094. Passion for Halter Horses with Amy Zabel

In this episode of On the Rail Podcast, the hosts introduce Amy Zabel, the founder of the Fit for Halter Podcast. Amy shares her journey from being a horse owner since age 14 to running a podcast dedicated to providing practical content and community for amateur halter exhibitors.

She discusses her transition from working with horses full-time to a career in nonprofit leadership and back to her love for horses through podcasting. Amy talks about the challenges and joys of launching her podcast, the welcoming nature of the halter horse community, and her goals both in podcasting and horse showing.

Additionally, Amy provides valuable advice for those looking to enter the breed show world and emphasizes the importance of just giving it a try, despite any initial challenges.

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00:00 Welcome and Housekeeping: Giveaways and Listener Reviews

01:47 Introducing Amy: From Horse Lover to Podcast Host

02:44 Amy's Journey with Horses: From Riding to Halter Shows

03:37 Transitioning to Halter: A Deep Dive into Amy's Passion

14:52 The Fit for Halter Podcast: A New Venture

20:32 The Welcoming Halter Community: Amy's Experience

23:56 The Challenges and Rewards of Podcasting

43:57 Advice for Aspiring Halter Exhibitors

49:22 Parting Words and How to Connect with Fit for Halter