Uncinched: The Unfiltered Horse Podcast
Welcome to Uncinched, the unfiltered horse podcast you didn’t know you needed. Hosted by Stable Instincts & QualiTea Equine, this show is your backstage pass to the real, raw, and hilarious world of working with horses.
We started Uncinched because, like a lot of horse people, we were craving honest conversations. The horse industry is full of incredible highs and gut-wrenching lows, and too often, those tough, gritty, or awkward moments get left out of the spotlight. So, we decided to create a space where nothing’s off-limits.
Expect thought-provoking conversations, moments that make you belly laugh, and stories that remind you why you fell in love with horses in the first place. We’ll be sitting down with all different kinds of industry professionals in the horse world who all bring something valuable to the table.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional, hobbyist, or just horse-obsessed, Uncinched is here to entertain, educate, and maybe challenge the way you think. Our goal is to hand you a few new tools for your mental, emotional, and horsemanship toolbox — and to remind you that you’re not alone in this wild ride.
So, take a deep breath and let's Uncinch what's happening in the horse world!!
Uncinched: The Unfiltered Horse Podcast
Guest In the Saddle: Trevor Mertes (Extreme Cowboy Challenges)
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What exactly is Extreme Cowboy Challenges, and why are more horse people getting hooked on it?
In this episode of Guest in the Saddle, we sit down with horse trainer and Extreme Cowboy competitor Trevor Mertes to dive into the fast-growing world of Extreme Cowboy Challenges. From obstacles and horsemanship to strategy, confidence, and partnership, Trevor breaks down what the sport really is and how it's so much more than just going fast through a diverse obstacle course.
We also dig into Trevor’s story, approach to training, and how his experience working with horses—including competing in recent colt starting competitions—has shaped the way he approaches communication, problem-solving, and creating horses that work.
Whether you’re curious about trying an Extreme Cowboy Challenge yourself, looking for ways to build a more confident horse, or just want to learn about a unique corner of the horse world, this episode is for you. Who knows it just might convince you to try an obstacle or two...
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