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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

Michelle Gilles Promoting Women and Horses

March 9, 2021 by John Leave a Comment

Michelle Gilles Promoting Women and Horses

Michelle GillesMichelle Gilles, horsewoman and trainer, knows women are the backbone of the horse industry. Based in the Central Valley of California, Michelle trains horses, holds clinics, and shows in reined cow horse. Growing up with horses, Michelle trained under some very impressive trainers including Les Vogt, Charles Wilhelm, and John Ward. She’s learned not only about horses, but the business side of being a horse trainer.

Michelle and I met back in 2015 during the Vaquero Heritage Trainers Challenge. Our paths crossed again last year when I began showing in Ranch Riding shows. We’ve been trying to get together for an interview and finally found time in our schedules.

Two programs Michelle created are  designed especially for women. Her “Ride Like a Girl – The Original” Facebook Group helps women getting back into horses, women with confidence issues, or women needing to improve their relationship with their horse. By holding clinics and training session, Michelle helps these women (and men too) expand their horsemanship.

The Real American Cowgirl Project

Michelle Gilles wants to put a spotlight on women working in the horse industry. They could be photographers, professional riders, working cowgirls, or women who represent the true American Cowgirl ethic. By promoting excellent role models, Michelle believes the horse world will attract more girls.

Links To Michelle Gilles

Michelle’s Website

“Ride Like a Girl – The Original” Facebook Group

Michelle’s Facebook Page

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 #183

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Filed Under: The Podcast Tagged With: competing, Education, Entertainment, horse, horseback riding, Horsemanship, Inspiration, women and horses

Joanne Galbraith Telling Horse Stories at 82

February 23, 2021 by John Leave a Comment

Horse Stories with Joanne Galbraith

Joanne GalbraithJoanne Galbraith is still going strong at age 82. Of course, you would guess that’s she has been around horses all her life. She worked at feedlots and ranches and held her own with men. She passed along a love of horses to her kids. And she loves competing. Joanne rides in Gymkana events on her good horse, Ricky.

I first met Joanne several years ago when I was looking for a horse. While I didn’t purchase a horse from her, I could tell she had a trained eye for horseflesh. Her End of the Road Ranch hosted an Obstacle/Trail Trial Playdays. When I need an arena to train my mustang, Scratch, Joanne offered hers. There I met her husband, Dale, an excellent horseman and an even better storyteller. On a couple of visits, Dale told me stories of working on ranches as a young boy after his parents died in a house fire. Sadly, I never got to interview Dale for the podcast.

Return to End of The Road

Last year I competed in several Ranch Riding shows at the End of the Road Ranch and rekindled my friendship with Joanne Galbraith. Her energy is endless. Her enthusiasm for horses and competing never fades. She possesses a lifetime of stories working in the horse industry, and I wanted to record a few. Joanne sat down with Ranae and me on a picnic table on the edge of the ranch’s trail course.

Joanne Galbraith Trailer Sales and Horse Hotel

Equipped with several covered stalls, Joanne’s ranch is a pleasant spot for overnight travelers. It’s out in the country enough to be quiet, but close enough to the two major highways through town. Joanne also handles horse trailer sales and can help you find the perfect trailer for your needs.

Google info on Galbraith Trailers and Horse Hotel

Galbraith Trailers on Facebook

 

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 #182

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Dan Dauphin Talks About Bits and Horses

February 9, 2021 by John 2 Comments

Dan Dauphin Talks About Bits and Horses

Dan DauphinDan Dauphin knows the mechanics and physics of bits. Honestly, I put a snaffle in my horse’s mouth and don’t think much more about it. What goes on in there is a giant mystery to me. Oh, I know that when I pull on the right rein; the horse goes right. But, I can’t really see what’s going on down there and can only imagine what’s happening in that giant cavern in his head. Dan Dauphin studied the build and mechanics of not only the horses’ mouth, but the bits and how the two interact. The bit is a communication device. Used with your seat and leg aids, it’s how you talk to your horse.

Dan breaks everything down in a video session titled “More than a Bit of Information”. (https://www.dauphinhorsemanship.com/mercantile/) Dan spent 6 months researching the information in this video. He talked to equine dentists, veterinarians, and other specialists learning the variety of ways bits exert pressure to send signals.

