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Emporium Western Store Over 100 Years Strong

November 29, 2016 by John Leave a Comment

Emporium Western Store

The early days at the Emporium.

Emporium Western Store

On today’s show, we talk to someone in our own backyard, Bakersfield California.  Stephen Goldwater’s Emporium Western Store has been a downtown fixture for over 100 years.

While it’s not exactly certain who initially established the store in 1909 – let’s face it, those records are hard to find -my research discovered Abraham Chain and Samuel Cohen owned the store in 1926.  

Arnold Rojas in his books about the early Vaqueros talked about the how the early cowhands got paid on a monthly basis and frequently bought a pair of new jeans around payday.  Many of the hard working vaqueros couldn’t afford to have their jeans washed and cleaned.  At the time, denim would shrink when washed and the vaqueros bought the size that fit them.  Then, at the end of the month, they came in for a new pair and threw the old ones away.  If you are not familiar with the Vaquero books, they tell the story of the early cowhands in the central valley.  If you are familiar, you may enjoy learning that Mr. Rojas’s wrote many of his books in the back room of the Emporium Western Store.

Emporium Western StoreIts’ a cool experience walking through the Emporium Western Store.  Jeans of all colors, styles, and sizes are stacked along the walls.   There is an incredible selection of boots and when I asked about a particular style, I was told the back room holds about 2,000 pairs.  

While the store had been in at least two other locations, the current location was originally built to be a bank.  There is an ample parking lot where the store will regularly stage live music events.  The walls are covered with memorabilia of years of service to the community.  Many celebrities have stopped into the store to shop over the years including Buck Owens.

About Us

Welcome to the Whoa Podcast about Horses and Horsemanship.   I am your host  John Harrer.  Each week on the show we talk about some aspect of owning a horse.  From feeding or supplementation to bits and bridles, tack, or cowboy boots, we cover training problems, or competing in shows.  We talk about the Western/ Cowboy lifestyle in movies, books and magazine articles.  And, we travel to places we think you would like to take your horse.   That’s what the Whoa Podcast is all about.

Contact Us

We have well over 100 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.  We are on Google Play too!  You can also find every episode and more about the show at whoapodcast.com.  Please take a moment and 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 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 #80

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Filed Under: The Podcast Tagged With: Country music, cowboy, Fun Stuff, Vaquero

The Life of Mustang Man Bobby Kerr

September 8, 2016 by John 1 Comment

Bobby Kerr, The Mustang Man

bobby kerr

We have a good story for you today.  Bobby Kerr, the Mustang Man lives his life.  Bobby came to town for the Tehachapi Mountain Rodeo, a PRCA event.  Since Bobby works with mustangs and has started many horses.  I’ve started one, my wild Oak Creek horse, Scratch.  My friend and rodeo announcer Dal Bunn knows I’m always looking to learn more and he invited Scratch and me to meet Bobby at the rodeo grounds.  I rode with Bobby in the morning.  He has smooth hands and works his horses with apparent ease.  Bobby was generous with his time and even rode Scratch.  He complimented us on the work we had done, then gave me some pointers to help us get better.

Performing over 100 times a year, Bobby travels across the country entertaining rodeo fans everywhere.  His act includes both dogs and horses, along with the props for his show.   I sat down with Bobby and talked about his journey through horsemanship.

From his first experience with the 4 B Wild West Show, how he ran away at age fourteen, and then how his friend and bit maker, Jeff Payne got him interested in the Mustang Makeover, Bobby Kerr tells the story of his life with horses.

Bobby Kerr makes horsemanship look easy.  His horses glide and go wherever he asks.  Listening to Bobby tell his story led me to believe there is no secret to his magic.  He wanted to be a cowboy and ride a horse since he was twelve.  A cowboy gets the job done, some way, some how, often with little money and a lot of imagination and ingenuity.  It’s fitting that he is now linked to the American Mustang.  The two have survived the harsh environment of the west by making magic together.

About Us

Welcome to the Whoa Podcast about Horses and Horsemanship.   I am your host  John Harrer.  Each week on the show we talk about some aspect of owning a horse.  From feeding or supplementation to bits and bridles, tack, or cowboy boots, we cover training problems, or competing in shows.  We talk about the Western/ Cowboy lifestyle in movies, books and magazine articles.  And, we travel to places we think you would like to take your horse.   That’s what the Whoa Podcast is all about.

