Fit for Halter Podcast

07/07/2025

Meet Fit for Halter Podcast alumni Leighton Wetzel, Logan Lorenz, and Dalton Collins who are back for another conversation about the halter pen!

💥 Episode 063 | Taking the Leap & Going Pro 💥

What happens when passion turns into profession? On this week’s episode, we’re joined by two rising stars in the halter world who just made a major move—turning in their amateur cards to step into the ring as professional trainers. Leighton Wetzel of WC Show Horses and Logan Lorenz of Lorenz Quarter Horses share their journey and give us a glimpse of the next generation of leaders in the halter industry.

We’re talking about what pushed them to take the leap, what life as a new trainer really looks like, and the lessons they’ve learned on the business side of the barn.

💥 Bonus: Dalton Collins joins the conversation and asks the questions other amateurs are wondering too.

🎧 Listen
Apple: https://shorturl.at/5VzKq
Amazon: https://shorturl.at/eXsvJ
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/UIs5D

👀 Watch
YouTube: https://youtu.be/MzEJWFu_r-c?si=0sCkc90xjgg-NGUn

07/07/2025

💥 Episode 063 | Taking the Leap & Going Pro 💥

What happens when passion turns into profession? On this week’s episode, we’re joined by two rising stars in the halter world who just made a major move—turning in their amateur cards to step into the ring as professional trainers. Leighton Wetzel of WC Show Horses and Logan Lorenz of Lorenz Quarter Horses share their journey and give us a glimpse of the next generation of leaders in the halter industry.

We’re talking about what pushed them to take the leap, what life as a new trainer really looks like, and the lessons they’ve learned on the business side of the barn.

💥 Bonus: Dalton Collins joins the conversation and asks the questions other amateurs are wondering too.

🎧 Listen
Apple: https://shorturl.at/5VzKq
Amazon: https://shorturl.at/eXsvJ
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/UIs5D

👀 Watch
YouTube: https://youtu.be/MzEJWFu_r-c?si=0sCkc90xjgg-NGUn

05/07/2025

Fit for Halter Podcast guests are simply the best 🫶🏻

Natashya Vince is the genius behind Stallions Compare and she does this work for all of us!

👀 Did You Catch This Yet?

We had the chance to sit down with Amy Zabel on the Fit for Halter Podcast, and the conversation was everything we hoped it would be — honest, inspiring, and full of insight into why StallionCompare.com was built.

From breaking down barriers in stallion marketing to giving breeders real tools to make smarter decisions, Natashya Vince shared the story behind the platform and where it’s headed next. 💡🐴

🎥 Missed it? Now’s the time to tune in:
👉 https://stallioncompare.com/article/fit-for-halter-podcast

And if you’ve already listened — thank you! We’re so grateful for the community that continues to support, share, and believe in this mission.

04/07/2025

Halter Stud Owners 📣

You can help build this amazing resource and increase visibility for your stallion by adding him and his progeny for free!

💻 Episode 062 | Stallion Compare and Natashya Vince 💻

Meet Natashya Vince, the founder of StallionCompare.com - a powerful, data-driven platform created out of her own curiosity and passion. With a background in web design and a love for horses, she built the ultimate tool for mare owners to make informed breeding decisions.

Have you ever wished you could search, filter, and compare breeding stallions based on what your mare really needs - from height and bloodlines to color genetics and more? This week, we meet the brilliant mind behind who made that possible.

From detailed genetic panels and four-generation pedigrees to robust filtering by breed, location, and discipline - Stallion Compare is changing the way we select stallions. Natashya shares her journey, her vision, and how this platform levels the playing field for all stallions, not just the famous ones.

🎧
Amazon: https://shorturl.at/2A6mU
Apple: https://shorturl.at/zmB9f
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/4Xk02

👀
YouTube: https://youtu.be/TqK4jlHlZ6E?si=7YUCKG5QEk1sbVoc

30/06/2025

💻 Episode 062 | Stallion Compare and Natashya Vince 💻

Meet Natashya Vince, the founder of StallionCompare.com - a powerful, data-driven platform created out of her own curiosity and passion. With a background in web design and a love for horses, she built the ultimate tool for mare owners to make informed breeding decisions.

