Why Does My Horse Hate Me? | Q&A

Why Does My Horse Hate Me? | Q&A

From Katie Van Slyke - Katching Up With Katie by Katie Van Slyke

January 20, 2026 · 32 min · Season 1 · Episode 83

About this episode

In this episode, Katie answers listener questions about foaling, horse branding, and managing mares and stallions at shows.

Foaling season hasn’t officially started yet… and honestly, I did not see that coming 😅 In this episode of Katching Up With Katie, we’re in that weird lull before the floodgates open, so we’re sitting down to answer your questions. From foaling timelines and freeze branding horses, to breeding decisions, broodmare retirement plans, show rules for mares and stallions, and even which horses would survive a trail ride with the crew — nothing is off the table. We also talk about: Why foaling can sometimes take longer than expected Freeze branding vs hot branding and why breeders choose it How mares and stallions are managed at horse shows What happens when broodmares retire The hardest horses I’ve ever had to send off Mini cows, safety stories, and a little bit of chaos (as always) These Q&A episodes let us slow down, catch up, and go a little deeper — so let me know in the comments if you like this format and what questions you want answered next. If you want to see things first and catch all the behind-the-scenes: I post more photos and updates on Facebook Videos and clips go out on TikTok and Instagram And we’re posting 120–150 Snapchats a day, which disappear after 24 hours…

People in this episode

Host: Katie Van Slyke

Topics covered

  • foaling
  • horse branding
  • breeding decisions
  • broodmare retirement
  • horse show rules
  • trail riding

Keywords

  • foaling season
  • freeze branding
  • hot branding
  • broodmares
  • horse shows
  • trail rides
  • mini cows

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