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Hi, I’m John Harrer and along with my wife Ranae, we host the Whoa Podcast about Horses and Horsemanship.

If you love horses, you’ll like our show. Besides, you need something to listen to while you muck stalls or clean tack.

Below you’ll find our latest podcasts. We also have a YouTube Channel. Please look around. We hope you sign up for our email newsletter. Tell us what you think. Email us at John@WhoaPodcast.com

Thanks for listening,

John & Ranae

BooBoo Stewart From The Movie Let Him Go

November 6, 2020 by John Leave a Comment

BooBoo Stewart From The Movie Let him Go

booboo Stewart

Diane Lane (left) stars as “Margaret Blackledge” and Kevin Costner (right) stars as “George Blackledge” in director Thomas Bezucha’s LET HIM GO, a Focus Features release.
Credit : Kimberley French / Focus Features

I must admit, I hadn’t heard of BooBoo Stewart before this interview.  But, after spending a little time with him, I’m very impressed.  With the pandemic keeping the movie theaters closed, when I got an inquiry from Focus Features asking if I would like to pre-screen the new Kevin Costner/Diane Lane movie, Let Him Go, I jumped at the chance.  It’s one perk of having a podcast.  You might remember we got to interview the French filmmaker, Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, about her movie The Mustang.

After we saw Let Him Go, we got to interview BooBoo Stewart, who played Peter in the movie.  Speaking to Booboo was very easy to talk to.  I didn’t know much about his career, but a check of IMDB told me he was in the Twilight Saga.  What was even more impressive is that he began his career at age 10, got a record contract at 12, and his first on-camera work was as a stunt person!  Booboo is an artist, a martial artist champion, and he loves playing music.

Booboo was born and raised on a ranch, loves horses, and has a paint horse named Rimrock. It’s a fun, casual conversation I hope you will enjoy.

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We want you to be a part of the show.  Tell us about your horse.  Share your challenges, triumphs, or just everyday items that make horse ownership unique.  Create an audio file using the memo app on your phone.  Or contact me and we’ll set up a time to talk by Skype or phone.  Perhaps what you have to share can help someone in THEIR horse journey.

You are an enormous part of why we do a podcast.  We really love getting your feedback.  Please let us know your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for the show.  Email us at John@WhoaPodcast.com

Thanks for listening,

John & Ranae

Episode #178

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What an Extension Agent Can Do For You

October 27, 2020 by John Leave a Comment

What an Extension Agent Can Do For You

extension agentLocal extension agents have many names.  Some locales call them farm advisors, some cooperative extension agents. Whatever your county may title them, they are a free source of valuable knowledge.

When I wanted to perform a hay analysis on a load of hay I bought for our horses, I needed a hay probe.  When I looked on Amazon, hay probes were priced over $150. That made the whole exercise way too expensive.  I reached out to my extension agent, Julie Finzel, and she said, “Sure, I can help.”  Julie located a hay probe from another farm advisor, picked it up, and delivered it to my house.  We chatted while I took my samples, and her range of knowledge about livestock and farming amazed me.

When I asked Julie for a sit-down interview to talk about pests and livestock, especially horses, she was accommodating.  What do you do if you have mice getting in your feed?  Squirrels can be a big problem in many areas. Is a skunk a health danger?  I asked Julie about these and many other varmints, and she was very informative.

The real takeaway from this podcast, however, is how much helpful information you can glean from your extension agent.  Most counties across the US have them, I believe, and their advice is always free.  If you’re struggling with a livestock or farm problem, check out your local farm or extension agent.  And, even if you don’t have a specific problem, Julie’s Face Page is loaded with terrific articles.

Links heard on the show

UCCE Kern/Tulare Livestock Page

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We want you to be a part of the show.  Tell us about your horse.  Share your challenges, triumphs, or just everyday items that make horse ownership unique.  Create an audio file using the memo app on your phone.  Or contact me and we’ll set up a time to talk by Skype or phone.  Perhaps what you have to share can help someone in THEIR horse journey.

You are an enormous part of why we do a podcast.  We really love getting your feedback.  Please let us know your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for the show.  Email us at John@WhoaPodcast.com

Thanks for listening,

John & Ranae

Episode #177

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Devils Garden Mustangs with Laura Snell

September 29, 2020 by John Leave a Comment

Devils Garden Mustangs with Laura Snell

Devils Garden Mustangs

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Laura Snell knows a lot about the Devils Garden Mustangs and their Herd Management Area.  She is a Livestock and Natural Resource Advisor for Modoc County.  Laura works with the US Forest Service helping with research and management of the herd. I thought the BLM managed the wild mustangs, then learned several agencies involved.  The Devils Garden is on Forest Service Land and is the largest herd managed by the Forest Service.  There are approximately 2,000-2,500 horses on this land.  While this is by some estimates 10 times the amount of horse than the area can sustain, not that long ago that 4,000 horses roamed this area.

