Katie Van Slyke - Katching Up With Katie

Foal watch is officially in full swing over here. 😅🐴 We’ve got overdue mares, late nights staring at the cameras, and the internet collectively yelling “GIVE US THE BABY” while I’m over here like… can we maybe wait until it’s at least 40 degrees? 😂
In this episode of Katching Up With Katie, I’m catching you up on where we’re at with the mares in the foaling window, what foal alert actually sounds like (spoiler: it’s way less dramatic than you’d think), and everything else happening on the farm at the exact same time. Foaling season, calving season, breeding season coming up, icy weather, plus some very real detours into snakes, donkeys, and some truly unhinged donkey lore. 🐮🫏🐍
We also talk about how many foals a mare can have, what it’s like foaling out for the first time, how weaning calves works, and how I figure out feed plans for the horses. And yes, we definitely brainstorm a much more dramatic foal alert system that probably needs to exist. 🔔🔥
If you’ve been hanging out on the live streams, thank you for keeping us entertained and awake. I appreciate y’all more than you know. ❤️
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Chapters
00:00 Welcome
02:00 Foal Watch
06:30 My Dad's Crazy Pet
09:45 How Many Foals Can a Mare Have?
23:10 Chatter Happy Ponies
29:30 Can Donkeys Colic?
36:30 Question for Buck!
43:00 That's All Folks
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Foaling season has officially taken over the farm, and we are tired 🐴💤
In today’s episode of Katching Up With Katie, I’m running on very little sleep as we talk through Q&As and dream trips, welcome a new face to the team, and share what a full week of foal watch actually looks like. I also quiz my best friend on how well she knows my horses, goats, donkeys, and mini cows 🐐
To wrap things up, I share a little surprise I’m really excited about and give an update on what’s coming next as foaling season continues. It’s a mix of exhaustion, laughter, and real farm life. Let me know in the comments how you did on the animal quiz, what your dream trip would be, and whether you think Raven is going to wait until the worst possible weather to have her baby 🤍
Chapters:
00:00 Foaling Season Has Us Exhausted
00:13 Welcoming a New Face to the Team
01:08 Foal Watch Update
04:21 Dungeons & Dragons on Foal Watch
06:01 Q&A Time
08:00 Dream Vacations
17:00 Why Slime Is a Parent’s Nightmare
19:03 Cooking, Budgeting, and Real Life
24:22 Animal Identification Quiz
31:53 A Little Surprise News
34:46 Wrap-Up
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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.

Foaling season hasn’t officially started yet… and honestly, I did not see that coming 😅
In this episode of Katching Up With Katie, we’re in that weird lull before the floodgates open, so we’re sitting down to answer your questions. From foaling timelines and freeze branding horses, to breeding decisions, broodmare retirement plans, show rules for mares and stallions, and even which horses would survive a trail ride with the crew — nothing is off the table.
We also talk about:
Why foaling can sometimes take longer than expected
Freeze branding vs hot branding and why breeders choose it
How mares and stallions are managed at horse shows
What happens when broodmares retire
The hardest horses I’ve ever had to send off
Mini cows, safety stories, and a little bit of chaos (as always)
These Q&A episodes let us slow down, catch up, and go a little deeper — so let me know in the comments if you like this format and what questions you want answered next.
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Thanks for hanging out with us, and stay tuned — foaling season is coming.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome
01:00 Questions with Katie
05:00 Are Brands Cool Still?
09:00 Will Lindsey Be Doing Enemas?
13:19 Who Would Play My Horses in a Movie?
21:00 Which Horse Would I Sell?
27:25 Do Mares and Stallions Compete?
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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.

Foaling season is getting close, and the farm is starting to feel a little extra busy 🐴
In this episode of Katching Up With Katie, I’m sharing what life looks like right before foaling season really kicks off. We’re checking on pregnant mares, talking through foal watch plans, and getting into some very farm-specific debates about what should be playing in the barn during late nights. Of course, things spiral into games, side conversations, and plenty of laughs along the way.
This episode feels like a snapshot of the calm before the storm, all the planning, anticipation, and randomness that comes with getting ready for baby season on the farm. It’s one of those times where everything feels close but not quite happening yet, and I love bringing y’all along for that part of the journey 💕
Let me know in the comments what you’d play or watch during foal watch, or drop any questions you want answered in an upcoming Q&A.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome
01:06 Mini Barn Update
04:34 Foal Watch Talk
09:46 Foal Watch TV Debates
14:45 Foal Watch Games
22:56 Game Time
47:00 See You Next Time
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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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The holidays may be over, but things are just getting started around the farm. 🐴✨
In today’s episode of Katching Up With Katie, I’m catching up after the holidays and diving into everything we’ve got coming up on the farm, especially the start of foaling season. I’m answering some of the most common questions I get this time of year, like what “Foal Alert” is, what we do right after a foal is born, when and why we intervene during labor, why we use lights during breeding season, and how much newborn foals typically weigh.
We also recap Christmas, talk goals going into the new year, and chat about life on the farm as things start picking up again. 💕
If you’ve been through foaling season before, what’s one thing you wish you’d known the first time? And if you’re new here, what questions do you still have? 👇
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome
6:38 Wildgrain Ad
14:00 Storytime
21:25 My Goals For 2026
33:54 My Speeding Tickets
36:17 Questions and Answers
42:00 Horse's Birthdays
52:00 Last Episode of 2025
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Submit your videos - [email protected]
Affiliate links:
Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com
Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-55302a79
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.