Meet the Hosts

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  • Co- Founder

    Hi, I’m Tanner Reisman, co-host of Next-Gen Thoroughbred Podcast! I grew up in Youngstown, New York, as a small town kid that grew up around quarter horses and deep stories from the Wild West — my love for animals runs deep, thanks to my grandmother who was raised on the 9 Diamond Ranch in Montana, surrounded by horses, cattle, and small animals.

    I currently work as a yearling groom at Claiborne Farm, where I get to combine my passion for horses with hands-on experience at one of the most legendary farms in the industry. I’m also a former college soccer player and a proud graduate of SUNY Cobleskill, where I earned a Bachelors degree in Agricultural Business Management and an Associate’s in Animal Industry.

    Through this podcast, I’m excited to share the stories of the incredible people shaping the Thoroughbred world and to help inspire the next generation coming up in the industry.

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  • Co-Founder

    Hello, my name is Timothy Schmidt, and I’m originally from Oakland, Maryland. From a young age, I had a deep passion for horses, although I knew very little about the thoroughbred industry at the time. I once aspired to become a jockey, but I grew to be six feet tall, that path wasn’t quite feasible. Instead, my curiosity led me to explore how these incredible racehorses make it to the track.

    In 2022, I was fortunate to be accepted into the Breeding and Foaling Internship at Claiborne Farm, which gave me my first hands-on experience in the industry. Today, I’m continuing to expand my knowledge as a Veterinary Technician at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, gaining insight into another critical aspect of the thoroughbred world.

    Through this podcast, I hope to continue learning about the industry, help educate those unfamiliar with the hard work and dedication it demands, and ultimately inspire the next generation of equine professionals.

Core Values at Next-Gen Thoroughbred Podcast

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At Next-Gen Thoroughbred Podcast, we’re guided by core values that reflect our love for the industry, its people, and its horses:

Respect — For the horses, the people, and the history that shape the Thoroughbred world.

Authenticity — We believe in sharing real, unfiltered stories that inspire, educate, and connect.

Growth — We are passionate about nurturing the next generation of talent, encouraging learning, curiosity, and innovation.

Community — We value connection and collaboration, bringing people together from all corners of the industry.

Responsibility — We are committed to supporting Thoroughbred aftercare and promoting a sustainable, ethical future for the sport.

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Who we are

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At Next-Gen Thoroughbred Podcast, we’re more than just a podcast we’re a growing community built to inspire, educate, and connect the next generation of horsemen and women in the Thoroughbred industry.

We are Tanner Reisman and Timothy Schmidt, two passionate horsemen with a shared mission to shine a light on the real stories behind the racetrack, the farm, the sales ring, and the shedrow.

Through honest conversations with breeders, owners, trainers, farm managers, jockeys, grooms, and young leaders, we explore the challenges, triumphs, and dreams that shape our sport. Whether you’re mucking stalls, working the sales, or dreaming of one day owning your own farm — this space is for you.

Join us as we help build the future of the Thoroughbred industry.

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We envision a thriving, sustainable, and inclusive Thoroughbred industry where young professionals are empowered, horses are respected beyond the finish line, and every voice has a place at the table.

We aim to become the leading platform for storytelling, education, and inspiration — helping shape a future where passion, innovation, and responsibility drive the next generation forward.

What our future looks like…

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