Episode 007 - Meredith Mays: Top of Her Game - Wrangler, Competitor, Scout, Judge, Mom

Owner of Double M Gaited Horses, Meredith Mays, is a highly sought after horse wrangler, reputable field trial judge, National Championship winning Scout, top competitor and mom to four kids! Meredith shares her insight on how she picked her current top Pointer as a puppy, tips for being a good scout, how she is able to travel across the country combining her passion of dogs and horses as a business, competitor, scout, and judge.  Meredith also shares her feelings on the hot topic of running dogs in juvenile stakes.   5:35 Meredith's new puppy 9:15 Current string of dogs 12:45 How she got started 19:15 Staring out as a horse wrangler 25:00 Most important characteristic of a wrangler horse 29:15 Breeding and Selling Great Horses 32:00 Rescuing horses 48:30 How a rescue dog led to a Field Champion 1:08:00 Competing, Wrangling & Judging 1:09:25 Scouting top dogs 1:11:40 Tips for being a good scout 1:17:40 Juggling all the things 1:23:20  Saddle recommendations 1:24:50 Most memorable dogs judged 1:29:00 Most enjoyable National to judge 1:30:00 Best advice for someone starting out in field trials   Support this podcast on Patreon Thank you to our Sponsors: Dakota283 Kennels Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: Instagram Facebook YouTube