#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.

We’re going to dig into how he got started, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and what it really takes to succeed in two worlds that move fast, get loud, and never slow down for anybody.

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