Show Attire 9:58 Horse Show Game Classes 13:08 Nate's First Riding Lesson 16:47 Building a Home Gym 24:42 TV & Book Talk 28:50 Daylight Savings Debate 30:05 Addressing Moose ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

Get ready... because this might be one of the funniest challenges we've ever attempted on the farm! 🐴😂 In today's Katching Up With Katie, we're officially planning our very own Running Springs horse show, and somehow it keeps getting bigger with every idea we throw out! From drawing horses at random to debating judges, prizes, costumes, and even a full versatility challenge, this episode is packed with laughs, behind-the-scenes planning, and just enough chaos to make me wonder what we've gotten ourselves into. 💕 We're talking western pleasure, patterns, halter, costumes, lessons, trophies, belt buckles, and all the details that go into creating a horse show from scratch. We even draw horses to see who everyone will be riding! 🤠 One of my favorite parts of this episode was reminiscing about my childhood horse show days, costume classes, and all the wild projects I somehow convinced my family to help me with. It makes me even more excited to see this challenge come to life over the next few months. I'd love to hear from y'all! What should we call this horse show? Who do you think ended up with the best horse draw? And what costume ideas do you have for everyone? Drop your best suggestions in the comments! 0:00 - Welcome Back 0:32 - Spider Bite Scare 4:17 - Horse Riding 6:45 - Pitching Our First Backyard Horse Show 13:14 - Costume Class Throwback: Barbie Fairy to Biker Chick 22:49 - The Horse Draw 35:20 - Trophies, Buckles & Prize Reveal 42:20 - Wild Childhood Stories #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #KatchingUpWithKatie #WesternPleasure #HorseShow ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

Some weeks are packed with horses, and other weeks are packed with stories... and somehow this one has a little bit of everything! 😂🐴 This week we're catching up on everything that's been happening around the farm, from surviving Tennessee's crazy summer heat and switching to early morning barn chores, to getting ready for NSBA World, gardening adventures, merch, and plenty of completely random tangents along the way. ☀️ We're chatting about what life has looked like behind the scenes lately, how we're adjusting our schedules to keep both the horses and our team comfortable during the hottest part of the year, and what you can expect from all the exciting content coming soon. Of course, it wouldn't be Katching Up With Katie without plenty of laughs, unexpected conversations, and a few stories that somehow spiral into places none of us planned! I always love these episodes because they're a chance to slow down, catch up with y'all, and share the little moments that don't always make it into the regular farm vlogs. Thanks for hanging out with us each week—it truly feels like we're just sitting around chatting with friends. 💕 I'd love to hear from y'all! Are you an early morning person or a night owl? And what kinds of topics would you like to hear us chat about in future episodes? #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #KatchingUpWithKatie #HorseShow #BarnVlog Chapters: 0:00 Welcome Back to Katching Up With Katie 3:20 Why We Switched to a 5AM Farm Schedule 18:44 Prepping for the NSBA World Championship Show 26:12 Embarrassing School Memories 39:32 Farm Update: New Horses & Behind-the-Scenes Content 51:20 Game Nights: Darts, Ping Pong & Beer Pong 58:16 Yearbook Confessions: Horse Girl ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://www.snapchat.com/@katievanslyke96 Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

This week on Katching Up With Katie, we're catching up after an incredible weekend at the Roan World Show! 🏆🐴 I'm excited to share all about Kennedy's World Championship, the ups and downs of showing, and why this show meant so much to me. We're also chatting about what makes the Roan World Show different from other major horse shows, how Quarter Horse and color registries work, and clearing up some of the questions I've been seeing. Of course, it wouldn't be Katching Up With Katie without plenty of random rabbit trails along the way—from babies and horse people to vacation ideas, future trail rides, and some fun behind-the-scenes stories from the farm. I'd love to hear from you! What's your dream horse event to attend? And don't forget to leave your best suggestion for our future team-building trip in the comments! #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #KatchingUpWithKatie #QuarterHorse #HorseShow Chapters: 0:00 Welcome Back & Horse Show Recap 9:11 Understanding Stock Horse Breeds & World Shows 14:45 Kennedy's Go at the Show 20:08 Suits & Cowboy Hats 24:28 Horse Show Trophies 26:30 Future Show Plans 30:50 Rachel's Horse Chrome 36:09 Sip and Saddle 41:11 Cruises, Vegas & Team Building Trip ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

