The Trainer's Wife
The Trainer's Wife
Podcast Description
A podcast dedicated to celebrating the wives, and on occasion the husbands, of horse trainer’s in the western equine industry.
For 35 years I’ve watched talented, successful, brave, beautiful women pour themselves into their husbands careers.
These women not only manage and build his business, they manage and build their own as well, sometimes while trying to train and show horses themselves.
Whether they are cheering for him from the stands, the back gate, their computer screen at work, or the kids basketball game, they rarely miss one of his go’s at a show.
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Content Themes
The show emphasizes themes of support, partnership, and personal growth, with episodes addressing topics such as the balance of supporting a spouse's equine career while maintaining one's own identity, coping strategies for relationship dynamics, and stories from women who manage their own equine ventures. Example episodes may feature personal experiences from wives navigating their roles during competitions.
A podcast dedicated to celebrating the wives, and on occasion the husbands, of horse trainer’s in the western equine industry.
For 35 years I’ve watched talented, successful, brave, beautiful women pour themselves into their husbands careers.
These women not only manage and build his business, they manage and build their own as well. This podcast is about exploring not only what these women bring to complex relationships, but how they continue to be strong, resilient and independent while not losing themselves or being swallowed by their husbands careers.
Heidi Arvidson has worn a lot of hats, including a crown.
She grew up in Collinsville, Oklahoma, helping out in her parents’ feed store and falling in love with horses and rodeo. She ran barrels, and her mom encouraged her to enter local rodeo queen contests. Heidi took that path seriously, competing her way to a regional association title before earning the crown of Miss Rodeo Oklahoma in 1991.
She went on to earn a degree in special education and taught for four years. Today, she’s a wife, mom, daughter, and caregiver. She’s an administrator for Alpha Quarter Horses, a familiar face in the office at Triangle Horse Sales, and the manager of the Oklahoma Reining Horse Association’s Ride & Slide.
Over the past ten years, the OKRHA Ride & Slide has grown from 174 stalls to nearly 1,100—more than 500% growth. Heidi will tell you that took an entire association and many people working together. She has been the driving force behind it, while giving credit to the team that helps to make it happen.
Today, I’m talking with Heidi, the wife of Todd Arvidson, an NRHA Professional and Judge. Their 32-year marriage is a testament to teamwork and sacrifice. And Heidi leaves us with a reminder we could all use: Be present and enjoy the little things while you’re in them.
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SPONSORED BY:
Christi’s Cryotherapy & Performance Horses
Hey everyone, and welcome to Season Two of The Trainer’s Wife.
If you’ve been here for a while, thank you for walking this journey with me — and if you’re new, I’m so glad you found us.
This is where I sit down with the wives of professional horse trainers in the Western equine industry to share their stories — not just in the arena, but in life.
We talk about how they show up for their families, their careers, their communities, and for other women.
This podcast is a place to celebrate strong, brave, beautiful women whose roots run deep — and whose impact reaches far beyond the show pen.
I’m so glad you’re here.
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