Sam Finden's guest appearances

Sam Finden

The Whoa Podcast about Horses and Horsemanship

Earn Your Spurs: Exploring the Cowboy, Horses and All Things Western

Montana Maker Podcast

Whoa Podcast

Barbra Schulte

FJ Thomas

Clinton Anderson

Van Hargis

Mary Kitzmiller

Andy Johnson

Bryce Barnes

Amberley Snyder

JJ Harrison

Krystal Kelly

Tom Hagwood

Magen Warlick

Equestrian Adventuresses

Adriane DeWolfe

OwlTail

Leg Up Your Horse with Sam Finden Recently I asked listeners how they get their horse in condition, or legged up, after a winter's layoff.  It's been a long, cold, and wet winter in much of the country.  Here in California, we had snow in the nearby mountains and, as I write this, it's Memorial Day weekend.  We have only used our horses a few times in the last several months.  With peak riding time around the corner, it's time to get your horse "legged up". Sam Finden lives in Townsend, Montana working, riding horses, and writing novels.  I asked listeners how they get their horse in condition, or legged up, after a winter's layoff.  An avid hunter, Sam uses his horses to ride and pack in on his hunting trips.  He starts with short trips at the beginning of the season.  Sam works his horses up to peak condition for rifle season in the fall.   Sam Finden's Advice to Legging Up Your Horse  Keep it a positive experience.  Your horse would rather sleep in instead of work. Start with groundwork 15-20 minutes to get their bodies and mind back thinking about you. After groundwork use short rides at the walk and trot to help both horse and rider get in shape. Pay attention to your tack.  Your horse's weight and body condition may have changed over the winter.  Make sure your tack is in good conditions and still fits properly.  Check Out Sam's Books We've invited Sam  on the show twice before.  He knows how to tell a story.  After he published his first novel, Saddle My Good Horse, we talked about Sam's journey to Montana.  We caught up to Sam a few years later and talked about his horses and his writing.  You can see more of Sam's work at Samfinden.com Join Us on this Journey I'm not the best community builder.  I need your help for that.  I'm not the best at conversation. Let's change it up together.  I hope you will join me. 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.  Email us at John@WhoaPodcast.com Thanks for listening, John &amp; Ranae  Episode #145 Support the Whoa Podcast with this Amazon Link.

Leg Up Your Horse with Sam Finden Recently I asked listeners how they get their horse in condition, or legged up, after a winter's layoff.  It's been a long, cold, and wet winter in much of the country.  Here in California, we had snow in the nearby mountains and, as I write this, it's Memorial Day weekend.  We have only used our horses a few times in the last several months.  With peak riding time around the corner, it's time to get your horse "legged up". Sam Finden lives in Townsend, Montana working, riding horses, and writing novels.  I asked listeners how they get their horse in condition, or legged up, after a winter's layoff.  An avid hunter, Sam uses his horses to ride and pack in on his hunting trips.  He starts with short trips at the beginning of the season.  Sam works his horses up to peak condition for rifle season in the fall.   Sam Finden's Advice to Legging Up Your Horse <ul> <li>Keep it a positive experience.  Your horse would rather sleep in instead of work.</li> <li>Start with groundwork 15-20 minutes to get their bodies and mind back thinking about you.</li> <li>After groundwork use short rides at the walk and trot to help both horse and rider get in shape.</li> <li>Pay attention to your tack.  Your horse's weight and body condition may have changed over the winter.  Make sure your tack is in good conditions and still fits properly.</li> </ul> Check Out Sam's Books We've invited Sam  on the show twice before.  He knows how to tell a story.  After he published his first novel, <a href="http://whoapodcast.com/saddle-my-good-horse-sam-finden/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saddle My Good Horse</a>, we talked about Sam's journey to Montana.  We caught up to Sam a few years later and talked about his horses and his <a href="http://whoapodcast.com/catching-sam-finden/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">writing</a>.  You can see more of Sam's work at <a href="https://samfinden.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Samfinden.com</a> Join Us on this Journey I'm not the best community builder.  I need your help for that.  I'm not the best at conversation. Let's change it up together.  I hope you will join me. 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.  Email us at <a href="mailto:john@whoapodcast.com">John@WhoaPodcast.com</a> Thanks for listening, John &amp; Ranae <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=49949&amp;refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Episode #145 <a href="http://amzn.to/2jO1sZA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Whoa Podcast with this Amazon Link.</a>

