We LOVE Arabian Horses® Global Podcast

In this episode of the We LOVE Arabian Horses Podcast, we sit down with Joel Desmarteau of Markelle Arabians, a respected breeder known for his disciplined and highly focused approach to producing world-class Arabian horses. Markelle Arabians is based near Atlanta, GA.

Joel shares how his journey began, from a horse-obsessed kid in Oregon to building a globally recognized breeding program rooted in patience, intention, and consi...

Andy Sellman of Orion Farms joins us for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation on what it really takes to develop great Arabian horses and sustain a thriving program in today’s industry.

A lifelong Arabian horse advocate, trainer, breeder, and leader, Andy shares his journey from a young rider in Minnesota to managing a premier operation in Scottsdale. Along the way, he’s built a philosophy rooted in respect for the horse, ...

Katie Burr Solek didn’t just grow up around Arabian horses, she grew into them, one lesson, one ride, one experience at a time.

In this episode, Katie shares how a childhood introduction to Arabian horses quickly turned into a lifelong pursuit. From early riding days in Temecula to her formative years under Gene LaCroix, she developed a foundation rooted in horsemanship, discipline, and feel.

That foundation still shapes ever...

In this episode of the We LOVE Arabian Horses® podcast, we sit down with Kentley Dean, a lifelong Arabian horse enthusiast whose journey blends breeding, showing, and veterinary medicine into one powerful perspective.

Raised in a family of veterinarians and introduced to Arabian horses at just six years old, Kentley has spent nearly three decades immersed in the breed. Today, she continues to compete as an amateur, develop her b...

Koy Moody’s journey with Arabian horses is one of passion, resilience, and rediscovery.

From her early days growing up around horses and competing across multiple disciplines, to stepping away during a challenging chapter in life, Koy’s path has taken unexpected turns. What brought her back was halter, not just as a discipline, but as a renewed sense of purpose.

In this conversation, Koy shares how she transitioned from perfo...

In this episode of the We LOVE Arabian Horses Podcast, Paul sits chats with Tex Kam, a longtime Arabian horse breeder, industry leader, and passionate advocate for the breed.

Tex shares how his journey began as a young teenager mesmerized by Arabian horses, and how that early fascination led him into pedigrees, Pure Polish bloodlines, breeding, buying and selling horses, and eventually leadership within the Canadian Arabian Hors...

Marketing Series #3 • In this episode of the We LOVE Arabian Horses Podcast marketing series, Paul Kostial is joined by two passionate advocates for the Arabian horse community: Lindsay Rinehart, Trotwood Farm & Member of AHA Education & Evaluation Commission and Hillary Hoffman, AHA Marketing Development & Promotion Committee Chair person & AHA Region 10 Director.

Together, they explore an important question fac...

In this episode of the We LOVE Arabian Horses Podcast, host Paul Kostial chats with Kelly Huston and Lucy Mertens from the Arabian Horse Association to talk about some important updates that make life easier for Arabian horse owners and breeders.

From fillable forms and easier submission processes to DNA testing and chain-of-ownership issues, this conversation explores the behind-the-scenes work happening at AHA to modernize and...

In this episode of the We LOVE Arabian Horses Podcast, host Paul Kostial welcomes Barbara Cole and JP Bilbrey for an important conversation about one of the most historically significant bloodlines in the Arabian horse breed: the Straight Egyptian Arabian.

Barbara and JP are helping guide the renewed vision of the Pyramid Society Foundation, an organization focused on preserving the heritage, history, and global appreciation of ...

Ten years ago, it started with a Facebook conversation and a long drive across Texas.

Today, the Arabian Hunter Pleasure Association (AHPA) is one of the most influential discipline programs in the breed, awarding major prize money, growing participation, and helping shape the future of Hunter Pleasure horses nationwide.

In this episode of the We LOVE Arabian Horses Podcast, Paul sits down with Samantha Hilliard (President) a...

Marketing is not just websites and social posts.

It is the feeling someone gets the first time they meet an Arabian horse.

In this second marketing roundtable, Paul sits down with industry leaders Hillary Hoffman and Lindsay Rinehart to explore what comes after the tools and technology. Instead of talking infrastructure, this conversation dives into messaging, emotion, and the invitations that truly welcome people into our barns.

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In this episode of the We LOVE Arabian Horses Podcast, Paul Kostial, host, chats with Lauren Dickoff, Social Media Manager for the Global Champions Arabian Tour (GCAT), for an inside look at one of the most exciting international show circuits in the Arabian horse world.

Lauren shares GCAT’s vision for the 2026 season, including upcoming shows across the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, new host cities, rotating international ...

For more than seven decades, the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show has stood as one of the most influential and celebrated events in the Arabian horse world.

In this episode of the Arabian Horse Lover’s Podcast, Paul Kostial chats with Melissa Schalles, Executive Director of the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona, to go inside the legacy, leadership, and global reach behind the 71st anniversary of the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show...

The AHA Academy Riding Program has become one of the most important entry points into the Arabian horse world, and in this episode, we take a closer look at why it works so well.

Hillary Hoffman and Susan Racey join the podcast to explain how the AHA Academy Program helps riders of all ages get started in a structured, welcoming, and educational environment. They share how the program supports lesson barns, trainers, and local c...

In this episode of the We LOVE Arabian Horses® Podcast, Paul sits down with legendary horsewoman Martha Rattner for a wide-ranging and deeply insightful conversation about Working Western disciplines, Ranch classes, and the rapid growth of In-Hand Trail in the Arabian horse world.

Martha shares her personal journey from Saddle Seat roots to becoming a passionate advocate for Western versatility, Ranch Riding, and In-Hand Trail. ...

In this episode of the We LOVE Arabian Horses Podcast, we sit down with Brooke Landon of Landon Equestrian for a thoughtful, candid conversation about the future of the Arabian horse, seen through a younger lens.

Fresh off competing at the Team Penning & Ranch Sorting World Championships, Brooke shares what stood out most, from massive entry numbers and multi-round eliminations to the power of objective, time-based competiti...

In this episode of the We LOVE Arabian Horses® Podcast, we sit down with Shannon Upstone, affectionately known as the “Mare Whisperer,” to talk about one of the most meaningful and delicate aspects of breeding, mare care and foaling.

From growing up with Arabian horses to building decades of hands-on experience foaling mares, Shannon shares her philosophy that successful foaling begins with trust, patience, and relationship. She...

In this episode of the We LOVE Arabian Horses® Podcast, Paul Kostial sits down with Kerri Hill, publisher of Arabian Horse Lifestyle magazine in Australia, lifelong horsewoman, author, and global advocate for the Arabian horse.

Kerri shares her deeply personal journey, from falling in love with Arabians as a child, to surviving a life-altering riding accident that left her in a wheelchair, and finding her way back to horses as b...

Join with us for a heartfelt conversation with Paula Hitzler, the longtime manager of the Arabian Horse Program at Michigan State University, who is retiring after nearly 40 years of shaping students, horses, and the future of the breed.

Paula shares the story of MSU’s historic WK Kellogg roots, how the program grew around type, talent, and trainability, and why Arabian horses remain central to MSU’s hands-on approach to teachin...