Katie Van Slyke - Katching Up With Katie

Katie Van Slyke

Join Katie Van Slyke as she shares unfiltered conversations about farm life, horses, mini cows, family, business, and everything in between. From behind-the-scenes stories at Running Springs to real talk about the ups and downs of ranching, breeding, and building a brand, this podcast is all about connection and authenticity. Whether you’re here for horse talk, farm updates, or just to laugh and learn alongside Katie, this playlist is the place to catch every episode. Let’s katch up. www.katievanslyke.net

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Tuesday · 33 min
An Injury We Did Not Expect
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.
July 23 · 35 min
Planning A Horse Show... This Is Already Getting Out Of Hand
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.
July 20 · 54 min
I Guess We're Having A Horse Show?
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.
July 7 · 1 hr
What Happens When No One Is Watching??
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.
June 30 · 49 min
We Are At Our Limit... | Horse Show Hangover
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.
June 23 · 1 hr 11 min
What Is It Like Working With ME??
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.
June 16 · 52 min
We Needed To Clear The Air...
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.
June 5 · 43 min
My Best Friend Is Back...And I'm Telling Her EVERYTHING
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.
May 26 · 39 min
Catching Up With My Horse Trainer | Are We Ready For Lexington?
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.
May 19 · 42 min
AI Is Literally Making Stuff Up About Me...
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.
May 5 · 31 min
Ocala Experience, Broken Backs, And Voluntary Horse Show Attire
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.
April 14 · 29 min
I'm Back In Action...Am I Ready?
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.
April 1 · 37 min
So Many Things Have Happened Lately... This Is Hard
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.
March 24 · 41 min
Going To Europe, Live Podcast, and 1 Million Subscribers!
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.
March 19 · 32 min
My Horse Trainer Answers YOUR Questions!
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.
March 10 · 39 min
The Harsh Reality Of Foaling Season... It's Been A Sad Week
The last couple of weeks on the farm have been an emotional roller coaster, but that’s real life during foaling season. 🐴💕 In this episode of Katching Up With Katie, I’m catching y’all up on everything that’s been happening lately — the good, the hard, and the really unexpected moments that come with farm life. We talk about our newest little addition to the crew (meet Frankie 🐶), barn updates, and several new mares that have joined the program. But we also open up about some of the tougher moments from the past week, including a difficult foaling loss, a goat miscarriage, and Maggie’s colic surgery while she’s still pregnant. Farm life can bring so much joy, but it also comes with real challenges, and I wanted to share that side of it with y’all too. Through all of it, we’re still moving forward with the horses, the foals we’re expecting, and the exciting training work happening at the barn with Stephanie. There’s always something happening around here, and I’m grateful y’all are along for the ride with us. Let me know in the comments, what part of farm life are you most curious about right now? Foaling season, horse training, or behind-the-scenes farm life? 00:00 Welcome Back to Katching Up With Katie 00:48 Meet Frankie the New Puppy 🐶 08:35 New Mares Join the Farm 15:27 Foaling Season Benedict’s Birth 18:34 Goat Pregnancy Loss 23:09 Charlotte’s Foaling Story 31:37 Maggie’s Colic Surgery 35:07 Plans for Maggie’s Future 37:45 Horse Training with Stephanie 38:56 Wrapping Up #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #KatchingUpWithKatie #FoalingSeason #BarnVlog ▶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.
February 17 · 32 min
Foaling Season Catch Up... A LOT Has Happened
Visit https://wildgrain.com/katievanslyke and use code “katievanslyke” at checkout to receive $30 your first box + free croissants for life! Today’s Katching Up With Katie is basically a foaling season survival update 😂🐴 We are beyond tired. We have had 3 foals in one week (plus one the week before), and we have been on full watch so long I genuinely do not know what day it is anymore. This is Lindsay’s first ever foaling season, so we sit down and talk about what it is really like behind the scenes when you go from a smooth, fast foaling to a situation where things get scary really fast. We also get into the part nobody thinks about until it happens: the content and storage chaos. Between regular farm videos, subscriber footage, and multiple long births, we ran out of hard drive space, ran out of card space, and learned that apparently hard drives are in short supply when you need them the most. Add in a sick cow visit and normal chores that do not pause for foaling season, and it has been a WEEK. In this episode we cover: My biggest surprises from this foaling season Lindsay’s first foaling season takeaways and stress moments The grossest foaling “icks” and what we do with the placenta Why foal watch wakeups feel like an emergency every time Where we are with Charlotte, Lexi, the minis, and what is coming next Why we need to bring back live Dungeons and Dragons nights 😅 If you are here for horse foaling season, mare pregnancy updates, new foals, and real life farm chaos, you are in the right place. Thank you for hanging out with us while we try to keep everyone safe, healthy, and filmed at the same time. Follow along for more foal watch, baby horses, mares, and all the behind-the-scenes farm updates 🐴🤎 Chapters: 0:18 Welcome Back to Katching Up With Katie 3:30 Filming Births and Hard Drive Chaos 8:40 Q and A with Lindsey 11:00 Rough Birth Moments 17:00 Foaling “Icks” 21:00 Coco’s Scary Foaling 25:00 When the Foal Alert Went Off 31:00 That’s All! #katievanslyke #katchingupwithkatie #foalingseason #foalwatch #babyhorse #horses #mare #farmvlog #horsebreeding #equine ▶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.
