The Whoa Podcast about Horses and Horsemanship
179 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 103 ratingsYou own a horse. Now what? The one thing for certain is your need to learn more. More about tack. More about horsemanship. More about care and feeding. More about everything horses. Follow our weekly podcast and you WILL learn more.
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Legacy of Legends Ray Hunt - Tom Dorrance
January 03, 2017 15:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBLegacy of Legends Carolyn Hunt & Buck Brannaman The Legacy of Legends, a tribute to the horsemanship principles of Ray Hunt and Tom Dorrance is happening March 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2017 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth. The Legacy of Legends was co-founded by Ray’s wife Carolyn and Buck Brannaman. According to an article in Western Horseman, Ray Hunt knew a lot about horses and was a pretty good cowhand by the time he was 30 years old. As a consequence, he started colts, ...
Ernest Forsberg - Roper, Farrier, Storyteller
December 20, 2016 16:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBErnest Forsberg Ernest Forsberg has spent his life around horses. He is a calf roper, team roper, farrier, and storyteller. When Ernest Forsberg told his uncle he wanted to be a calf roper, his uncle challenged him to rope 100 cows a day. At age 12, Ernest accepted the challenge. Growing up in Southern California gave Ernest Forsberg many opportunities to ride horses and work cows. And, those 100 cows a day? Well, those carried him to the National Finals Rodeo four times. His first ...
Emporium Western Store Over 100 Years Strong
November 29, 2016 15:00 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBThe early days at the Emporium. Emporium Western Store On today’s show, we talk to someone in our own backyard, Bakersfield California. Stephen Goldwater’s Emporium Western Store has been a downtown fixture for over 100 years. While it’s not exactly certain who initially established the store in 1909 - let’s face it, those records are hard to find -my research discovered Abraham Chain and Samuel Cohen owned the store in 1926. Arnold Rojas in his books about the early Vaqueros talk...
The Life of Mustang Man Bobby Kerr
September 08, 2016 14:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBBobby Kerr, The Mustang Man Have you seen Bobby Kerr at a rodeo? The events at a rodeo happen fast. From bull riding to team roping, from barrel racing to the saddle broncs. Because everything happens in the blink of an eye, it’s a tradition at many rodeos to break up the intensity with entertainment. That’s where the Mustang Man, Bobby Kerr comes in. First, fans get a chance to catch their breath. Then he takes it away again with what he does with his horses and dogs. Performing o...
Horse Expo Pomona
February 23, 2016 16:00 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBHorse Expo Pomona On the road again. This time we head out to Horse Expo Pomona for the three-day event held on Super Bowl Weekend. Horse Expo Pomona had a fantastic lineup of Clinicians including Clinton Anderson, Jonathan Field, Pat Parelli, Craig Cameron, Warwick Schiller, Brandi Lyons, Mary Kitzmiller and many more. There were seminars and presentations going on at four different venues throughout the day. Kristine Wriding There was live music by Kristine Wriding and three building...
FJ Thomas, Horsewoman, Author, Entrepreneur
February 16, 2016 15:48 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBFJ Thomas, Horsewoman, Author, Entrepreneur I've never met FJ Thomas in person. Our mutual interest in horses and writing brought us together on the internet. From the moment our Twitter feeds crossed I knew FJ Thomas was cowgirl I would enjoy meeting one day. FJ has a "motor". She's going all the time. As owner of Fairweather Farms She has many irons in the fire and if she sees a need she works to try and fill it. FJ Thomas noticed how large animals are the last to be helped in natu...
Cavalia Odysseo Orange County Preview
February 09, 2016 15:00 - 21 minutes - 24.8 MBCavalia Odysseo Orange County Preview Cavalia Odysseo has arrived in Irvine, California. We missed the Cavalia performance when it was in Southern California 9 years ago so when the publicist for Cavalia Odysseo invited us to media day and a preview of the show, Ranae and I jumped at the chance. The 125' Big Top was set up in an open field in Irvine in Orange County. The show had taken this open field and transformed it into a state-of-the-art facility. Stables for 65 horses plus all th...
