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Equestrian Adventuresses with Krystal Kelly

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Equestrian AdventuressesEquestrian Adventuresses with Krystal Kelly

Krystal Kelly knows how to live a global life with horses.  She has been to many countries teaching horsemanship.  She’s been to rich countries and poor countries.  She’s traveled to places where horses are popular.  She has traveled to places teaching first-time riders.  But, her true passion is connecting women with horses and adventures.  It’s why she created Equestrian Adventuresses.  Her mission is,  “To empower women around the world to pursue their passion for adventure with horses.”

We talked to Krystal about a year ago on the podcast.  She told us about her experiences in Bhutan and in running in the Mongol Derby.  Since then, she has been working on this Equestrian Adventuresses project.  She has a Facebook group connecting women worldwide.  There is a  YouTube Channel chronicling her adventures.  She offers online courses on travel.  And, you can listen to the Equestrian Adventuresses Podcast.  She organizes equestrian riding adventures.  And has a team of like-minded women around the world that share her passion for horses and travel.

Since the focus was women and horses, Ranae handles the host duties this week.  She did a great job.  I know you will enjoy her conversation with Krystal Kelly of Equestrian Adventuresses.  Enjoy!

Equestrian Adventuresses Links

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Episode #161

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Krystal Kelly Horsewoman Adventuress

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Krystal Kelly ~ Horsewoman Adventuress

Krystal KellyKrystal Kelly emailed us to tell us she was the only FEI Level II Show Jumping Coach in the US.  We thought that sounded impressive and wanted to learn more.  We wrote her back and the more we talked the more we discovered the exciting life Krystal Kelly was living.  Horses are definitely a large part of her life, but she also loves to travel.

Krystal is living in England these days, but she travels to the US often to give clinics and speak on empowering women.  We talked about many things.  She knows about horses and the Mawari horses.  Krystal tells her story of the Mongol Derby she rode in.  Isn’t it amazing how many times the Mongol Derby and riding in Mongolia has come up in the show this year?

We love the aspect of adventure horses can bring to your life.  It’s worked for Ranae and I, even in riding the trails of the Kern River.  Krystal has traveled all over Asia, and the world for that matter, using her love of horses as her ticket to meeting people who share her passion.

Krystal Kelly has a travel company where she can share her travel experiences with other women.  It’s called KrysKolumbusTravel and she has yoga experiences and adventure experiences all over the world.  And, if you want to learn more about her exciting life, check out her blog Krystal-Kelly.com

Links For Krystal Kelly

Krystal Kelly Website

Krystal’s Travel Website

Krystal’s Facebook Page

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Episode #124

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Matt Sheridan Norco Horse Affair 2017

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Matt Sheridan Norco Horse Affair 2017

Matt SheridanWe welcome Matt Sheridan to his third visit to the show.  Matt is a 5th generation horseman and knows his stuff.  As part of the Norco Horse Affair 2017, Matt is presenting several topics to horsemen attending the event.  On this show, he discusses the moving the horse from the hackamore to the bridle and the challenges trainers will face.  Matt is also planning a session on “Bits and Biting”, explaining the different mouthpieces and how the horse is expected to respond to them.

As a special treat, there will be a basic Ranch Roping segment hosted by Matt.  People will get the opportunity to pick up some tips to improve their Ranch Roping.

For those who show, Matt offers some tips on how to impress the judges.  Matt has held his judges’ card for years.  He is an experienced showman.  Because he has been on both sides in the show ring – competitor and judge – his insights carry extra weight in helping you become a better showman.

Ask the Trainer

Matt participates in our first Ask the Trainer segment by answering a question sent to us by Bobby Chastain.  If you have a question for a trainer, send it to John@whoapodcast.com.

Links Heard on the Show

Matt Sheridan’s Website

Matt Sheridan Performance Horsemanship Facebook Page

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Norco Horse Affair 2017

Best Horse Practices Summit

Horse SummitRanae and I are headed to Durango in October for the Best Horse Practices Summit.  This intimate horse expo brings together experts from all aspects of horse behavior and is sure to add to our horse knowledge.  The BHP Summit is limiting attendance to 200 people ensuring everyone gets the focus and attention they need.  We are looking to take away valuable horsemanship tools from the Summit and hope to meet you there.  You can register here.

