Chris Cagle Country Music and Horseman

Chris Cagle Country Music Singer and Horseman

If you know anything about our podcast, you know I'm a big Clinton Anderson fan. I have been for a long time. I watch, listen, and read most everything he produces. I also love music. I was a weekend DJ at a country music station back in the 80's. In looking for something a little different for the podcast, I remembered the episodes on RFD-TV that Clinton did with Chris Cagle. I thought Chris would make a great guest on the show.   Chris seemed to struggle with many of the challenges of learning about horsemanship as you or I.  He is a regular guy.  He entertains thousands of people for a living.

Of course, I really didn't think a big country music singer like Chris Cagle would have time for our podcast, but I looked up Chris' agent and fired off an email. They were very nice and said they would forward my request to Chris. About a week later, I got an email from Chris' road manager looking to arrange the interview. As luck would have it, Chris was playing in my hometown of Bakersfield at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace.  I asked if we could do something in person because the sound would be better. The next day I am nervously standing outside of Chris Cagle's tour bus announcing myself to my contact person, "You the horse guy?" he asks.

"That's me", I say.

"Come on follow me."

It's exciting stepping into the inner sanctum of the star's tour bus - a little noisier than I thought. It was five in the afternoon.  Chris had a meet-and-greet at 7:00 and went on at 7:30. I sat down, introduced myself, and right away we were talking horses. Some of the best conversations I've had were while I'm setting up the recorder, and while it didn't take me more than 45 seconds to have everything up and running, we were well into Chris' first story. You'll hear some noise in the background as Chris band members go in and out of the bus. The sound  might be a little echoy, I had to really work on reducing the drone of the bus' engine or AC, but it is worth every minute. We talked for an hour and a half, sitting around like we had known each other for years. Chris Cagle shares some fascinating insights and emotions about horses, life, kids, music, and Clinton Anderson. Chris was so generous with his time,  you will hear at the end of the interview Chris'  band mates had to come pull him away.

Links:

Chris Cagle website:  Chris Cagle.com

Chris Cagle latest album:  Back in the Saddle

Clinton Anderson website:  Downunder Horsemanship.com

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John & Ranae

Episode #038

 

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Vaquero Heritage Trainer Challenge Podcast

Vaquero Heritage Trainer Challenge Podcast

You've heard the pre-show episode.  You've seen the video.  Now, you get to hear the in-depth interviews with the folks from the Vaquero Heritage Trainer Challenge.  Each trainer had a horse in training for 3-4 months.  Then, during the event, they had a young horse to work with.

We speak to Diana Palmer, care-taker of the Wild Horses of Oak Creek and learn more about the horses and their history - or what's known about them.

Dave Lemley, rides with the Search and Rescue civilian side of the LAPD.  As a trainer, we catch up it Dave right after leaving his young horse on Day 1.  Dave talks about his goals in horse training and how he accomplished them.  Next up is Amber McGee, a local gal new to horse training.  Amber is involved in The Life Savers Wild Horse Rescue in Tehachapi.  she talks about what is like learning her craft and working with feral horses.  She also credits Whoa Podcast friend and trainer Matt Sheridan with helping her learn so much about horsemanship.

Monica Whitmer was not sure she would fit in.  She is an English rider and performs Dressage.  After consulting with the organizers, she decided to put her skills to the test.  Monica loves these feral Oak Creek horses.  She calls them Tehachapi Mountain Horses.  Monica tells us her plans of training one or two of these horses every year.

Steve Perron works in the movie business but his heart is with the feral horse.  Steve also volunteers with Life Savers Wild Horse Rescue.  A tinkerer at heart, Steve builds horse carriages out of PVC and hooks up young horses.  He feels it is important to get these horses used to whatever may come their way.

Dave Wratchford has been training horses for twenty years.  Originally from the east coast, Dave now lives out west.  Dave talks about the horse get a job and doing it right away.  Dave came into the long side of the competition late.  He quickly caught up and had his horse working on cattle.

We also have a conversation with judge Jeff Ohaco from Ojai.  He offers some insight into how the event was judged.  He also gives us his thoughts on this type of training.

Maryanne Murray came to watch the event.  After sitting in the stands for three days watching the training, she could not resist.  During the auction she bid on and won a Oak Creek horse.

Finally, we catch back up with Jeremy Dunn who gives some final thoughts on the trainers and the events.

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We have well over 60 episodes up now and you can find them all for free on iTunes, with our Android App in the Amazon store, and now Stitcher, or wherever podcasts are distributed.  Get the Stitcher app and let us know how it works.  It's Free.  You can also find every episode and more about the show at whoapodcast.com.  Please join our email list. Get in on the conversation with Facebook and Twitter - just look for WhoaPodcast.

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Thanks for listening.

John & Ranae

Episode #037

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