Behind the Breeding

In this episode Tabitha talks to breeder Ann- Marie Fenner about learning to breed and ultrasound your own mares, embryo transfer, barrel racing breeding, insentives, and a whole lot more!Ann-Marie has some fun breeding t-shirts for sale at RadRodeo.comYou can check her out and follow her on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/annmarie.fennerThis podcast is brought to you by Stallion App. Stallion App is horse breeding software with mare-side and stallion-side functionality, as well as an all-breed pedigree database and the ability for mare owners and stallion owners to connect within the app.You can check us out at www.stallion-app.com, and if you use the coupon code SPRING26, you will get 50% off your entire subscription.With fewer than three mares, Stallion App is completely free to use on a breeder subscription.

In this episode of Behind the Breeding podcast, Tabitha Farrar speaks to Heidi Schlenker about her experience as a trainer and breeder in the quarter horse industry and the innovative program that she has developed for mare owners called Quarternicks.Quarternicks is data-driven Quarter Horse pedigree analysis, conformation evaluation, and full-service nicking strategy. Built on structure, Hall of Fame influence, pedigree saturation, trait transmission, and disciplined breeding direction.Quarternicks FacebookHeidi's FacebookWebsite (Coming soon)This podcast is brought to you by Stallion App. Stallion App is horse breeding software with mare-side and stallion-side functionality, as well as an all-breed pedigree database and the ability for mare owners and stallion owners to connect within the app.You can check us out at www.stallion-app.com, and if you use the coupon code SPRING26, you will get 50% off your entire subscription.With fewer than three mares, Stallion App is completely free to use on a breeder subscription.

In this episode of Behind the Breeding by Stallion App, Tabitha talks to Amy Whatley about the life altering event that caused her to look at her life and reevaluate. This led to Amy taking a Breeders Assistant course, learning to ultrasound, inseminate, and so much more. We talk about the learning curve associated with ultrasounding, breeding that first mare, and Amy's plans for the future. People and Businesses mentioned in this podcast:The Breeder's Assistant: https://thebreedersassistant.com/Anne Marie Fenner: https://www.facebook.com/annmarie.fennerThis podcast is sponsored by Stallion App. Stallion App was made by breeders, for breeders. It is breeding software with extensive mare side and stallion side functionality. From logging ultrasounds to collections and shipping, Stallion App does it all. Check us out at www.stallion-app.com. Stallion App is FREE for small breeders with fewer than 3 mares, and affordably priced for larger breeders. For a 50% discount for an entire year, use coupon code SPRING26.

In this "Innovation" episode of Behind the Breeding podcast by Stallion App, we talk to Botupharma USA COO, Thai Hua about when and how to use this innovative uterine infusion on a mare. Link to Botupharma's BotuKiller: https://botupharmausa.com/botukiller/This podcast is brought to you by Stallion App - horse breeding software made by breeders, for breeders. Stallion App has extensive mare side and stallion side functionality, from ultrasounds to breedings to collection stats Check it out at www.stallion-app.com and if you use the discount code SPRING26, then you will get a 50% discount on your entire subscription. But keep in mind that for small breeders with fewer than three mares, Stallion App is always free

In this episode, we speak with Candice Sirianni about a traumatic experience involving her newly acquired mare, Tilly. Abortion in mares is a difficult topic, but it’s an important part of breeding and one that deserves open discussion—so we’re talking about it.Candice Sirianni works with a variety of horse breeds at Hammerdown Farm.Check them out at https://hammerdownfarm.com and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hammerdownfarmThis podcast is brought to you by Stallion App, breeding software designed for on-farm use to help you stay on top of every stage of the breeding process—from managing mare populations to tracking breedings, stallion collections, and foal watch. Stallion App is free for small breeders with fewer than three mares and is affordably priced for larger operations. Visit www.stallion-app.com, and use code SPRING26 to receive 50% off your annual subscription. You can also follow us on Facebook to learn more: https://www.facebook.com/StallionApp

In this episode of Behind the Breeding (by Stallion-App) Tabitha Farrar talks to mustang and eventing trainer, Cayla Stone. Cayla tells us the story of her Mustang Mare Atalanta, who coming from the wild, after a successful eventing career has gone on to produce three exceptional foals. To find out more about Cayla, you can follow her on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/cayla.stone.2025Wild Rose Mustang Advocacy Group: https://www.wildrosemagic.org/This podcast was brought to you by Stallion App.StallionApp is a breeding management and social platform built specifically for horse breeders.It combines pedigree research, test matings, mare and stallion management, breeding contracts, and real-time communication into one connected system. Breeders can follow stallions, see ongoing updates, manage breeding relationships, request and track semen shipments, log breeding and foaling events, and respond quickly to last-minute opportunities through the Spare Dose List. Instead of scattered messages, spreadsheets, and social media posts, StallionApp keeps the entire breeding picture — horses, people, and decisions — in one place.www.stallion-app.com. Podcast listeners can use the coupon code SPRING26 to get 50% discount on all BREEDER subscriptions. Go to www.stallion-app.com to redeem.