Sharing the Earn Your Spurs Interview
December 01, 2015 15:00 - 42 minutes - 48.8 MBSharing the Earn Your Spurs Interview When she heard of my experience in the Vaquero Heritage Trainers Challenge she invited me on her most excellent podcast the Earn Your Spurs podcast. Alyssa's podcast is all about "Unleashing Your Inner Cowboy". Through her show, Alyssa interviews many of the most exciting people in the rodeo and cowboy industry. To be asked to participate in her show is really an honor. She released her Earn Your Spurs Interview with me last week and now gave me per...
Trainers of the VHTC
November 17, 2015 15:00 - 27 minutes - 31.9 MBTrainers of the VHTC There was a lot more coverage of this year's Vaquero Heritage Trainers' Challenge. Several local newspapers and photographers had some great pieces and photos of the event. One reporter, Key Budge, covering the event for the Tehachapi News produced several audio interviews of the trainers of the VHTC. Key was kind enough to supply me with those interviews so I could share them with you. The interviews were conducted early in the competition and the trainers of the V...
MARE Therapeutic Riding Center
September 29, 2015 14:00 - 29 minutes - 34.2 MBMARE Therapeutic Riding Center M.A.R.E is an acronym for Mastering Abilities Riding Equines. MARE Therapeutic Riding Center has been helping people with special needs and disabilities for 25 years! Recently, I heard the facility was hosting a big 25 year celebration event. Then, I realized this very special place is right in my backyard and I have yet to visit the place. I contacted Debra Durkin and she agreed to give me the history and tour of such a fantastic facility. They have a wo...
A Quick Update on Our Progress
September 22, 2015 15:00 - 9 minutes - 10.7 MBA Quick Update on Our Progress Scratch and I have been working hard. We've ridden almost every day. We are working on a liberty routine that I don't think will be ready, but we'll keep trying. On today's show I give you a quick update and talk about next week's show. Thanks for your support! What do you think of this? Storytelling has always fascinated me. History, particularly oral history, fascinates me too. What better way to hear a story than from the person telling it? While I k...
Update on Scratch
August 25, 2015 14:00 - 28 minutes - 32.7 MBHalfway to the VHTC We are 2 months in to the competition and Scratch is making progress. It has not been without its ups and downs. Get an update on Scratch's progress and hear what happened at the Tehachapi Mountain Festival Parade. We are working hard to make a decent showing at the event. There are many very good trainers. I hope if you are near the southern California area, you will consider stopping by and cheering us on. What do you think of this? Storytelling h...
VHTC Update on Scratch
August 11, 2015 13:30 - 25 minutes - 28.8 MBVHTC Update on Scratch As you know, I'm working with a Wild Horse of Oak Creek for the upcoming Vaquero Heritage Trainers Challenge October 9-11, in Tehachapi, Ca. My horse is Scratch and we've had some ups and downs in the eight weeks we've been together. We have also accomplished many things. Scratch trailers well. Scratch has had a veterinary checkup thanks to Bakersfield Large Animal Hospital. He has been saddle and ridden. We are up to about our 17th ride. This show is a VHTC up...
Making some changes for the summer
July 07, 2015 14:00 - 9 minutes - 11.4 MBMaking some changes for the summer Scratch Producing a weekly show as a one man project is a big task. I've done it for over 100 episodes now. Recently, I acquired a horse to train for the summer. Instead of chasing guests, setting up interviews, editing, posting, and other marketing chores, there are changes for the summer. I invite you along to follow my training progress of Scratch, a gelding from the Oak Creek Wild Horse herd. I have Scratch until October. We are competing in the...
