Katie Van Slyke - Katching Up With Katie

Katie Van Slyke
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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. www.katievanslyke.net

  1. 6d ago

    A Class For Everyone? | Interview With Lainie DeBoer

    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 different levels, we’re breaking down what makes this class so special! After some saddle fitting and lessons here on the farm, I’m excited to share what we’re working toward with Kennedy, including helping my Western pleasure girl find her English stride! We also chat about the VS Code Red-sponsored series, the English Versatility Challenge at the AQHA World Show, and my upcoming adventure behind the commentary microphone. 🎙️ I loved hearing how much heart these ladies have put into creating more opportunities for horses and the people who love them. Of course, we squeeze in old horse show memories, buckle talk, and a little convincing that I should try jumping! 💕 Would you try English Versatility with your horse? And who would you love to see join me on the KVS Podcast next? Let me know in the comments! #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #QuarterHorse #EnglishVersatility #KVSPodcast 0:00 Introducing the KVS Podcast and Guests Lainie DeBoer and Sarah Elder Chabot 4:50 How Sarah and Laney Met: AQHA Show Friendships 13:31 The AQHA Hunter Task Force: Why the Versatility Challenge Was Created 19:15 What Is the English Versatility Challenge? Pattern Class Explained 20:50 Showing a Western Pleasure Horse in English Versatility 28:35 AQHA World Show English Versatility Challenge 32:54 What Is the Ideal Versatility Challenge Horse? 37:27 $65,000 in Prizes: Sponsors, Series Results and Seed Money 42:30 Live Commentary, Judges and How to Add English Versatility to Your Show ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

  2. Oct 10

    This Did Not Go Smoothly... Becca Is Here

    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! Then I catch up with Rebecca about the return of her snapping turtle, Snappy, her new animal-inspired merch, and easy recipes for busy nights. Of course, we couldn’t leave without a few tangents about school bus stories and embarrassing phone calls! 💕 Should we try this game again with my animals’ names instead of numbers? Let me know in the comments how you think you would do at this game! 🐴 Check out Rebecca’s merch, recipes, and more: https://beccamillerco.com #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #KatchingUpWithKatie #KatieVanSlyke #GuessingGame 0:00 Welcome Back to Katching Up With Katie 0:49 How to Play the Post-it Note Game 10:41 Round 2 Guess the Number: Matt and Nate 23:20 Katie Vs. Nate 32:35 Rebecca's Pet Snapping Turtle Snappy Returns 35:30 Rebecca's New Merch Store and Cooking Channel 42:28 Family Dinner Ideas and School Bus Stories 49:39 Work From Home Fails and New Game Ideas ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

  3. Oct 6

    I Named My Goats and It's Not What You Think

    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 watch, and a few stories from my childhood goats. Then, I’m catching up with Matt on his Western pleasure lesson and talking through some possible horse swaps for our upcoming horse show. I want to make sure everyone has a horse they feel comfortable riding so we can keep this experience safe and fun. 🐴 Of course, I couldn’t get through an episode with this crew without a few detours! From funny misunderstandings and Rachel's first day at the farm to letting a dice roll decide future plans, I loved getting to sit down, laugh, and catch y’all up. What do you think of Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach and which horse-and-rider pairing are you most excited to see? Let me know in the comments! #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #KatchingUpWithKatie #BabyGoats #WesternPleasure 0:00 Welcome Back to Katching Up With Katie 0:48 Bella's Kidding Day 3:28 Naming the Baby Goats 11:30 Childhood Goat Story 16:07 Western Pleasure Lesson and Horse Show Pattern Practice 18:02 Kennedy vs. Rikki 24:16 Photo Shoot Dress Talk 30:16 The Natt and Mate Show 44:03 Horse Gala Idea ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

  4. Sep 29

    I Think We're Getting Ahead Of Ourselves...

    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 barn. With 12 mares due during foaling season, plus mini horses, mini donkeys, and calves on the calendar, we may be spending a lot of nights on baby watch. Naturally, that leads us to planning D&D games, a possible Christmas special, and even a foal watch bluegrass band. Which are you most excited to follow next year: the foals, the mini cows, or the mini donkeys? Let me know in the comments! #KatchingUpWithKatie #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #BabyGoats #FoalingSeason 0:00 Welcome Back 1:34 Christmas Special Ideas 6:27 Congress & World Show Schedule 11:12 Baby Horse First Rides & Meet Pinky the New Palomino Mare 15:15 Baby Goats & a D&D Health Roll 23:23 Foaling Season 2026 Prep: 12 Foals, Mini Donkeys & Mini Cows 26:09 The Nat and Mate Show 34:00 Christmas Plans & Horse Show Costumes ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

  5. Sep 22

    I May Have Overreacted A Bit...

