Whoa Podcast About Horses and Horsemanship

The Whoa Podcast About Horses and Horsemanship is just that - a conversation about all things horse related. Join us, John & Ranae Harrer as we explore this wonder world of equine ownership.

An Interview with Dr. Russell Smith

December 21, 2012 by John 14 Comments

Dr. Russell Smith Of Gomers

Our December 18th podcast features Dr. Russell Smith of Gomers, Inc. Dr. Smith is the formulator of Karbo Combo+ and Epic Cl, exceptional nutritional supplements for livestock and pets. On this episode we discuss the the number one threat in horses today, colic. We also touch on the immune system (especially in puppies), the digestive system and what the body requires to stay healthy. Remember to find Gomers on Facebook and help support the show.

Oh, and we do a couple of housekeeping chores telling you about this new website, WhoaPodcast.com, and our Sunday ride. Thanks for listenening. Enjoy!

A Conversation with our Farrier Sean McRoberts

December 11, 2012 by John 9 Comments

A Conversation with our Farrier Sean McRoberts

We keep our horses unshod or “barefoot” and our farrier, Sean McRoberts comes out about every eight weeks to trim them up. Sean has an interesting life. He spent years riding bulls professionally and almost made it to the NFR. He traveled around the country following the rodeo circuit until injuries and age led him to retire from bull riding. Now he makes a living working with horses’ feet. But Sean loves to compete, and he is a top team roper. He knows a lot about horses, cows and cowboys and he’s got a lot of stories to tell.

The sound quality is not always the best, but I love the sound of the nippers, rasps, and even the birds and dogs making noise. What does your farrier talk about? Feel free to share your experiences with us email us at john@whoapodcast.com. Thanks for listening!

Jim Masterson Explains His Method

Jim Masterson Explains His Method Early in my horsemanship journey, I volunteered at Equine Affaire in Pomona. So it must have been around 2006 or 2007, while moving from one exhibit to another, that I saw this man giving a demonstration about massaging a horse. Well, at least that's what it looked like to me. Over the course of the weekend, and the years I continued to volunteer; I saw Jim Masterson a couple of times. My duties as a volunteer … [Read More...]