#134 2025 World Finals Round 2 Recap

Today we’re sitting down with the Flory family — Kevin, his wife, and their kids, Grant and Lauren — who’ve made an exciting return to the show ring with their  Belgian horses. For the Florys, this isn’t just about competition, it’s a family affair built on hard work, teamwork, and a lifelong passion for draft horses.Kevin’s story is impressive in its own right — as a high school student, he was already running his own business with employees on the payroll. That same drive and determination shows up today in how his family works together to build and grow their Belgian program and maintain their family business.We’ll talk about what brought them back to the show ring, the lessons they’ve learned along the way, and how they balance business, family, and a whole lot of horsepower.Thank you to our sponsors of Episode #137!Shipshewana Harness & Supplies Glenwood Snacks Pennwoods Equine Products INC. The Draft Horse Journal Saginaw Valley Equine ClinicSummit Professional ServicesDo you have suggestions for future episodes? Do you have ideas of someone we should have join us? Please send us any comments or questions to the Rinehold Tack & Western Wear mailbag at [email protected]!

Better late than never! We were finally able to catch up with all of the 2025 Classic Series World Champions. Listen in as Mark and Kyle talk with the exhibitors about what it took to secure their World Finals Championships.Thank you to our sponsors of Episode #136!Shipshewana Harness & Supplies Glenwood Snacks Pennwoods Equine Products INC. The Draft Horse Journal Saginaw Valley Equine ClinicSummit Professional ServicesDo you have suggestions for future episodes? Do you have ideas of someone we should have join us? Please send us any comments or questions to the Rinehold Tack & Western Wear mailbag at [email protected]!

It’s that time of year again—election season for our Board of Directors! In this episode, Kyle sits down with the five candidates running for two open spots: Dr. Stacie Wells-Kiefer, Scott Seymour, Ray Houston, Scott Love, and Tim Meyers. Tune in to hear their thoughts, ideas, and why they’re hoping to earn your vote.Thank you to our sponsors of Episode #135!Shipshewana Harness & Supplies Glenwood Snacks Pennwoods Equine Products INC. The Draft Horse Journal Saginaw Valley Equine ClinicSummit Professional ServicesDo you have suggestions for future episodes? Do you have ideas of someone we should have join us? Please send us any comments or questions to the Rinehold Tack & Western Wear mailbag at [email protected]!

Round 2 was another exciting one. Listen in to see what they guys thought!Thank you to our sponsors of Episode #134!Shipshewana Harness & Supplies Glenwood Snacks Pennwoods Equine Products INC. The Draft Horse Journal Saginaw Valley Equine ClinicSummit Professional ServicesDo you have suggestions for future episodes? Do you have ideas of someone we should have join us? Please send us any comments or questions to the Rinehold Tack & Western Wear mailbag at [email protected]!

It's the people that make this industry great! We sat down with some of our youth exhibitors that are in their final year and Kevin and Carolyn Herschberger to talk about their family.Thank you to our sponsors of Episode #133!Shipshewana Harness & Supplies Glenwood Snacks Pennwoods Equine Products INC. The Draft Horse Journal Saginaw Valley Equine ClinicSummit Professional ServicesDo you have suggestions for future episodes? Do you have ideas of someone we should have join us? Please send us any comments or questions to the Rinehold Tack & Western Wear mailbag at [email protected]!

We caught up with five of this year’s qualifying drivers to hear what’s on their minds heading into the Finals. Take a listen for some of their insight!Thank you to our sponsors of Episode #132!Shipshewana Harness & Supplies Glenwood Snacks Pennwoods Equine Products INC. The Draft Horse Journal Saginaw Valley Equine ClinicSummit Professional ServicesDo you have suggestions for future episodes? Do you have ideas of someone we should have join us? Please send us any comments or questions to the Rinehold Tack & Western Wear mailbag at [email protected]!

We caught up with five of this year’s qualifying drivers to hear what’s on their minds heading into the Finals. Take a listen for some of their insight!Thank you to our sponsors of Episode #131!Shipshewana Harness & Supplies Glenwood Snacks Pennwoods Equine Products INC. The Draft Horse Journal Saginaw Valley Equine ClinicSummit Professional ServicesDo you have suggestions for future episodes? Do you have ideas of someone we should have join us? Please send us any comments or questions to the Rinehold Tack & Western Wear mailbag at [email protected]!

Mark, Josh, Jason, and Rod sit down to break down the 2025 World Finals. They go through the qualifiers in all four divisions and give their take on what to watch for when the teams roll in.Thank you to our sponsors of Episode #130!Shipshewana Harness & Supplies Glenwood Snacks Pennwoods Equine Products INC. The Draft Horse Journal Saginaw Valley Equine ClinicSummit Professional ServicesDo you have suggestions for future episodes? Do you have ideas of someone we should have join us? Please send us any comments or questions to the Rinehold Tack & Western Wear mailbag at [email protected]!

In this episode: Jackie Meyers and Sayge Madsen join us with a full preview of the Classic Series World Finals, breaking down what to watch for this year. Then, Shelby Wall stops in to share details on the upcoming 2025 World Clydesdale Show. We wrap things up with a special Pennwoods Perspective segment you won’t want to miss.Thank you to our sponsors of Episode #129!Shipshewana Harness & Supplies Glenwood Snacks Pennwoods Equine Products INC. The Draft Horse Journal Saginaw Valley Equine ClinicSummit Professional ServicesDo you have suggestions for future episodes? Do you have ideas of someone we should have join us? Please send us any comments or questions to the Rinehold Tack & Western Wear mailbag at [email protected]!

We wrap up the series with the Percheron, and we got Jeff Fiske from Nova Scotia with us to talk shop. From the breed’s rise in North America to the bloodlines and breeding decisions that shaped today’s show ring contenders, Jeff takes us through the highs, lows, and heavy hitters of the Percheron world. We cover everything from style trends to memorable hitches, plus the unique perspective of showing and breeding in Canada. Whether you prefer them black or gray, this episode is all about the horsepower and history behind one of the most versatile draft breeds.Thank you to our sponsors of Episode #128!Shipshewana Harness & Supplies Glenwood Snacks Pennwoods Equine Products INC. The Draft Horse Journal Saginaw Valley Equine ClinicSummit Professional ServicesDo you have suggestions for future episodes? Do you have ideas of someone we should have join us? Please send us any comments or questions to the Rinehold Tack & Western Wear mailbag at [email protected]!