From the Saddle
109 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHear stories of triumph and tenacity; heartache and loss from rodeo riders, outback ringers, cattle traders, bronze sculptors and more.
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5 Mad Minutes with ... NATHAN WILSON
March 21, 2021 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MBNothing but random questions and fun!
Karin Howard: Horse Whisperer
March 19, 2021 00:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBHailing from Dingo in Queensland's Central Highlands, Karin Howard's life has always revolved around horses - whether in work or play. She's broken in thousands of them, and taught hundreds of people how to ride, but she didn't always have an affinity for the animal. With a renowned rodeo pick-up man for a Dad, she was born in the saddle and as a kid competed in just about every equine sport going. But her real breakthrough didn't happen until she learned one simple fact: it's not about y...
Mick Ward: Bucking Broncs and International Incidents
March 04, 2021 03:00 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MB"There's so many people with the will to win; there's not so many people with the will to prepare to win." Veteran bronc rider and champion campdrafter Mick Ward has certainly lived this motto during his illustrious career. He can't remember the first time he climbed into a saddle, but he's not spent much of his life out of one, and he's got some tales to tell! As one of the founding members of ABCRA, Australia's largest rodeo and campdrafting association, he's made his mark on the sport an...
5 Mad Minutes with ... HAYDEN TURNBULL
February 22, 2021 01:25 - 5 minutes - 5.32 MBNothing but random questions and fun!
Lach McClymont - The Outback Ringer
February 19, 2021 21:40 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBA small town country kid that doesn't do things by halves. Lach McClymont is a name we've all come to know as a nation as he appeared on the ABC production, Outback Ringers. This interview will have you captivated by the journey as we hear about the how's and why's on a job that Lach calls the highlight of his career. In 2016 Lach and his team had the task of mustering and removing cattle from a property by the name of "Oriners" in the Cape York that was under a carbon scheme. 1 Helicopter, ...
5 Mad Minutes with .. ZANE HABERMANN
February 18, 2021 23:37 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MBNothing but random questions and fun.
5 Mad Minutes with ... SHANE IKER
February 15, 2021 23:54 - 5 minutes - 5.25 MBNothing but random questions and fun!
Dave Manchon - An insight to The Rooftop Express Show
February 10, 2021 20:24 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB"The universe will humble you and you're never as important as you think you are." Dave Manchon talks us through the birth of the idea, to the challenges of performing hair raising stunts with his extremely carefully trained and well practised team. Performing to 100's and thousands of people has its challenges and quite often reading the crowd is a part of it all. Known as Dave topple off as a kid, Dave wasn't always seen to be doing spectacular things with or on Animals. It's something th...
Jaye Hall Part 2: Nurturing the Artist Inside
January 27, 2021 20:56 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBWe're back with campdrafter Jaye Hall, to explore her resilience and her passion for art. She's known as one of the toughest women in the equine and cattle industries, but there's an artist inside Jaye, which forces her to slow down and develop patience. Her bronze sculptures feature country people and animals and are sought-after around the country. She reveals how she handles property life with a husband that works away - from training horses, tending stud cattle and homeschooling her chil...
Jaye Hall - A brief chat PART 2
January 27, 2021 20:56 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBJaye Hall is seen and known to be one of the most resilient and toughest females within the Equine and Cattle Industry. She can look dominant and some may even fear her while others strive to be like her. From crafting bronzes to handling yearlings, stud cattle and 2 Children. With Ben away most of the year, Jaye confronts the daily tasks mostly on her own with the kids very capable helping hands once schooling is completed for day. Make no mistake, Jaye is as humble as they come. Throughou...
5 Mad Minutes with ... JON TEMPLETON
January 26, 2021 23:27 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MBNothing but random questions and fun... FUN FACT: Jon was the stunt rider for Hugh Jackman in the movie AUSTRALIA.
Eddie Gill - Gill Bros Rodeo & Entertainers
January 25, 2021 22:35 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBROLL UP ... ROLL UP .. ROLL UP.. There aren't too many roads they haven't travelled on, or too many towns they haven't performed in. The smell of fresh popcorn almost lingers throughout this interview as we get a glimpse of the history and heritage of the Gill Brothers. Setting back to the circus tents in the 1800's, to the rodeo arenas of today. Eddie Gill casts us right back to where it all began. Their passion and pride. Their family roots and friendship ties. The towns of Australia and t...
5 Mad Minutes with ... Kristin Pearce
January 24, 2021 02:15 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MBNothing but random questions and fun! Following recently dropped 5 Mad Minutes Guest, Jay Pearce here is Kristin, his wife!