Contact Us

We have well over 100 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.  We are on Google Play too!  You can also find every episode and more about the show at whoapodcast.com.  Please take a moment and 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 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 #79

 

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Horse Expo Pomona

February 23, 2016 by John Leave a Comment

Horse Expo Pomona

Horse Expo pomonaOn the road again to Horse Expo Pomona for the three-day event held on Super Bowl Weekend.  Horse Expo Pomona had a fantastic lineup of Clinicians including Clinton Anderson, Jonathan Field, Pat Parelli, Craig Cameron, Warwick Schiller, Brandi Lyons, Mary Kitzmiller and many more.  There were seminars and presentations going on at four different venues throughout the day.

Horse Expo Pomona

Kristine Wriding

There was live music by Kristine Wriding and three buildings filled with vendors catering to the horse and rider.

While I could only stay for the first day of Horse Expo Pomona, I was able to interview some of my favorites.  Jonathan Field talks about a free video series he is introducing on his website, 31 in 13.  Jonathan is an effective clinician and a wonderful interview.  We spent a good 15 minutes talking about my project horse Scratch before we got into a general discussion about his horsemanship.  Check out JonathanFieldHorsemanship.net for more details.

Horse Expo Pomona

Clinton Anderson

Clinton Anderson was making his return to Horse Expo Pomona after an almost 10 year absence.  Clinton has big plans for a show idea coming up in 2017.  While he would not reveal any of the secrets of the new production, if you listen to the words he says, rearrange the letters, you’ll exactly what he is up to (that’s a joke unless you figure it out, then let me know).

My friend Laura Rene Johnson was competing in the Ultimate Super Horse Challenge and we got and insight into the tension that these competitors feel.  Laura did a great job with her horse Star.

I had heard, from many of you actually, that Warwick Shiller is an effective horseman.  While he used to be a reining horse trainer, Warwick now travels extensively sharing his horsemanship knowledge.  He is very active on Facebook and is available to answer questions.  Check out the group Warwick Schiller Performance Horsemanship or WarwickSchiller.com.

Horse Expo Pomona

Warwick Schiller

Craig Cameron is out to have a good time.  He’s as much an entertainer as he is a horseman.  His down-home style and simple explanations of his exercises are the reason he is one of the top clinicians out there.  We even got to talk to one of Craig’s apprentices, Anton Hagstrom.  Anton is from Sweden and is learning a lot from Craig.  Check out CraigCameron.com.

Interested in Helping the Show?

It takes a lot of time an money to put on the podcast.  I’ve been willingly footing the bill on both for four years now.  My equipment is wearing out.  My travel budget is shrinking.  If you want to help, there is a simple way to do it.  I’ve partnered with Patreon.  You can contribute any amount.  Anything you would care to send along would be greatly appreciate.  Thanks.

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.  We talk about movies, books and magazine articles.  And, we travel to places we think you would like to take your horse.   That’s what the Whoa Podcast is all about.

Contact Us

We have well over 100 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 take a moment and 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 #78

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Filed Under: The Podcast Tagged With: Downunder Horsemanship, Entertainment, Fun Stuff, horse, Horsemanship, Inspiration

FJ Thomas Horsewoman Author

February 16, 2016 by John Leave a Comment

FJ ThomasFJ Thomas, Horsewoman, Author, Entrepreneur

I’ve never met FJ Thomas in person.  Our mutual interest in horses and writing brought us together on the internet.   From the moment our Twitter feeds crossed I knew FJ Thomas was cowgirl I would enjoy meeting one day.  FJ has a “motor”.  She’s going all the time.  As owner of Fairweather Farms She has many irons in the fire and if she sees a need she works to try and fill it.

FJ ThomasFJ Thomas noticed how large animals are the last to be helped in natural disasters.  She helped out with a local disaster and then she worked it into a novel that got published.  Lost Betrayal is a story of horses, love and natural disaster.  She’s is currently working on getting her children’s book illustrated and published for a scheduled release in the summer of 2016.  FJ is also a horse show judge and trainer.  She trains horses and people.

