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Fit for Halter Podcast Hello! I'm an amateur halter exhibitor with a passion for helping people grow.

The mission of Fit for Halter is to bring practical content and community for the amateur stock horse halter exhibitor through podcast interviews and occasional videos.

🐎 From Ponies to Pen: Halter Horses with Guy WilliamsIn this episode, I’m joined by Guy Williams of Venning Quarter Hors...
02/03/2026

🐎 From Ponies to Pen: Halter Horses with Guy Williams

In this episode, I’m joined by Guy Williams of Venning Quarter Horses, coming to us from the Hunter Valley of Australia.

We talk about:
✨ What separates an elite halter horse from others in the pen
✨ Why “big and fat” isn’t the same as fit
✨ How fitness, cross-training, and mental well-being show up in the pen
✨ And why loving the job matters more than the perfect pedigree

Guy brings a thoughtful, honest perspective shaped by his background in racing, showing, and horsemanship. Whether you’re gearing up for the 2026 show season or just trying to make better decisions for your horse, this episode will challenge the way you think about halter horses in the best way.

🎧 Find us on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and Spotify.

02/03/2026

Fit for Halter Podcast puts the muscle in your Mondays 💪🏻

Well.....some of your Mondays 🥴 I'm back to the mic and bringing practical halter content to a couple of your Mondays each month.

If you're new to the FFH community, the mission is simple:

Bring practical content to the amateur stock horse halter exhibitor through podcast & video format. Every episode is available via audio and some episodes include a video.

📍You can find & follow us on:
Apple Podcast
iHeart Radio
Spotify
Amazon Music
YouTube
Instagram
Facebook

See you in the morning 🎉

Thanks for answering our questions!
31/12/2025

Thanks for answering our questions!

🎄 Holiday Update 🎙️Hey friends! I wanted to let you know the podcast will be taking a short break as we head into the Ch...
01/12/2025

🎄 Holiday Update 🎙️

Hey friends! I wanted to let you know the podcast will be taking a short break as we head into the Christmas season. I’m pressing pause for a bit to slow down and spend time with family.

Thank you for hanging out with me each week as I introduce guests from across our industry. Your support means the world, and I'll be back soon with new episodes and stories that help us grow.

Wishing you a peaceful, joyful Christmas season filled with rest, love, and halter horses!

🫶🏻 Amy

Find Fit for Halter Podcast episodes on Amazon, Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.

26/11/2025

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Watch for random deals to be posted now through Monday!

🎙 081 | From Baseball to Halter: Mike Huntoon 🎙If you’ve shown your halter horse in Michigan, there’s a good chance this...
24/11/2025

🎙 081 | From Baseball to Halter: Mike Huntoon 🎙

If you’ve shown your halter horse in Michigan, there’s a good chance this guest has called your name over the loudspeaker.

On this episode of Fit for Halter, we're joined by Mike Huntoon — halter horse enthusiast, accomplished show announcer, and trainer with a voice many exhibitors instantly recognize. If you love halter horses, horse show culture, or just a good “how I got here” story… this is for you!

Mike shares his early days growing up with horses, how a backyard Paint stud and a few key mentors pulled him into the halter world, and the story behind his very first horse show as an announcer.

🎧Listen
Amazon: https://shorturl.at/1hff8
Apple: https://shorturl.at/Hmolk
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/Q33kv

👀Watch
YouTube: https://youtu.be/UGiYzK-a_lQ

Official American Paint Horse Association
Michigan Quarter Horse Association
Michigan Paint Horse Club

🎯Building a Legacy: Inside the Program of Gene & Kaylynn WilsonWe had the absolute honor of sitting down with Kaylynn Wi...
17/11/2025

🎯Building a Legacy: Inside the Program of Gene & Kaylynn Wilson

We had the absolute honor of sitting down with Kaylynn Wilson — who along with her husband Gene, are known for quality, longevity, and undeniable impact in the halter horse industry.

For decades, the Wilsons have bred, owned, and shown some of the most recognizable horses in the country. Their program has produced standouts known for balance, bone, beauty, and that unmistakable presence that turns heads in any pen.

