"Trust & Understanding"...are these simply catch-phrases that horse people toss out into thin air without understanding the true depth of what those fundamentals have to do with their communication and the perspective of the horse? Tune in today for a dive into the true meaning of what working horses with Trust and Understanding is!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   

I've followed Amy Raymond's work online for a long time, as silversmithing is one of my interests, and it was great to finally meet her at the Pendelton Round Up last year. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Amy as much as I did. She is a super talented artist and maker!About Amy Raymond:Amy is a mom, talented silversmith and engraver who has been working as a maker since 2004.  She doesn’t believe you can ever stop learning and has spent time with many of the top craftsmen to help push her to the next level. She also teaches classes to pass on her knowledge to the next generation of makers.https://www.raymondsilverco.com/ https://www.facebook.com/raymondsilvercohttps://www.instagram.com/amy_raymond  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 was so much fun to visit with Daniel, whose podcast I was privileged to be on late last year. This guy will keep you guessing and I think you'll enjoy hearing more about his history with a few stories and lessons learned along the way.About Daniel Dauphin:Daniel has trained horses for three decades. He’s given blood, sweat and tears and that was just last Tuesday. He earned a B.S. in Animal Science from La Tech University and is also forklift certified. He’s started racehorses, eventers, trail companions, cutting futurity prospects, and more than a few fights with his wife. After losing a bet, he has been working as a clinician since 2012. Best known for his bitting video, clinics, online course, and presentations, he’s also written many articles for a variety of magazines and has a podcast, “Adult Onset Horsemanship”, where he and guests work up wet saddle pads on the issues of the day. Bit Course and free video: https://thebitcourse.com/foamy-mouthWebsite: https://dauphinhorsemanship.com/Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/ddauphin77/https://www.youtube.com/@DanielDauphinhttps://www.instagram.com/dauphin_horsemanship/   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 

I really enjoyed my visit with Carlos, whose work I've followed a long time. It was great to hear about his different adventures with horses and ranching and where it led him to become the craftsman he is today. We had a few technical sound issues during the call, but I hope you can get the heart of his story.About Carlos Macias:Carlos grew up in California and has lived a fascinating life, including a stint starting colts in Montana, before moving back home and starting Lost Buckaroo and Buckaroo Gear. After a course in Computer Science, Carlos built the first website of its kind - providing high quality cowboy gear to be purchased over the internet. He specializes in custom Chaps, Chinks & Armitas as well as the finest in hand made cowboy & horse gear. https://www.facebook.com/BuckarooGear/https://www.instagram.com/buckaroogear/https://www.lostbuckaroo.com/ 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 

Why do those without a job to do with their horses often take too long to make progress and those having a job to do with their horses often rush the progress instead of taking the necessary time? I commonly see these two extremes in my work with horses and their owners. Tune in today to my thoughts on achieving balance in making progress with individual horses. **Want to help support Life In The Saddle Podcast? It takes a lot of time to write, record and edit quality podcast content to arrive free to your devices. Consider a one-time donation to help us keep it going and releasing episodes more often: https://truewesthorsemanship.com/podcast/** And, as always, please leave a review on the platform of your choice!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   

I've followed Ryan's adventures on social media for several years and was finally privileged to meet him earlier this year in Salt Lake City. We had a fantastic conversation about ranching, history & horses!About "Rancher Ryan"Ryan is a 5th generation rancher based in southern Idaho. The family has raised beef cattle & bred horses there for over 140 years. Ryan has a great social media following where he shares real, unscripted day to day ranch life from his family’s cattle ranch. They sell their Hat Brand Beef direct to market and ship it everywhere in the USA.Facebook: facebook.com/therancherryanInstagram: instagram.com/rancherryan?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Website: hatbrandbeef.comAbout "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   

I don't think there is a principle that is more universal and applicable to horse riders, regardless of breed or discipline. What does a horse, and thus a rider, need to understand in order for this crucial foundation to be in place before there's trouble? Tune it today as I dive deeper into this question and more to set you and your equine up for success no matter what you may face.**Want to help support "Life In The Saddle Podcast"? It takes a lot of time to write, record and edit quality podcast content to arrive free to your devices. Consider a one-time donation to help us keep it going and releasing episodes more often: https://truewesthorsemanship.com/podcast/**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   

There can be such a tricky balance between exposing your horse to something that bothers him, but not making it a traumatic experience that confirms his initial fears or even makes it worse. How do we work on the right amount of exposure to build confidence? Where is the balance between expanding the comfort zone vs. destroying confidence? Tune in today to gain insights into these situations and practical advice for your journey!**Want to help support "Life In The Saddle Podcast"? It takes a lot of time to write, record and edit quality podcast content to arrive free to your devices. Consider a one-time donation to help us keep it going and releasing episodes more often: https://truewesthorsemanship.com/podcast/**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   