Thanks to Biologica for sponsoring this video! Save up to 32% per month when you subscribe. Visit https://biologica.yt.link/RvmdbmL to get started and find your formula today. Not sure which formula is right for you? Make sure to take Biologica's quick hormonal life stage quiz to find the formula right for you. Welcome back to Katching Up With Katie! Today we're catching up on everything from behind-the-scenes YouTube stories and future farm dreams to hair transformations, music goals, and where we hope life takes us over the next few years. We chat about some of the biggest lessons we've learned while growing this channel, the funniest (and most stressful!) moments filming together, what the future of Running Springs Farm could look like, and even some bucket-list goals that might surprise you. Plus, we dive into some wild conversations about animal communicators, color analysis, live podcast ideas, and plenty of laughs along the way. 🐴💕 This episode is a little glimpse into the conversations that happen when the cameras are rolling and sometimes when they're not. I always love getting to sit down, catch up with the crew, and let y'all get to know us a little better beyond the horses and farm life. I'd love to hear from you! What are some things you would like to hear more about in future videos? And would you come to a live show if we made it happen? Let me know in the comments! 0:00 - New Podcast Room & Dungeons and Dragons Lair Setup 4:16 - Hair Transformation Talk 21:02 - YouTube Channel Growth & Future Plans 28:15 - Five-Year Goals: Nate & Matt 36:07 - Katie's Future Goals 47:41 - Best & Worst Moments Working Together 1:05:39 - Animal Communicators: Can Horses Really Tell You What Hurts? #KatchingUpWithKatie #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #BehindTheScenes #RunningSpringsFarm ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

Life has been BUSY lately, but we're finally sitting down for another Katching Up With Katie! 💕 My husband is on the podcast today, and we're catching up on everything from his Canada bear hunt to farm projects, Dungeons & Dragons, future dreams for Running Springs, and answering some of your funniest questions. We talk about what life has really been like behind the scenes, how our farm and business have grown over the years, what it's like balancing social media with real life, and even put Jonathan to the test to see how many horses he can name under pressure! I always love these slower, more personal episodes because they give us a chance to catch up beyond the horses and foals. Thank you all for supporting our little corner of the internet and making this community so special. 🐴💕 Let us know in the comments what questions you'd like us to answer in a future episode and if you're actually on board with the whole Ham and Cheese idea. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome Back 00:54 New Podcast Studio Update 02:54 Dungeons & Dragons 07:59 Q&A with Jonathan 08:53 Jonathan's Canada Bear Hunt 14:25 Katies Extreme Fear 17:19 Ham & Cheese, Farm Projects & Building Running Springs 31:04 10 Years Together, Social Media & Growing the Business 37:36 Horse Name Challenge 51:28 Wrapping Up #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #KatchingUpWithKatie #HorseFarm ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

We just got back from Kentucky and I needed to debrief with my bestie so here we are 🐴 Dani has been behind the scenes at Running Springs for almost two years now and a lot of you have been asking about her so we figured it was time to bring her back on. We talk through how we met back when I was 16 through my old show horse Kalvin, how she ended up moving to Tennessee, and what she actually does to keep this whole operation from falling apart. Then we get into the Kentucky horse show deep dive because there was a lot to unpack. I showed three completely different horses in the same show and we break down what that is actually like, how Denver's first western pleasure class went, what Aaron discovered about Kennedy that kind of changed everything for us, and the very real differences between riding Hollywood, Denver, and Kennedy back to back. Piaffe in a western pleasure warm up pen. We did that. We also get into why western pleasure is actually a fantastic entry level discipline, and I break down the new AQHA level system for anyone who has been confused by the shift from novice to levels one, two, and three. If you have more questions about the horse show world or anything else you want Dani and I to cover, drop them in the comments because we would love to make this a regular thing. Shop KVS merch at https://www.katievanslyke.net 0:00:00 Welcome back from Kentucky & meet Dani! 0:00:51 How Katie & Dani met through Kalvin 0:02:50 What Dani actually does behind the scenes 0:05:49 The Friends episode that describes life at Running Springs 😂 0:07:23 Showing three totally different horses at Kentucky 0:09:38 Denver's first western pleasure class & the Aaron conversation 0:11:07 Futurities & maturities explained 0:15:14 Riding Hollywood & the differences between all three horses 0:19:24 Kennedy's prep & what Aaron discovered 0:24:43 Aaron teaches Kennedy the piaffe & pirouette 0:32:08 Western pleasure as an entry level & defending the discipline 0:36:03 AQHA level system explained 0:40:33 Weezy, Penelopey & what's next 0:42:27 Wrapping up #KatchingUpWithKatie #KatieVanSlyke #QuarterHorse #AQHA #WesternPleasure #WesternRiding #HorseShow #Denver #Kennedy #Hollywood #KentuckyHorsePark ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

