083 | Learning to See Horses Differently with Alexis Gooding
Ever find yourself standing at the rail thinking…“I’m a pleasure rider… but I keep watching the halter.”? 👀
That’s exactly how Alexis Gooding found her way into the halter world.
Coming from a strong pleasure background, Alexis shares what it was like to step into a completely different side of the industry — from asking all the questions to understanding the idea of form to function.
In this episode, we talk about:
🐴 What surprised her most about halter horses🐴 The biggest differences between pleasure and halter🐴 The myth that “the fattest horse wins”🐴 How learning conformation changes the way you see every horse🐴 Why understanding halter can actually make you a better horseman
Whether you’re a pleasure rider curious about halter, or a halter exhibitor who loves hearing how others find their way into the discipline, this conversation is full of great perspective.
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2 Mar 2026
082 | From Ponies to Pen: Halter Horses with Guy Williams
In this episode, I’m joined by Guy Williams of Venning Quarter Horses, coming to us from the Hunter Valley of Australia.
We talk about: ✨ What actually separates an elite halter horse ✨ Why “big and fat” isn’t the same as fit ✨ How fitness, cross-training, and mental well-being show up in the pen ✨ And why loving the job matters more than the perfect pedigree
Guy brings a thoughtful, honest perspective shaped by his background in racing, showing, and horsemanship.
Whether you’re gearing up for the 2026 show season or just trying to make better decisions for your horse, this episode will challenge the way you think about halter horses in the best way.
24 Nov 2025
081 | From Baseball to Halter: Mike Huntoon
If you’ve shown your halter horse in Michigan, there’s a good chance this guest has called your name over the loudspeaker.
On this episode of Fit for Halter, we're joined by Mike Huntoon — halter horse enthusiast, accomplished show announcer, and trainer with a voice many exhibitors instantly recognize. If you love halter horses, horse show culture, or just a good “how I got here” story… this is for you!
Mike shares his early days growing up with horses, how a backyard Paint stud and a few key mentors pulled him into the halter world, and the story behind his very first horse show as an announcer.
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