Behind the Breeding

10 September 2026

Norweigian Fjords, Pasture Breeding, and Genomic Heterogeneity with Cherrie Nolden

Tabitha Farrar talks to Norwegian Fjord breeder Cherrie Nolden about The Fjord Horse, pasture breeding, other non-interventionist breeding management practices, and emerging technologies such as genomic heterogeneity as applied to horse breeding.

Wonder Acres Farm: https://www.wonderacresfarm.com/

Educational content: https://www.wonderacresfarm.com/fjord-educational-materials/

Won Der Fjords Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/won.derfjords.5/

Cherrie Nolden Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/cherrie.nolden/

This podcast is sponsored by StallionApp horse breeding management software. StallionApp has extensive full suite functionality for mare owners and stallion owners.

Go to www.stallion-app.com to register for an account. Accounts with fewer than 3 mares are free. Use the discount code APPLAUNCH to get 50% off stallion subscriptions or for accounts with more than 3 mares.

If you have a story to tell related to horse breeding and would like to be on this podcast, email tabs@stallion-app.com.

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04 September 2026

The Basics of Broodmare Nutrition with Ethelyn Chruchwell

In this podcast Tabs talks to small breeder Ethelyn Churchwell about the basics of broodmare nutrition. Topics discussed also include disciplines such as sorting, team penning, and ranch versatility.

Ethelyn's website: bossmareequine.com

https://www.diamondemarketing.com

Discount Codes

Bluebonnet Supplements — BLACKCAT for 5% off Redmond Equine — BOSSMARE for 15% off Silver Lining Herbs — BOSSMARE for 10% off.

This podcast was sponsored by StallionApp horse breeding management software. StallionApp has extensive full suite functionality for mare owners and stallion owners.

Go to www.stallion-app.com to register for an account. Accounts with fewer than 3 mares are free. Use the discount code APPLAUNCH to get 50% off stallion subscriptions or for accounts with more than 3 mares.

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28 August 2026

From Oocytes to Embryos with Kindra Rader

In this episode of Behind the Breeding Podcast by Stallion App, Tabs talks to Assisted Reproductive Technologies expert Kindra Rader about Vita Nova Reproduction Center. We learn about the process of harvesting oocytes from ovaries after the mare has died (postmortum), maturing them in the lab, and then (hopefully) fertilization.

Vita Nova Reproduction Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaNovaRepro

Vita Nova Website: https://www.vitanovarepro.com/

Link to Blackwells Consult: https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=NIOrDwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PR15&dq=info:2pxaww6FuBkJ:scholar.google.com/&ots=CX3sbR2ZKV&sig=-Zt7KhlQEsYliho82zPDZ8kPGb8#v=onepage&q&f=false

Instagram post for the Genetics Preservation manual with TLC. https://www.instagram.com/p/DcEUm_xHDVG/?igsi=bTlqaDEzMDBncGZk

This podcast was brought to you by Stallion App.

StallionApp is horse breeding management software for mare owners, stallion owners and breeding farms.

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 APPLAUNCH to get 50% discount on all subscriptions. Go to www.stallion-app.com and create an account. Input the coupon code before September 31 2026 to redeem.

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24 August 2026

Breeding Mini Gypsy Ponies with Tasha Byerly

In this episode of Behind the Breeding Podcast by Stallion App, Tabs talks to breeder Tasha Byerly about her breeding program with mini Gypsy ponies. We learn about how breeding mini Gypsy ponies is accomplished. Tasha also owns and runs a stallion station, and we hear some stallion station stories!

Follow Tasha on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tasha.byerly

LBQH Stallion Station: https://www.lbqh.com/

Cover Photo ponies are MHB Gypsy Ponies http://www.minihoofbeats.com/home.html

This podcast was brought to you by Stallion App.

StallionApp is horse breeding management software for mare owners, stallion owners and breeding farms.

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 APPLAUNCH to get 50% discount on all subscriptions. Go to www.stallion-app.com and create an account. Input the coupon code before September 31 2026 to redeem.

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17 July 2026

Breed Focus: The Akhal Teke

In this episode of Behind the Breeding Podcast by Stallion App, Tabs talks to Akhal Teke breeder Yorke MacGillivray. We learn about the history of the breed, the characteristics and misconceptions, and the challenges of breeding this rare breed horse.

https://akhal-teke.org/

arcanatekes.com

This podcast was brought to you by Stallion App.

StallionApp is horse breeding management software for mare owners, stallion owners and breeding farms.

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 APPLAUNCH to get 50% discount on all BREEDER subscriptions. Go to www.stallion-app.com to redeem.

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08 July 2026

Breeding Barrel Racers in Brazil - with Shannon Kerr

In this episode of Behind the Breeding Podcast by Stallion App, Tabs talks to barrel racing trainer and breeder Shannon Kerr. Shannon breeds and trains in Brazil, and she talks us through the ins and outs of the breeding industry in that part of the world.

Link Shannon's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KerrShannon

Link to website: https://skbeyondtheborder.com/

This podcast was brought to you by Stallion App.

StallionApp is horse breeding management software for mare owners, stallion owners and breeding farms.

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 APPLAUNCH to get 50% discount on all BREEDER subscriptions. Go to www.stallion-app.com to redeem.

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Behind the Breeding

Latest episodes

Norweigian Fjords, Pasture Breeding, and Genomic Heterogeneity with Cherrie Nolden

The Basics of Broodmare Nutrition with Ethelyn Chruchwell

From Oocytes to Embryos with Kindra Rader

Breeding Mini Gypsy Ponies with Tasha Byerly

Breed Focus: The Akhal Teke

Breeding Barrel Racers in Brazil - with Shannon Kerr