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Ride Your Horse on Planet Vasquez Rocks

July 31, 2020 by John Leave a Comment

Vasquez Rocks ~ Ride Your Horse On Another Planet 

Vasquez RocksTucked away in the little city of Agua Dulce, just off the 14 freeway in Southern California, are Vasquez Rocks.  Vasquez Rocks got its name from the bandit Tiburcio Vasquez.  Some have characterized Vasquez as a Robin Hood, while others have made him out as a womanizer.  Most agree he lived outside the law.  When he allegedly killed some men near Hollister, California, his gang rode to Southern Cal to escape capture.  For a time he hid in the area that now bears his name.  He eluded capture by using the rock formations and caves to hide.

In the 1930’s, a movie director suggested Vasquez Rocks as a shooting location for Tibet.  This was the beginning of a new relationship with Hollywood.  Og course it was a favorite setting for Westerns.  The Texas Ranger (1931) and the Gambler (1939) used the rocky back drop to simulate the Old West.

When television arrived, Vasquez Rocks’ popularity grew.  The Lone Ranger, Cheyenne, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The Big Valley, The Wild Wild West, and Hondo used the rocks at least once.

In 1967, Vasquez Rocks got its big break in Hollywood.  The crew of the Enterprise landed right in its backyard.  It was used to fight the Gorns.  They also used the rocks in the movie production of Star Trek IV as the planet Vulcan.

Our Ride to Vasquez Rocks

It has shortened the park hours because of COVID.  But, because the Pacific Crest Trail runs through the park, you can get in through those entrances.  There’s parking on Escondido Canyon Road.  They charge no admission to get into the park.

Pertinent Information

Vasquez Rocks Website

10700 West Escondido Canyon Road
Agua Dulce, CA 9139

Park Telephone: (661) 268-0840

If you go in the summer, it can get warm so leave early.  It wouldn’t hurt to take water and a light snack.  There are some trail maps to follow.  For most of our ride you could often see the 14 Fwy. on one side or the houses on the other.  It really helped with orientation.  The terrain can be rock in places.  If your horse has tender feet, I would suggest boots.

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Hansen Dam Group Ride ~ VIDEO

July 24, 2020 by John Leave a Comment

Hansen DamWorking on my Video Channel

I’ve had a YouTube Channel for 12 years now.  Back in 2008, I began shooting experiences with my mare Jessie.  The very first video was of us working cows.  A lesson my wife bought us for my birthday.

Through the years, I’ve chronicled many of our rides and adventures.  Video editing software was difficult to use back then.  I wasn’t very good at either shooting or editing.  Over the last two years, I’ve studied video editing and production.  I’ll admit, it’s still scary in front of the camera.  But I have a desire to share our knowledge and experiences, and this is the best way.

My goal is to shoot quality videos of trail rides, travel, horse training, and things-you-should-know.  As difficult as it is to be behind the camera and on top of a horse, I’m trying it.  I hope you’ll subscribe to my channel and offer feedback and suggestions.

Hansen Dam Trail Ride

Several years ago we did an ETI Trail Trial at Hansen Dam Recreational Area in Lakeview Terrace, California.  It was my first experience with an ETI trial and we had a lot of fun.  Hansen Dam is easy to get to.  Just off the 210 Freeway near Sylmar, there is ample parking for a group of trailers.

Gabrielino Equestrian Park is located there.  A warm-up arena with good footing is next to the parking lot.

Different sections of the area offer different trail rides.  In one section there is thick growth with many creek crossings.  In other areas there is rocky, almost desert -like terrain.  Our ride took us through both areas.  We had an experienced guide, but if you’re good with directions, it would be difficult to get lost.  The 210 freeway is visible from almost anywhere, and we use it as a landmark.

On one of our trail rides there, we rode under the freeway, up Little Tujunga Canyon, to a food truck is in the middle of a nursery.  It’s called the Hideaway Cafe Food Truck.  It serves good Mexican food and there is a place to tie up your horse.