Thanks to GoDaddy for sponsoring this video! Head to https://godaddy.yt.link/KXzrYuN to get a domain that unlocks everything you need to grow your business online. Stephanie is back on Katching Up With Katie and we have a lot to cover. We start with the story of how Katie got double barreled by Bobbi while trying to draw blood on a sick Rikki, which resulted in a bruise so bad that everyone on the property now has a photo of her butt. It is exactly what it sounds like. Then we get into viewer questions for Stephanie, talking through three months at Running Springs, who her favorite horses are, and what it is actually like starting a stud colt versus a gelding or filly. Wally gets a full segment because he deserves it. Stephanie also had a baby. Not a human baby. A little buckskin colt named Jimmy by Lazy Loper out of her mare Pinky and we talk through what the plan is for him. We also get into weaning season coming up, the Squirt vs Matt incident that Matt claims is getting more dramatic every year, Karen being overdue, and what it is going to take to get ready for Kentucky. Chapters 0:00:00 Welcome back & Stephanie is back! 0:00:47 Katie got double barreled by Bobbi 0:05:16 Sponsor: GoDaddy 0:06:27 Kentucky horse show & viewer questions 0:07:39 Who is Stephanie's favorite horse? 0:08:41 Wally deep dive & what makes him special 0:11:38 Starting a stud colt vs gelding vs filly 0:14:10 Wally's progress & going slow on purpose 0:17:15 Ethel & Kennedy's first horse show recap 0:18:45 Stephanie had a baby! Meet Jimmy 0:21:49 Weaning season is coming up fast 0:23:54 The Squirt vs Matt incident 😂 0:26:52 Karen is overdue & mini baby chat 0:29:53 What needs to improve from Murfreesboro 0:37:42 Goals for Kentucky & stalling with Aaron 0:39:10 Wrapping up & outdoor arena teaser #KatchingUpWithKatie #KatieVanSlyke #QuarterHorse #AQHA #HorseTraining #Wally #Kennedy #Ethel #RunngingSprings #HorseShow #MiniHorse ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

Getting back in the show pen as adults has been WAY more emotional than I expected 🐴💕 In this episode of Katching Up With Katie, my best friend Becca joins me to talk all about our first horse show back after years away from competing. From AQHA confusion and horse show memories to childhood horse chaos, and balancing horses with real adult life… we covered a little bit of everything. We dove into what it’s like returning to the show world with zero pressure, how different showing feels as adults, and some of the funniest horse show stories from when we were kids. Plus… y’all KNOW we had to end things by reacting to some absolutely wild AI-generated headlines and photos about me 🤣 There’s horses, friendship, motherhood, showing, nostalgia, and pure chaos all packed into this one. I honestly had the best time filming it and getting to sit down and reminisce with one of my oldest friends. Let me know in the comments if y’all want a part 2 with Becca and what horse show stories or topics you want us to talk about next! Becca's Socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/becca.miller90 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@becca.miller90 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BeccaMiller1990/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BeccaMiller90 #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #AQHA #HorseShow #KatchingUpWithKatie 0:00:00 Welcome Back 0:00:56 Show Pen Background 0:03:56 The Horse That Broke Katie's Back 0:06:20 First Horse Show as Adults 0:10:28 Q&A With Becca 0:16:15 Horse Show Shenanigans As Kids 0:21:04 Horse Showing Goals 0:30:04 AI Headlines About Katie ▶Checkout my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

