The Warhorse Journal Podcast

Chris Cox - 4X Undefeated Road to the Horse Champion — Trust, Confidence & Horsemanship

Chris Cox - 4X Undefeated Road to the Horse Champion 
Trust, Confidence & Horsemanship
In this episode of The Warhorse Journal Podcast, Christina sits down with Chris Cox — the only four-time champion of Road to the Horse.   What unfolds is a grounded conversation about trust, confidence, and what it really takes to become a better partner for your horse.
From his early days with his first horse, Major, to his journey to the United States and working with Mustangs, Chris shares the kind of perspective that only comes from decades in the saddle. This conversation goes beyond technique and into the responsibility riders carry — the energy we bring, the discipline we build, and the commitment to keep learning.
You’ll hear insights on:
Building trust from the ground up
Confidence — in both horse and rider
Learning through failure and not quitting
Rider responsibility, energy, and conditioning
Training opportunities through clinics and online learning
Chris continues to teach riders through clinics and his online training platform, offering thoughtful, structured guidance for those wanting to grow in their horsemanship.
🔗 Connect with Chris Cox
🌐 Website & Clinics:https://www.chris-cox.com
🎓 Online Training – Chris Cox On Demand:https://chriscoxondemand.com
📘 Facebook – Chris Cox Horsemanship:https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCoxHorsemanship
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Ryan Rose- Championship Competitor at Road to the Horse 2026

Ryan Rose- Championship Competitor at Road to the Horse 2026
Championship Competitor at Road to the Horse 2026, Ryan Rose shares how his training philosophy centers on connection, how he got into colt starting and what it means to him to be a Road to the Horse Competitor. 
In this episode of The Warhorse Journal Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Rose, a respected horseman, educator, and 2026 Road to the Horse Championship Competitor, for a thoughtful conversation about preparation, philosophy, and the work that happens long before the spotlight.
Ryan shares how he got his start with horses, how his training philosophy has evolved over time, and what it means to prepare—mentally, emotionally, and practically—for an event as significant as Road to the Horse. We talk about the responsibility that comes with stepping into that arena, and why connection must always come before position.
A central theme of this conversation is one of Ryan’s guiding principles in horsemanship:“Try to do less first, and then build a connection before you ask a horse to be in a better position.”
We also explore the extensive body of educational work Ryan has created over the years—including his large library of free training videos, his online learning platform, and the many ways he continues to support riders around the world through clinics, events, and digital education.
This episode is a reminder that good horsemanship isn’t rushed, flashy, or forced—it’s built quietly, thoughtfully, and with intention.
🔗 Follow & Learn More from Ryan Rose
🌐 Website:https://www.rosehorsemanship.com/
🎓 Online & Virtual Learning:https://www.rosehorsemanship.com/virtual-learning
🎥 YouTube:Ryan Rose Horsemanship
@ryanrosehorsemanship
📸 Instagram:@rosehorsemanship
🎶 TikTok:Ryan Rose Horsemanship
📘 Facebook:Ryan Rose Horsemanship
🤍 Patreon:Ryan Rose Horsemanship
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Saddle Sisters- Healing with Horses Louisiana with Kelly Vicari

The WARHORSE JOURNAL PODCAST is partnering up with Kelly Vicari of Healing with Horses Louisiana!  AND with TREKK-ETT Saddle bags!  One entrant into the Saddle Sisters virtual challenge (register here: www.warhorseendurance.com ) will be drawn once the event is sold out- to be given a black & pink special saddle bag in honor of breast cancer awareness.  In today's interview, your host Christina Hyke, chats with Kelly Vicari about her inspiration for beginning a 501c3 focused on horses as an agent of healing for individuals of various backgrounds.  Sorry  for any sound qualities issues, we had some software / tech issues.   