In this episode, we dive into:
✨ How their individual journeys with horses began
✨ The moment halter horses captured Gene’s attention
✨ Their love story that started… on a stud farm visit 😂
✨ The legendary horses that shaped their program
✨ What matters most in their breeding decisions today
✨ Soundness, balance, and the importance of choosing the right stallions
✨ The hands-on philosophy behind evaluating crosses and seeing stallions in person

🎧Listen
Amazon: https://shorturl.at/MRBIm
Apple: https://shorturl.at/mJhMF
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/8hMSf

👀Watch
YouTube: https://youtu.be/_uTl9ItZa9g

🌟 Episode 079 | A Legacy of Leadership with Sally Griffin 🌟This week on the Fit for Halter podcast, we sit down with Sal...
10/11/2025

🌟 Episode 079 | A Legacy of Leadership with Sally Griffin 🌟

This week on the Fit for Halter podcast, we sit down with Sally Griffin — a lifetime APHA director, dedicated leader, and lifelong Paint Horse enthusiast who has done it all — from amateur halter exhibitor to rule maker, show organizer, and advocate for the next generation.

Sally shares her incredible journey that began in the 1970s as a youth and amateur exhibitor, showing standout halter horses and earning APHA Champion Certificate #1. Today, she continues to shape the association she loves — co-creating the Margarita Classic Paint Horse Show in memory of Charlie Sasser, leading key APHA committees, and championing programs like Novice Amateur, Novice Youth, and Walk-Trot to keep the Paint Horse community strong and inclusive.

🎧Listen
Amazon: https://shorturl.at/IKlMW
Apple: https://shorturl.at/ZErhJ
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/zXtVc

Official American Paint Horse Association
100X Equine
Ranch Fuel

Episode 078 | Heart, Humor, and Halter Horses with Melanie Fransen Meet Melanie Fransen, an amateur halter exhibitor who...
03/11/2025

Episode 078 | Heart, Humor, and Halter Horses with Melanie Fransen

Meet Melanie Fransen, an amateur halter exhibitor whose story is equal parts heart, hustle, and humor. From growing up “basically born in a barn” to sharing the show pen (and plenty of laughs) with her mom, Melanie brings the fun side of showing to life.

In this episode, recorded live at the Fall Color Classic in Lansing, MI,
Melanie shares:

🐴 How a “fill-the-class” moment turned into a halter passion
🏆 The thrill of her successful futurity season — and the surprise Sportsmanship Award that meant the most
💪 Balancing a busy career, travel, and life with a barn full of horses
😂 What it’s really like showing alongside her mom (spoiler: total opposites!)

It’s an upbeat, real, and relatable conversation about finding joy, teamwork, and balance in the show world.

Amazon: https://shorturl.at/XPIED
Apple: https://shorturl.at/5cZ8e
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/7MTAB

Michigan Paint Horse Club

Episode 077 | The Power of Routine: Stephanie Sickafoose Part 2 💪🏼🥇She's back! By request, Stephanie Sickafoose is back...
27/10/2025

Episode 077 | The Power of Routine: Stephanie Sickafoose Part 2 💪🏼🥇

She's back! By request, Stephanie Sickafoose is back on on the podcast — and this time, she’s taking it a step further. She takes us on a detailed journey through her daily program. From 4:30 a.m. mornings to long trotting across rolling hills after a full day’s work, Stephanie’s routine is all about structure, commitment, and results.

Ever wonder what it really takes to succeed as an amateur in the halter pen? Hear how she’s built a program that works — one that’s earned her respect, admiration, and results in the pen.

🎧Listen
Amazon: https://shorturl.at/AYTc4
Apple: https://shorturl.at/UKUX6
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/dPSoo

👀Watch
YouTube: https://youtu.be/R5i-Z7jOCsg

Episode 076 | From Hunt Seat to Halter: Sydney Miller on Family, Focus, and Finding JoyThis week on Fit for Halter, I'm ...
20/10/2025

Episode 076 | From Hunt Seat to Halter: Sydney Miller on Family, Focus, and Finding Joy

This week on Fit for Halter, I'm chatting with someone who truly does it all. Sydney Miller is a non-pro, mom of littles, and alongside her husband, runs Miller Quarter Horses — a successful hunter under saddle training operation now based in Boerne, Texas.

While her husband focuses on the performance side of the industry, Sydney has carved out her own lane (and love!) in the halter pen — recently wrapping up a successful futurity season.

In this episode, we talk about:
✨ Finding balance between family, business, and the show world
✨ What it’s like running a barn as a husband-and-wife team
✨ Her unique perspective on both the hunt seat and halter worlds
✨ And how she’s creating space for joy in every season of life

🎧Listen
Amazon: https://shorturl.at/wwpKs
Apple: https://shorturl.at/KgcK1
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/Y5QXr

👀Watch
YouTube: https://youtu.be/QOYnxc6Bciw

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