Untouched to world champion in less than 72 hours? That's the story of Goodluck Suncat, newly nicknamed Rumor. Tik Maynard, defending world champion, partnered with this borderline feral, three-year-old Quarter Horse at the 2025 Road to the Horse to clinch the World Championship of Colt Starting. Tik (of Copperline Equestrian) and Chelsea Canedy (of Unexpected Farm and proud new owner of this cuddle bug) join me to give the inside scoop of Rumor's personality and dish on what it takes to turn a green youngster into a champion. Spoiler alert: it’s not just talent—it’s trust, timing, and a touch of luck.

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Zhaplin is a standout in the Adult Amateur Grand Prix dressage scene, best known as the accomplished partner of Charlotte Jorst of Kastel Denmark. But beyond his success in the ring, Zhaplin has gained attention for something even more (or less?) unique—his clones! In this episode, Charlotte shares insights into Zhaplin’s personality as a Grand Prix champion and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his genetic doubles, Led Zhaplin and Stairway to Heaven. Tune in to hear how these equine copycats are living up to the legacy encoded in their DNA.

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With a breeding career spanning two decades, "Hero" of Clovermeade Welsh Ponies has quite literally been at the beginning of many a child's pony fairytale. As a three-time Pony Hunter Sire of the Year and helping his breeder Cheryl Patton grasp the Pony Hunter Breeder of the Year title eight times - that's right... EIGHT - his legacy speaks for itself. Cheryl joins as our guest with her daughter Elizabeth to share what it is about Hero's personality that makes him such a stud - pun 100% intended.

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