YOU WERE MADE TO RISE- with Amberley Snyder

Today on The Warhorse Journal Podcast we talk with inspirational and completely authentic horsewoman, Amberley Snyder.  Where do I begin?  Amberley is not only a champion barrel racer she is also a world renown motivational speaker, clinician, author and co producer of the Netflix movie, WALK. RIDE. RODEO.  Her horse, POWER, was made into a Breyer model.  Amberley is a top competitor in her sport and an inspiration to millions on how to take the toughest life challenges and rise above them. 
Please visit her website for more content and to connect with Amberley: 
www.amberleysnyder.org
She will be traveling the country giving motivational speeches as well as barrel horse clinics from Colorado to Florida with many stops in between such as Kentucky, Wisconsin and North Carolina.  Be sure to check out the videos on her website including the movie trailer and many more videos and links as well as to see her sponsors and the products she endorses that keep her horses running at peak performance. 

With your heart in your hands- Judy Coldren, Authentic Equestrian

Today on The Warhorse Journal Podcast we are chatting with lifelong horse gal, turned barn owner and riding coach, Judy Coldren.   Judy shares her journey into the horse world with us taking us back to a time when barns were filled with horse crazy kids willing to work just to be in the presence of horses.  We cover some ground in this episode from how to get into horses if you haven't already,  how horsemanship is often a missing component in today and also how a part of horse ownership that often leads us broken hearted. 
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Race Against Time- Claire Eckhard

Today on The Warhorse Journal we welcome author, Claire Eckhard.   Claire chats with us about her lastest book, Race Against Time, how it got it's name (probably not what you think), about writing, getting a second wind and how Julie Suhr has been influential in her writing journey.   Visit Claire's website here to find all of her books and links: 
https://claireeckardauthor.com/
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Thank you!  Happy Trails to you whether on hoof, carriage or your own leg power!  

of Faith & Horses- with John Lyons

 
 Today on The Warhorse Journal I have the pleasure to talk with the author of over 20 books, and my all time favorite authentic equestrian,  America’s most trusted horseman, Mr. John Lyons. I first saw John teach and train at the Midwest Horse Fair I Madison, WI. 
If you would like to read along with the current John Lyons book that I am reading, "Lyons on Horses" - here is a link to purchase it on Amazon  https://amzn.to/3ZsNpbQ
My admiration for John extends beyond the remarkable relationship that John had built with his appaloosa stallion, Bright Zip, it extend above and beyond that to seeing another relationship that John carries in his heart as  part of him, and that is his relationship with God and how faith is woven into everything that John does.   
 
I invite you to listen in today as John shares the ways that we see God reflected back to us through the eyes of our horses.  I hope you enjoy today’s episode, I know I did!  Welcome to the podcast, Mr. John Lyons. 
 
 

Ride to Freedom with Copper Horse Crusade- Saving Slaughter Bound Horses

Today on The Warhorse Journal we talk with Julie Copper of Copper Horse Crusade in Ohio.   Julie has worked tirelessly to create a method of saving slaughter bound horses.   I know this is a difficult topic, though also know that as champions of the horse, we often see the pleas to rescue horses come galloping across our social media newsfeeds.  Today Julie and I will discuss the type of horses that find their way waiting to get on a truck to the slaughter houses and what we can do to help save one more in a responsible way.    When you know better, you do better.   Together lets do better and save one more.   This one is dedicated to hip #809

Chasing Dreams- With Sanoma Blakeley

There have been many winners of the Tevis Cup, though Ms. Sanoma Blakeley is the youngest female rider to hold this high honor.  In our chat today we will get to know a bit more about Sanoma, her Craigslist freebie horse named Goober and how it their story became what is now the book, "Chasing Dreams- The True Story of the Youngest Female Tevis Cup Champion" by Samona Blakeley you can find her book on Amazon: Chasing Dreams. 

Gypsy Fallon- Lessons from a Kill Pen Horse with Melody Reynolds

Hi and welcome to another episode of The Warhorse Journal!  Today we are talking with Melody Reynolds of Rhode Island.  Melody shares her story about rescuing her mustang mare, Gypsy Fallon. Gypsy Fallon is a mustang mare that found herself in a kill pen, Melody Reynolds saw an opportunity to save this one mare and it changed Melody's life forever and led her on an unexpected journey.   Join us today as we chat today with Melody about her journey into horsemanship with it's highs, lows, heartbreak, anxiety, unexpected friendship, triumph and so much more!