Episode 3 : Nutrien Feature Series
January 23, 2021 23:05 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBEPISODE 3: Nutrien Feature Series Throughout this 4 part series we will be bringing you information from some of the vendors, trainers, past purchasers and Nutrien themselves. Join us for episode 3 as we hear from: Joel Fleming - Nutrien Update Champion Rider Title - GCA Leah Read - Vendor (2 Lots) Champion Rider Title - ABCRA Jo Thieme - Official Photographer at Nutrien 2021 Leah Read - Vendor (2 Lots) Champion Rider Title - SCA Champion Rider Title - ACA LISTEN NOW: Apple Spotify & All ot...
Vic Gough - Australia's greatest all round Horseman
January 19, 2021 02:22 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB90 Years of age, Vic Gough was witness to an era like no other. In 1945 Vic talks about the time he and his Father, Bill transported their horses to a Campdraft via train as there was no other method of transport at this time. Loading from Bowen and travelling to Proserpine to compete, later discovering when it was time to go home, they were no longer allowed to transport the horses back to Bowen via the train. So, they saddled up and rode the 80 miles back in the dark following nothing but t...
Episode 2: Nutrien Feature Series
January 16, 2021 07:36 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBThroughout this 4 part series we will be bringing you information from some of the vendors, trainers, past purchasers and Nutrien themselves. Join us for episode 2 as we hear from: Caitlyn Hewitt (Hewitt Consulting & Communications) - Marketing your sale horse Wyatt Young - Past Purchaser Tom Williamson - Vendor Matt Moffat - Vendor Episode brought to you by Scott Keogh Horsemanship Presenters: Caitlyn Hewitt & Scott Keogh
Terry Hall - The Godfather of Campdrafting
January 10, 2021 07:12 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBFrom rodeoing to campdrafting and even droving, we hear the history of Terry Hall, from the man himself. Get a glimpse into the challenges, competitors, and the horses that helped him get to where he is today. Terry speaks with ease, as if the years were just 'what they were' -- from one challenge or event to the next, he says he'd do it all over again. Touching on what today's riders are losing sight of; and reflecting back on eras, join Scott Keogh and Terry Hall for this compelling conve...
Episode 1 : Nutrien Feature Series
January 08, 2021 20:55 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBThroughout this 4 Part series we will be bringing you information from some of the vendors, trainers, past purchasers and Nutrien themselves. Join us for episode 1 as we hear from: Jason Lindley - Winner of the 2020 Classic Campdraft Mark Barton - Nutrien Leah Read - Vendor Presented by Caitlyn Hewitt & Scott Keogh Series bought to you by Hewitt Consulting & Communications Click Subscribe to be notified as each episode drops.
5 Mad Minutes with ... Jay Pearce
January 08, 2021 06:53 - 5 minutes - 5.17 MBNothing but random questions and fun. Keep an eye out for 5 Mad Minutes with Jay's Wife, Kristin Pearce.
5 Mad Minutes with ... Joel Fleming (Nutrien)
January 05, 2021 02:12 - 8 minutes - 7.69 MBNothing but random questions & fun!
Ian Francis - The Master Horseman
January 04, 2021 03:23 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBIan Francis needs no introduction to the horse industry. I feel no brief is going to do Ian's story justice, so click PLAY to learn how Ian discovered his passion and feel for Horses. Presented by Scott Keogh Episode Brought to you by Scott Keogh Horsemanship
5 Mad Minutes with... Charlie Holcombe
December 30, 2020 06:12 - 9 minutes - 8.83 MBNothing but random questions and fun!
5 Mad Minutes with ... Ben Hunt
December 24, 2020 03:08 - 7 minutes - 7.34 MBA little different to our usual 5 Mad Minutes. The dust of Dingo, QLD still runs through his veins. We catch up with Ben Hunt the footballer and get a glimpse into his dusty blood and professional football career.
Kylie Graham - Droughtmasters and Horses
December 06, 2020 23:08 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB"I've always gravitated to that type of horsemanship where it's incorporating the horses idea as much as my own and I think a horse will learn and give you as much as they can if they are on your team. They will try extra hard for you if they respect and want to do things for you." - Kylie Graham. Kylie Graham (nee Atkinson) is a well respected horse woman, who also has a great love for the Droughtmaster breed. Kylie's Grandfather, Monty Atkinson was one of the founders of the Droughtmaster ...
5 Mad Minutes with .... Hugh Philp
November 30, 2020 09:27 - 5 minutes - 5.12 MBNothing but random questions and fun!
5 Mad Minutes with ... Matt Moffat
November 24, 2020 21:29 - 2 minutes - 2.19 MBNothing but random questions and fun!
Charlie Prow - The Outback Jockey that rode Miss Petty
November 21, 2020 20:05 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB"If you read the horse right and have a mutual trust for each other, these are the starting points to bring out the best, and you can usually work on from there." - Charlie Prow Charlie Prow is a well known name around the racing industry. Breathing in the dust of Outback Queensland from his first breath, Charlie was born and raised in Outback Queensland and setting his sights on the saddle from a young age and continued a career over the next 60 years as an amateur jockey, professional jock...
