Whoa Podcast About Horses: Recent Episodes
John Harrer
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Listener Vicky Gormanly tells us about her search for the perfect Paso Fino riding horse and some of the challenges she faced.
Billy Cook Saddles have been around since 1953. When Billy Cook passed away in 2019 , it looked like his saddle business might die too.
Michelle Gilles, horsewoman and trainer, knows women are the backbone of the horse industry. Based in the Central Valley of California, Michelle trains horses, holds clinics, and shows in reined cow horse.
Joanne Galbraith competes at age 82. She rides at local Gymkhana events on her horse, Ricky. Joanne has a lifetime of horse stories to tell.
Dan Dauphin knows the mechanics and physics of bits. Honestly, I put a snaffle in my horse's mouth and don't think much more about it. What goes on in there is a giant mystery to me. Oh, I know that when I pull on the right rein; the horse goes right. But, I can't really see what's going on down there and can only imagine what's happening in that giant cavern in his head. Dan Dauphin studied the build and mechanics of not only the horses' mouth, but the bits and how the two interact.
Jim Masterson has developed a technique to relieve the tension in a horse's body, helping them move and perform better.
Equine nutrition is a complicated subject. Will Friday has studied the nutritional needs of horses for some time. I went to him for advice.
We interview Booboo Stewart from the latest Kevin Costner movie, Let Him Go, about his life with horses, acting, and music.
Some areas call them farm advisors, some cooperative extension agents. Whatever their title, they are a free source of valuable knowledge.
Laura Snell knows a lot about the Devils Garden Mustangs. The Devils Garden is the largest herd managed by the US Forest Service.
If you heard last week's episode with Lane Selz, you'll enjoy looking back at this episode I produced 8 years ago. We sounded much different.
Ever wondered what it was like to be a working cowboy in 2020? Friend, Lane Selz, day-works for ranches. He describes today's cowboy.