Equine Dentistry
June 23, 2015 14:00 - 29 minutes - 34.1 MBEquine Dentistry with Dr. Tolley As part of a recent client education series Dr. John Tolley of Bakersfield large Animal Veterinary Hospital gave a talk on equine dentistry. There was a slide presentation by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) that went along with the talk. While the slides did enhance the talk, the information on equine dentistry is still valuable as stand alone audio. One thing I've learned over the years is that we pick up information a little at a...
Maddy Butcher Gray Exploring Horses
June 16, 2015 14:00 - 40 minutes - 46.5 MBScience and Horse Sense with Maddy Butcher Gray Maddy Butcher Gray knows learning about horses and horsemanship is really a lifelong pursuit. Maddy Butcher Gray is the owner and founder of NickerNews and BestHorsePractices, websites dedicated to horses and horse owners. She is a free-lance journalist, having written for the Boston Globe and The Wall Street Journal. She has covered sports, travel, and breaking news. Now, Maddy Butcher Gray has compiled a book, A Rider's Reader: Explori...
Meetup with the Downunder Brumbies at the Bar SZ
June 09, 2015 14:00 - 28 minutes - 34.5 MBMeetup with the Downunder Brumbies at the Bar SZ It was a meetup with the Downunder Brumbies at the Bar SZ Ranch in San Benito, California. This was our second time with the meetup group of Downunder Horsemanship Brumbies. A meetup group is just a lot of horse owners who share and interest and love of Clinton Anderson's Downunder Horsemanship Method. About 40 people gathered for this meetup over Memorial Day weekend at the Bar SZ Ranch. As a special treat, Certified Downunder Horsemansh...
Mary Kitzmiller Horsemanship
June 02, 2015 14:00 - 47 minutes - 57.9 MBCatching Up with Mary Kitzmiller Mary Kitzmiller has learned from some of the best trainers in the horse industry. After getting a good foundation from a number of great trainers, she began to develop her own style of horsemanship. Mary Kitzmiller started training and competing in the Extreme Mustang Makeovers and found the challenges of training mustangs really refined her horsemanship. Mary competed in five Mustang Makeovers and in 2013 competed in the Mustang Million and came in 3rd w...
Horse Emergencies Preparation
May 26, 2015 14:00 - 49 minutes - 56.5 MBHorse Emergencies Preparation Do you know what to do with the wide range of horse emergencies? We know that if you own a horse there are going to be horse emergencies. How do you clean a wound? What is the proper way to take your horse's heart rate? What should every equine first aid kit contain? These are the type of questions you need the answers to handle all sorts of horse emergencies. Our local veterinary hospital, Bakersfield Large Animal Hospital, occasionally holds client semi...
Tommie Turvey Remixed!
May 19, 2015 14:00 - 53 minutes - 61.9 MBThe Lost Tommie Turvey Interview Last year I booked Tommie Turvey for an interview. I was excited. Tommie is a big name in the horse industry. We had a wonderful, hour-long interview. Tommie described his life with horses an his experiences do everything from Medievel Times to Euro Disney to Movies and TV. Once the interview was posted however, you could not hear my side of the interview. Now, I know what you are thinking, "What could be better than an interview where you can't hear J...
Bruce Sandifer Early Californio
May 12, 2015 14:00 - 37 minutes - 42.6 MBSkills of the Early Californios Rancho The more I learn about the Early Californios the more I am impressed with their horsemanship. There is a show coming up in Santa Barbara that, if you are anywhere close, you will surely want to see. The Early Californio Skills of the Rancho Show is taking place June 5th-7th at the Earl Warren Showgrounds and admission for spectators is FREE! On today's show we have Bruce Sandifer who has been a student of the Early Californios for some time. Bruce...
Custom Saddles and Leather Care
May 05, 2015 14:00 - 24 minutes - 28.4 MBCustom Saddles and Leather Care Tips from Granite Station Saddlery Wouldn't it be cool to have a custom made saddle? But, what would it involve? What's the difference between a custom saddle and a production saddle? You know me. When I want answers I go to the experts. On this week's show I head over to Granite Station Saddlery. When I arrived, Granite Station Saddlery was a beehive of activity. The owner and saddle maker, Jack Smith managed to find some time to squeeze me into his b...
