The Business of Horses with Solo Select

The Rise of the Rope Horse Industry: Insights and Evolution from the Old West Futurity

Join us as we dive into a exciting discussion on the incredible growth of the rope horse industry. In this episode, key figures like Trevor Brazile, Rhen Richard, Chelsea Shaffer and Lari Dee Guy share their personal journeys, reflecting on pivotal moments and the industry's transformation since 2017.
Discover how the infrastructure of the team roping industry supports a variety of horses and why it stands apart from other equestrian disciplines. You'll hear anecdotes about significant purchases, the importance of horsemanship, and the impact of judging on training and selling horses.
Learn about the trickle-down effect of the industry's success, from the opportunities it creates for everyday ropers to the broader economic impacts. Experts discuss the future of the industry, emphasizing the role of sponsorships and the ripple effects on related professions.
This episode offers a comprehensive look at the rope horse industry's past, present, and future, providing valuable insights for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

$55,000 Payday for four-year old mare Relentless PYC at Old West: What It Means for the Roping Industry

Welcome to an exciting episode from the Three String Cattle Company in Utah, where we celebrate a monumental victory at the Old West Futurity for Relentless PYC and Miles Baker.
In this episode, Miles shares the exciting details of the mare’s journey, her impressive earnings of $93,000 midway through her four-year-old year, and the remarkable team effort that made this success possible. We also explore the dedication and commitment of the event organizers, highlighting the generous $400,000 in added money and the 100% payback, showcasing their unwavering support for the industry.
We get insights from experts like Trevor Brazile and Ty Smith, who discuss the mare's exceptional abilities and the significance of her breeding. The conversation extends to the broader implications of such events on the industry, where Rhen Richard emphasizes the importance of pioneering breeding programs aimed at creating top-tier roping horses.

Episode 6 - The Story Of Apache R Hali with Junior Nogueira

In Episode 6 of The Business Of Horses with Solo Select, Melanie Smith meets up with Team roping Journal's Chelsea Schaffer, and World Champion Team Roper Junior Nogueira to talk about one of the most prolific mares in rope horse industry, Apache R Hali, and her Woody Be Tuff embryo that is set to sell November 23rd in The Select Online Thanksgiving Day Sale
 
Junior Nogueira's Apache R Hali is one of the winningest rope horses of all time, responsible for the lion's share of earnings that won two PRCA gold buckles, and on Thanksgiving Day, an embryo by the QData's #1 Roping Sire for 2023, Woody Be Tuff, out of the great gray mare will sell in the Select Online Sale. This will be the first and only publicly available embryo out of the mare who's estimated earnings top $750,000, named one of the top rope horses of all-time and top mares of all-time by The Team Roping Journal. She's had two colts sell to Brazil, and the three-time PRCA World Champion Nogueira has two 2-year-olds he's riding now to campaign in 2025 and one weanling by One Time Pepto he plans to keep, too.
 
Read more about the legendary duo here : Solo Select Offers Embryo Out of Junior Nogueira's $750,000+ Earner Apache R Hali by Woody Be Tuff

Episode 5 -Trophies & World Champion Titles, with Trevor Brazile & Miles Baker

"To give Trevor and I some credit, we know what we have," Miles Baker said those words in an interview in May of 2023, right after announcing the syndication of the Bay Roan Stallion by the name of The Darkk Side. Baker and Trevor Brazile, a 26-time World Champion himself, never faltered in their faith in the standout rope horse. They spoke proudly about The Darkk Side. "He's a winner." Brazile said earlier this year after three trips to town brought his earnings to over $20,000.
Following todays events, The Darkk Side has now earned over $75,000 and now holds a title that is hard to come by... World Champion. The stallion was started by Chris Littlefield as a two year old before going under Miles and Trevor in the Relentless Remuda program his three year old year, where he would make history by becoming the first Rope Horse Stallion to be syndicated.
"There's just nothing like him" Solo Select's Melanie Smith said. "This is such a huge victory, for all of us here. From the syndicate share holders - who now have a part of a World Champion stallion, to Dixon Flowers Rope Horses who bred him and who own his dam DT Sugar Chex Whiz. It's a big deal."
 
The Darkk Side wasn't the only winner today, the 2019 bay roan stallion Pride And Joyy 'Kilo' also made his mark, bringing home $14,000 and becoming a Bronze Champion in the AQHA Junior Heeling.
 
This special episode takes place immediately after receiving the news, where Melanie Smith, Miles Baker, and Trevor Brazile talk about the incredible morning both stallions had. You can learn more about The Darkk Side by visiting www.thedarkkside.com and more information will be coming soon on Pride And Joyy.

Episode 4 - Talk Of The Town with Melanie Smith and Ty Smith

In this episode of The Business Of Horses, Solo Selects' Summer Searles sits down with Melanie Smith and Ty Smith to discuss the insane past week Solo Select has had. From the American Rope Horse Futurity World Championship, where The Darkk Side, Relentless Glory and Golde Rush made it back to the finals out of 300 horses - to the Western Bloodstock NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Sale where they purchased Gunna Wanna and broke the record for the All-Time Highest Selling Yearling with the sale of Black Magic Woman for $180,000.
 
Want to read more about the recent news of Solo Select or simply check out more about them? Visit https://www.soloselecthorses.com/

Episode 3 - Special Edition Episode with Melanie Smith and Miles Baker

In this special edition episode, Solo Selects owner Melanie Smith talks with rope horse futurity trainer Miles Baker about Blackkout, a '21 black stallion that is set to sell October 5th at the Pink Buckle Select Sale.
The two of them deep dive into the young stallion, his mind, genetics, and the incentive opportunities that come with him. As they continue their discussion they venture further what it takes to have a successful stallion, discussing the recent success of the now syndicated stallion The Darkk Side.
For more information on the '21 stallion by $6 Million Dollar sire Winners Version out of blue hen mare, RC Back In Black, visit https://www.soloselecthorses.com/post/blackkout 

Episode 2 - The Business Of Horses with Veterinarian Dr. Carly Turner: ICSI

In this episode, Solo Select's Melanie Smith and Dr. Carly Turner DVM answer YOUR questions about ICSI. It is jam packed with information about the breeding procedure that has unlocked a whole new world in the equine industry - Intracytoplasmic sperm injection.
 
Curious about the process of ICSI itself? Watch Dr. Carly Turner aspirate a mare and walk through the process. https://youtu.be/RHxIHRetrxY
The horse industry is growing rapidly, and it’s a prime time to build your equine business. Whether starting your company or expanding - this podcast will give you the education and inspiration to step up your game. We will eliminate the abundance of gray areas in the horse business, educate you on some of today’s hottest topics, and inspire you to take your business to the next level.
 

Episode 1 - The Business of Horses with Attorney Kendra Streeter: Equine Law & Contracts

Solo Select's Melanie Smith and Attorney Kendra Streeter discuss the unique legal challenges we face in the horse industry, the how-to's of starting your equine business, and the importance of contracts.
The horse industry is growing rapidly, and it’s a prime time to build your equine business. Whether starting your company or expanding - this podcast will give you the education and inspiration to step up your game. We will eliminate the abundance of gray areas in the horse business, educate you on some of today’s hottest topics, and inspire you to take your business to the next level.