Ben caught up and recorded this podcast live with Ryan Rose at the Western States Horse Expo. It was fantastic to get to know him better and find out we have a lot of horsemanship philosophies in common. Tune in to hear some of his story and lessons learnt working with horses and people.   About Ryan Rose: Ryan Rose is a professional horse trainer and clinician and teaches workshops and clinics all over the world as well as running a comprehensive training program at his home in Wisconsin. Ryan’s passion is in creating partnerships between horses and their owners. His skills in horse development and his teaching set him apart. He also enjoys competing and training horses in ranch versatility. https://www.rosehorsemanship.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/https://www.facebook.com/rosehorsemanship/ 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   

"Wet saddle blankets" What does this old saying mean? Is it something beneficial or detrimental for our horses? What else does it take to make a great saddle horse? Join me in looking deeper into this topic and some common misunderstandings in the horse world!**Want to help support "Life In The Saddle Podcast"? It takes a lot of time to write, record and edit quality podcast to arrive free to your devices. Consider a one time donation to help us keep it going and releasing episodes more often: https://truewesthorsemanship.com/podcast/**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   

Ben was recently interviewed for Best Horse Practices Podcast with Maddy Butcher and we share it here with permission.   This will make a third visit for Ben on the show. In past interviews, he’s had great insight to bitless options as well as nervous horse help. In this episode, we talk about the evolution of horsemanship and different directions people are taking the horse-rider partnership. He often sees the extreme ends of a spectrum but notices a lot of interesting developments in the middle. It’s a really nice interview we hope you’ll enjoy.   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   

I hope you enjoy this fun conversation as much as I did! Jess and I followed each other on social media for a couple of years before finally meeting face to face last October on my way through Burns, Oregon for this 'in person' podcast. She and her family have an interesting story to tell and adventures we can all learn something from.About Jessica Hedges: Jess is a cowboy’s wife, mama and homeschool teacher to two buckaroos in training, a day working cowboy every chance she gets, and a business woman running Branded In Ink (marketing) and Hitching Post Supply (western e-commerce). Jess lives in the high desert of southeastern Oregon and helps cowboy gear makers and western lifestyle brands become more profitable and share their stories authentically through commercial photography, web design, and business strategy. https://www.hitchingpostsupply.com/https://www.brandedinink.com/https://www.facebook.com/BrandedinInk/ 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   

Is it difficult to mount your horse? This can be a common issue but is not the actual problem. Tune into this episode as we dive deeper into the roots of this symptom and address key communication and principles as well as looking at the bigger picture.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   

Are you just a trail rider? I hear this statement all the time in my clinics and on social media - "I'm just a trail rider..." As if to set the expectation low right out the gate. In this episode, we discuss the need for great communication and proper riding no matter what you intend to be doing in the future with your horse. The need for a trust-based partnership to deal with the 'unexpected' when it happens and the importance of gymnastic development of the ridden athlete - all this and more make up the responsibility we have toward the horse regardless of how simple our riding may be.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 was fascinating to catch up with Michelle earlier in the year and hear more about her history with horses, a wreck breaking her back, and the journey to ride again which she writes about in her books. About Michelle:Michelle R Scully is an avid horsewoman and animal lover. Michelle and her husband live in northern California where they are part of a multi-generational farming operation. A bad wreck years ago spurred her to share her journey back into the saddle in her first book Broken, Tales of a Titanium Cowgirl in the hope of encouraging others and helping horses get a better deal.  She just released a new book Horsemanship and Life, a True Story, both available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.https://www.titaniumcowgirl.com/https://www.facebook.com/titaniumcowgirlhttps://www.instagram.com/talesofatitaniumcowgirl/ About Life In The Saddle Podcast: Join horseman Ben Longwell, an American Cowboy living in New Zealand, as he shares stories & adventures and interviews extraordinary men and women in the equine and ranching industries to gain insight into horsemanship and life itself. As part of his mission to help people and their horses achieve more together, through his business True West Horsemanship Ltd, this show will include horsemanship & training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. http://truewesthorsemanship.com https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship   

