Ben Longwell

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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 

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 &amp; 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 &amp; training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. <a href="http://truewesthorsemanship.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://truewesthorsemanship.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship</a>

Episode 34: Ben Longwell - Helping A Horse Get Haltered

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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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  

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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. <a href="http://truewesthorsemanship.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://truewesthorsemanship.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship</a>

Episode 33: Tales From The Trail: Jeffery Mundell

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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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  

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. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jonivoloshinperformancehorses/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/jonivoloshinperformancehorses/</a> 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 &amp; 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 &amp; training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. <a href="http://truewesthorsemanship.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://truewesthorsemanship.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship</a>

Episode 32: Tales From The Trail: Joni Voloshin

Mike Beck

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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 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.  <a href="https://www.mikebeck.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mikebeck.com/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mike.beck.1650?fref=ts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mike.beck.1650?fref=ts</a> About Life In The Saddle Podcast: Join horseman Ben Longwell, an American Cowboy living in New Zealand, as he shares stories &amp; 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 &amp; training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. <a href="http://truewesthorsemanship.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://truewesthorsemanship.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship</a>

Episode 31: Interview with Mike Beck

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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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  

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 &amp; 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 &amp; Spurs and the way the Wright family are carrying this legacy on as guardians of tradition! <a href="https://capriolas.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://capriolas.com/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Capriolas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Capriolas/</a> <a href="https://capriolas.com/shop/legacy-of-silver-and-saddles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://capriolas.com/shop/legacy-of-silver-and-saddles/</a> - Listen to the podcast to get the coupon code for this spectacular coffee table book for free! <a href="https://cowboyartsandgearmuseum.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cowboyartsandgearmuseum.org/</a> - Check out the amazing bits &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. <a href="http://truewesthorsemanship.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://truewesthorsemanship.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship</a>

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

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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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  

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! <a href="https://seidelsaddlery.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://seidelsaddlery.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SeidelsSaddlery/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/SeidelsSaddlery/</a> 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 &amp; 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 &amp; training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. <a href="http://truewesthorsemanship.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://truewesthorsemanship.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship</a>

Episode 30: Tales from the Trail: Seidel Saddlery

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    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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 

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. <a href="https://ranchlands.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ranchlands.com/</a> 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. <a href="https://ranchlands.com/pages/true-west-horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ranchlands.com/pages/true-west-horsemanship</a> 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 &amp; 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 &amp; training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. <a href="http://truewesthorsemanship.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://truewesthorsemanship.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship</a>

Episode 29: Interview with Duke Phillips

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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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  

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. <a href="https://3forkssaddlery.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://3forkssaddlery.com</a> 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 &amp; 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 &amp; training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. <a href="http://truewesthorsemanship.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://truewesthorsemanship.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship</a>

Episode 28: Tales from the Trail: Three Forks Saddlery

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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 

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 &amp; 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. <a href="https://buckaroobusinesses.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buckaroo Businesses – Keeping the Traditions</a> 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 &amp; 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 &amp; training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. <a href="http://truewesthorsemanship.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://truewesthorsemanship.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship</a>

Episode 27: Tales from the Trail: Buckaroo Businesses

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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 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 &amp; 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. <a href="http://www.instagram.com/integrity_soils/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/integrity_soils/</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/IntegritySoils" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/IntegritySoils</a> <a href="http://www.integritysoils.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.integritysoils.com</a> Wormcasting link Nicole talks about: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUWDI9dAsxE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUWDI9dAsxE</a> 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 &amp; 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 &amp; training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. <a href="http://truewesthorsemanship.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://truewesthorsemanship.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship</a>

Episode 26: Interview with Nicole Masters

Join horseman Ben Longwell as he shares stories &amp; 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 &amp; training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications.http://truewesthorsemanship.com

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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 "Life in the Saddle" Podcast:  Join horseman Ben Longwell as he shares stories &amp; 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 &amp; training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. <a href="http://truewesthorsemanship.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://truewesthorsemanship.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship</a>

Episode 25: Ben Longwell - Storytime: A Bull in the Mountains

In this episode, we are going to discuss some communication keys for a Flighty Horse. Without us digging deeper and helping to build confidence, the flighty horse will be just that, perhaps for the rest of his life.  About "Life in the Saddle" Podcast:  Join horseman Ben Longwell as he shares stories &amp; 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 &amp; 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 

In this episode, we are going to discuss some communication keys for a Flighty Horse. Without us digging deeper and helping to build confidence, the flighty horse will be just that, perhaps for the rest of his life. About "Life in the Saddle" Podcast:  Join horseman Ben Longwell as he shares stories &amp; 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 &amp; training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. <a href="http://truewesthorsemanship.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://truewesthorsemanship.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship</a>

Episode 24: Ben Longwell - Horsemanship for the Flighty Horse

Vicki Wilson

Tune in to listen to my conversation with Vicki Wilson, one of New Zealand's top equestrians. I first met Vicki during the inaugural Kaimanawa Stallion Challenge in '14 and we were both presenters/clinicians at the national horse expo for many years.   About Vicki Wilson: Vicki Wilson was riding not long after she could walk. She started competitive showjumping at 15, and began working full time with horses when she was about 17 years old in the far north of New Zealand. After working her way up from local gymkhanas, Vicki has won more awards at the New Zealand Horse of the Year show than any other rider in history. Winning the World Cup in 2014 took her showjumping career to another level, and she’s now one of New Zealand’s most successful riders. Outside of the competition arena, Vicki has a special talent for working with ‘difficult’ horses and can start any young horse. She is hugely proud of her work with the local Kaimanawa wild horses, the wild brumbies of Australia and American mustangs. Vicki has started hundreds of young horses and has a very specific philosophy that puts the welfare of the horse first and produces “a happy horse that loves its work”. Vicki cemented her place as one of the world’s most highly respected horsewomen after winning World Championship of Colt Starting title at the Road to the Horse in both 2017 &amp; 2018.  Vicki Wilson Equine Therapy is aimed at helping as many sore horses as possible. She believes there’s no such thing as a problem or naughty horse and that undesirable behaviour is almost always a symptom of pain or fear. https://www.vickiwilson.nz/ Vicki Wilson (facebook.com) Vicki Wilson (@vickiwilsonequestrian)   About Life In The Saddle Podcast:  Join horseman Ben Longwell, an American Cowboy living in New Zealand, as he shares stories &amp; 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 &amp; 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 

