Life In The Saddle

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Join horseman Ben Longwell as he shares stories & adventures and interviews extraordinary men and women in the equine and ranching industries to gain insight into horsemanship and life itself. As part of his mission to help people and their horses achieve more together, through his business True West Horsemanship Ltd, this show will include horsemanship & training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. http://truewesthorsemanship.com

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Friday Sep 01, 2023

Episode 35: Interview with Michelle Scully

Friday Sep 01, 2023

It was fascinating to catch up with Michelle earlier in the year and hear more about her history with horses, a wreck breaking her back, and the journey to ride again which she writes about in her books.

About Michelle:
Michelle R Scully is an avid horsewoman and animal lover. Michelle and her husband live in northern California where they are part of a multi-generational farming operation. A bad wreck years ago spurred her to share her journey back into the saddle in her first book Broken, Tales of a Titanium Cowgirl in the hope of encouraging others and helping horses get a better deal. She just released a new book Horsemanship and Life, a True Story, both available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
https://www.titaniumcowgirl.com/
https://www.facebook.com/titaniumcowgirl
https://www.instagram.com/talesofatitaniumcowgirl/

About Life In The Saddle Podcast:
Join horseman Ben Longwell, an American Cowboy living in New Zealand, as he shares stories & adventures and interviews extraordinary men and women in the equine and ranching industries to gain insight into horsemanship and life itself. As part of his mission to help people and their horses achieve more together, through his business True West Horsemanship Ltd, this show will include horsemanship & training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications.

http://truewesthorsemanship.com
https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship
https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship
https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl
https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship

Tuesday Jul 18, 2023

Episode 34: Ben Longwell - Helping A Horse Get Haltered

Tuesday Jul 18, 2023

In this episode, we are going to discuss some communication keys for preparing your horse to be haltered with trust and understanding. These principles apply not only to young horses/foals (starting to halter) and problem-solving cases (where a horse has developed evasive ideas), but also may help you think about your approach to simple tasks, even if you don't have a problem.

About "Life in the Saddle" Podcast:
Join horseman Ben Longwell as he shares stories & adventures and interviews extraordinary men and women in the equine and ranching industries to gain insight into horsemanship and life itself. As part of his mission to help people and their horses achieve more together, through his business True West Horsemanship Ltd, this show will include horsemanship & training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications.

Saturday May 27, 2023

Episode 33: Tales From The Trail: Jeffery Mundell

Saturday May 27, 2023

Welcome to 'Tales from the Trail' which is a special podcast series we are recording in person as we travel the west during our Winter Clinic Tour. From gear makers and ranchers, to horsemen and other interesting people - tune in to enjoy as they share their stories.

I have followed Jeff's work for a number of years now and it was awesome to finally be able to meet in person on the historic Gabilan Ranch. We share several common passions including horsemanship, vaquero bridle horse and regenerative agriculture. It was so interesting and refreshing to learn more about his story.

About Jeffery:
California born and raised, Jefferey became intrigued with true bridle horses at 12 years of age. Over the years, Jeffrey's desire grew toward keeping the bridle horse traditions alive and learning the art of hackamores, two-rein and using spade signal bits while working in cattle operations and embracing the buckaroo lifestyle. He is the ranch manager on the historic El Rancho Cienega del Gabilan, a working cattle ranch in San Juan Bautista, CA. He continues to follow and respect the early vaquero traditions in horsemanship & stockmanship and practices regenerative grazing to restore the rangeland eco systems.

About Life In The Saddle Podcast:
Join horseman Ben Longwell, an American Cowboy who spent the last 11 years working in the equine industry in New Zealand, before moving back to the US with his wife and 4 kids. Ben shares stories & adventures and interviews extraordinary men and women in the equine and ranching industries to gain insight into horsemanship and life itself. As part of his mission to help people and their horses achieve more together, through his business True West Horsemanship Ltd, this show will include horsemanship & training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications.

http://truewesthorsemanship.com
https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship
https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship
https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl
https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship

Friday Mar 31, 2023

Episode 32: Tales From The Trail: Joni Voloshin

Friday Mar 31, 2023

Welcome to 'Tales from the Trail' which is a special podcast series we are recording in person as we travel the west during our Winter Clinic Tour. From gear makers and ranchers, to horsemen and other interesting people - tune in to enjoy as they share their stories.