Building a Better Horse

The more time I spend around horses, the more I want to become a better rider for my horse. This takes effort. Sometimes it means researching videos and trainers to find an answer. Sometimes it requires setting long-held beliefs aside and be open to new ideas. It’s difficult and embarrassing to analyze your riding looking for ways to improve. When something goes wrong, many riders are too quick to blame the horse. I encourage you to take advantage of knowledgeable trainers like Dan. Look at the information he provides and decide what is right for you and your horse.

Links to Dan Dauphin Horsemanship

Dauphin Horsemanship Website

DVD / Download Bit Video Series

Dauphin Horsemanship on Facebook

Bits, Spurs, and Good Sense Facebook Group

Dauphin Horsemanship YouTube Channel

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 #181

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Filed Under: The Podcast Tagged With: Education, Equine Bits, horse, Horse bits, horse tips, horseback riding, Horsemanship, Training

Jim Masterson Explains His Method

December 22, 2020 by John Leave a Comment

Jim Masterson Explains His Method

jim mastersonEarly 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 always moved me around, so I never got to see Jim’s entire presentation from start to finish. The way he place his hands on the horse appealed to me. Being a tactile person, I love to put my hands all over my horses.

But I was doing it because it felt good to me.  It wasn’t until years later that I realized Jim was doing it to elicit a very specific response from the horse. The Masterson Method developed to help relieve tension that builds up in a horse’s body.

The Masterson Method

I kept bumping into the Masterson Method in my work with horses and this podcast.  There was a practitioner set up when I covered the Skills of the Rancho.  And, I had seen a practitioner at another equine expo. A few years later, when I saw a man doing bodywork on a horse, I asked him to explain what the purpose.  I met Will Friday and had him on the show to talk about The Jim Masterson Method and equine nutrition.

There is a lot of information on the Masterson Method website. I suggest you definitely checkout the video on the “Bladder Meridian”. Use it on your horse. The results will amaze you and you’ll build a stronger bond with your horse.

Whisper’s Masterson treatment: https://youtu.be/vupS3D75MVY

Masterson Method Bladder Meridian: https://youtu.be/krSx3Kz2BW4

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 #180

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Equine Nutrition With Will Friday

November 24, 2020 by John Leave a Comment

Equine Nutrition With Will Friday

equine nutritionEquine nutrition is a complicated subject, so I went out and found someone who has been studying it for quite some time.Will Friday has been on the show before talking about the Masterson Method, a blend of massage and chiropractic.  Will works on some very expensive performance horses.  As part of his program, he has taught himself the ins-and-outs of equine nutrition.  I’ve been working my horse, Scratch, pretty hard as we prep for Ranch Riding shows.  I’m using Scratch, because my 20-year-old mare, Jessie, has had some lameness issues.  I invited Will Friday up to Bakersfield to talk about nutrition and see if the Masterson Method help my mare.

As it turned out, we spent the day together.  Will spent about 2 hours adjusting Jessie.  The Masterson Method is fascinating.  You can see the horses release tension right before your eyes.  Will began with an assessment, then methodically worked from nose to tail, adjusting every part of that horse.  When he finished with Jessie, he did the same with Scratch.  The difference between the two horses was fascinating.  Each horse had different areas where they stored tension.  Will worked his hands all over Scratch.  Both horses seemed to love the attention.

Equine Nutrition

Once we finished, we headed to the house and sat down to discuss the horses’ nutritional needs.  Will, you might remember, was the one who recommended we get a hay analysis.  Will plugged the data from the hay analysis into an equine nutrition program.  Instantly we had information on where our program was strong and where we had holes.  Will recommended two products: Wild Gold Camelina Oil and Custom Equine Vermont Blend.  Our horses began the supplements October 15, 2020 and I eager to see the results these products bring.

Links for Will Friday’s Equine Nutrition

If you want these products for your horse, check out Will’s Website.  Use the promo code “WHOA” and get free shipping in the continental US.

Performance Equine BodyWork Facebook Page

Performance Equine Website

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 #179

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