    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 keeping Ethel motivated, and how they’re feeling as the show gets closer. I’m also sharing an important update about Kennedy’s injury and why I decided not to take her to Congress. It’s a bittersweet change, but taking that pressure away gives Kennedy the time she needs to recover—and opens the door for us to begin a new chapter together. We also recap our trip to the AMHR Nationals, including showing Gretchen, watching all the incredible miniature horse classes, and discovering just how much fun driving a mini can be! Plus, I share what happened when I faced one of my biggest fears and returned to the dentist after seven or eight years. Let me know in the comments what questions you have or what you’d like to see us discuss next time! 💕 0:00 Welcome Back 0:57 Nate and Matt Recap Their Horse Show Lesson 10:20 Kennedy’s Injury and Our Change of Plans 15:50 Facing My Fear of the Dentist 30:09 Update on Our New Home Gym 31:53 AMHR Miniature Horse Nationals Recap #KatchingUpWithKatie #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #MiniHorse #HorseShow ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

  6. Sep 15

    My Husband Answered YOUR Questions!!

    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 building the new horse barn, why its design somehow ended up including chandeliers, and just how much the farm has grown over the past few years. We talk about the animals Jonathan would add to the farm, his favorite part of everything we’ve built together, and his opinion on our new barn kittens’ names, Ham and Cheese. We even get a little sentimental while discussing what we’re proud of, handling life in the public eye, and why I’ve always tried to stay in my own lane. 💕 Should Jonathan finally get back on a horse—and what questions should we ask him the next time he joins us? #KatchingUpWithKatie #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #BarnVlog #HorseLife 0:00 Welcome Back 1:17 Naming Our New Barn Kittens Ham & Cheese 3:47 Who Should Ride at Our Horse Show? 6:58 Riding English for the First Time in Years 12:58 Farm Growth, Our Team & Building the New Barn 21:41 Marriage Advice for Non-Horse Husbands 27:00 Hobbies, Daylight Saving Time & Staying Out of Drama 36:28 75K Likes Challenge: Name Our Next Foal! ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

  7. Sep 8

    Should We Kick Her Out For This?

    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 Bowl! We also brainstorm fun horseback games, bonus-point challenges, and ways to keep the competition fair while everyone builds their riding skills. I truly think they’re all going to surprise themselves—and watching them learn, improve, and cheer each other on is my favorite part of this whole horse show adventure. 💕 Let me know in the comments which horse games we should add to their lessons! And do you like the idea of letting them earn bonus points before the show? #KatchingUpWithKatie #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #HorseShow #westernriding 0:00 Welcome Back to Katching Up With Katie 0:47 Running Springs Horse Show Planning Recap 3:08 Breaking Down the Horsemanship Pattern 6:12 Matt's Competition Nerves 18:30 Rachel's Lesson Recap 22:12 Horse Show Bonus Points 25:22 Wrap Up ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

  8. Sep 1

    We Need To Talk... | Addressing The World Show

    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 performance halter title, and the split-second moment that disqualified Hollywood and me after one of our best western riding patterns yet. I’m also answering questions about fans attending horse shows, sharing some important horse show etiquette and boundaries, and looking ahead to everything coming next, from weaning foals and welcoming Bella’s goat babies to the AMHR Nationals and my first riding classes at the Congress in ten years! ✨ Let me know in the comments what questions you'd like us to answer in future episodes and who you would like to see join us next time! #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #KatchingUpWithKatie #NSBAWorldShow #WesternRiding 0:00 – Welcome Back! 3:41 – Penelope's First NSBA World Show 7:08 – Denver's Halter Class Rule Mishap 10:12 – Hollywood's Heartbreaking Disqualification 14:54 – Western Riding Scoring Explained 22:24 – Horse Show Etiquette: Fans, Boundaries & Meet-Ups 32:50 – Farm Update & Congress Prep ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new ▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ========================================================== ▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslyke Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96 Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com Links to products and brands I use daily! Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy Hey y'all, I'm Katie! Welcome to my channel where I share my passion for horses, cattle and life on the farm. From equestrian care and outdoor adventures to everyday moments on the farm, I'm here to give you a glimpse into my world and hopefully inspire others to learn, and live life to the fullest.

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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. www.katievanslyke.net

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