EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 1H 3M
Ep. 66: Beyond the Show Pen: Family, Coaching, and Competition with Tod Bergen
from Grit Branded · host Grit Branded
In this episode of Grit Branded, Brad talks with Tod Bergen, a respected horseman, trainer, and coach with over $2.5 million in lifetime NRCHA earnings, now based in Texas, whose influence reaches far beyond the show pen. Tod shares what it has been like to raise a family while training and showing on the road, reflects on the impact of his father, a self-made man whose strength and resilience shaped his values, and dives into his approach to training horses and mentoring young professionals. His commitment to developing the next generation is evident, with five of his former assistant trainers making the Open Finals at this year’s NRCHA Futurity on at least one horse, highlighting the lasting legacy of his program and leadership.
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In this episode of Grit Branded, Brad talks with Tod Bergen, a respected horseman, trainer, and coach with over $2.5 million in lifetime NRCHA earnings, now based in Texas, whose influence reaches far beyond the show pen. Tod shares what it has been like to raise a family while training and showing on the road, reflects on the impact of his father, a self-made man whose strength and resilience shaped his values, and dives into his approach to training horses and mentoring young professionals. His commitment to developing the next generation is evident, with five of his former assistant trainers making the Open Finals at this year’s NRCHA Futurity on at least one horse, highlighting the lasting legacy of his program and leadership.
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Ep. 66: Beyond the Show Pen: Family, Coaching, and Competition with Tod Bergen
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