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Yoga for Equestrians with Gabrielle Diakon

July 21, 2020 by John Leave a Comment

Yoga for Equestrians

yoga for equestriansI had been practicing yoga for about 5 years when I got my first horse at age 51.  The year was 2005.  My goal was to ride a lot and, although I considered myself fit, my body was feeling the aches and pains of daily horseback riding.  Changing my yoga routine to compensate for the muscles I was using as an equestrian really helped me get through the initial period of intense riding.

Yoga helped so much, I tried talking my yoga instructor into letting me develop a class specific to equestrians. She wasn’t into horses, and I didn’t know enough people with horses to inspire a special class.  My plans for a “Yoga for Equestrians” class fizzled out.  Recently I brought up in casual conversation among my horse friends that I was once a yoga instructor.   Then they asked if I would be interested in teaching a class.  That got me to thinking about yoga again.  

While I’m too busy to add a yoga class to my plate, I found a qualified horsewoman who has developed a “Yoga for Equestrians” program.  Gabrielle Diakon is a yoga instructor with a passion for horses.  Gabrielle has constructed yoga workout videos especially designed for those of us who ride.  Now, in these times of COVID quarantines, yoga online seems the perfect solution.

Discover Yoga for Equestrians

Check out Gabrielle’s website and Facebook page below to learn more.

GMD Training Website

Facebook

Instagram: GMDTraining

 

 

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We’re Taking a COVID Hiatus

May 12, 2020 by John Leave a Comment

We’re Taking a COVID Hiatus

COVID HiatusHi everyone.  I hope you are doing well.  This COVID pandemic has really turned everyone’s world upside down.  Somehow, I think horse people take these things a little better.  When you sit on a 1,000 lb animal, sometimes things go wrong.  It’s you and the horse and you learn to deal with them.  We get manure under our fingernails and horse slobber on our shirts.  We clean water troughs brimming with algae.  We know the smell of Numotizine, Furacin, and that purple stuff you spray on cuts and wounds.  We hear the COVID is tough.  I sure wouldn’t want to mess with it, but I’m still thinking my immune system is ready.

It’s been challenging getting guests booked during the last two months.  I’ve produced podcasts through it all so far, but now I need to take a little COVID Hiatus.  I have commitments from two really cool people in the horse industry.  I hope to get those interviews done, edited and posted.  I just don’t know when.  If you want to keep in touch, hit the subscribe button wherever you get our show.  They will notify you when I release a new episode.

I hope to produce shows when I find a good topic and a cooperative guest.  Meanwhile, all 200+ episodes are right here for you to enjoy.  I hope you have a listen.  If you have an idea for a show or just want to say “HI”, email John@whoapodcast.com.  Thanks for all your support.

 

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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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Tiffany McLaury Colt Starter

April 28, 2020 by John 2 Comments

Tiffany McLaury Colt Starter

Tiffany McLauryTiffany McLaury’s name might sound familiar.  She is the daughter of Buster and Sheryl McLaury.  Buster and Sheryl spent many years working on and managing ranches.  In 1984, they met Ray and Carolyn Hunt and their view of horsemanship changed.  Tiffany grew up learning about training horses and starting colts from not only her parents, but many other well-known trainers.

About a month ago listener Jeana Marie Andreatta wrote m.  Jeana is deep into horses. Her business Tumbling J Mohair Tack hand crafts Mohair cinches. Jeana also teaches at Equi911.  So when she writes me with a suggestion for a guest, I listen. Jeana is friends with Tiffany McLaury a horse trainer and colt starter in Paducah Texas.  Tiffany knows a lot about horsemanship growing up learning from her father and mother, Buster and Cheryl McLaury. She’s real easy to talk to and our conversation wanders all over the place – well all over the place on the topic of horses.  We could have gone on another hour, but we know you have chores to do. Here’s my conversation with Tiffany McLaury.

Tiffany’s Facebook Page

 

 

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