#138 Working Hard, Making a Living - Richard Yoder

#138 Working Hard, Making a Living - Richard Yoder

Author: Six-Horse Hitch Classic Series November 26, 2025 Duration: 1:04:53
Today we’ve got a fun one. We’re sitting down with Richard Yoder — a guy who seems like he was born with a mic in one hand and a lead rope in the other. Richard’s built a standout career as both a horse trainer and an auctioneer, and he makes juggling the two look way easier than it should be. He’s spent years bringing out the best in horses and matching them with the right homes, and if you’ve ever heard him on the auction block… well, you know he can keep a crowd tuned in and on their toes....

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Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
#155 Putting Together a Winning Combination - Round Table Discussion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:09
What does it really take to put together a World Champion hitch? Freeman Yoder and Ross Honsberger join Kyle and Mark for a conversation about what goes on behind the scenes of a top-level hitch. From selecting the right…
#154 Riding the Gentle Giants - Nancy Jeske & Kelsey Gilbert [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:43
The inaugural season of the Classic Riding Series is officially underway, and this week we're joined by Nancy Jeske and Kelsey Gilbert to take an in-depth look at where the series stands and where it's headed. As two pas…
#153 Showing Horses for a Lifetime - Craig Grange [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:23
One of the most accomplished draft horse drivers to ever climb onto a wagon, Craig Grange joins us for an unforgettable conversation. With championships across all of the major draft horse breeds and a career that has in…
#152 Classic Series Town Hall [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:33
Listen in to the Town Hall that the Classic Series board of directors recently held. This was an opportunity for the membership to ask questions and get answers! They have plans to make these a regular event so keep your…
#151 It's All About the Foot - Loren Mast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:19
This week, we sit down with experienced farrier Loren Mast, whose lifelong involvement in the draft horse industry has given him a unique perspective on hoof care and soundness. Loren specializes in corrective shoeing, a…
#150 Showing Percherons in St. Paul - Chad Zubrod & Jim Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:43
This week we sit down with Chad Zubrod and Jim Day to talk all things 2026 World Percheron Congress. From the history and significance of the event to what exhibitors and spectators can expect in St. Paul in July, we cov…
#149 The Women Behind the Breeds - Stacie Lynch & Michelle Keaffaber [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:54:31
This week we sat down with two of the people who help keep the draft horse industry rolling behind the scenes. We visited with Stacie Lynch and Michelle Keaffaber to talk about everything that goes into serving their bre…