Let's Talk AQHA Episode 1- G.R. Carter Jr. and Robin Frid

08/18/23 • 54 min

Good Horses: Stories of the American Quarter Horse

Episode 1 of "Let's Talk AQHA" jumps into the versatility of the American Quarter Horse. Hosts Bobbi Loran and Jim Jennings interview G.R. Carter. Jr., the winningest American Quarter Horse jockey in history and soon-to-be American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame inductee. G.R. traces his start and phenomenal career in Quarter Horse racing, iconic backflips and retirement in roping.
Rounding out the episode is AQHA Professional Horseman Robin Frid, chairman of the AQHA Animal Welfare Commission. Robin highlights the Animal Welfare Commission's mission, duties and the importance of welfare for the American Quarter Horse.

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Let's Talk AQHA Episode 2- Terry Stuart Forst, Turner Armitage and Ethan Lane

Episode 2 of "Let's Talk AQHA" highlights the traditional western lifestyle of ranching. Hosts Bobbi Loran and Jim Jennings interview Ranching Heritage Breeders and AQHA Best Remuda winners Terry Stuart Forst of Stuart Ranch and Turner Armitage of A Bar Ranch. Terry and Turner discuss how they work together in the industry, what traits they look for in a working ranch horse and how American Quarter Horses play a vital role in ranching.
Rounding out the episode is National Cattleman's Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane. Ethan explains how the cattle and equine industries work together in advocating for animal welfare.