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Get to the Horse Show Advice from Kim Kelly

June 18, 2019 by John 2 Comments

Show Your Horse – Advice from Kim Kelly

Whoa Podcast listeners are great! I asked you to share your experiences and you come through again and again. A few weeks back, I got an email from listener Kim Kelly. Kim had always wanted to enter a horse show, but fear and insecurity held her back. She kept chipping away at her goal, however, taking little steps and this year entered her first horse show. It was a challenge she overcame, and she has some tips for those with similar aspirations.

Tips from Kim

Find the right horse. Kim worked with the horse she had. The stress of training and conditioning revealed the horse had a navicular problem. In her search for another horse, Kim enlisted the help of her trainer. Together they found the right horse for Kim to take to her first horse show.

Get yourself in shape. Training takes physical effort from both horse and rider. By her own admission, Kim was 30 lbs. overweight. Over the winter to prepare for the show season, she shed those 30 lbs. making it easier for both her and her horse.

Go to a horse show. Before she competed, Kim went to two horse shows. She got the feel of the show arena, watched the competitors, and felt the energy generated at a horse show.

Know the rules. Kim read the rules for the classes she was competing in. This prevented her from making “silly” mistakes such as petting your horse during the competition. There are basic patterns she would see in the show pen and, by reading the rules, she could practice those patterns.

Give yourself plenty of time to fill out paperwork. Face it. We all hate to fill out paperwork. But, it has to be done to enter a horse show. Kim suggests getting your paperwork and membership applications in early. There is nothing like the panic of not knowing whether you are qualified to compete.

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Episode #147

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Australian Squatter Coffey

October 23, 2018 by John 1 Comment

Squatter Coffey

Life has been a bit hectic of late. Many months ago I received an email suggesting I have an Australian by the name of Squatter Coffey on the show. As I do with all your suggestions, I try to contact the person and see if they want to be on the show. Squatter did agree to come on the show, but we couldn’t find a convenient time.

You see, Squatter Coffey lives way out in a “rural” area of Australia. The time difference would have one of us up in the middle of the night. We agreed that we would get together when his season changed. It’s just now turning spring in Australia and Squatter, who owns and operates a bush trail riding company, is entering his good riding season.

A Life with Horses

Squatter Coffey has been riding horses so long he doesn’t remember “learning” how to ride. He has just always ridden. Squatter grew up in a family of horses. His 6 siblings are all in the horse business. Squatter raced horse, worked on stations and has done just about everything you can do on a horse.

While it’s sometimes difficult to find something to talk about, Squatter and I share a common love of horses and horsemanship. He has some good stories and he shares his experiences on the show. I hope you enjoy Squatter Coffey.

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Episode #137

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Adriane DeWolfe Horsewoman EXCA Racer

September 25, 2018 by John Leave a Comment

Adriane DeWolfe Horsewoman Extreme Cowboy Racer

Adriane DeWolfe and Toaster

We first met Adriane DeWolfe at a playday with fellow Downunder Horsemanship friends. it was great getting together with like-minded people to work on our collective horsemanship skills. Adriane was there with her horse Toaster, a mustang. Ranae had brought Dusty and I was working with Scratch. It was clear that Adriane was a serious horsewoman. She worked equally hard on both technique and philosophy. Toaster responded well. Later, we learned it was her first time out with Toaster.

While we continued to follow each other on Facebook, it would be some months before we saw Adriane DeWolfe again. Ranae and I thought we would try our hand at Extreme Cowboy Racing. There was a race being held about a 90-minute drive away at Shades of Gold Ranch. Adriane and Toaster were entered in the novice division. When they took the course we saw they had come a long way in a very short time.

Adriane kept challenging herself and her horsemanship to get better. It was always a smooth trail. There were many ups and downs. In 2018, she continued Extreme Cowboy Racing and qualified for the National Competition in Glen Rose, Texas. She and Toaster will compete in November of 2018.

On the course with Toaster.

Adriane DeWolfe bid and won Toaster at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center Wild Horse Training Facility auction. And, her journey to Glen Rose when she pulls into the arena for the EXCA National Finals, has been a long one. It’s an inspiration to all recreational horsemen and women. With a little dedication, a lot of hard work, and the love of a good horse, you can reach your goals.

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Episode #136

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Magen Warlick Horsewoman EXCA Champion

December 5, 2017 by John Leave a Comment

Magen Warlick Horsewoman EXCA Champion

I first learned of Magen Warlick when I was a member of Clinton Anderson’s Downunder Horsemanship No Worries Club (NWC). Clinton has an Academy that trains horsemen and women in his Downunder Horsemanship Method. It’s a tough deal and only a few make it to the end. Magen was one of those few. After nearly 10 years as an NWC member, I dropped out and lost track of many of the Downunder folks.

Earlier this year, if you’ve been following along the podcast, Ranae and I participated in several California Extreme Cowboy Race Events. We met a lot of nice folks and a few we competed with made it to the National Finals in Texas. As we followed along with that event online, we noticed Magen Warlick’s name in the Futurity and Professional Division. It was a grueling week of competition and Magen came out on top.

Because of our interest in EXCA I wanted to have Magen Warlick on the show to talk about her experience. I also wanted to know if she could give us a few tips on how to better compete with our horses. She came through on both counts.

Links to Magen Warlick

Magen Warlick Horsemanship on Facebook

Magen Warlick Website

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Episode #129

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Wreck at Trout Creek The Story of Skeeter and Bill

November 28, 2017 by John Leave a Comment

Wreck at Trout Creek The Story of Skeeter and Bill

The Wreck at Trout Creek with Skeeter and Bill by Bill Mooney.

Bill Mooney buckaroo’d on the Spanish Ranch for 4 years, I believe, in the 1970’s. The Spanish Ranch, part of the Ellison, was a big outfit, running to a million and a half acres. Being a buckaroo can be tough work. You ride many different horses and there is a wide variety of work to do. Most days are spent horseback. As a matter of fact, Bill once wrote that he mounted a horse 320 days one year. To learn more about Bill’s career as a cowboy, listen to our first podcast with him.

As with many cowboys, there is a favorite horse, or a favorite story, or even a favorite boss. Bill Mooney had all these and a whole lot more. In the episode of Tales from the Moon Man (My nickname for this series – I just made it up right now. Pretty quick aren’t I?), Bill tells the story of the Wreck at Trout Creek with Skeeter and Bill.

Long-time listeners will notice I’ve added a little music for dramatic effect. It would be great to have your input on how you feel it adds or detracts from the story.

If you enjoyed this story and want to read more from Bill Mooney, follow him on Facebook. I guarantee it’s a good read.

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Episode #128

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