Guest In the Saddle: Trevor Mertes (Extreme Cowboy Challenges)

Let's Chat! You know we love to talk...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...Support the showBe sure to subscribe, review, follow along on our socials, and join us in uncinching the world of horsesUncinched Confessions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1b1_id3GczKj-gNL__zjrL_9kzDW9C4VPa8fiudzMjjk/editSocial Channels and Sites:https://www.instagram.com/uncinched.podhttps://www.tiktok.com/@uncinched.podcasthttps://www.stableinstincts.cahttps://www.qualiteaequine.com