February 3 · 43 min
Answering Your Most Asked Questions!
Foal watch is officially in full swing over here. 😅🐴 We’ve got overdue mares, late nights staring at the cameras, and the internet collectively yelling “GIVE US THE BABY” while I’m over here like… can we maybe wait until it’s at least 40 degrees? 😂 In this episode of Katching Up With Katie, I’m catching you up on where we’re at with the mares in the foaling window, what foal alert actually sounds like (spoiler: it’s way less dramatic than you’d think), and everything else happening on the farm at the exact same time. Foaling season, calving season, breeding season coming up, icy weather, plus some very real detours into snakes, donkeys, and some truly unhinged donkey lore. 🐮🫏🐍 We also talk about how many foals a mare can have, what it’s like foaling out for the first time, how weaning calves works, and how I figure out feed plans for the horses. And yes, we definitely brainstorm a much more dramatic foal alert system that probably needs to exist. 🔔🔥 If you’ve been hanging out on the live streams, thank you for keeping us entertained and awake. I appreciate y’all more than you know. ❤️ Shop Running Springs merch 🛍️ https://katievanslyke.net/ Chapters 00:00 Welcome 02:00 Foal Watch 06:30 My Dad's Crazy Pet 09:45 How Many Foals Can a Mare Have? 23:10 Chatter Happy Ponies 29:30 Can Donkeys Colic? 36:30 Question for Buck! 43:00 That's All Folks #KatieVanSlyke #KatchingUpWithKatie #foalingseason #foalwatch #horse #horses #mare #foal #miniaturehorse #minihorses #donkeys #farm #farmlife #calvingseason #cows #runningsprings #horsebreeding #equestrian #countrylife #homestead ▶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 Affiliate links: Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-55302a79 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.
January 27 · 35 min
Fake Friends, Parent Hacks, and BIG Surprises!
This video is sponsored by Big Farm Homestead. Use code KATIEBIGFARM to receive 100,000 Coins & 250 Gems. Download Big Farm Homestead here: https://bigfarmhomestead.onelink.me/UUiq/BigFarmKatie Foaling season has officially taken over the farm, and we are tired 🐴💤 In today’s episode of Katching Up With Katie, I’m running on very little sleep as we talk through Q&As and dream trips, welcome a new face to the team, and share what a full week of foal watch actually looks like. I also quiz my best friend on how well she knows my horses, goats, donkeys, and mini cows 🐐 To wrap things up, I share a little surprise I’m really excited about and give an update on what’s coming next as foaling season continues. It’s a mix of exhaustion, laughter, and real farm life. Let me know in the comments how you did on the animal quiz, what your dream trip would be, and whether you think Raven is going to wait until the worst possible weather to have her baby 🤍 Chapters: 00:00 Foaling Season Has Us Exhausted 00:13 Welcoming a New Face to the Team 01:08 Foal Watch Update 04:21 Dungeons & Dragons on Foal Watch 06:01 Q&A Time 08:00 Dream Vacations 17:00 Why Slime Is a Parent’s Nightmare 19:03 Cooking, Budgeting, and Real Life 24:22 Animal Identification Quiz 31:53 A Little Surprise News 34:46 Wrap-Up #BigFarmHomestead #KatchingUpWithKatie #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #BarnVlog #FoalWatch ▶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 Affiliate links: Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-55302a79 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.
January 20 · 31 min
Why Does My Horse Hate Me? | Q&A
Foaling season hasn’t officially started yet… and honestly, I did not see that coming 😅 In this episode of Katching Up With Katie, we’re in that weird lull before the floodgates open, so we’re sitting down to answer your questions. From foaling timelines and freeze branding horses, to breeding decisions, broodmare retirement plans, show rules for mares and stallions, and even which horses would survive a trail ride with the crew — nothing is off the table. We also talk about: Why foaling can sometimes take longer than expected Freeze branding vs hot branding and why breeders choose it How mares and stallions are managed at horse shows What happens when broodmares retire The hardest horses I’ve ever had to send off Mini cows, safety stories, and a little bit of chaos (as always) These Q&A episodes let us slow down, catch up, and go a little deeper — so let me know in the comments if you like this format and what questions you want answered next. If you want to see things first and catch all the behind-the-scenes: I post more photos and updates on Facebook Videos and clips go out on TikTok and Instagram And we’re posting 120–150 Snapchats a day, which disappear after 24 hours 👀 Thanks for hanging out with us, and stay tuned — foaling season is coming. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome 01:00 Questions with Katie 05:00 Are Brands Cool Still? 09:00 Will Lindsey Be Doing Enemas? 13:19 Who Would Play My Horses in a Movie? 21:00 Which Horse Would I Sell? 27:25 Do Mares and Stallions Compete? ▶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 Affiliate links: Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-55302a79 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.