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135. The Parrish Chronicles: Part 1

In this episode of On the Rail Podcast, we discuss the evolution of the Western Pleasure horse industry with Bret and Chase Parrish.


Bret details his lifelong journey with horses, bred from family roots and personal passion, while Chase shares his dual life growing up in a horse-centric family while pursuing his dream of playing football.


The conversation navigates through the development of family values, training techniques, mentorship, and the introduction of Chase's Stable Savers initiative aimed at making horse-related expenses more manageable.


The episode offers an insightful look into the intersections of family, business, and passion in the horse industry. This is Part 1 of a two part series.


Related Links/Products:-The ultimate membership for horse owners who like saving money! Be sure to use code ONTHERAIL20 for 20% off your membership of Stable Savers!



00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:07 Guest Introductions: Meet Chase Parrish

02:56 Guest Introductions: Meet Bret Parrish

04:01 Bret Parrish's Journey in the Horse Industry

13:05 Evolution of Western Pleasure Training

27:34 Building a Family Business in the Horse Industry

31:56 Chase Parrish's Path from Horses to Football

35:19 Football and Horse Riding Success

36:22 Balancing Family, Business, and Horses

38:29 Reflections and Regrets

39:59 Venturing into Horse Breeding

41:49 Key Principles in Breeding

49:20 Challenges and Trends in the Horse Industry

53:12 Introducing Stable Savers

58:47 Future of Stable Savers

01:03:10 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Broadcast on:
10 Mar 2025

In this episode of On the Rail Podcast, we discuss the evolution of the Western Pleasure horse industry with Bret and Chase Parrish.


Bret details his lifelong journey with horses, bred from family roots and personal passion, while Chase shares his dual life growing up in a horse-centric family while pursuing his dream of playing football.


The conversation navigates through the development of family values, training techniques, mentorship, and the introduction of Chase's Stable Savers initiative aimed at making horse-related expenses more manageable.


The episode offers an insightful look into the intersections of family, business, and passion in the horse industry. This is Part 1 of a two part series.


Related Links/Products:-The ultimate membership for horse owners who like saving money! Be sure to use code ONTHERAIL20 for 20% off your membership of Stable Savers!



00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:07 Guest Introductions: Meet Chase Parrish

02:56 Guest Introductions: Meet Bret Parrish

04:01 Bret Parrish's Journey in the Horse Industry

13:05 Evolution of Western Pleasure Training

27:34 Building a Family Business in the Horse Industry

31:56 Chase Parrish's Path from Horses to Football

35:19 Football and Horse Riding Success

36:22 Balancing Family, Business, and Horses

38:29 Reflections and Regrets

39:59 Venturing into Horse Breeding

41:49 Key Principles in Breeding

49:20 Challenges and Trends in the Horse Industry

53:12 Introducing Stable Savers

58:47 Future of Stable Savers

01:03:10 Final Thoughts and Contact Information