In this episode, we are going to discuss some communication keys for preparing your horse to be haltered with trust and understanding. These principles apply not only to young horses/foals (starting to halter) and problem-solving cases (where a horse has developed evasive ideas), but also may help you think about your approach to simple tasks, even if you don't have a problem.About "Life in the Saddle" Podcast: Join horseman Ben Longwell as he shares stories & adventures and interviews extraordinary men and women in the equine and ranching industries to gain insight into horsemanship and life itself. As part of his mission to help people and their horses achieve more together, through his business True West Horsemanship Ltd, this show will include horsemanship & training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. 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 & stockmanship and practices regenerative grazing to restore the rangeland eco systems. About Life In The Saddle Podcast:Join horseman Ben Longwell, an American Cowboy who spent the last 11 years working in the equine industry in New Zealand, before moving back to the US with his wife and 4 kids. Ben shares stories & adventures and interviews extraordinary men and women in the equine and ranching industries to gain insight into horsemanship and life itself. As part of his mission to help people and their horses achieve more together, through his business True West Horsemanship Ltd, this show will include horsemanship & training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. http://truewesthorsemanship.com  https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship  https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship  https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl  https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship  

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 VoloshinJoni operates Joni Voloshin Performance Horses, in Northwest Colorado, specialize in Homozygous Paint Performance Horses. To compliment their great Stallions (owning both the number 1 and number 2 all time APHA points earners in all time history) they have given special consideration to the selection of the Mares that make up their Broodmare Band.  All of the Mares have wonderful dispositions and excellent pedigrees filled with Champions and Performers as Joni strives to produce Foals that possess good dispositions, plus all the qualities and the potential to perform in the show ring and become the Champions of Tomorrow.https://www.facebook.com/jonivoloshinperformancehorses/  About Life In The Saddle Podcast:Join horseman Ben Longwell, an American Cowboy who spent the last 11 years working in the equine industry in New Zealand, before moving back to the US with his wife and 4 kids. Ben shares stories & adventures and interviews extraordinary men and women in the equine and ranching industries to gain insight into horsemanship and life itself. As part of his mission to help people and their horses achieve more together, through his business True West Horsemanship Ltd, this show will include horsemanship & training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. http://truewesthorsemanship.com  https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship  https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship  https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl  https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship  

It is always an honor to be able to talk to someone I admire. I have loved Mike Beck's music about horses and the west for as long as I can remember.  Enjoy his stories and wisdom of horses and music.   About Mike Beck:Mike Beck is an engaging acoustic solo artist who regularly performs in the United States and Europe. He is a regularly featured performer at The National Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering. Mike has seven albums under his belt with original songs that have been recognized as some of the finest compositions on Western Americana out there. In addition he is a well-known horseman, who has travelled internationally teaching horsemanship. https://www.mikebeck.com/https://www.facebook.com/mike.beck.1650?fref=ts   About Life In The Saddle Podcast: Join horseman Ben Longwell, an American Cowboy living in New Zealand, as he shares stories & adventures and interviews extraordinary men and women in the equine and ranching industries to gain insight into horsemanship and life itself. As part of his mission to help people and their horses achieve more together, through his business True West Horsemanship Ltd, this show will include horsemanship & training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. http://truewesthorsemanship.com https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship   

Welcome to 'Tales from the Trail' which is a special podcast series we are recording in person as we travel the west during our Winter Clinic Tour. From gear makers and ranchers, to horsemen and other interesting people - tune in to enjoy as they share their stories.It was an absolute privilege to visit with John & Susan Wright of Capriola's and learn more about history of this awesome company supplying quality gear for working cowboys and horse owners all over the world. You will love this episode if you are interested in Garcia Bits & Spurs and the way the Wright family are carrying this legacy on as guardians of tradition!https://capriolas.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Capriolas/ https://capriolas.com/shop/legacy-of-silver-and-saddles/ - Listen to the podcast to get the coupon code for this spectacular coffee table book for free!https://cowboyartsandgearmuseum.org/ - Check out the amazing bits & romal reins made for the Cowboy Arts and Gear Museum fundraiser. Bidding can be done online from anywhere in the world if one takes your fancy! About Life In The Saddle Podcast:Join horseman Ben Longwell, an American Cowboy who spent the last 11 years working in the equine industry in New Zealand, before moving back to the US with his wife and 4 kids. Ben shares stories & adventures and interviews extraordinary men and women in the equine and ranching industries to gain insight into horsemanship and life itself. As part of his mission to help people and their horses achieve more together, through his business True West Horsemanship Ltd, this show will include horsemanship & training tips, stories, interviews with other industry professionals, and tips for personal development and life applications. http://truewesthorsemanship.com  https://www.facebook.com/truewesthorsemanship  https://www.instagram.com/true_west_horsemanship  https://www.youtube.com/cowboyandkiwigirl  https://www.tiktok.com/@true_west_horsemanship