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Sandy Collier Hall of Fame Horsewoman

January 18, 2022 by John Leave a Comment

Sandy Collier, Hall of Fame Horsewoman

Sandy Collier has an amazing life with horses. She was the first woman to win the Snaffle Bit Futurity. Her peers have inducted her into the Cowgirl Hall of Fame and the NRCHA Hall of Fame. Horse and Rider named her one of the Top 50 Riders of All-time in All Disciplines. In the last few years, she has judged at Road to the Horse and the Snaffle Bit Futurity. Along with cutting horse champion, Barbra Schulte, they team up offering clinics to improve horse show performance.

It’s fascinates me that someone as knowledgeable as Sandy is looking to learn more. When I mentioned the Along for the Ride Symposium in Las Vegas with Andrea Fappani, Nick Dowers, and Shawn Flarida, Sandy said she was attending. It is inspirational knowing that after decades of riding and teaching, Sandy Collier has a thirst for more knowledge.

Links Heard on The Show

Sandy Collier’s Website

Be Unstoppable with Sandy Collier and Barbra Schulte

Sandy Collier Facebook Page

Along for the Ride Las Vegas Symposium Information

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Episode #196

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Horse Resource – Build Your Horsemanship Library

August 24, 2020 by John Leave a Comment

Build Your Horse Resource

Sometimes horse training can seem like a lonely undertaking. That’s why I think it is important to build a “horse resource”. I can’t run out to a trainer every time a problem pops up with my horse. I wouldn’t want to, anyway. But I need to have some place to get a solution.

It is a library of horse training books, dvds, cds, along with a journal I keep about my horse’s health and training. I collected the foundation of the library as a member of the Downunder Horsemanship No Worries Club. The first month the Club opened, I joined. My membership lasted for 7 or 8 years. Then I added the Clinton Anderson Gaining Respect and Control on the Ground and Riding with Confidence Series. I also picked up DVDs from Julie Goodnight (Balance & Rhythm, Communication & Control), Richard Winters, Jerry Tindell (Groundwork), and Dr. Robert Miller. To round out my collection, I have a few dvds from the Horseman’s Gazette, one called Tapadero about the Californio Vaquero. And, I have some fun ones too, like the Buckaroos of Northern Nevada. You need to have some practical knowledge about equipment. One dvd is all about caring for tack .

Broaden Your Horizons

I didn’t want my horse resource library to be just one trainer or one philosophy. That’s why I went for variety. After studying a variety of trainers, I chose Clinton. I believe it’s important to have one philosophy forming the foundation of your interaction with your horse. While I could have chosen Craig Cameron, Chris Cox, Parelli, or any of the others, I related to Downunder Horsemanship the easiest.

Why have a Library?

With the increasing popularity of YouTube, you might think a library isn’t important. There’s something about having my collection that offers a little security. Maybe it’s the countless hours I’ve spent watching, I don’t know. But. almost every time I watch a video, or read an article again, I pick up something new or see something old in a new light.

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Barefoot Horse Trimming with Craig Morley

April 14, 2020 by John Leave a Comment

Barefoot Horse Trimming with Craig Morley

I heard some people call barefoot horse trimming natural hoof care. A quick search on Wikipedia says there is early evidence of mule shoes in Rome as far back as 400 BC. Now you would think in 2,000 years of equine husbandry, we would have figured out what is best for the horse’s foot. I’m not sure we have. If you ask two different farriers and a veterinarian the best way to trim a hoof, I would not be surprised if they came up with four different answers. It’s like politics or religion. There are a lot of opinions about barefoot horse trimming out there.

When I ran into a riding friend I had not seen in a while, he told me he had been studying barefoot horse trimming. Perfect, here was someone I could talk to openly and honestly about the subject. We sat down between the row of horse stalls at the stable he boards his horses. We began with his attraction to the business, then discovered the key points of interest to him, and discovered a few tips about barefoot horse trimming along the way.

I learned there are not only a lot of opinions, but there are a lot of different breeds of horses and bone structures out there. Add to that the variety of the way we use our horses and the combinations are endless. There just isn’t one solution that fits all horses.

Barefoot Horse Trimming Book Recommended by Craig Morley

Craig’s Facebook Page

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You are a big part of why we do this 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

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John & Ranae

Episode #168

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Comanche the Horse of Little Big Horn

October 29, 2019 by John Leave a Comment

Comanche the Horse of Little Big Horn

Janet Barret wrote a fascinating book about Comanche, the sole surviving horse of the Battle of Little Big Horn. The story begins with Captain Myles Keogh an Irish immigrant who was a soldier for hire. After riding for the Pope in Italy, he came to America to fight in the Civil War. After much research, Janet pieced together the life of Captain Keogh and the story of how he gained Comanche. Titled, Comanche and his Captain, The Warhorse and the Soldier of Fortune, the book is available on Amazon.

You may remember Janet from a previous podcast about They Called Her Reckless, the story of a Korean Warhorse. A dedicated author, Janet tells the story of Comanche after delving into volumes of research, stories, and anecdotes about the Battle of Little Bighorn. Because the only survivors were Indians, the details of the actual battle are often difficult to determine. That’s not to disparage Indian storytellers, only to say that the details they relayed were heard weeks after the actual battle, then passed on through newspaper editors who were trying to sell papers. But, Janet cuts through all that and lays out a wonderful story of a Mustang horse named Comanche.

Links Heard in the Comanche Show

Comanche and his Captain, The Warhorse and the Soldier of Fortune

They Called Her Reckless

Total Saddle Fit, Shoulder Relief Cinch

Janet Barrett email

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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 a big part of why we do this 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

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John & Ranae

Episode #158

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Get Your Horse Legged Up with Sam Finden

June 4, 2019 by John Leave a Comment

Leg Up Your Horse with Sam Finden

Recently I asked listeners how they get their horse in condition, or legged up, after a winter’s layoff. It’s been a long, cold, and wet winter in much of the country. Here in California, we had snow in the nearby mountains and, as I write this, it’s Memorial Day weekend. We have only used our horses a few times in the last several months. With peak riding time around the corner, it’s time to get your horse “legged up”.

Sam Finden lives in Townsend, Montana working, riding horses, and writing novels. I asked listeners how they get their horse in condition, or legged up, after a winter’s layoff. An avid hunter, Sam uses his horses to ride and pack in on his hunting trips. He starts with short trips at the beginning of the season. Sam works his horses up to peak condition for rifle season in the fall.

Sam Finden’s Advice to Legging Up Your Horse

Keep it a positive experience. Your horse would rather sleep in instead of work.
Start with groundwork 15-20 minutes to get their bodies and mind back thinking about you.
After groundwork use short rides at the walk and trot to help both horse and rider get in shape.
Pay attention to your tack. Your horse’s weight and body condition may have changed over the winter. Make sure your tack is in good conditions and still fits properly.

Check Out Sam’s Books

We’ve invited Sam on the show twice before. He knows how to tell a story. After he published his first novel, Saddle My Good Horse, we talked about Sam’s journey to Montana. We caught up to Sam a few years later and talked about his horses and his writing. You can see more of Sam’s work at Samfinden.com

Join Us on this Journey

I’m not the best community builder. I need your help for that. I’m not the best at conversation. Let’s change it up together. I hope you will join me.

You are a big part of why we do this 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

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John & Ranae

Episode #145

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