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Charles Wilhelm Ultimate Horse Challenge

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Charles Wilhelm Ultimate Super Horse Challenge

Episode #026

Charles WilhelmCharles Wilhelm has always believed in a versatile horse.  A horse should be strong in the ring, but also quiet enough to go on a trail ride.  A horse safe enough for your child to ride.  A horse that can play with cows and is comfortable with a rope.  A horse that will not spook if your hat gets blown off.  A horse that you can enjoy in the roping arena or on a parade.

Charles Wilhelm believes in a balance and responsive horse.  Charles believes the horse should be able to pick up the correct lead easily. Charles Wilhelm training improves the rider as well by helping the rider become more balance and responsive to the horse.  Charles Wilhelm Training clinics are fun and informative.

Charles WilhelmNow, Charles Wilhelm has developed a competition where riders can put their skills to the test.  This year at the Western States Horse Expo in Sacramento. The event will take place over three days and each day there is an elimination.

Charles Wilhelm knows what he’s talking about.  He’s written for many of the horse magazines, has a book, Building Your Dream Horse, and has a show on HRTV.

 

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Cowboy Mounted Shooting

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Cowboy Mounted ShootingCowboy Mounted Shooting

Episode #027

What could be more fun the horses, guns, and balloons?  On this episode of the Whoa Podcast we explore Cowboy Mounted Shooting.   Essentially it is a rider wearing a holstered firearm riding through a course.  On the course are some balloons usually on stakes.  The rider must negotiate the course as fast as possible shooting the balloons.  As you can imagine, cowboy mounted shooting takes a broke horse and a steady hand.  We talk to Cathy and Johnnie Hendricks of the Roy Rogers Rangers, a shooting club in Southern California.  Cathy and Johnnie walk us through the basics of cowboy mounted shooting, the organization that runs competitions, and what you can expect at a competition.

kenny Lawson cowboy mounted shootingThen we talk to Kenny Lawson of the Silver Dollar Ranch.  Kenny was one of the horsemen at the Horsemen’s Re-Union.  We caught him in the autograph hall.  It’s a little noisy, but Kenny has a lot of good information.  Kenny talks about how you get your horse used to the course and the use and safety of gun handling.  Kenny offers clinics on cowboy mounted shooting on a regular basis.

You can learn more about cowboy mounted shooting check out the CMSA website.  Or check out the videos HERE

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Evidence Based Horsemanship with Martin Black

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Evidence Based Horsemanship with Martin Black

Episode #025Evidence Based Horsemanship

Evidence Based Horsemanship

Have you ever wondered if there was a good time to train on your horse?  If so, I think you will enjoy this podcast about Evidence Based Horsemanship.  At the recent Horseman’s Re-Union in Paso Robles, Ca,  I caught up with clinician and horse trainer Martin Black.  Martin has co-authored a book with on this subject with Dr. Stephen Peters.  While I have not read the book, other than the excerpts on Amazon, it is apparent that there are two aspects to this concept.  One is the scientific physiology the horse goes through in the training process.  I hope to get into the details of this with Dr. Peters in a future podcast.

Evidence Based HorsemanshipThe other side of the concept is the practical, hands-on, nuts and bolts of what’s happening in the training process from a highly experienced trainer – Martin Black.  Martin walks us through a couple of examples I witnessed on evidence based horsemanship that happened during the colt starting process.  He also goes into how this understanding of what the horse is going through while in learning mode, can help you achieve better results with your horse.  Evidence based horsemanship looks at the horse from a completely different angle.  When you learn the mechanics of the learning process, you can become more efficient with it.

Harris Stage Lines

Wandering around the Mid-State Fairgrounds checking out the vendors and exhibits, I came across Tommy Harris.  Tom owns Harris Stage Lines and owns a real stagecoach.  It’s beautiful!  He also has a chuck wagon.  Tommy talks to us about the history of the old west and what an important role these wagons played in our countries expansion.  You also get a little of the sounds of the cowboy cookout music going on right next to Tommy’s exhibit.Harris Stage Lines

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Ride for Cause Don Funke’s Ride For The West

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Ride for Cause

Don Funke Riding4Creation

Episode #021ride for cause

The are many types of activists and activism.  I’ve always admired people who, believing in a cause, act on that belief.  On today’s show we talk to a man who will ride for a cause, Dr. Don Funke of Bozeman Montana. Don is preparing for a 1200 mile ride on horseback to bring awareness to environmental and social concerns affecting the west. Don feels quite passionate about his life in the west and calls this a pilgrimage he feels compelled to make. I won’t try and go into the motivations here for his ride.  It’s better you visit Don’s website Riding4Creation .org and see for yourself.  Don is planning on leaving from Santa Fe, New Mexico to Bozeman, Montana on the back of a horse.  On the show we’ll talk about the details it takes to ride for 1200 miles, his horses, and equipment, and how you can help if you like.  Don is planning on leaving from Santa Fe, New Mexico to Bozeman, Montana on the back of a horse.  He will be relying on the kindness of people along the trail as well as sharing his concerns about the American West.

My Parting Shot

And, we’ll have a childhood memory I share in my Ride Into The Sunset.  Most people tell the story of how great their first experience with horses happen to be.  Mine involved much grumbling, a little yelling, and near disaster.

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Horsemanship Group – NorCal Downunder Brumbies

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Horsemanship Group

NorCal Downunder Horsemanship Brumbies

horsemanship Group

Episode #020

On today’s show we find out how others are networking to learn more about horses and horsemanship by forming a horsemanship group. Two followers of the Downunder Horsemanship Method Michael Canfield and Laurie Frohn live in Northern California. They have a love of horses and an appreciation for horsemanship.  The result was naturally to form a horsemanship group.  The two knew if they connected with other like-minded horse owners their knowledge would grow much faster. Through the No Worries Club, offered by Downunder Horsemanship, they networked with other horse owners and formed a group called the Nor Cal Downunder Brumbies. This is a real go-getter horsemanship group.  The group  meets often whether it is just a practice day or a camp out.  They love to have fun and from what I understand, they love to eat too!

On Memorial Day Weekend the NorCal Downunder Brumbies are hosting a big horsemanship group outing at the Windemere Ranch in Paicines, CA.  I understand it is a beautiful ranch and was once the home of Doc Bar.  It sounds like a not only a fantastic value, but a lot of fun too!

In the fall they are organizing a symposium with many equine professionals.  They are hoping to draw professionals from a wide range of horse-related topics that go beyond just training.  The Brumbies will bring in experts in nutrition, tack, and farrier services.  It is happening in October at the Brookside Equestrian Park.

They host many get-togethers where the members work together as a group to improve their horsemanship techniques. I caught up with Laurie and Michael recently and we talked about how the group was formed and there plans for 2014.

War

Ride Off Into The Sunset

A new feature on the Whoa Podcast, my Ride Off Into the Sunset.  This week I tackle a movie review, in particular the Steven Spielberg World War I action feature War Horse.

I’ll give you my thoughts on it and let you know if I think it’s worth giving it a look.

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Written by John Harrer