Taking the Reins

10/02/2026

In this episode of Taking the Reins, we sit down with Lexington-based bloodstock agent Josh Stevens to explore what it really takes to build a career in one of the most competitive corners of the horse industry. Josh shares his journey from getting started with horses to carving out a path as a trus...

09/04/2026

In this episode of Taking the Reins, I sit down with Meredith Krupp, owner and operator of Pine Branch Thoroughbred Farm in Lexington, Kentucky — right in the heart of horse country. Meredith shares her journey into the Thoroughbred industry, what inspired her to take the leap into starting her ow...

08/07/2026

What happens when you combine the horsepower of Kentucky’s equine industry with the strategy of a top-tier business school? In this episode of Taking the Reins, I sit down with Dr. Amy Lawyer, Director of the Equine Studies Program at the University of Louisville, to explore one of the most unique...

07/03/2026

Horse racing has a deep history — but its future depends on who steps up to carry it forward. In this episode of Taking the Reins, Clay sits down with Annise Montplaisir, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Amplify Horse Racing, an organization dedicated to connecting young people with real caree...

06/05/2026

In this episode of Taking the Reins, Clay sits down with Jonathan Meilleur and Mark Russell to pull back the curtain on horse show judging. From hilarious moments in the ring to common misconceptions horsemen have about judges, this conversation delivers laughs, honesty, and real insight. The guys s...

05/02/2026

05/02/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our AQHA Individual Beginner Horsemanship winner Heyley Pettus from Mississippi State University!

Hayley was aboard Archie from Black Hawk College!

📸: EQ Media

American Quarter Horse Association Tryon International

05/02/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our Team Level II Horsemanship, Presented by NSBA winner Carrie Brigham from Mississippi State University!

🐴 She was aboard Pickles from the University of Findlay.
Congratulations Carrie!

📸: EQ Media

National Snaffle Bit Association
Tryon International

05/01/2026

New episode just dropped! Don’t miss out!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taking-the-reins-with-clay-cavinder/id1706121137?i=1000765634849

05/01/2026

In this episode of Taking the Reins, Clay sits down with close friend and horseman Khari Randolph, the founder of the Mississippi Ranch Horse Association. Together, they dive into what it really takes to create new opportunities in the horse industry and how thinking outside the box can open doors f...