Life In The Saddle

In this episode, I'm excited to discuss one of my favorite subjects that is so applicable to all riders of any breed and discipline. We need to be specific in developing our strategy to address "trouble" before that actual situation arises!

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 

 

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 American Cowboy In New Zealand 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 

 

**This episode is broken up into 2 parts...this is part 2**

We got acquainted with Jeremiah when we used to import fine using gear and tack from the US into New Zealand. It was a privilege to be able to provide quality snaffle bits to my students and others. I had the privilege of catching up with Jeremiah late last year and we got so carried away with the conversation we had to edit the interview into 2 parts!

About Jeremiah Watt:
Jeremiah is a renowned cowboy artisan, specializing in engraved bits, spurs and saddles, from Coalinga, CA, USA. A native of Ontario, Canada, Jeremiah Watt developed a love early on for the horses, the gear, and the artistry involved with the saddlemaking trade. After learning saddlemaking in 1976 at a school in Amarillo, Texas, Watt and his wife started their own saddle and tack manufacturing business. He began to teach himself the art of engraving by building silver saddle trim and making his own handmade bits and spurs. Watt has been teaching Western engraving, along with the art of saddle making, for almost two decades. 

https://www.ranch2arena.com/
https://www.facebook.com/jeremiahwattproducts/ 
https://www.instagram.com/jeremiah_watt/

About American Cowboy In New Zealand 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 

 

 

**This episode is broken up into 2 parts...this is part 1**

We got acquainted with Jeremiah when we used to import fine using gear and tack from the US into New Zealand. It was a privilege to be able to provide quality snaffle bits to my students and others. I had the privilege of catching up with Jeremiah late last year and we got so carried away with the conversation we had to edit the interview into 2 parts!

About Jeremiah Watt:
Jeremiah is a renowned cowboy artisan, specializing in engraved bits, spurs and saddles, from Coalinga, CA, USA. A native of Ontario, Canada, Jeremiah Watt developed a love early on for the horses, the gear, and the artistry involved with the saddlemaking trade. After learning saddlemaking in 1976 at a school in Amarillo, Texas, Watt and his wife started their own saddle and tack manufacturing business. He began to teach himself the art of engraving by building silver saddle trim and making his own handmade bits and spurs. Watt has been teaching Western engraving, along with the art of saddle making, for almost two decades. 

https://www.ranch2arena.com/
https://www.facebook.com/jeremiahwattproducts/ 
https://www.instagram.com/jeremiah_watt/

About American Cowboy In New Zealand 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 

 

Very excited to dig a little deeper into horsemanship and riding theory. Do you ever stop for a moment and wonder just what, exactly, you're supposed to be working on? Many of us may know "what" we'd like to do with our horses, but what does that boil down to in basic fundamentals? Find out in this series, continuing on today with the idea of "Speed"!

FREE INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO - End With The Bend: https://truewesthorsemanship.com/end-with-bend 

 

About American Cowboy In New Zealand 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 

 

This episode is part 2 of our conversation because it ended up so long! It is always a pleasure to visit with Jeff Sanders, whom I count as one of my mentors. We share a lot of the same interests, particularly that of the history and tradition of the California Vaquero Bridle Horse. Enjoy!

About Jeff Sanders:
Jeff was born in Merced California and raised on the Central Coast, right in the heart of Vaquero country. Jeff is a 6th generation Californian. He is one of very few teaching the California Vaquero style of horsemanship
who was raised in the traditions. He travels around the world teaching horsemanship and preserving the traditions of old Spanish California.
https://californiabridlehorse.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Jeff-Sanders-California-Vaquero-Horsemanship-305770788804/ 

About American Cowboy In New Zealand 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

 

It is always a pleasure to visit with Jeff Sanders, whom I count as one of my mentors. We share a lot of the same interests, particularly that of the history and tradition of the California Vaquero Bridle Horse. This is part 1 because our conversation ended up so long! Enjoy!

About Jeff Sanders:
Jeff was born in Merced California and raised on the Central Coast, right in the heart of Vaquero country. Jeff is a 6th generation Californian. He is one of very few teaching the California Vaquero style of horsemanship
who was raised in the traditions. He travels around the world teaching horsemanship and preserving the traditions of old Spanish California.
https://californiabridlehorse.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Jeff-Sanders-California-Vaquero-Horsemanship-305770788804/ 

About American Cowboy In New Zealand 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

 

Very excited to dig a little deeper into horsemanship and riding theory. Do you ever stop for a moment and wonder just what, exactly, you're supposed to be working on? Many of us may know "what" we'd like to do with our horses, but what does that boil down to in basic fundamentals? Find out in this series, continuing on today with the idea of "Balance & Strength"!

 

About American Cowboy In New Zealand 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

 

It was such fun to catch up with muleman, Ty Evans, to talk mulemanship/horsemanship and life!

About Ty: Ty Evans is a Christian, family man, and muleman. Ty, along with his wife Skye and daughters Ellie and Swayzee, spend 9 months a year traveling all over the US, Australia, and Canada teaching Mulemanship clinics. Ty strives to help people and their mules to be the best they can be. Along with teaching clinics, Ty offers a Online Video Library, a weekly newsletter, and is the Host of the Everyday Mulemanship Podcast. 

Website: www.tsmules.com 
Facebook: Facebook.com/tsmules 
Instagram: tsmules 
Podcast: Everyday Mulemanship with Ty Evans

 

About American Cowboy In New Zealand 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 includes 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

 

Very excited to dig a little deeper into horsemanship and riding theory. Do you ever stop for a moment and wonder just what, exactly, you're supposed to be working on? Many of us may know "what" we'd like to do with our horses, but what does that boil down to in basic fundamentals? Find out in this series, continuing today with the idea of "suppleness"!

About American Cowboy In New Zealand 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