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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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Saturday May 27, 2023
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
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/
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 Feb 17, 2023
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
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
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
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!
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 Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
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.
Had a great visit with Keith Seidel of Seidel Saddlery in Cody, Wyoming where we talked about saddle fitting, his history, saddle making, starting colts and more!
https://seidelsaddlery.com
https://www.facebook.com/SeidelsSaddlery/
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
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
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.
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
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
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
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.
Fun to visit Three Forks Saddelrey again after bringing our 2019 Ranch Tour Guests there for a tour of the workshop. Tune in to hear more about what they do to provide good gear in Southwest Montana and around the world.
https://3forkssaddlery.com
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
Saturday Oct 29, 2022
Saturday Oct 29, 2022
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 great to sit down and visit with Scott & Brad from Buckaroo Businesses in Billings, Montana. We have worked with Buckaroo Businesses a long time and value their quality gear and expertise. They have the very best buckaroo gear for horsemen, and women who love the old traditions.
Buckaroo Businesses – Keeping the Traditions
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
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
It was such a pleasure to be able to talk to a regenerative agriculture expert like Nicole Masters. My wife, Natalie, and I are still early in our journey to learn more about grazing and ranching with soil health at the forefront of our minds. Nicole and I got to talk specifically about ways to manage grazing for horses, so be sure to check it out!
Nicole is offering a 25% discount on her Soil Health Course for Horses!
Promo Code: TrueWest25
About Nicole Masters:
Nicole is a globally recognized agroecologist, speaker and author. She has over 22 years practical farming and food production experience, with 18 years of experience as a regenerative Ag coach and educator. Nicole is formally trained in soil science, organizational learning, pattern thinking, and adult education. She has worked closely with diverse production sectors from; dairy, sheep & beef, viticulture, compost, nurseries, market gardens, racing studs, lifestyle blocks to large-scale cropping. Working with such diverse clients has fostered a broad knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing different production systems. During many of her years as an educator, Nicole has been practically involved in food production.
www.instagram.com/integrity_soils/
www.facebook.com/IntegritySoils
www.integritysoils.com
Wormcasting link Nicole talks about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUWDI9dAsxE
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
Sunday Aug 21, 2022
Sunday Aug 21, 2022
It's Story-Time! In these podcasts I share an exciting personal story from my life with horses and the lessons we can learn through the crazy adventures you can find yourself in!
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.
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