Innovation: These episodes focus on the innovators behind new products and services in the equine breeding industry.In this Innovation episode we talk to Emma Hough about Equilink, a semen courier service that Emma has set up in the UK to help solve the shipping issue that so many breeders face. You can learn more about Equilink here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564632961741This podcast was brought to you by Stallion App.StallionApp is a breeding management and social platform built specifically for horse breeders.It combines pedigree research, test matings, mare and stallion management, breeding contracts, and real-time communication into one connected system. Breeders can follow stallions, see ongoing updates, manage breeding relationships, request and track semen shipments, log breeding and foaling events, and respond quickly to last-minute opportunities through the Spare Dose List. Instead of scattered messages, spreadsheets, and social media posts, StallionApp keeps the entire breeding picture — horses, people, and decisions — in one place.www.stallion-app.com. Podcast listeners can use the coupon code SPRING26 to get 50% discount on all BREEDER subscriptions. Go to www.stallion-app.com to redeem.

King Makers: These episodes focus on the breeders behind the kings of horses we see out competing today. In this King Makers episode we talk to Pennie Wallace about the decisions, circumstances, work, and insight that went into the breeding that resulted in Lordships GraffaloLordships Graffalo ("Walter"), is a Grade 1 rated, top-ranked British eventing horse ridden by Ros Canter. As of the time of recording, he is considered one of the highest-rated eventers in history, becoming the first horse to win both the Burghley and Badminton CCI5* titles twice, achieving numerous double-clear rounds, and an Olympic Team Gold. Pennie tells us what it feels like to have bred an Olympic level event horse, and about the pairing of German Trakehner bloodlines through his sire, Grafenstolz, with a strong British eventing dam line of Cornish Queen.You can check out Pennie's upcoming eventing stallion Pencos Arctic King (same dam as Lordships Graffalo, by Chilli Morning) here: https://www.brackenspastud.co.uk/pencosarctickingThis podcast was brought to you by Stallion App.StallionApp is a breeding management and social platform built specifically for horse breeders.It combines pedigree research, test matings, mare and stallion management, breeding contracts, and real-time communication into one connected system. Breeders can follow stallions, see ongoing updates, manage breeding relationships, request and track semen shipments, log breeding and foaling events, and respond quickly to last-minute opportunities through the Spare Dose List. Instead of scattered messages, spreadsheets, and social media posts, StallionApp keeps the entire breeding picture — horses, people, and decisions — in one place.www.stallion-app.com. Podcast listeners can use the coupon code SPRING26 to get 50% discount on all BREEDER subscriptions. Go to www.stallion-app.com to redeem.

In this episode Tabitha Farrar talks to Bronwyn Watts and Anna Gregor from Cold Spring Mares. We talk about what inspired founder and Executive Director Bronwyn to start this ethical nurse mare provision nonprofit, and Board President Anna talks us though their community growth plan.If you want to learn more about cold spring nurse mares you can do so at https://www.coldspringmares.com.This podcast is brought to you by Stallion App. Stallion App is breeding software designed to make breeders lives easier. With full broodmare management you can record everything from ultrasounds to pregancy checks, run ET programs to compare cycles in recip mares, and log all your foaling markers. Stallion App has collection logging, contract management, and income tracking for stallions as well as being a social media platform specially for connecting mare owners with stallion owners.You can check it out at stallion-app.com, and if you use the coupon code SPRING26, you can get 50% off your entire subscription

In this episode of Behind the Breeding, we talk to Kendra Hansis and discuss a real-world case of a recipient mare that carried to 409 days.The conversation explores how the extended gestation was managed, alongside a broader discussion on embryo transfer—the challenges, the successes, and everything in between. We also talk about knowing when to make tough calls in breeding and when it might be time to adjust your program’s direction.You can follow Kendra on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/kendra.hansisLink to Kendra's website: https://www.eponaequinesires.com/This podcast was brought to you by Stallion App. StallionApp is a breeding management and social platform built specifically for horse breeders.It combines pedigree research, test matings, mare and stallion management, breeding contracts, and real-time communication into one connected system. Breeders can follow stallions, see ongoing updates, manage breeding relationships, request and track semen shipments, log breeding and foaling events, and respond quickly to last-minute opportunities through the Spare Dose List. Instead of scattered messages, spreadsheets, and social media posts, StallionApp keeps the entire breeding picture — horses, people, and decisions — in one place.www.stallion-app.com. Podcast listeners can use the coupon code SPRING26 to get 50% discount on all BREEDER subscriptions. Go to www.stallion-app.com to redeem.

In this episode of Behind the Breeding, we sit down with Bronze, Silver, and Gold dressage medalist Colleen Rull to talk about her unforgettable experience with her very first foal.Colleen shares a story that captures both the highs and the hardships of breeding—from the joy of a healthy foal on the ground, to unexpected tragedy, and the incredible community effort that ultimately helped save a foal’s life.She also dives into the importance of breeding with the end rider in mind, and how her approach differs when pairing for an amateur rider versus developing a future professional’s mount.If you have a breeding story that you would like to share on Behind the Breeding, you can contact us here: https://forms.gle/5trMg4NZhZPWQmnY6

Behind the Breeding Podcast is a horse breeding podcast presented by Stallion App, where we share stories from breeders. Real breeders. Real Stories. And we want to hear from you!