5 Mad Minutes with .... Mat Durkin
November 19, 2020 20:03 - 2 minutes - 2.38 MBNothing but random questions and fun!
5 Mad Minutes with... Heidi Smith
November 17, 2020 20:33 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBNothing but random questions and fun!
5 Mad Minutes with... Felicity Burton
November 17, 2020 10:13 - 3 minutes - 3.67 MBNothing but random questions and laughs.
Jaye Hall - A brief chat. Part 1
November 16, 2020 20:50 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBJaye Hall is a well known name around the equine and rural industry. She's a strong, confident and capable woman that handles tasks some of us men and women wouldn't even dream of doing. She's humble and resilient and this episodes only scratches the surface on her story so stay tuned for part 2. Presenter: Scott Keogh & Caitlyn Hewitt
Jaye Hall Part 1: Queen of Campdrafting, the Early Years
November 16, 2020 20:50 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBJaye Hall is campdrafting royalty. Daughter of renowned cattleman Noel Daley and wife of legendary campdrafter Ben Hall, she's much more than a daughter and wife. She's a skilled horsewoman who's worked hard in the paddock since she was a kid and now runs the family properties while homeschooling her own children. She reveals her early days growing up in Julia Creek to hosts Caitlyn Hewitt and Scott Keogh. This is episode one of a two-part series. Presenters: Scott Keogh & Caitlyn Hewitt
5 Mad Minutes with.... Finley Hewitt
November 13, 2020 23:07 - 2 minutes - 2.87 MBNothing but random questions and laughs. In this 5 minutes we chat with Finley Hewitt. Finley is Caitlyn Hewitt's Husband, who is the founder of this podcast. The boss has to get hacked on too! Note: No dinosaur sound effects were added in. It was actually the grinder in the background. Timing was just perfect!
5 Mad Minutes with .... John Mitchell
November 11, 2020 05:49 - 2 minutes - 2.38 MBNothing but random questions and fun.
Wayne McLennan - Australia's most colourful and capable Cowboy
November 09, 2020 22:34 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBDescribed as one of Australia's most "colourful and capable Men around the cowboy chutes". Sent to Alice Springs convent at the age of 5, Wayne talks about how the days in the convent as a young child shaped some of the characteristics he has today and carried through his youth around the rodeo scene and bars. "If you poke a dog with a stick long enough it will eventually bite ya" - Wayne McLennan Two (2) of Wayne's brothers were the last known diagnoses of Polio here in Australia. Saddlin...
5 Mad Minutes With.... JACKIE KNUDSEN
November 08, 2020 21:27 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MB5 minutes of nothing but random questions and fun!
5 Mad Minutes with .... HUGH MILES
November 05, 2020 07:50 - 3 minutes - 3.41 MB5 minutes of nothing but random questions and fun!
Darryl Kong - King of the Australian Saddle Bronc Riders
November 02, 2020 00:50 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB"He rode like Billy Etbauer but with more control" - Rick Smith Born in 1947, three quarter Chinese Blood and raised in Brisbane Queensland Australia. Darryl is now known as the King of the Australian Saddle Bronc Riders. From Brookfield Pony club to Maddison Square Garden (USA), Winning Calgary Stampede, Cheyenne and Pemberton to just name a few. 40 years on and at 73 years of age, Darryl is still one of the most well re-guarded, admired and globally respect Cowboys to ever buck from a c...
Alick Smith - The Aboriginal Stockman and Pick Up Man
August 17, 2020 20:33 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBBorn in 1931, Alick Smith (Wadhi) is 1 of 16 children raised on the traditional land Barada at Bluff Central Queensland. At just 9 years of age, Alick went to work as a stockman on a cattle station in an era where children worked as hard as the men. Always being on or around horses and handling cattle, this is where Alick grew a love and passion for Campdrafting and Rodeo. Throughout this episode you'll hear Alick's voice from a far in the background. This episode isn't as polished as the o...
Lynda MacCallum - Vice President of the NCHA
August 03, 2020 01:30 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB"Last year I was at an event in Victoria at a futurity on Finals Day on Metallic Storm. I woke up and I knew I wasn't OK. I couldn't feel my legs" "I was legged on, I held on and he (Metallic Storm) looked after me. We ended up 5th." Sitting as the Vice President of the National Cutting Horse Association, Lynda was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis just 2 years ago. Shining light on what impacts this has had on her personally and competitively as a trainer and a rider. We get a great insi...
Gary Brook - Birdsville Race Club
July 11, 2020 22:07 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThe town of Birdsville in Outback Queensland recorded a population of 140 in 2016. Come September every year the town welcomes anywhere from 6000 - 8000 people to the Birdsville Races. Gary Brook joins us as the Vice President and paints a picture of the history and what it takes to put on a race meet and event to this scale in outback Queensland. Although the event is held in Birdsville, people are travelling from all over Australia economically impacting businesses and communities along ...
