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Doug Williamson Champion Trainer

April 14, 2015 by John 4 Comments

Doug Williamson Champion Trainer 

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Doug WilliamsonReined cow horse and working cow horses have always mystified me.  I’ve watched a couple of competitions, even photographed a few.  The things these cowboys have their horses do are amazing.  In Bakersfield, where this podcast is based, we have a very special trainer.  Doug Williamson is 73.  He has been around horses and cows his entire life.  From riding Thoroughbred racehorses at age 10 to winning the Snaffle Bit Futurity TWICE!  Doug Williamson is an AQHA Professional Horseman having trained 42 AQHA Champions.  Doug won a million dollars in National Reined Cow Horse and is a Hall of Fame Rider.  Although Doug Williamson specializes in Reined Cow Horses now, he has done just about everything you can imagine from the back of a horse.  He was a pretty good team roper for quite some time.

When I called Doug Williamson to ask for an interview, he graciously agreed and invited me to his ranch just south of town.  Doug has a great facility and a lot of horses in training.  Not only did I get a great interview, I got to watch him work three of his prospects.  Throughout the whole process, Doug was giving me hints and tips about how to become a better horseman.

Doug Williamson will be featured in an upcoming documentary about Reined Cow Horses called Down the Fence.  I sat down with Doug in his office surrounded by wonderful photos of all the champion horses he has trained.  He gave us a little bit about the story of his life and I even get him to offer some horsemanship tips.

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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

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John & Ranae

Episode #057

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Off Farm Income Podcast

March 31, 2015 by John Leave a Comment

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Off Farm Income

Off Farm Income

Matt Brechwald of the Off Farm Income Podcast with his family on the farm.

Matt Brechwald, host and producer of the Off Farm Income podcast, wanted to own a farm. That would place him the 2% of the US population that feeds this country.  Like many farmers, Matt would have to find another source of income outside the farm to supplement his operation.  I didn’t realize it, but 90% of the farmers in this country have Off Farm Income to supplement their farms and families.  Matt tells us exactly what Off Farm Income is and how some people solve this challenge.

There are a lot of farmers who have to find ways to make money outside the farm.  That’s where Matt comes in.  His Off Farm Income podcast investigates the many entrepreneurial ventures to make money.  Matt talks to people who have found unique and creative ways to bring in off farm income.  And, Matt knows about off farm income as well as anyone.  He lives it every day.  His 25 acre Idaho farm is a success because of the efforts of Matt and his family.

Matt credits Dan Miller, an entrepreneur and coach, with helping him focus on his strengths and find his passion.  Dan Miller’s podcast 48 days is a source of information and motivation to help people find their passion in life.

48 Days Podcast
Links mentioned on the show:

Off Farm Income Website

Off Farm Income Facebook

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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.

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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

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Unbranded the Film Ben Masters

March 10, 2015 by John 2 Comments

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Ben Masters ProduceUnbranded the filmr of Unbranded the Film

Unbranded the Film is a documentary about a horseback ride.  But this is not just any horseback ride, it is a ride that follows the Continental Divide, nearly 3,000 miles.  Ben Masters was a sophomore at Texas A&M studying wildlife biology.  Over the summer break he and a couple of friends thought it would be a great adventure to ride from Texas to Canada.  They needed a few more horses, but didn’t have much money.  Their solution was to acquire a few mustangs from the BLM.  That ride was in 2010.  The group rode for four months, but they did not make it to Canada.

After Ben got home he thought about the ride and how well the mustangs had performed.  They had actually out performed their good horses.  He also kept thinking about the untamed beauty he saw crossing this great country.  This is where the inspiration for Unbranded the Film was born.

Unbranded the filmIf Ben thought crossing the peaks of the Divide at 11,000 feet was difficult, he had no idea what he was getting into with Unbranded the Film.  The movie would obviously need money.  More importantly he would need a crew that was used to filming in extreme conditions.  Ben recruited Phill Baribeau to film and direct.  He also tag Korey Kaczmarek for cinematographer.  Ben started a Kickstarter Campaign to raise funds.  With the help of 1200 supporters and an assist from Western Horseman Magazine just 45 days Unbranded the Film raised over $170,000.

Unbranded the Film was picking up momentum as Ben recruited a few friends to ride along.  The Mustang Heritage Foundation got behind the project.  The group would use 16 mustangs over four months to cover 3,000 miles.

The Unbranded the Film is in “the can” as they say in Hollywood.  Ben and his group will be screening it at a variety of film festivals early this year.  He is hoping for a theatrical release by the middle of the year.  Ben talks about his inspiration for the film and the challenges in making it.

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Links Mentioned on the Show

Watch the Trailer

Unbranded the Film Website

Unbranded the Film on Facebook

Wylene Wilson

Mustang Heritage Foundation

Western Horseman Magazine

Texas A & M University

Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse & Burro Adoption Program

Kickstarter

 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 #052

 

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Saddle My Good Horse Sam Finden

March 3, 2015 by John Leave a Comment

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Saddle My Good Horse

Saddle My Good Horse Sam FindenSam Finden has had many jobs in his young life.  Originally from Minnesota, after college Sam found his way into a life that included horses and has never looked back.  He has always enjoyed writing and, with the horses, now he had many stories to tell.  Sam’s new novel, Saddle My Good Horse, is a western tale that involves horses, rodeos, and pretty girls.  The book is a fun easy read.  Sam is great at weaving a tale and involving horses.  I really liked how he developed strong, healthy relationships between the main characters.  Saddle My Good Horse is at it’s heart a story of friendship and young love.

Saddle My Good Horse Sam FindenI always enjoy the stories on how people get to where they are.  Sam has some great stories.  He has worked on dude ranches.  He helped train horses.  He even tried to make a TV show around his love for hunting.  He’s developed many good friends along the way.  Friendships he weaves into Saddle My Good Horse.

Sam enjoys life now in Montana.  He owns two horses, is a fan of Downunder Horsemanship, and finds ranch worked based on the season.  When we caught up with him, he was working in a night calving operation.  Sam continues to write and tell stories.

Links Mentioned on the Show

Sam Finden’s Website ~ Facebook ~ Twitter

Where to buy Saddle My Good Horse

Saddle My Good Horse on Barnes & Noble

 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 #051

 

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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.

Contact Us

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

 

Filed Under: The Podcast Tagged With: dressage, horseback riding, Horsemanship, Inspiration

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