Behind the Breeding

Podcast by Stallion App

Behind the Breeding

A podcast for horse breeders hosted by Stallion App. Behind the Breeding shares real stories from real breeders. StallionApp is a breeding management and social platform built specifically for horse breeders. It combines pedigree research, test matings, mare and stallion management, breeding contracts, and real-time communication into one connected system. Breeders can follow stallions, see ongoing updates, manage breeding relationships, request and track semen shipments, log breeding and foaling events, and respond quickly to last-minute opportunities through the Spare Dose List. Instead of scattered messages, spreadsheets, and social media posts, StallionApp keeps the entire breeding picture — horses, people, and decisions — in one place. Have a story to tell? Get in touch! https://forms.gle/QwXGYNq4ZoB2RWnj9

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Latest episodes

03 June 2026

Being Gifted a Stallion

In this episode of Behind the Breeding by Stallion App, Tabs talks to Nicolette Merle-Smith of Merle-Smith Sporthorses. We talk about how Nicolette was gifted the stallion Raven Sky by Denny Emerson, the challenges and benefits of stallion ownership ... and chestnut mares!

Link to Merle -Smith Sporthorses: https://www.virginiafieldhunters.com/

Link to Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/merlesmithsporthorses

This podcast was brought to you by Stallion App.

StallionApp is a breeding management and social platform built specifically for horse breeders.

It combines pedigree research, test matings, mare and stallion management, breeding contracts, and real-time communication into one connected system. Breeders can follow stallions, see ongoing updates, manage breeding relationships, request and track semen shipments, log breeding and foaling events, and respond quickly to last-minute opportunities through the Spare Dose List. Instead of scattered messages, spreadsheets, and social media posts, StallionApp keeps the entire breeding picture — horses, people, and decisions — in one place.

Podcast listeners can use the coupon code SPRING26 to get 50% discount on all BREEDER subscriptions. Go to www.stallion-app.com to redeem.

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18 May 2026

Nintendo Clones - with Charlotte Jorst

In this episode of Behind the Breeding by Stallion App, Tabs talks to the very inspriring Charlotte Jorst about her Grand Prix dressage stallion Nintendo, and her decision to clone him.

Links to Charlotte's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566913231050

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottejorst/

Kastel Denmark: https://kasteldenmark.com/

Viagen pet cloning company: https://viagenpets.com/

This podcast is brought to you by Stallion App. Stallion App is horse breeding software with mare-side and stallion-side functionality, as well as an all-breed pedigree database and the ability for mare owners and stallion owners to connect within the app.

You can check us out at www.stallion-app.com, and if you use the coupon code SPRING26, you will get 50% off your entire subscription.

With fewer than three mares, Stallion App is completely free to use on a breeder subscription.

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15 May 2026

Grafenstolz - with Ken Rehill, The Stallion Company

In this episode of Behind the Breeding by Stallion App. Tabs talks to Ken Rehill from The Stallion Company. Ken bought renowned stallion Grafenstolz in 2009, and tells us the story of the purchase and how Grafenstolz has and continues to influence the leaderboards in top level competition.

The Stallion Company: https://www.thestallioncompany.com/

Grafenstolz: https://www.thestallioncompany.com/portfolio/grafenstolz/

You can check us out at www.stallion-app.com, and if you use the coupon code SPRING26, you will get 50% off your entire subscription.

With fewer than three mares, Stallion App is completely free to use on a breeder subscription.

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06 May 2026

Knowledge is Power - With Ann-Marie Fenner

In this episode Tabitha talks to breeder Ann- Marie Fenner about learning to breed and ultrasound your own mares, embryo transfer, barrel racing breeding, insentives, and a whole lot more!

Ann-Marie has some fun breeding t-shirts for sale at RadRodeo.com

You can check her out and follow her on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/annmarie.fenner

You can check us out at www.stallion-app.com, and if you use the coupon code SPRING26, you will get 50% off your entire subscription.

With fewer than three mares, Stallion App is completely free to use on a breeder subscription.

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01 May 2026

Innovation: Quarternicks with Heidi Schlenker

In this episode of Behind the Breeding podcast, Tabitha Farrar speaks to Heidi Schlenker about her experience as a trainer and breeder in the quarter horse industry and the innovative program that she has developed for mare owners called Quarternicks.

Quarternicks is data-driven Quarter Horse pedigree analysis, conformation evaluation, and full-service nicking strategy. Built on structure, Hall of Fame influence, pedigree saturation, trait transmission, and disciplined breeding direction.

Quarternicks Facebook

Heidi's Facebook

Website (Coming soon)

You can check us out at www.stallion-app.com, and if you use the coupon code SPRING26, you will get 50% off your entire subscription.

With fewer than three mares, Stallion App is completely free to use on a breeder subscription.

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24 April 2026

Learning to do it Yourself - with Amy Whatley

In this episode of Behind the Breeding by Stallion App, Tabitha talks to Amy Whatley about the life altering event that caused her to look at her life and reevaluate. This led to Amy taking a Breeders Assistant course, learning to ultrasound, inseminate, and so much more. We talk about the learning curve associated with ultrasounding, breeding that first mare, and Amy's plans for the future.

People and Businesses mentioned in this podcast:

The Breeder's Assistant: https://thebreedersassistant.com/

Anne Marie Fenner: https://www.facebook.com/annmarie.fenner

This podcast is sponsored by Stallion App. Stallion App was made by breeders, for breeders. It is breeding software with extensive mare side and stallion side functionality. From logging ultrasounds to collections and shipping, Stallion App does it all.

Check us out at www.stallion-app.com. Stallion App is FREE for small breeders with fewer than 3 mares, and affordably priced for larger breeders. For a 50% discount for an entire year, use coupon code SPRING26.

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