Will Comiskey - The Cowboy Gypsy
July 04, 2020 21:53 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBRaised on "Inga Downs" north of Dingo, Queensland Australia, Will Comiskey is a well travelled Cowboy. At 28 years of age, Will sets off to compete in the Mongol Derby. Not once, but TWICE! "I rode for a thousand kilometres and didn't see a fence." Will paints a picture of what it was like to ride across the Mongolian land from checkpoint to checkpoint. He shares some of the challenges he faced and saw other contestant overcome. Crossing the finish line in First position hand in hand ...
Grace Brodie - Patron of Pony Club Queensland
June 28, 2020 22:24 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBMoving to Taroom in 1955 with 26 horses to a bare 22,000 acre block, Grace and her husband set roots down. Grace is the Patron of Pony Club Queensland, a title that she earned throughout 51 years of being a proud member and carrying out important roles along the way. Joining Taroom Pony Club in 1961, Grace proudly talks about her years in Pony Club Queensland and what it looked like back then compared to now. The growth, the changes and the challenges. We talk everything from protocols...
John Mulcahy - Stratton Stock Horses
June 20, 2020 21:24 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB"A truck is only as good as the horses coming off it." Chasing a football and rodeo titles, John didn't find campdrafting exciting back in his younger days. John takes us back to the foundation of "Stratton Stock Horses." "Yebna Buster" being the stallion that the string of Stratton Stock Horses all bleed back to. We talk about all things campdrafting and what it was like to Campdraft with a young family 30-40 years ago compared to today. From finding a cool spot under the truck for t...
Scott Keogh - Champion Bronc Rider to Horse Trainer
June 13, 2020 03:47 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB"Not many 21 year olds were living in a swag moving from station to station with their Grandpa." After losing an international Rodeo Scholarship at the age of 16 to an injury, Scott soon found himself on the path to become "SK Horsemanship". "Quite often it's only the guy holding the trophy on the day that gets full recognition. I've never seen a horse win the Melbourne Cup yet and someone go "I want to know who broke him in". But I tell you what if it pulls back on the truck and kicks s...
Amelia Servin - Non Pro Cutting Queen
June 07, 2020 02:16 - 21 minutes - 20 MBBorn into the love of Horses, Amelia Servin (Tonkin) is a well known name in the Cutting Industry throughout Australia and America Juggling the life of a Mum, training and breeding horses, Amelia shares with us her success, failures and the journey she's been lucky enough to have since coming into the cutting industry at the age of 18. Humbly proud of her achievements, Amelia recognises it wouldn't have been all possible without the help and support of the strong family ties and the friends...
Garry McPhee - Australia's Rodeo and Rough Stock Legend
May 29, 2020 23:37 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB69 Rough Stock Awards and 17 Australian Rodeo Titles over 40 years. McPhee Bucking Horses and Bulls are known world wide. Names like Jane, Isa Queen and the famous bull CHAINSAW ring true to many across the nation. Garry steps us through where it all began and how he transitioned from a full time Rough Stock Rider to juggling the 2 while still claiming titles as he paved his way to the history books. Hanging his hat in Australia in 1965 at the age of 17, Garry claimed his first Australia...
Hugh Philp - President of the Australian Campdrafting Association
May 23, 2020 22:00 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MBAs the current President of the fastest growing campdrafting affiliation in Australia (ACA), Hugh is often in the firing line for decisions that the affiliation are made to make to protect it's roots, history and growth. We get a great insight to the workings of the Australian Campdrafting Association, the processes and how Hugh landed the position. No stranger to horse back, Hugh was introduced to the sport from a very young age by his Father who has been a member of the affiliation for 50...
Kellie Bond - Kenmore Lodge
May 18, 2020 20:18 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB"90% of what I know in the thoroughbred world has been the result of someone good enough to teach me." Kellie is no stranger to the equine world but thoroughbreds were a different game from what she knew. Kellie takes us back to the sacrifices and commitment it has taken to now be one of the most reputable thoroughbred breeders and trainers within the industry under the name of "Kenmore Lodge".
Shane Iker - From Bucking Bulls, Rodeos and Animal Welfare
January 28, 2020 00:06 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB"Our biggest battle are uneducated people having an opinion on our sport" Shane holds the Executive Chairman position of the APRA (Australian Professional Rodeo Association) and we chat about some of todays struggles with animal care and activists and the impact it plays on the sport. Riding since he was 5 years old, Shane has had a vast experience and exposure throughout Pony Club and Show Jumping, Polocrosse and Rodeos. From Breeding bucking bulls, to winning various All Round Cowboy a...