Unbridled and Legendary: Equine Stories
Unbridled and Legendary is a podcast for people whose lives revolve around the equine world and the pursuit of mastery within it. It goes beyond training, competition, and care to explore the mindset and values that define true connection between people and horses. Through in-depth conversations, listeners gain a rare look into the habits, struggles, and philosophies that shape those who have devoted their lives to horses.
Yes, you'll hear about training breakthroughs and competition strategy. But more importantly, you'll discover how the discipline required to connect with a 1,200-pound athlete translates directly into leadership, resilience, and purpose that reach far beyond the barn. These conversations explore what it really takes to forge genuine partnerships with horses, and why those same principles apply whether you're building a business, raising a family, or pursuing any form of excellence.
Hosted by Dr. Chad Hewlett, the show brings together voices from every corner of the equine world: riders pushing limits, veterinarians solving impossible puzzles, farriers who understand biomechanics like artists, coaches shaping champions, competitors who've tasted both victory and defeat, and other industry professionals. You'll discover insights that sharpen your craft with horses while transforming how you approach challenges in every corner of your life.
Unbridled and Legendary isn't just about success in the equine world, it's about people who've made excellence non-negotiable, period.
Episodes
8 episodes
How CVS Controls Founder Lyle Kurtz Changed Canadian Rodeo Forever
What does it actually take to build something that lasts nearly 50 years and then hand it off to the next generation without losing a single step? Lyle Kurtz didn't set out to become one of the most quietly influential figures in Ca...
Everything Happens for a Reason with Two-Time Champion Taylor Manning
Everything happens for a reason, especially when horses are involved. In this episode, Chad Hewlett sits down with Taylor Manning to trace her journey from growing up in Edson, Alberta, surrounded by barrel racing, to becoming a you...
The True Cost of Building Something Legendary
Most people think an overnight success is built overnight. Dustin and Marla Gonnet know better…they built theirs on blizzard-blocked mountain passes, two blown transmissions, a baby born while Dad was at the cutting pen, and a barn ...
The Quiet Discipline That Nobody Sees and Every Champion Practices
What separates the average from the legendary when talent is the same? Dr. Chad Hewlett shares a powerful early career story about how humility, mentorship, and relentless repetition shaped his journey as a young veterinarian. ...
Endure, Adapt, Advance: The Mindset That Built Energy Equine
The moment the ground disappears beneath you is the moment you find out what you're actually made of. Dr. Chad Hewlett strips away the polished version of success and tells the story that built him: the February morning in 2004 when...
Hunger Over Everything: Brian Coleman's Road Back to the World Championship
Before the accident, Brian Coleman was already a legend. Nine world titles. Forty years behind the lines. A client roster that reads like a Forbes list. But on an ordinary spring morning in 2022, ...
Unbridled and Legendary Podcast Trailer
In the equine world, there's no faking it.A horse knows.They know if you've put in the work. They know if your mind is somewhere else. They know if you're operating at the level you said you were.I'm Dr. Chad Hewlett, found...
What Do Horses See in You That You Can't See in Yourself?
The barn has always been a classroom…and if you've spent enough time in it, you already know that. Dr. Chad Hewlett, founder of Energy Equine Veterinary Services and one of Canada's foremost performance horse veterinarians, opens no...