Tune in to listen to my conversation with Vicki Wilson, one of New Zealand's top equestrians. I first met Vicki during the inaugural Kaimanawa Stallion Challenge in '14 and we were both presenters/clinicians at the national horse expo for many years. About Vicki Wilson: Vicki Wilson was riding not long after she could walk. She started competitive showjumping at 15, and began working full time with horses when she was about 17 years old in the far north of New Zealand. After working her way up from local gymkhanas, Vicki has won more awards at the New Zealand Horse of the Year show than any other rider in history. Winning the World Cup in 2014 took her showjumping career to another level, and she’s now one of New Zealand’s most successful riders. Outside of the competition arena, Vicki has a special talent for working with ‘difficult’ horses and can start any young horse. She is hugely proud of her work with the local Kaimanawa wild horses, the wild brumbies of Australia and American mustangs. Vicki has started hundreds of young horses and has a very specific philosophy that puts the welfare of the horse first and produces “a happy horse that loves its work”. Vicki cemented her place as one of the world’s most highly respected horsewomen after winning World Championship of Colt Starting title at the Road to the Horse in both 2017 &amp; 2018. Vicki Wilson Equine Therapy is aimed at helping as many sore horses as possible. She believes there’s no such thing as a problem or naughty horse and that undesirable behaviour is almost always a symptom of pain or fear. <a href="https://www.vickiwilson.nz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vickiwilson.nz/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VickiWilsonNZ/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vicki Wilson (facebook.com)</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vickiwilsonequestrian/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vicki Wilson (@vickiwilsonequestrian)</a> About Life In The Saddle Podcast: Join horseman Ben Longwell, an American Cowboy living in New Zealand, as he shares stories &amp; 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 &amp; training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. <a href="http://truewesthorsemanship.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://truewesthorsemanship.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship</a>

Episode 23: Interview with Vicki Wilson

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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 

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 &amp; 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 &amp; training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. <a href="http://truewesthorsemanship.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://truewesthorsemanship.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship</a>

Episode 22: Ben Longwell - Response In Spite Of Trouble

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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. <a href="http://truewesthorsemanship.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://truewesthorsemanship.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship</a>

Episode 21: Ben Longwell - Storytime: A Spoiled Mare & A Renegade Stallion

**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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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.  <a href="https://www.ranch2arena.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ranch2arena.com/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jeremiahwattproducts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/jeremiahwattproducts/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jeremiah_watt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jeremiah_watt/</a> About American Cowboy In New Zealand Podcast: Join horseman Ben Longwell, an American Cowboy living in New Zealand, as he shares stories &amp; 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 &amp; training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. <a href="http://truewesthorsemanship.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://truewesthorsemanship.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship</a>

Episode 20: Interview with Jeremiah Watt - part 2

**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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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.  <a href="https://www.ranch2arena.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ranch2arena.com/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jeremiahwattproducts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/jeremiahwattproducts/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jeremiah_watt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jeremiah_watt/</a> About American Cowboy In New Zealand Podcast: Join horseman Ben Longwell, an American Cowboy living in New Zealand, as he shares stories &amp; 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 &amp; training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. <a href="http://truewesthorsemanship.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://truewesthorsemanship.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship</a>

Episode 19: Interview with Jeremiah Watt - part 1

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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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: <a href="https://truewesthorsemanship.com/end-with-bend" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://truewesthorsemanship.com/end-with-bend</a> About American Cowboy In New Zealand Podcast: Join horseman Ben Longwell, an American Cowboy living in New Zealand, as he shares stories &amp; 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 &amp; training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. <a href="http://truewesthorsemanship.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://truewesthorsemanship.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship</a>

Episode 18: Ben Longwell - The 5 Fundamentals - Part 5 ”Speed”

Jeff Sanders

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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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. <a href="https://californiabridlehorse.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://californiabridlehorse.com/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Jeff-Sanders-California-Vaquero-Horsemanship-305770788804/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Jeff-Sanders-California-Vaquero-Horsemanship-305770788804/</a> About American Cowboy In New Zealand Podcast: Join horseman Ben Longwell, an American Cowboy living in New Zealand, as he shares stories &amp; 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 &amp; training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. <a href="http://truewesthorsemanship.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://truewesthorsemanship.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship</a>

Episode 17: Interview with Jeff Sanders - part 2

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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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. <a href="https://californiabridlehorse.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://californiabridlehorse.com/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Jeff-Sanders-California-Vaquero-Horsemanship-305770788804/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Jeff-Sanders-California-Vaquero-Horsemanship-305770788804/</a> About American Cowboy In New Zealand Podcast: Join horseman Ben Longwell, an American Cowboy living in New Zealand, as he shares stories &amp; 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 &amp; training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. <a href="http://truewesthorsemanship.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://truewesthorsemanship.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship</a>

Episode 16: Interview with Jeff Sanders - part 1

Join horseman Ben Longwell as he shares stories &amp; 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 &amp; training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. <a href="http://truewesthorsemanship.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://truewesthorsemanship.com</a>

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