I first met Joni when I was about 8 and she gave me my very first paying job - fixing fence on her leases for $2 per hour (I thought I was rolling in it $$$). In 2020, we imported one of her beautiful APHA double homozygous stallions (Tru Master Plan) down to New Zealand. It was awesome to sit down with her and learn more of her story.

About Joni Voloshin
Joni operates Joni Voloshin Performance Horses, in Northwest Colorado, specialize in Homozygous Paint Performance Horses. To compliment their great Stallions (owning both the number 1 and number 2 all time APHA points earners in all time history) they have given special consideration to the selection of the Mares that make up their Broodmare Band. All of the Mares have wonderful dispositions and excellent pedigrees filled with Champions and Performers as Joni strives to produce Foals that possess good dispositions, plus all the qualities and the potential to perform in the show ring and become the Champions of Tomorrow.
https://www.facebook.com/jonivoloshinperformancehorses/

Friday Feb 17, 2023

Episode 31: Interview with Mike Beck

Friday Feb 17, 2023

It is always an honor to be able to talk to someone I admire. I have loved Mike Beck's music about horses and the west for as long as I can remember. Enjoy his stories and wisdom of horses and music.

About Mike Beck:
Mike Beck is an engaging acoustic solo artist who regularly performs in the United States and Europe. He is a regularly featured performer at The National Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering. Mike has seven albums under his belt with original songs that have been recognized as some of the finest compositions on Western Americana out there. In addition he is a well-known horseman, who has travelled internationally teaching horsemanship.
https://www.mikebeck.com/
https://www.facebook.com/mike.beck.1650?fref=ts

Sunday Jan 22, 2023

Episode 31: Tails From The Trail: J.M. Capriola’s

Sunday Jan 22, 2023

Welcome to 'Tales from the Trail' which is a special podcast series we are recording in person as we travel the west during our Winter Clinic Tour. From gear makers and ranchers, to horsemen and other interesting people - tune in to enjoy as they share their stories.

It was an absolute privilege to visit with John & Susan Wright of Capriola's and learn more about history of this awesome company supplying quality gear for working cowboys and horse owners all over the world. You will love this episode if you are interested in Garcia Bits & Spurs and the way the Wright family are carrying this legacy on as guardians of tradition!
https://capriolas.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Capriolas/
https://capriolas.com/shop/legacy-of-silver-and-saddles/ - Listen to the podcast to get the coupon code for this spectacular coffee table book for free!
https://cowboyartsandgearmuseum.org/ - Check out the amazing bits & romal reins made for the Cowboy Arts and Gear Museum fundraiser. Bidding can be done online from anywhere in the world if one takes your fancy!

Friday Dec 23, 2022

Episode 30: Tales from the Trail: Seidel Saddlery

Friday Dec 23, 2022

Tuesday Dec 06, 2022

Episode 29: Interview with Duke Phillips

Tuesday Dec 06, 2022

I was very excited to visit with Duke Phillips - a person I have looked up to for a long time and whose work I find very inspiring. Don't miss this one!!!

About Duke Phillips:

Duke Phillips III, the Founder and CEO of Ranchlands. More than 20 years ago and with only 35 cows to his name, Duke moved his family to the Chico Basin Ranch located on the prairie just outside of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Over the course of two decades, Duke, his family, and his growing team have built Ranchlands into a large-scale ranch management business that now stewards 380,000 acres of land across four western states.

https://ranchlands.com/

About Ben's ‘On The Trail’ Horsemanship Clinic at Zapata Ranch, CO
April 2 – 7, 2023
An in-depth study of equine communication and how to become an effective leader for your horse.
Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the progression from groundwork to ridden work, not only in the arena but in circumstances on the trail. There will be a focus on understanding the “why”, “when”, and “how” behind the “what” that is commonly taught in horsemanship clinics. Participants will be prepared with improved understanding and practice with the horse before facing a variety of practical, real-life scenarios. We will be addressing common situations riders face, working to improve communication on all levels with feel, understanding, trust and in an encouraging and fun environment.
https://ranchlands.com/pages/true-west-horsemanship

Wednesday Nov 09, 2022

Episode 28: Tales from the Trail: Three Forks Saddlery

Wednesday Nov 09, 2022

Saturday Oct 29, 2022

Episode 27: Tales from the Trail: Buckaroo Businesses

Saturday Oct 29, 2022