 

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Have a problem with your horse?  Do you have a favorite trainer you would like to hear from?  Send us your question and the name of your favorite trainer and we’ll see if we can contact them and get you an answer.  Email John@whoapodcast.com or call on our message line (661) 368-5530 (toll charges may apply).

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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 tell us how it works.  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 and Instagram– 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

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John & Ranae

Episode #117

 

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Horsetown USA Norco Horse Affair

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Horsetown USA Norco Horse Affair

Norco Horse AffairDo you love horse expos?  There is a new one on the West Coast, the Norco Horse Affair.  Norco is a city in Riverside  County, California that, by city ordinance “shall reflect a desired Western theme”.   In 2006, Norco received a federal trademark to call their home Horsetown USA.   The streets are set up with horse trails.  Storefronts and restaurants have hitching posts and pens for people who ride through town.


Fran Klovstad owns Thrifty Horse in Norco.  She teamed up with Liza Rogers of FirstTime Events to create the Norco Horse Affair, October 6-8 at the George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center.  They have a full schedule of clinicians, trainers, and presenters for the whole family.  Everything from dressage to western, and trick roping to freestyle and liberty, will be on display.  On Saturday night, October 7, there will be a Ladies Rodeo Night and there are plans for an All American Horse Competition.

Entertainment

Some of the musical acts include Christopher Thomas, featuring his single Rodeo Kid, the Sugar Daddies Barbershop Quartet, the Raining Horseshoe Band, and Texas House Party.

The best part is, they are charging $15 for a car load.  So pack up as many friends as you can into one vehicle and plan on a weekend of horses and horsemanship.

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Have a problem with your horse?  Do you have a favorite trainer you would like to hear from?  Send us your question and the name of your favorite trainer and we’ll see if we can contact them and get you an answer.  Email John@whoapodcast.com or call on our message line (661) 368-5530 (toll charges may apply).

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Thanks for listening,

John & Ranae

Episode #113

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Road Trip To Nashville Good Food Better Music

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NashvilleRoad Trip To Nashville

We take a break from horses this week to share our trip to Nashville.  We experienced the sights, sounds, and music of Nashville, a very exciting city.  Nashville is one of the fastest growing cities in the US and Ranae and I could see why.  The city is rich with music, art, sports, and great food.

Instead of renting a car we chose one of the ride-sharing options.  Being driven around a new city by someone who lives there is an awesome advantage.  Many of the drivers were in or wanted to be in the music business.  On our first day, we met up with Lyft driver, musician, Bob Tyler, who suggested we go to Edley’s Barbecue and if we were looking for some music to check out the 5 Spot.

Thursday we checked out the Country Music Hall of Fame and lunch at Tootsie’s Bar downtown. Afterward, we walked around downtown and over the Cumberland River Pedestrian Bridge and saw the Tenessee Titans football stadium.  Later, we had an awesome dinner at Rudie’s Seafood and Sausage. We learned that Rudie’s also makes a fantastic pie!

Later that evening we had tickets to see the Gatlin Brothers and Ricky Skaggs at the old Ryman Theatre.  We even got to tour the backstage dressing rooms after the show.

The intersection of Broadway and 4th is as crazy as Las Vegas.  There is live music at almost every bar and dive, and there are bars and dives everywhere.  We hung out and listened to music at Robert’s Western World, then headed over to Wanna B’s for some karaoke – to listen to, not to perform.

Nashville Blues

Nashville

Stacy Mitchart

A very cool place for me to find was the area called Printer’s Alley.  This is the bars in this area are more into the blues.  At Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie we had the opportunity to hear the Stacy Mitchhart Band, and Dr. Yes Band featuring Matt Cummings.  Stacy Mitchhart was kind enough to let me share some of his music on this podcast.

All in all, it was a wonderful trip and we’ll get back to horse stuff next week.

 

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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.  You can email us at John@WhoaPodcast.com

Thanks for listening,

John & Ranae

Episode #105

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