Leg Up Your Horse with Sam Finden

Catching Up With Sam Finden Sam Finden was on the show a few years ago after he published his first book, Saddle My Good Horse.  Sam is a good guy and we hit it off immediately.  He writes what he knows - horses, hunting, and living in the country.  An avid fan of the outdoors, Sam is loving life in Montana. A lot has happened in the almost two years Sam has been on the show and I wanted to catch up with our friend.  Sam has married and written two more books - Lone Wolf and Big Cat Challenge since we last spoke.  Part of a series, the books deal with life in the wilderness and have a Christian influence.  If you're looking for good winter reading or a Christmas gift for someone special, I urge you to check out Sam's books. The Freelance Remuda Podcast   I met Abigail Boatwright at the first event I covered as a freelance writer/photographer in Colorado three years ago.  At the time Abigail was covering the event for the AQHA Journal.  Now, along with friend and freelance writer/photographer Kate Bradley Byers, they produce the Freelance Remuda Podcast.  On the show, they talk about the many aspects of being a freelancer.  There are a lot of great tips, tricks, and information pertinent to anyone wanting to make a living as a freelance journalist. Because of my experience as a podcaster and a freelancer, the women invited me on the show to talk about my experience.  We add a snippet of that interview in this episode of the Whoa Podcast.  If you are or want to, work as a freelancer, I encourage you to check out the Freelance Remuda Podcast and the Freelance Remuda Facebook Group Page. Links Heard on the Show Sam Finden Website Sam Finden Facebook Freelance Remuda Tell Us Your Problems 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).

Catching Up With Sam Finden Sam Finden was on the show a few years ago after he published his first book, <a href="http://whoapodcast.com/saddle-my-good-horse-sam-finden/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Saddle My Good Horse</a>.  Sam is a good guy and we hit it off immediately.  He writes what he knows - horses, hunting, and living in the country.  An avid fan of the outdoors, Sam is loving life in Montana. A lot has happened in the almost two years Sam has been on the show and I wanted to catch up with our friend.  Sam has married and written two more books - <a href="http://amzn.to/2AmKhTg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Lone Wolf</a> and <a href="http://amzn.to/2iynpYJ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Big Cat Challenge</a> since we last spoke.  Part of a series, the books deal with life in the wilderness and have a Christian influence.  If you're looking for good winter reading or a Christmas gift for someone special, I urge you to check out Sam's books. The Freelance Remuda Podcast <a href="http://whoapodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Freelance-Remuda-logo.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> I met <a href="http://www.abigailboatwright.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Abigail Boatwright</a> at the first event I covered as a freelance writer/photographer in Colorado three years ago.  At the time Abigail was covering the event for the <a href="https://www.aqha.com/journal" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">AQHA Journal</a>.  Now, along with friend and freelance writer/photographer <a href="https://katebradleybyars.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kate Bradley Byers</a>, they produce the <a href="https://www.freelanceremuda.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Freelance Remuda Podcas</a>t.  On the show, they talk about the many aspects of being a freelancer.  There are a lot of great tips, tricks, and information pertinent to anyone wanting to make a living as a freelance journalist. Because of my experience as a podcaster and a freelancer, the women invited me on the show to talk about my experience.  We add a snippet of that interview in this episode of the Whoa Podcast.  If you are or want to, work as a freelancer, I encourage you to check out the Freelance Remuda Podcast and the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/198689527219049/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Freelance Remuda Facebook Group Page</a>. Links Heard on the Show <a href="https://samfinden.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sam Finden Website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sam.finden" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sam Finden Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.freelanceremuda.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Freelance Remuda</a> Tell Us Your Problems 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 <a href="mailto:John@whoapodcast.com" rel="noopener">John@whoapodcast.com</a> or call on our message line (661) 368-5530 (toll charges may apply).

Catching Up With Sam Finden

Sam Finden is a 29 year old blogger, author, hunter, horseman, and all-around good guy who made his way from Minnesota to Montana with the intention of living the western lifestyle. He grew up with limited horse experience and came to the cowboy way of life later than most, starting at 24. Shortly after moving to Montana, Sam published his first book, Saddle My Good Horse, a clean educational fiction about high school rodeo and teenage ranching life. Many of the characters in the book were inspired by people Sam met in his travels, and many of the lessons contained in the book were not so easily learned by the author. 

Sam Finden is a 29 year old blogger, author, hunter, horseman, and all-around good guy who made his way from Minnesota to Montana with the intention of living the western lifestyle. He grew up with limited horse experience and came to the cowboy way of life later than most, starting at 24. Shortly after moving to Montana, Sam published his first book, Saddle My Good Horse, a clean educational fiction about high school rodeo and teenage ranching life. Many of the characters in the book were inspired by people Sam met in his travels, and many of the lessons contained in the book were not so easily learned by the author.

Ep 20: One Man's Journey West with Sam Finden