#140 Youth Classic Series Roundtable

#140 Youth Classic Series Roundtable

Author: Six-Horse Hitch Classic Series December 23, 2025 Duration: 2:01:36

This episode is a true roundtable talk focused on the Youth Classic Cart Series and the results of the recent membership survey. Kyle and Mark sit down with Doyle Dingman, Enos Yoder and Greg Bourbonnais to walk through what the survey asked, what members had to say, and what themes kept popping up in the responses.

We cover what’s working well, where there’s room to grow, and how the feedback could help shape the future of the Youth Classic Cart Series. It’s an honest, respectful conversation that keeps the focus where it belongs—on the kids, the families, and the long-term success of the program.

If you filled out the survey, this one’s for you. If you didn’t, it’s still worth a listen to hear where things stand and where they may be headed next.

Thank you to our sponsors of Episode #140!

Do you have suggestions for future episodes? Do you have ideas of someone we should have join us? Please send us any comments or questions to the Rinehold Tack & Western Wear mailbag at podcast@naclassicseries.com!


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