The Groom Box: Amateur Edition

Grange Supply has all of your needs plus more! From feed to fencing, tack and blankets, fuel and boots, there is sure to be what you are looking for. And YES, your trailer will fit so stop by on the way to your next event or when you are in town for WSQHA’s Convention in January.
Check them out at 145 NE Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, Washington 98027 Monday - Saturday. 
https://grangesupply.com

We welcome our favorite paint horse power house from the North West, Kory Kumar.
For APHA Kory is a WA state director as well as on the 2025 Regional Engagement Advisory Committee, The State Director Nominating Committee and chairs The Western National Task Force Show Committee. She is involved in many local and state Paint and Quarter horse clubs and associations.
Kory is truly one of the best in the business when it comes to running the in gate at our shows in the state of Washington and Washington is lucky she has been an avid supporter of blending breeds to create a successful horse show.

Uncover the magic woven into these equestrian-designed jeans—made by rider and founder Whitney Lloyd who knows exactly what performing in the saddle demands. 
You can find the jeans here athttps://markwestdenim.com/
 

We visit with founder and owner of Mare Magic, Robin Gorman. 
Hear how Robin got her start with Solid Ideas and how it's evolved into an equine supplement power house in the North West. Not just for mares, either!

It's getting close to WSQHA's last big show of the year!
We chat with Show Manager Lisa Gardner about sponsors, events and more.
You can still post enter at www.wsqha.com

Clare Swanson is a fellow amateur here in the Northwest. She is a popular bander and preps a lot of horses for photoshoots and shows. Clare shares with us her favorite products for that perfect look and encourages others to learn skills such as banding and prepping horses for pictures! 

Erin Wieldraayer & Kelsey Masterson talk about the upcoming Inland Empire Buckskin Horse Association's Western States American Breed Congress! 

Jennifer Casey is a staple in the Northwest in the Breakaway Roping world. However, with her education and year spent as a Physical Therapist she has broadened into coaching women into how to have more out of their life, their competition and their day to day. Jennifer offers various levels and mode of coaching whether it's a simple email, a call or in person. 
*Jennifer will be WSQHA’s featured speaker at the 2026 Convention, check out www.WSQHA.com

Allie Littlefield is the owner of Back Road Trading Company & Cedar Creek Tack Store. Both businesses are staples in the horse show world. Back Road is known for their incredible saddle blankets and Cedar Creek is known for their high end saddle consignments. Listen as Allie talks about the changes coming as she is now the sole owner of Back Road Trading Company!

On this episode Crysta & Erin talk about the AQHA Leveling system and how to navigate the AQHA Leveling Made Easy Booklet.