Use KATIEVANSLYKE30 to get 30% off your order at https://yt.link/5Vm9l2N Discount code: KATIEVANSLYKE30 We are back from Ocala and there is a lot to catch up on 🐴 Rachel got bucked off her horse and fractured her transverse process. Matt shares the story of how he proposed to his wife while recovering from back surgery. And somehow in the middle of all of that we made it to Florida for Katie's first horse show back in nearly a decade. We talk through the whole Ocala trip including meeting Hollywood for the very first time the day before showing, winning two circuit championships, visiting Jack and Gretchen at the mini show, and what it felt like to walk back into the show pen after so long. Katie also breaks down the difference between riding Hollywood, Denver, Kennedy, and Ethel because they really could not be more different. Plus Katie announces she wants to get back into English showing and Kimmy makes an unplanned cameo as always. Shop KVS merch at https://www.katievanslyke.net 0:00:00 Welcome back & Rachel got bucked off 0:00:49 What she fractured & recovery talk 0:04:08 Matt's proposal story & back brace lore 0:08:34 Sponsor: Azuna odor eliminator 0:09:43 The Ocala trip recap begins 0:11:43 Working with High Point & meeting Hollywood 0:15:24 Katie won two circuit championships! 0:16:37 Visiting Jack & Gretchen at the mini show 0:18:36 Was Katie nervous? The barfing story 0:22:24 Hollywood vs Denver vs Kennedy vs Ethel 0:25:26 Getting back into English showing 0:31:12 What's coming next & baby goat teaser! #KatchingUpWithKatie #KatieVanSlyke #HorseShow #Ocala #AQHA #WesternRiding #Hollywood #Denver #QuarterHorse #NSBA #HorseShowLife ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

We are back and my voice is barely holding on but we are pushing through because there is a LOT to catch up on 😅 First things first, Ocala is one week away and there is a mystery horse I am showing that y'all do not know about yet. Plus Denver just went and won his first class back fresh off breeding season like it was nothing, and Penelopey might be making her riding debut while we are there. No big deal. Just a lot happening. Then we get into your questions from the comments and honestly y'all came through with some good ones. We talk through everything going on with Maggie including the laminitis update, why we chose Gracie over a nurse mare, and where things stand now. We also cover Daphne's hip injury, next year's foal count, what actually makes a colt a stallion prospect versus a gelding, Gretchen's first mini horse show, and the hardest question of all, which five broodmares would I start my entire breeding program over with? 🐴 It got deep. We had thoughts. Matt also showed up at the end uninvited as usual. Annie still has not had her baby. Prayers up. 🙏 If you are new here, welcome to the chaos. We breed and show quarter horses, document foaling season, and talk about all the things nobody else is talking about in the horse world. Subscribe so you do not miss what happens in Ocala. Shop KVS merch at https://www.katievanslyke.net #KatchingUpWithKatie #KatieVanSlyke #QuarterHorse #FoalingSeason #AQHA #HorseShow #BreedingProgram #Denver #Maggie #Laminitis #HorsePodcast #NSBA #WesternPleasure Chapters 0:00:00 Welcome back & Katie's voice 0:00:27 Ocala & the mystery horse reveal 0:02:48 Denver wins fresh off breeding season! 0:04:11 Penelopey is coming to Ocala 0:05:14 Viewer Q&A kicks off 0:06:01 Q1: Why didn't Maggie get a nurse mare sooner? 0:07:57 Laminitis explained & Maggie's treatment 0:09:52 Introducing Gracie as Margo's nurse mare 0:12:35 Q2: Mini horse next to a big horse? 0:13:42 Q3: Daphne's injury update 0:16:53 Q4: Foal count for next season 0:18:54 Q5: Stallion prospect vs gelding 0:21:46 Q6: Gretchen's first show! 0:23:38 Q7: Top 5 broodmares if starting over 0:28:19 Annie still hasn't foaled ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