FJ has a lot of things on her mind and she says them.  She is an avid blogger with her Musings from the Leadrope and Talking in the Barn blogs. And she is a regular contributor to the Everybody Needs A Little Romance – (Romance Writers Blog)

Seeing a need for the voice of plus sized horsewomen everywhere, FJ Thomas started Cowgirls With Curves, a website to help encourage and support women of all sizes and their horsemanship.

She’s been interviewed by Texas Ranch & Rodeo Weekly, The Earn Your Spurs Podcast, and the Horse Hour Podcast.

FJ is easy to talk to and speaks her mind.  This was a really fun interview.  You can connect with FJ Thomas at the social media links below and, if you love horses, I know she would love hearing from you.

Links to FJ Thomas

TWITTER:  @F_J_Thomas —

INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/f_j_thomas/

FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/fJTHOMASAUTHOR1

COWGIRLS WITH CURVES

COWGIRLS WITH CURVES ON FACEBOOK

COWGIRLS WITH CURVES ON INSTAGRAM

COWGIRLS WITH CURVES ON TWITTER

Interested in Helping the Show?

It takes a lot of time an money to put on the podcast.  I’ve been willingly footing the bill on both for four years now.  My equipment is wearing out.  My travel budget is shrinking.  If yo want to help, there is a simple way to do it.  I’ve partnered with Patreon.  You can contribute any amount.  Anything you would care to send along would be greatly appreciate.  Thanks.

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.  We talk about movies, books and magazine articles.  And, we travel to places we think you would like to take your horse.   That’s what the Whoa Podcast is all about.

Contact Us

We have well over 90 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 take a moment and 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 #77

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Filed Under: The Podcast Tagged With: Books, competing, Fun Stuff, horse, Horsemanship, Inspiration

Cavalia Odysseo Orange County Preview

February 9, 2016 by John Leave a Comment

Cavalia Odysseo Orange County Preview

Cavalia OdysseoCavalia Odysseo has arrived in Irvine, California.  We missed the Cavalia performance when it was in Southern California 9 years ago so when the publicist for Cavalia Odysseo invited us to media day and a preview of the show, Ranae and I jumped at the chance.  The 125′ Big Top was set up in an open field in Irvine in Orange County.  The show had taken this open field and transformed it into a state-of-the-art facility.  Stables for 65 horses plus all the feed, pellets and bedding, a kitchen that prepares 600 meals a day, plus the gift shop, food concessions, and stage which includes a 3 story “hill” the horses make their grand entrance.

We got to check out the grounds and meet the horses and trainers and grooms.  Everyone at Cavalia Odysseo is proud of the work they do and very welcoming to guests.  The patiently answered all our questions and showed us where the horses warm up and how some of the backstage mechanisms operated.

An Intimate Performance

Cavalia OdysseoFour or five days later the place was ready for a performance.  We got front seats in a truncated but very exciting show.  There were gymnasts, urban stilts, and horses, lots of horses.  An amazing performance of liberty using nine horses.  Yes NINE horses.  No whips or crops or anything other than hand signals and voice commands.  This was the highlight of the show until, near the end of the performance, the flood the stage and create a lake.  For the next 10 minutes we watch a high level dressage performance.  Horse and rider were one.  There were even flying lead changes through the water.

If you live in the Southern California area, you won’t want to miss Cavalia Odysseo.  Tickets are affordable and the show is so fabulous you will be talking about it for months.  You can find out more at the Cavalia Odysseo website.

Interested in Helping the Show?

It takes a lot of time an money to put on the podcast.  I’ve been willingly footing the bill on both for four years now.  My equipment is wearing out.  My travel budget is shrinking.  If yo want to help, there is a simple way to do it.  I’ve partnered with Patreon.  You can contribute any amount.  Anything you would care to send along would be greatly appreciate.  Thanks.

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.  We talk about movies, books and magazine articles.  And, we travel to places we think you would like to take your horse.   That’s what the Whoa Podcast is all about.

Contact Us

We have well over 90 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 take a moment and 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 #76

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Filed Under: The Podcast Tagged With: adventure, Entertainment, Equitation, Fun Stuff, Horsemanship, Inspiration

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