This episode of The Ride Podcast where we talk to Steve Meadows is brought to you by Ride TV

Steve Meadows has lived and breathed horses his entire life. A fourth-generation horseman, Steve cut his teeth in the Western pleasure pen. In 1999, he achieved what few ever have—sweeping the Western Pleasure Triple Crown by winning the AQHA World Championship, the All American Quarter Horse Congress, and a major national title all in the same year. But as the industry evolved, so did Steve. Today, he’s best known for his expertise in the ranch horse world, where he has carved out a respected and successful career.

In this episode of The Ride, Steve shares how his background shaped his approach to training and judging, why making the move from pleasure horses to ranch horses was both challenging and rewarding, and how he built a thriving program on the East Coast in a discipline often dominated by the West. He opens up about mentorship, balancing horsemanship with business, and the lessons he’s learned about resilience and adaptability in a competitive industry.