Along For The Ride with Andrea Fappani

Our ALONG FOR THE RIDETM, Episode #23 is with Katie Tims. Many of you followed every word she wrote during her career as the Editor for Quarter Horse News. Katie was born and raised in Surprise Valley, an extremely "rural" northeastern corner of California– growing up on a cattle ranch which now spans five generations. She started riding horses with her dad before she could walk. Working for Performance Horse Magazine, then Quarter Horses News from 2001- 2012, Katie continues to be an influencer today as freelance author and writer. Most significantly, her stories created a platform for "Open Discussion"– always bringing forward both sides of the issues– "You have to learn the background of the issues and figure out a way to work together." You'll enjoy our conversation...and her stories!

Casey Deary NRHA 1.9 Million Rider and one of the big, big personalities of the reining industry. Andrea and Casey exchange training techniques and philosophy on their show horses and find they have much in common. Casey is always fun and entertaining to speak with while providing an overview into how top level trainers understand and care for their amazing athletes. A great conversation, and you must hear Casey’s story of entering the toughest event in the Performance Horse industry– the NRCHA's "Worlds Greatest Horseman".

Casey grew up in Texas riding horses, taking low-budget colts, training them and reselling them, allowing him to grow his training business. Deary won the NRHA Futurity in 2012 on the mare Americasnextgunmodel and again in 2015 on another mare Shesouttayourleague, and has made the finals at many major limited-age events. He and his wife, Nicole, and their four children live in Weatherford, Texas, where he coaches youth and amateur clients to successfully work with their horses, not only in competition, but every time they ride. Thank you to Electric Snow, Tom Balding Bits & Spurs, Cinch Jeans.

Forty years, forty horses, forty NRHA Futurity finals! Dr. Jim Morgan, DVM reached an ultra impressive milestone in his reining career during the 2019 NRHA Futurity. At 74 years old, he’s still showing three year olds at the biggest event of the year. Dr. Morgan is the oldest NRHA million-dollar rider in history of Reining and still extremely competitive against people who are at least 50 years younger than him. He has an unstoppable thirst to learn and compete which one can attribute his success too. Our conversation is with a man who has dedicated his life to horses; as a vet, showman, trainer and breeder, he is a horseman with wisdom and knowledge few have.

Adding to this impressive resume, Dr. Morgan is an NRHA Lifetime Member, Hall of Fame Member, past-member of the NRHA Board of Directors and an NRHA Judge. He has participated in every industry event imaginable, all while continuing his work as a veterinarian.

Todd Bergen, the 4 Million Dollar rider from Eagle Point, Oregon is recognized as one of the most versatile horsemen in the world. Whether its Reining, Cow Horse or Cutting– he makes riding look

easy when it isn’t. Todd is the only Million Dollar rider in two disciplines–NRHA & NRCHA, as well as a money earner in NCHA. Todd's extraordinary skills as a horseman are a direct reflection of his focus, hard work, integrity, risk and commitment. He was also Andrea’s mentor/teacher and where Andrea apprenticed for over 6 years before starting his business. Come Along For The RideTM with Todd and Andrea and enjoy the first in-depth conversation since working together over 17 years ago. This is a must listen!

Todd Bergen: NRHA, NRCHA, AQHA & NCHA Professional Rider, Past President of the NRCHA and 10x NRHA & NRCHA Open Futurity Champion and Res Champion Title holder.

Andrea talk’s to six of the NRHA’s top open futurity trainers to get their take on the horses they selected to make a run at the 2019 NRHA Futurity Championship. They will share training, strategy and the planning it takes to succeed in reining greatest prize.

NRHA Professionals;

Casey Deary 14:01

Jason Vanlandingham 24:51

Cade McCutcheon 34:37

Franco Bertolani :34:37

Craig Schmersal 1:07:00

Shawn Flarida 1:17:34

Andrea Fappani 1:38:26