Devils Garden Mustangs have roamed this land for over 100 years.  The horses are from ranches that occupied neighboring areas.  The area was a source for Calvary horses, and they introduced some draft horse bloodlines.  They are sure-footed, stockier horses that are used to living in a rough environment.

We’ve produced many episodes about mustang and mustang programs.  Joe Misner uses mustangs as part of a wild horse program in a Sacramento Correctional Program. Spring Creek Basin Mustangs have TJ Holmes to administer PZP to maintain population control.  If you’re interested in more stories about mustangs, please check out those podcasts.

Links to the Devils Garden Mustangs

Forest Service Devils Garden Site

Double Devil Wild Horse Corrals

Fall in Love with a Devils Garden Mustang

Tom Hagwood Performance Horses

Tom Hagwood on Facebook

 

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We want you to be a part of the show.  Tell us about your horse.  Share your challenges, triumphs, or just everyday items that make horse ownership unique.  Create an audio file using the memo app on your phone.  Or contact me and we’ll set up a time to talk by Skype or phone.  Perhaps what you have to share can help someone in THEIR horse journey.

You are an enormous part of why we do a podcast.  We really love getting your feedback.  Please let us know your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for the show.  Email us at John@WhoaPodcast.com

Thanks for listening,

John & Ranae

Episode #176

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Looking Back at the Podcast

September 1, 2020 by John Leave a Comment

Looking Back at the Podcast

Looking backThis week we are looking back at an episode I produced 8 years ago.  If you listened to last week’s episode, you heard my interview with Lane Selz.  Lane and I met through my farrier Sean McRoberts.  While still in high school, Lane qualified for a permit to ride in the PRCA.  I got to follow Lane’s pro Rodeo career.

While I research last week’s episode, I came across a recording I did when Lane was just starting out assisting Sean.  I’ve edited the old show down quite a bit.  It shows the changes in both the podcast and Lane.  Back then, we called the podcast the DUH Podcast because I was/am a big fan of the Downunder Horsemanship Method. I used to open the show with a motivational or funny quote.  We left that in too.

Throughout the broadcast you can hear the natural sounds from my backyard: cars driving by, birds chirping, nippers and files.  My philosophy then was to bring the listener realism and experience.  I don’t think I pulled it off.

I hope you enjoy this episode.

Join Us on this Journey

We want you to be a part of the show.  Tell us about your horse.  Share your challenges, triumphs, or just everyday items that make horse ownership unique.  Create an audio file using the memo app on your phone.  Or contact me and we’ll set up a time to talk by Skype or phone.  Perhaps what you have to share can help someone in THEIR horse journey.

You are an enormous part of why we do a podcast.  We really love getting your feedback.  Please let us know your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for the show.  Email us at John@WhoaPodcast.com

Thanks for listening,

John & Ranae

Episode #175

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My Horse Trailer Setup Travel Safely with Your Horse

August 31, 2020 by John Leave a Comment

My Horse Trailer Setup

Your horse is most vulnerable when he is in your trailer.  I wanted to show you my horse trailer setup.  Now, I am not an expert, but I have talked to Rebecca Gimenez/Husted of Technical Large Animal Rescue and she gave me some useful tips that can help anyone who trailers a horse.

There are the essentials: a contact sheet with important phone numbers.  I include my vet’s name and number, both my wife’s and my number, and a non-horse emergency contact.  In this case, my older brother who I can count on to come whenever I need him.  Close to this list, I keep a chart showing the normal ranges for a horse’s temp, pulse, and respiration.  Sometimes in an emergency we may not think clearly, so this helps.

horse trailer setupWhen I spoke with Rebecca, she pointed out the primary danger of a trailer breakdown or roadside emergency.  Often, the driver is in such a hurry to run back and check on their horse; they forget about their personal safety.  She recommends a reflective vest and a red roadside marker to set up behind your trailer.  Having traffic see you is important so you can focus on your horse.

Our Equipment

We like the Blocker Tie-ring for both inside and outside the trailer.  It’s Easy to connect and disconnect the horses from the ring. We also have reflective vests and emergency road markers.

Stock your First Aid Kit with products you think necessary.  For us that’s gauze, tape, and Vetwrap.  Remember, the products in the kit are designed to get your horse stabilized until you get to professional help.

However, you have your horse trailer setup, you’ll want to be sure to include flashlights, a good spare tire, and a trailer jack.

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