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Katie Van Slyke - Katching Up With Katie

Katie Van Slyke - Katching Up With Katie

Katie Van Slyke 91 episodes Nov 8, 2026

Join Katie Van Slyke as she shares unfiltered conversations about farm life, horses, mini cows, family, business, and everything in between. From behind-the-scenes stories at Running Springs to real talk about the ups and downs of ranching, breeding, and building a brand, this podcast is all about connection and authenticity. Whether you’re here for horse talk, farm updates, or just to laugh and learn alongside Katie, this playlist is the place to catch every episode. Let’s katch up.

Episodes

I'm Happy, But I Can't Help But Feel Some Disappointment About This
I'm Happy, But I Can't Help But Feel Some Disappointment About This Nov 8, 2026 29:38 I wanted to end Hollywood’s show season on a high note, but horses have a way of keeping us humble. 💕On this episode of Katching Up With Katie, I’m with Stephanie and Rachel in Oklahoma City to talk through the first leg of the AQHA World Show. I’m sharing what happened in my Western riding class with Hollywood, why the rest of that ride still meant so much to me, and my thoughts on showing him ne
I Won And Then I Was Disqualified
I Won And Then I Was Disqualified Oct 27, 2026 47:59 Winning the Congress with Hollywood was a dream come true, and I’m still soaking it all in! 🐴💕In this episode of Katching Up With Katie, my best friend Dani joins me to recap the All American Quarter Horse Congress and talk about what goes into showing at a big horse show. We reminisce about our shared show partner, Calvin, chat about my return to Western Riding after 10 years, and share the stori
This Was So Much To Take In...
This Was So Much To Take In... Oct 20, 2026 26:41 I won my first Congress championship in a riding class, and yes… there were LOTS of happy tears! 🏆🐴I’m sitting down at the All American Quarter Horse Congress to catch y’all up on an unforgettable horse show. From my Level 1 Amateur Western Riding win to Denver’s accomplishments in the show pen, I have so much to celebrate, and a 2 a.m. practice ride still ahead!Winning means so much to me, but kn
A Class For Everyone? | Interview With Lainie DeBoer
A Class For Everyone? | Interview With Lainie DeBoer Oct 13, 2026 57:08 My first KVS Podcast guests are here, and they’ve got me dreaming BIG for Kennedy and Weezy! 🐴I’m sitting down with Lainie DeBoer and Sarah Elder Chabot to talk about the English Versatility Challenge, what makes American Quarter Horses so versatile, and how they’re helping bring new excitement to the AQHA hunter world. From trot poles and lead changes to opportunities for horses and riders at dif
This Did Not Go Smoothly... Becca Is Here
This Did Not Go Smoothly... Becca Is Here Oct 10, 2026 54:55 My best friend, a stack of Post-it notes, and a game I severely underestimated… what could go wrong? 😂On this episode of Katching Up With Katie, my best friend Rebecca joins me, Nate, and Matt for a Post-it note number game that gets confusing REAL quick. From chicken nuggets to how many horses I own, I thought we had some pretty good clues, but guessing our numbers was harder than we expected!The
I Named My Goats and It's Not What You Think
I Named My Goats and It's Not What You Think Oct 6, 2026 47:38 Bella’s babies have names, my horse show plans might shuffle, and apparently we’re planning a black-tie gala now?! 🐐😂Welcome back to Katching Up With Katie! Rachel joins me, Nate, and Matt to catch up on a busy week of farm life, starting with Bella’s baby goats: Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach! I’m sharing why I was so nervous leading up to her delivery, Rachel’s experience helping with goat wat
I Think We're Getting Ahead Of Ourselves...
I Think We're Getting Ahead Of Ourselves... Sep 29, 2026 40:34 A new mare, baby goats, and a foaling season that’s already looking a little wild… and somehow we still found time to plan Christmas. 🐴🎄Welcome back to Katching Up With Katie! I’m sharing the story behind Pinky, the new mare coming to the farm, and why I couldn’t pass her up. We’re also catching up on Kennedy, our young horses’ first rides, and what it takes to keep everything moving around the ba
I May Have Overreacted A Bit...
I May Have Overreacted A Bit... Sep 22, 2026 41:23 Nate and Matt faced their horse show fears, while I finally did something I had been putting off for years! 🐴😂In this episode of Katching Up With Katie, the guys recap their first attempts at riding their horse show patterns on Ethel. One of them walked away feeling much more confident…and the other may have had the opposite experience. We’re talking about what they learned, the struggle of keepin
My Husband Answered YOUR Questions!!
My Husband Answered YOUR Questions!! Sep 15, 2026 38:38 My husband Jonathan is joining us to share what it’s really like being married to a horse girl! 🐴 😂In this episode of Katching Up With Katie, Jonathan answers your questions about his very limited horseback riding history, whether we can convince him to take a lesson of his own, and what goes into bringing all of our wild farm ideas to life. We’re also sharing behind-the-scenes stories about build
Should We Kick Her Out For This?
Should We Kick Her Out For This? Sep 8, 2026 26:33 One riding lesson was all it took to send Matt and Nate into full-blown horse show panic. 😂🐴In this episode of Katching Up With Katie, we’re talking about what Rachel’s lesson means for the competition, breaking down the horsemanship pattern, and figuring out how Rachel, Matt, and Nate can prepare for show day. What started as a fun little horse show is suddenly feeling a lot more like the Super B
We Need To Talk... | Addressing The World Show
We Need To Talk... | Addressing The World Show Sep 1, 2026 36:53 We’re finally home from the NSBA World Show, and I’m ready to talk about what went right, what went wrong, and what comes next. 🐴In this episode of Katching Up With Katie, I’m giving you an honest recap of the highs, heartbreaks, and lessons from eleven days at the NSBA World Show. We’re talking about Kennedy’s incredible placings, why Penelope is taking time to mature, what happened with Denver’s
I Will NEVER Go To Vegas Like This Again...
I Will NEVER Go To Vegas Like This Again... Aug 18, 2026 46:43 Sometimes the best trips are the ones where you do a whole lot of nothing. 😂In this episode of Katching Up With Katie, I’m recapping my much-needed trip to Las Vegas — complete with Cirque du Soleil, way too much gelato, a little gambling, and temperatures that made me feel like I was standing inside an air fryer. We also somehow end up reminiscing about one of our favorite (and most chaotic) trip

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