Katie Van Slyke - Katching Up With Katie

You never know where the conversation is going to go when Rebecca joins me for an episode of Katching Up With Katie! 😂🐴 From planning our horse show to talking workouts, books, TV shows, and plenty of random side quests, this episode is full of laughs and behind-the-scenes conversations.
We dive deeper into all the planning for our upcoming horse show, including classes, judges, fun game ideas, and some pretty questionable wardrobe suggestions. Nate also shares how his first western pleasure riding lesson went, and we even chat about our plans to build a home gym so we can stay fit for riding, showing horses, and keeping up with life on the farm. These episodes are always some of my favorites because they feel like you're just hanging out with us, listening in on the conversations we'd be having anyway. I love getting to slow down, catch up, and share a little more of the everyday moments that don't always make it into the regular farm vlogs. 💕
I'd love to hear from y'all! What games or classes would you want to see at our subscriber horse show? And what kinds of videos would you like to see during this slower season on the farm? Let me know in the comments!
If you missed last week's episode, be sure to check it out to hear all about our horse show plans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9HPbetgdyE
#HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #KatchingUpWithKatie #HorseShow #WesternPleasure
0:00 Welcome Back!
1:14 Planning the Horse Show: Judges, Stewards & Prom Dress Ideas
4:45 Prom Dress Stories & Show Attire
9:58 Horse Show Game Classes
13:08 Nate's First Riding Lesson
16:47 Building a Home Gym
24:42 TV & Book Talk
28:50 Daylight Savings Debate
30:05 Addressing Moose
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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.

Get ready... because this might be one of the funniest challenges we've ever attempted on the farm! 🐴😂
In today's Katching Up With Katie, we're officially planning our very own Running Springs horse show, and somehow it keeps getting bigger with every idea we throw out! From drawing horses at random to debating judges, prizes, costumes, and even a full versatility challenge, this episode is packed with laughs, behind-the-scenes planning, and just enough chaos to make me wonder what we've gotten ourselves into. 💕
We're talking western pleasure, patterns, halter, costumes, lessons, trophies, belt buckles, and all the details that go into creating a horse show from scratch. We even draw horses to see who everyone will be riding! 🤠
One of my favorite parts of this episode was reminiscing about my childhood horse show days, costume classes, and all the wild projects I somehow convinced my family to help me with. It makes me even more excited to see this challenge come to life over the next few months.
I'd love to hear from y'all! What should we call this horse show? Who do you think ended up with the best horse draw? And what costume ideas do you have for everyone? Drop your best suggestions in the comments!
0:00 - Welcome Back
0:32 - Spider Bite Scare
4:17 - Horse Riding
6:45 - Pitching Our First Backyard Horse Show
13:14 - Costume Class Throwback: Barbie Fairy to Biker Chick
22:49 - The Horse Draw
35:20 - Trophies, Buckles & Prize Reveal
42:20 - Wild Childhood Stories
#HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #KatchingUpWithKatie #WesternPleasure #HorseShow
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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.

Some weeks are packed with horses, and other weeks are packed with stories... and somehow this one has a little bit of everything! 😂🐴
This week we're catching up on everything that's been happening around the farm, from surviving Tennessee's crazy summer heat and switching to early morning barn chores, to getting ready for NSBA World, gardening adventures, merch, and plenty of completely random tangents along the way. ☀️
We're chatting about what life has looked like behind the scenes lately, how we're adjusting our schedules to keep both the horses and our team comfortable during the hottest part of the year, and what you can expect from all the exciting content coming soon. Of course, it wouldn't be Katching Up With Katie without plenty of laughs, unexpected conversations, and a few stories that somehow spiral into places none of us planned!
I always love these episodes because they're a chance to slow down, catch up with y'all, and share the little moments that don't always make it into the regular farm vlogs. Thanks for hanging out with us each week—it truly feels like we're just sitting around chatting with friends. 💕
I'd love to hear from y'all! Are you an early morning person or a night owl? And what kinds of topics would you like to hear us chat about in future episodes?
#HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #KatchingUpWithKatie #HorseShow #BarnVlog
Chapters:
0:00 Welcome Back to Katching Up With Katie
3:20 Why We Switched to a 5AM Farm Schedule
18:44 Prepping for the NSBA World Championship Show
26:12 Embarrassing School Memories
39:32 Farm Update: New Horses & Behind-the-Scenes Content
51:20 Game Nights: Darts, Ping Pong & Beer Pong
58:16 Yearbook Confessions: Horse Girl
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Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com
Links to products and brands I use daily!
Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com
dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/
Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy
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.

This week on Katching Up With Katie, we're catching up after an incredible weekend at the Roan World Show! 🏆🐴
I'm excited to share all about Kennedy's World Championship, the ups and downs of showing, and why this show meant so much to me. We're also chatting about what makes the Roan World Show different from other major horse shows, how Quarter Horse and color registries work, and clearing up some of the questions I've been seeing.
Of course, it wouldn't be Katching Up With Katie without plenty of random rabbit trails along the way—from babies and horse people to vacation ideas, future trail rides, and some fun behind-the-scenes stories from the farm.
I'd love to hear from you! What's your dream horse event to attend? And don't forget to leave your best suggestion for our future team-building trip in the comments!
#HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #KatchingUpWithKatie #QuarterHorse #HorseShow
Chapters:
0:00 Welcome Back & Horse Show Recap
9:11 Understanding Stock Horse Breeds & World Shows
14:45 Kennedy's Go at the Show
20:08 Suits & Cowboy Hats
24:28 Horse Show Trophies
26:30 Future Show Plans
30:50 Rachel's Horse Chrome
36:09 Sip and Saddle
41:11 Cruises, Vegas & Team Building Trip
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Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com
Links to products and brands I use daily!
Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com
dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/
Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy
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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Welcome back to Katching Up With Katie! Today we're catching up on everything from behind-the-scenes YouTube stories and future farm dreams to hair transformations, music goals, and where we hope life takes us over the next few years.
We chat about some of the biggest lessons we've learned while growing this channel, the funniest (and most stressful!) moments filming together, what the future of Running Springs Farm could look like, and even some bucket-list goals that might surprise you. Plus, we dive into some wild conversations about animal communicators, color analysis, live podcast ideas, and plenty of laughs along the way. 🐴💕
This episode is a little glimpse into the conversations that happen when the cameras are rolling and sometimes when they're not. I always love getting to sit down, catch up with the crew, and let y'all get to know us a little better beyond the horses and farm life.
I'd love to hear from you! What are some things you would like to hear more about in future videos? And would you come to a live show if we made it happen? Let me know in the comments!
0:00 - New Podcast Room & Dungeons and Dragons Lair Setup
4:16 - Hair Transformation Talk
21:02 - YouTube Channel Growth & Future Plans
28:15 - Five-Year Goals: Nate & Matt
36:07 - Katie's Future Goals
47:41 - Best & Worst Moments Working Together
1:05:39 - Animal Communicators: Can Horses Really Tell You What Hurts?
#KatchingUpWithKatie #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #BehindTheScenes #RunningSpringsFarm
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/
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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96
Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaE
Submit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.com
Links to products and brands I use daily!
Tribute Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.com
dac Horse Supplements: https://www.feeddac.com/product-category/equine/
Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4q5SSRy
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.