Katie Van Slyke - Katching Up With Katie

Why Does My Horse Hate Me? | Q&A

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 expectedFreeze branding vs hot branding and why breeders choose itHow mares and stallions are managed at horse showsWhat happens when broodmares retireThe hardest horses I’ve ever had to send offMini 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.If you want to see things first and catch all the behind-the-scenes:I post more photos and updates on FacebookVideos and clips go out on TikTok and InstagramAnd we’re posting 120–150 Snapchats a day, which disappear after 24 hours 👀Thanks for hanging out with us, and stay tuned — foaling season is coming.Chapters:00:00 Welcome01:00 Questions with Katie05:00 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?▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ============================================================▶▶▶Connect With Me!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslykeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaESubmit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.comAffiliate links:Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.comAmazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-55302a79Hey 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.

Cloudy With A Chance Of...BABIES!!

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 Welcome01:06 Mini Barn Update04:34 Foal Watch Talk09:46 Foal Watch TV Debates14:45 Foal Watch Games22:56 Game Time47:00 See You Next Time#KatchingUpWithKatie #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #BarnVlog #FoalingSeason ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads==========================================================▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslykeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaESubmit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.comAffiliate links:Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.comAmazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-55302a79Hey 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.

We Are Trying To Be Better...

Visit https://wildgrain.com/katievanslyke and use code “katievanslyke” at checkout to receive $30 your first box + free croissants for life!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 Welcome6:38 Wildgrain Ad14:00 Storytime21:25 My Goals For 202633:54 My Speeding Tickets36:17 Questions and Answers42:00 Horse's Birthdays52:00 Last Episode of 2025▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ============================================================▶▶▶Connect With Me!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslykeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaESubmit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.comAffiliate links:Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.comAmazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-55302a79Hey 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.

My Vacation Was Almost RUINED...

Vacation recap time. 🌴✨ I’m finally back and catching y’all up on Antigua (and the whole “how do you even say it?” debate), our very questionable fishing excursion, and why I’m not sure all-inclusives are really for me.We’re also talking spa days, couples massages, facials, and the funniest parts of traveling with other people around you… including some truly unhinged plane stories. 😅Then Nate catches us up on his trip back home to Arkansas, testing Starlink on the road, and a Christmas prank that still makes me laugh.If you watched the KVS Christmas special, you’ll definitely want to hear the behind-the-scenes “couple weeks recap” right after. 🎄Subscribe for more episodes of Katching Up With Katie, and tell us what you want us to talk about for the last episode of 2025!Chapters00:00 Intro / Welcome back00:10 Vacations and travel catch-up06:30 Abigail and I had couples massages14:40 I was food shamed20:30 Interesting plane ride34:12 Nate’s trip48:00 That’s all folks!Watch more: https://www.youtube.com/@katievanslykelifeFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke #katievanslyke #farm #horses #countrylife #familyfriendly▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads ===================================================================▶▶▶Connect With Me! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslykeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaESubmit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.comAffiliate links: Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.comAmazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-55302a79Hey 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.

The People v. The Coffee Bandit... Is He Guilty?

AD Thanks to June's Journey for sponsoring a portion of today's video. Download June's Journey for free today: https://cherrypick.gg/KatieVCourt is officially in session… and somehow a Starbucks run turned into the biggest “friend group trial” of the year. ☕⚖️In today’s Katching Up With Katie, I’m putting on my judge wig and hearing BOTH sides of the Great Coffee & DoorDash Debacle between Matt, Nate, and Abigail. We’re talking airport chaos, “group order etiquette,” feelings getting hurt over water bottles, and whether there’s actually a winner (or if we’re all just dramatic). 😂After the verdict, we roll right into a real-life catch-up with some farm updates, what’s coming up next, and a little reminder that sometimes you have to go find your own whimsy when life gets busy. 🌾💕Let me know in the comments: Who was right in the coffee case… and what would YOUR verdict be?#KatchingUpWithKatie #HorseVlog #FarmLife #Equestrian #BarnVlog #countrylife ▶Check out my new merch: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/new▶▶DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: https://katievanslyke.net/collections/digital-downloads===================================================================▶▶▶Connect With Me!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katievanslykeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/katievanslyke96Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/ARF7dCaESubmit your videos - submissions.kvsreacts@gmail.comAffiliate links:Horse Feed: https://tributeequinenutrition.comAmazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-55302a79Hey 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.