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This was a fun podcast to film in person with one of my great friends in Pendleton, OR! Joe is a talented leather worker, amazing husband & father, former professional bull rider and all-around great guy.  Bonus Virtual Event: https://true-west-horsemanship.mvt.so/video-library/website-virtual-events About Joe Meling: Joe Meling is the owner and craftsman behind 23+ Leather in Pendleton, Oregon. A former professional rodeo cowboy and bull rider, Joe began leatherworking while creating his own gear. He and his wife, Marti, founded 23+ Leather in 2013, growing it into a nationally recognized shop known for handcrafted leather goods, custom work, and teaching the art of leathercraft. The name “23+” reflects Joe’s bull riding roots and his commitment to pursuing excellence in everything he creates. https://twentythreeplus.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

It is always an incredible time catching up with Wade. This is a whirlwind of an interview squeezing his fascinating history and adventurous life in the horse industry into 20mins. Bonus Virtual Event: https://true-west-horsemanship.mvt.so/video-library/website-virtual-events About Wade Black: Wade Black was born on the Stampede Ranch in Nevada and spent the early part of his life on the Winecup Gamble Ranch managed by his Dad, Martin Black. The Winecup Gamble ranch is a 1.25 million acres ranch, that ran 10,000 head of cows and 400 head of horses when his Dad managed it. At a very young age Wade learned horsemanship, stockmanship and roping skills used in the Great Basin while working with cowboys on the ranch. He and his wife now run Training Quality Assurance and he runs the equine program at Treasure Valley Community College in Onterio, OR. https://trainingqualityassurance.org/  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

"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/raymondsilverco https://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-mouth Website: https://dauphinhorsemanship.com/ Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/ddauphin77/ https://www.youtube.com/@DanielDauphin https://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/therancherryan Instagram: instagram.com/rancherryan?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Website: hatbrandbeef.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

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.com https://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