Bonus Episode Earn Your Spurs Podcast
May 01, 2015 14:00 - 46 minutes - 54.1 MBBonus Episode! There are a lot of podcasts out there for you to listen to on a weekly basis. It's sometimes hard to pick a good one. Last year I met a fellow horse podcaster and we struck up a friendship. Alyssa Barnes, the host and producer of the Earn Your Spurs Podcast, has a goal to help you unleash your Inner Cowboy. I thought as a special bonus, we could share our shows to each others' audience. I know you will enjoy Earn Your Spurs. Alyssa's guest on this episode is Kaila Muss...
Clinton Anderson of Downunder Horsemanship
April 28, 2015 14:00 - 51 minutes - 61.9 MBCelebrating a 100 Podcasts with Clinton Anderson When we started the podcast back in January 2012 it was a way of sharing the knowledge about horsemanship Ranae and I have learned from Downunder Horsemanship. One hundred episodes later, I asked Clinton Anderson to come on the show. He agreed. Now, I've listened to easily a thousand hours of Clinton Anderson's voice through the TV show, DVD's, and in person at the Walkabout Tours. It could also be said that I've had more than a thousand ...
Mustang Heritage Foundation
April 21, 2015 14:00 - 44 minutes - 50.5 MBExtreme Mustang Makeovers and the Mustang Heritage Foundation We done a number of shows on mustangs. We talked to Alan Day about his book The Horse Lover. We previewed the documentary about mustangs, Unbranded. And, we spoken with trainers who have successfully worked mustangs like Matt Sheridan. But, I really didn't know too much about mustangs and their plight in the U.S. It was easy to get a hold of the Mustang Heritage Foundation for information. The Mustang Heritage Foundation ...
Doug Williamson Champion Trainer
April 14, 2015 14:00 - 51 minutes - 60.6 MBDoug Williamson Champion Trainer Reined cow horse and working cow horses have always been a big mystery to me. I've watched a couple of competitions, even photographed a few. The things these cowboys have their horses do are amazing. In Bakersfield, where this podcast is based, we have a very special trainer. Doug Williamson is 73. He has been around horses and cows his entire life. From riding Thoroughbred racehorses at age 10 to winning the Snaffle Bit Futurity TWICE! Doug William...
Horse Health with Dr. Tolley
April 06, 2015 14:00 - 52 minutes - 60.3 MBHorse Health with Dr. Tolley Owning a horse is a great experience. The beauty and majesty of a healthy horse is a great to behold. But how do maintain horse health? As a new horse owner what costs are associated with horse health? We wanted to answer these questions and more. We needed a reliable source of information and we enlisted the help of our local expert on horse health, our veterinarian Dr. John Tolley. Dr. Tolley is a partner at Bakersfield large Animal veterinary Hospital. ...
Off Farm Income Podcast
March 31, 2015 14:00 - 30 minutes - 36.7 MBOff Farm Income Matt Brechwald of the Off Farm Income Podcast with his family on the farm. Matt Brechwald, host and producer of the Off Farm Income podcast, wanted to own a farm. That would place him the 2% of the US population that feeds this country. Like many farmers, Matt would have to find another source of income outside the farm to supplement his operation. I didn't realize it, but 90% of the farmers in this country have Off Farm Income to supplement their farms and families. Mat...
Working Equitation Training
March 24, 2015 14:00 - 55 minutes - 65.6 MBWorking Equitation Training We take the show on the road for some Working Equitation Training. The Working Equitation International Association of USA (WEIAUSA) held a Working Equitation training event in Mira Loma, California. The group invited Portuguese world-class trainer Nuno Matos to help in the working equitation training. Six trainers spent five full days learning about the sport. From an earlier Whoa Podcast on Working Equitation we spoke with Tarrin Warren (See episode #42). ...