Have you ever wished you could search, filter, and compare breeding stallions based on what your mare really needs - from height and bloodlines to color genetics and more? This week, we meet the brilliant mind behind who made that possible.

From detailed genetic panels and four-generation pedigrees to robust filtering by breed, location, and discipline - Stallion Compare is changing the way we select stallions. Natashya shares her journey, her vision, and how this platform levels the playing field for all stallions, not just the famous ones.

🎧
Amazon: https://shorturl.at/2A6mU
Apple: https://shorturl.at/zmB9f
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/4Xk02

👀
YouTube: https://youtu.be/TqK4jlHlZ6E?si=7YUCKG5QEk1sbVoc

30/06/2025

Cowgirls know the challenges of finding just the right jeans! MarkWest Denim launched last week with some amazing features. You can meet the designer and creator in episode 061 on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, or YouTube.

25/06/2025

One of the newest APHA World Champions is an 8yo rockstar wearing a custom hat by Initial Impressions By HWS, our guest in Episode 060 ✨

Listen on Amazon, Apple, & Spotify or see the Hat Lab on the Fit for Halter Podcast channel on YouTube!

23/06/2025

👖 Episode 061 | MarkWest Denim and Whitney Lloyd 👖

If you’ve ever struggled to find a pair of jeans that truly fits and functions when you’re riding, you’re going to love this episode. We sat down with Whitney Lloyd, founder of MarkWest Denim, to talk about the jeans she couldn’t find — so she made them herself.

After years in the saddle and just as many years frustrated with the options on the market, Whitney set out to design the perfect pair of riding jeans for women. No fashion background — just horse sense, grit, and an eye for detail. The result? Eight rounds of saddle-tested prototypes and performance features made with real cowgirls in mind.

From a hidden, secure phone pocket to the flattering fit that still works after a full day of showing, Whitney is solving the problems no one else was. ✨

Listen 🎧
Amazon: https://shorturl.at/iH5DI
Apple: https://shorturl.at/vQaFv
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/sGsdy

Watch 👀
YouTube: https://youtu.be/BnG2ZlMTpPc?si=8sXMOTQr7crdiHlB

www.markwestdenim.com

18/06/2025

Meet the artist behind Initial Impressions By HWS and see the Hat Lab where it all comes together 🤩

Episode 060 is on YouTube!

See the Hat Lab at Initial Impressions By HWS!

👀 https://youtu.be/WLY5pOy0UeQ

16/06/2025

Episode 060 is on YouTube!

See the Hat Lab at Initial Impressions By HWS!

👀 https://youtu.be/WLY5pOy0UeQ

16/06/2025

🤠 Episode 060 | Initial Impressions by HWS 🤠

From show pen to stitch line, we're talking all things custom cowboy hats with the talented Heather Werkema Smith of Initial Impressions By HWS

Heather joins us to share how her lifelong love of horses, shaped by her amazing family, led her on a winding journey through the show world—and ultimately into the art of designing one-of-a-kind cowboy hats. What started as a side hustle has become a thriving business built on bold creativity, precise craftsmanship, and a passion for helping people express themselves through custom hats.

Hear how Heather’s hats have helped fund her family's showing dreams, how she blends tradition with trend, and what truly makes a cowboy hat yours. This one is packed with inspiration for Western fashion lovers, horse show families, and anyone who’s ever dreamed of turning their side hustle into something beautiful.

Listen 🎧
Apple: https://shorturl.at/4WjO6
Amazon: https://shorturl.at/cYt6V
Spotify: https://shorturl.at/21yhM

15/06/2025

Listen to the latest episode of the Fit for Halter Podcast with Ashley Koeller 🌟