I still can’t believe everything that happened this week… 🐴💕 This has been one of the most emotional and intense foaling seasons I’ve ever experienced. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the full story of Maggie, from her emergency colic surgery while pregnant to the unimaginable moment she delivered a healthy foal less than 24 hours later. It’s a rollercoaster of farm life, tough decisions, and just how incredible these horses truly are. We talk through everything behind the scenes, the vet visits, the risks, and why a C-section in horses is nothing like it is in humans. We also chat about Stephanie's very interesting milk-tasting technique, foal watch updates on Happy, Phoebe, and Annie, and we wrap up with another round of "Do You Know Your Animals?" featuring Lindsay. Moments like this remind me why I love what I do, the highs, the lows, and the miracles we get to witness along the way. Let me know what y’all want us to talk about next 💕 #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #BabyHorse #FoalingSeason Chapters: 0:00 Welcome back 0:54 Maggie emergency story 6:54 Vet visit + critical decisions 11:54 Why a C-section isn’t simple 15:58 Baby is born after surgery 19:33 Maggie's Recovery 21:27 Maggie's Baby 26:05 Foal Watch 29:55 Guess the Animal Game 36:11 Wrap up ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

Katching Up With Katie is back and honestly this one had no agenda and I think that's why it was one of my favorites in a while. We laughed way too hard, Nate made a noise I haven't heard in months, and somehow we ended up talking about everything from chair budgets to a potential European trip to visit Denver's babies overseas. We finally address the Abigail question because y'all will not let it go and honestly I get it. I also walk through my full breeding lineup for next season, break down the big AQHA frozen semen rule change and what it means for stallion owners, and give an update on where we are heading into the second half of foaling season. If you're new here, welcome. We're a little unhinged but we love horses and apparently Dungeons and Dragons so buckle up. New Frankie merch is live at katievanslyke.net and full watch lives are coming back to YouTube very soon! Chapters: 0:00:00 Welcome back to Katching Up With Katie 0:00:31 The team gets a chair budget 0:02:12 What has everyone been up to? 0:09:31 We need to talk about Abigail 0:11:45 Five new mares joined the farm 0:13:05 The full breeding lineup for next season 0:17:07 The big AQHA frozen semen rule change 0:18:39 Denver has 400 breeding doses... and what is ICSI? 0:21:25 Denver is blowing up in Europe 0:21:54 Planning a European meet the mares trip 0:25:36 Celebrating 1 million subscribers! 0:27:34 Trip plans for the year 0:30:15 Matt's tattoo skills and Lindsay's fresh ink 0:32:06 Why we are proud D&D nerds 0:37:06 The story of Falcon and what Matt did ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

Getting to finally sit down and really introduce y’all to my new trainer felt so overdue… and I’m so excited for you to meet Stephanie! 🐴💕 In this episode of Katching Up With Katie, I’m sitting down with Stephanie to talk all about her background with horses, how she got started training, and what led her to Running Springs. We get into everything from her early riding days to working with young horses, plus what it’s been like stepping into an in-house trainer role here on the farm. Of course, we also dive into the fun stuff, my two-year-olds (Wall-E, Molly, and Daphne), their personalities, how they’re progressing, and which ones we’re most excited about right now. Having Stephanie here has completely changed the way I’m able to manage my horses. From starting two-year-olds at home, to making more tailored decisions as they grow, to honestly just helping me get back in the saddle more consistently. It really feels like the start of a whole new chapter for the farm, the horses, and the kind of content we get to create together. Let me know in the comments: Who’s your favorite two-year-old right now? And do y’all want a Part 2 with Stephanie? 👀 Chapters: 00:00 Welcome! 01:05 Stephanie’s Background 04:59 Transition into Professional Training 11:13 My Horse Program & Riding Style 13:37 Stephanie’s Mare Pinky & Breeding Plans 19:40 Foaling Experience 21:44 Why I Brought a Trainer In-House 28:40 Favorite Horses & Future Plans #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #HorseTraining #BarnVlog #KatchingUpWithKatie ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.