The guys spent some time catching up with Greg Lurvey of Strawberry Lane Percherons. After stepping away for a few years, Greg found his way back to the show ring with a deeper purpose.

Today, the hitch travels North America in honor of his late wife, who bravely battled Scleroderma. It’s more than competition now… it’s about carrying on her memory and doing what they loved together.

Stories like this are what make this industry special.

Thank you to our sponsors of Episode #146!

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The Draft Horse Journal

Wismer Clydesdales

Calgary Stampede Heavy Horse Show

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Horse sale season is rolling, and the Mid-America Draft Horse Sale once again proved why it’s one of the most talked-about sales in the industry. The record for the highest-selling draft horse didn’t just fall… it got smashed three different times in the same day.

Kyle and Mark sit down with Virgil Yoder, a member of the sale committee, along with Leonard Beachy and Loren Beachy, who now hold the top two spots for highest-selling draft horses at $250,000 and $260,000.

We also catch up with Logan Mauch for the latest update on the Classic Series.

Big prices, big conversations, and plenty happening in the draft horse world.

Thank you to our sponsors of Episode #145!

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The Draft Horse Journal

Wismer Clydesdales

Calgary Stampede Heavy Horse Show

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This episode was a true round table conversation with Mark and Kyle, joined by Mark Barie and Justin Hussey. The group sat down to talk openly about how the draft horse industry has changed over the years and what those changes have meant for breeders, exhibitors, and buyers.

They dug into how horse sales have evolved, what today’s buyers are looking for, and how technology, marketing, and shifting priorities have reshaped the way horses are bought and sold. It’s an honest conversation with plenty of perspective from people who have seen the industry from multiple angles and lived through the changes firsthand.

Thank you to our sponsors of Episode #143!

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Pennwoods Equine Products INC.

The Draft Horse Journal

Wismer Clydesdales

Calgary Stampede Heavy Horse Show

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• Show Managers meeting will be held 3/11. Two sessions will be offered, times TBD. Show managers, check your email and complete the google form that was sent out 2/17.
• Show registrations for show taking place up to Labor Day weekend, deadline is 5/15
• Youth - Faces of the Future: Verify registration info. Submit your photos etc to be featured in the Youth Spotlight
• Classic Riding Series - memberships are open to Youth (18 and Under) and Classic Riding Series (19 and Over), English, Western or both disciplines.

Dave Carson is a man that has surely made a name for himself in the draft horse industry and beyond. You won't want to miss this episode where Kyle and Mark talk with him about how he got his start with heavy horses and how he made his mark on the agricultural industry not only in Canada, but worldwide.

PLUS, executive secretary, Logan Mauch, joins in to give us a Classic Series update!

Thank you to our sponsors of Episode #143!

Shipshewana Harness & Supplies

Glenwood Snacks

Pennwoods Equine Products INC.

The Draft Horse Journal

Wismer Clydesdales

Calgary Stampede Heavy Horse Show

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This episode features the Gordeyko family of Willow Way Clydesdales from Alberta, Canada. A family that has raised Clydesdales for generations and built a program that speaks for itself. From the early years to today, Willow Way has produced more World Champions than you can count, and their influence on the breed reaches far beyond the show ring.

Thank you to our sponsors of Episode #142!

• Shipshewana Harness & Supplies
• Glenwood Snacks
• Pennwoods Equine Products INC.
• The Draft Horse Journal
• Wismer Clydesdales
• Calgary Stampede

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This episode we sit down with two well known judges from the fine harness world, Bret Day and Smith Lilly. They join Kyle and Mark for an honest conversation about how their judging process really works, what they are looking for in the ring, and how decisions get made when things are tight. We also spend some time comparing the fine harness side to the draft horse industry and where the two worlds line up and where they don’t. Good insight, good conversation, and a few moments that might make you rethink how you watch a class from the rail.

Thank you to our sponsors of Episode #141!

• Shipshewana Harness & Supplies
• Glenwood Snacks
• Pennwoods Equine Products INC.
• The Draft Horse Journal
• Wismer Clydesdales

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This episode is a true roundtable talk focused on the Youth Classic Cart Series and the results of the recent membership survey. Kyle and Mark sit down with Doyle Dingman, Enos Yoder and Greg Bourbonnais to walk through what the survey asked, what members had to say, and what themes kept popping up in the responses.

We cover what’s working well, where there’s room to grow, and how the feedback could help shape the future of the Youth Classic Cart Series. It’s an honest, respectful conversation that keeps the focus where it belongs—on the kids, the families, and the long-term success of the program.

If you filled out the survey, this one’s for you. If you didn’t, it’s still worth a listen to hear where things stand and where they may be headed next.

Thank you to our sponsors of Episode #140!

• Shipshewana Harness & Supplies
• Glenwood Snacks
• Pennwoods Equine Products INC.
• The Draft Horse Journal
• Saginaw Valley Equine Clinic
• Summit Professional Services

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This week I sat down with Jake Schut, the guy who can build a draft horse wagon to match your dreams. Jake talks about how he learned the craft, what goes into building a rig that can hold up in the ring and on the road, and what it’s been like showing with Monte West Clydesdales.

We also check in with Dr. Chad Zubrod for an update on EHV-1. He breaks down what horse owners need to know right now, what symptoms to watch for, and the best steps to keep your barn protected. Nothing dramatic, nothing sugar-coated. Just clear info from someone who knows his stuff.

Thank you to our sponsors of Episode #139!

• Shipshewana Harness & Supplies
• Glenwood Snacks
• Pennwoods Equine Products INC.
• The Draft Horse Journal
• Saginaw Valley Equine Clinic
• Summit Professional Services

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