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Inspired By Horses Jonathan Field

February 24, 2015 by John 2 Comments

Inspired By Horses ~ Jonathan Field

Inspired By Horses Jonathan Field

Jonathan at Horsemen’s Re-Union

On today’s show we have a terrific trainer and horseman Jonathan Field.  I first met Jonathan at Horsemen’s Re-Union in Paso Robles last year.  He was starting colts and one look at easy, smooth moves in the round pen and you knew he was relating to theses young horses.  His story is quite inspirational.   While a young man working in Canada, Jonathan suffered an industrial accident that nearly amputated his hand.  He recovered and was drawn back into the world of horses.  Yes, you could say he was truly inspired by horses.

Jonathan has studied under some of the greats in the horse world including George Morris and Pat Parelli.  He has developed his own style and program of horsemanship he calls Inspired by Horses. Jonathan has performed at Road to The Horse, has presented many times at Western States Horse Expo.  He headlines at horse shows and expositions all across Canada including The Mane Event and even produces his own equine conference called Jonathan Field and Friends.

Jonathan has used his Inspired by Horses philosophy to write a book, The Art of Liberty Training.  And he has also produced The Foundation for Excellence JUMPING with George Morris.  All this in addition to his own DVD training series.

Today we talk about his life and how he got inspired by horses.  We also talk about a few “real life” training issues I’m having.  Jonathan offers some great advice and I am already seeing results!

Links Mentioned on the show

JonathanField.net

Jonathan Field Horsemanship – facebook

About Us

Welcome to the Whoa Podcast about Horses and Horsemanship.   I am your host  John Harrer.  Along with my wife, Ranae, each week on the show we talk about some aspect of owning a horse.  It could be feeding or supplementation.  It could be bits and bridles, tack, or cowboy boots.  We cover training problems, or competing in shows.  We talk to farriers and horse chiropractors.  And we travel to places we think you would like to take your horse.   That’s what the Whoa Podcast is all about.

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We have well over 80 episodes up now and you can find them all for free on iTunes, with our Android App in the Amazon store, and now Stitcher, or wherever podcasts are distributed.  Get the Stitcher app and let us know how it works.  It’s Free.  You can also find every episode and more about the show at whoapodcast.com.  Please join our email list. Get in on the conversation with Facebook and Twitter – just look for WhoaPodcast.

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.  You can email us at: John@WhoaPodcast.com

I blog at TrainingJessie.blogspot.com and I have a new blog about my Louisiana Leopard Catahoula puppy named Buster at BusterBrownDog.blogspot.com and if you want to know even more – and I can’t imagine why – it’s all at JohnHarrer.com

Thanks for listening,

John & Ranae

Episode #050

 

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Learn More About Working Equitation

December 30, 2014 by John Leave a Comment

Working Equitation

Working EquitationWhen I first heard the term Working Equitation over a year ago, I must admit that it sounded a bit scary.  No, not because it had the word “working” in it, but because of the word “equitation”.  I have been trying to improve my riding over the years – mainly improving my balance and seat, as well as trying to get softer hands and better leg cues.  The books and trainers I’ve consulted have helped a lot, but there is much more I just don’t understand.  Some people can make being on the back of a horse look so smooth and elegant.  I am a long way from that.

Then the term came up on a Facebook post.  I thought it would make a good topic for a podcast.  A ‘Working Equitation’ search of a few videos on YouTube gave me the basics.  Then it was off to the Working Equitation website to fill in a few details of the competition.  By the end of the afternoon I was feeling a lot better about the whole thing.

Working Equitation began in Europe in the 1990’s as a way to demonstrate the versatility of your horse.  It has shown some real growth in both Australia and the U.S. in recent years.  My last stop to learn more about Working Equitation was Tarrin Warren, owner of TNT Quarter Horses.  Tarrin and I had met in Colorado at the first U.S. Campdraft competition in 2013.  Tarrin trains horses and is a very skilled rider.  She’s gotten involved in the sport of Working Equitation.  Tarrin trains, competes, and recently was certified to be a judge of Working Equitation horse shows.

Tarrin fills us in on the basics of Working Equitation, what we need to get started, and why participating in Working Equitation can help both you and your horse become a better team!

There are many links to Working Equitation to help you get involved.  Here are a few (Look for one in your geographic area):

Working EquitationWorking Equitation USA
Facebook Pages

Working Equitation USA 

Texas

Oregon

Washington

Southern California

Working Equitation

Working Equitation

Colorado

Illinois

Georgia

Connecticut

Oklahoma

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We have well over 70 episodes up now and you can find them all for free on iTunes, with our Android App in the Amazon store, and now Stitcher, or wherever podcasts are distributed.  Get the Stitcher app and let us know how it works.  It’s Free.  You can also find every episode and more about the show at whoapodcast.com.  Please join our email list. Get in on the conversation with Facebook and Twitter – just look for WhoaPodcast.

Please let us know your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for the show.  You can email us at: John@WhoaPodcast.com

Thanks for listening,

John & Ranae

Episode #042

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Doug Payne – Riding Horse Repair Manual

June 17, 2014 by John Leave a Comment

Doug Payne – Riding Horse Repair Manual

Episode number #030

Doug Payne Riding Horse Repair ManualDoug Payne is one of the lucky people who started riding at a very young age. Doug has been profiled in and contributed to magazines such as Practical Horseman, US Eventing Magazine, The Chronicle of the Horse, Eventing Nation as well as a number of other regional and national publications and media.  Along with Jim Wofford, Doug produced the acclaimed ‘the Rider’s Eye‘ instructional DVD.  Doug’s latest effort is the book, The Riding Horse Repair Manual, an instructional guide to developing confident and competitive horses. The book not only gives you tips on better riding and horsemanship, but also teaches you how to deal with bad behavior in your horse.

Doug Payne might be best known in the discipline of Eventing.  Doug has won countless national and international competitions from Beginner Novice through Advanced.  In Dressage he has had international success through FEI Intermediate I.  Aside from Dressage and Eventing, Doug has extensive experience in jumping.  He has ridden multiple horses from the lowest levels through Grand Prix with many top placings at national competitions.

Doug Payne

Crown Talisman

If you stopped by the Doug Payne Equestrian Sports webpage you will quickly discover just how busy Doug stays.  He rides sometimes ten or twelve  horses a day.  When he is not training he is competing.  We managed to catch up with Doug at his new place in North Carolina.  We learn a little bit about his early history with horses and his plans for the future.  Doug and his wife Jess had just returned from the Saumur CCI 3 star in France.  As part of a grant from Land Rover  Doug Payne competed on Crown Talisman, his 17.1 dark bay Thoroughbred-Holsteiner cross gelding.

There is also a pretty cool “helmet cam” video of Doug on Talisman making their run in France.  You can find it here and check out Doug Payne’s Youtube Channel.  And if all that is not enough, you can find training videos online from Doug Payne.

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We have well over 60 episodes up now and you can find them all for free on iTunes, with our Android App in the Amazon store, and now Stitcher, or wherever podcasts are distributed.  Get the Stitcher app and let us know how it works.  It’s Free.  You can also find every episode and more about the show at whoapodcast.com.  Please join our email list. Get in on the conversation with Facebook and Twitter – just look for WhoaPodcast.

Please let us know your thought, ideas, and suggestions for the show.  You can email us at: John@WhoaPodcast.com

Thanks for listening.

John & Ranae

 

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