The First US Campdraft Clinic and Competition

The US National Campdraft Association's first clinic and sanctioned competition is in the books and The Whoa Podcast about Horses and Horsemanship was there to cover it!  We grabbed our cameras and microphones and headed to Kiowa, Colorado under the sponsorship of the Australian Stock Horse Society.  The Australian Stock Horse is a relatively need registry here in the States, but the owners that have them brought them to Kiowa. 

 

We speak first with Australian Campdraft Professionals and Clinicians Pete Comiskey and Steven Hart.  Then we get a real feel for the event by interviewing the particpants of the event.  And, because there were so many Aussie saddles there, I found a saddle maker, James Root, to tell me about his custom made saddles.

We would also like to thank the folks who took time to talk with us:  John Thomson, Kiki Pantaze, Paul Johnson, kellee Campbell, Linda Hingst, Blake Hingst, Tony Navarra, and James Roots.

 

 

Enjoy!

John & Ranae

 

Links for the show:

Our Youtube Video about the event

US National Campdraft Association

Professional Clinician and Campdrafter Pete Comiskey

Professionial Clinician and Campdrafter Steven Hart

Australian Stock Horse Society

Paul Johnson Polocrosse

James Roots Saddlery

 

 

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Australian Campdrafting Comes to Colorado

Campdrafting is one of the top disciplines in Australia and it's making its way across the pond and coming to Colorado.  A judging clinic, teaching clinic and a competiton is coming to Kiowa, Colorado August 22nd - Ausgust 25th, 2013.

We interview Mary Harris, President of the US Campdraft Association.  Mary tells us about the event and how it came about.

Later in the show, Pete Comiskey joins us via Skype from Australia and tells us about the inner workings of the clinic.

Enjoy!

John & Ranae

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Teaching Your Horse the Stock Whip

We met with John Thomson and one of his Australian Stock Horses out at our local stable, Ranch Rio.  We spent about an hour filming a sequence John uses to desensitize his horses to the stock whip.  As a result you get a video podcast this week.

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John & Ranae

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Our Cutting Horse Trainer Experience

It was part mutual wedding anniversary gift, part something we needed to do, and part something I wanted to do.  Ranae has no desires to do it competitively, but enjoys working around cows.  I think it is a great way to "change it up" for my horse.  I also wanted some advice on moving out of the snaffle.  

With all that we headed out to a local trainer/manager of a feedlot to see just where our horses were in their training.  As it turns out, not nearly where we thought they were.  On this episode of the Whoa Podcast we tell you about our back to back lessons with trainer Robert Bias.

Do you think it's a good idea to see a trainer once in awhile?  If so, how do you choose a trainer?  Send you suggestions and experiences to john@whoapodcast.com.

Thanks for listening,

John & Ranae

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Ranae Visits Horse Expo in Pomona California

On a recent weekend in February, Ranae and her friend Susan travelled south to Pomona, California to check out the Horse Expo held at the FairPlex Fairgrounds.

She got to see demonstrations by Richard and Sarah Winters, Chris Cox, and even a cattle dog demonstration.  Hear about all the wonderful things she learned as she tells us about the trip.

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John & Ranae

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A Visit With Matt Sheridan - Part Two

This week it is the second part of our visit with Matt Sheridan.  In this segment Matt tells us the story of the Extreme Mustang Makeover and his experiences with Luna, the BLM American Mustang.  Matt explains how he worked Luna fo 90 days and got her prepared for the competition.  Here's Matt's ride on Luna at the Western States Expo : http://youtu.be/qqwW1owM9Oc  And, his James Bond routine at the Mustang Smackdown: http://youtu.be/p53VoGc89Ik

Matt goes on to tell us a little about his family and how the are following in Dad's footsteps.

Matt is a featured rider in the upcoming Project Cowboy show airing over three weeks on RFD-TV beginning on February 14. ( Links for RFD-TV  and Project Cowboy ).  Matt tells us about the event and the different challenges he had to face.

Finally, Matt offers us 3 keys to improving your horsemanship.

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A Conversation with Horseman, Trainer, and Showman Matt Sheridan

Quite a few horsemen and trainers have stories to tell.  Not many of them tell those stories as eloquently and with purpose as Matt Sheridan.  Matt is a 5th generation horseman, a successful showman in almost every discipline, and an effective clinician.  Oh, and just a darn nice guy. 

Matt stopped by our downtown studios about an hour away from his ranch, Matt Sheridan Performance Horses.  In part one of this interview we talk about Matt's early history training horses and breaking colts.  Matt gives us a little insight into how he developed his philosopy about training horses and how much he was influenced by a chance meeting with legendary horseman, Ray Hunt.  He also gives us a bit of free advice in working with our horses and expanding our knowledge.

Matt is part of the Project Cowboy show airing later this month on RFD-TV.  In part two of this interview next week, we'll break down the competition of Project Cowboy show and offer some behind the scenes insight that will give you some extra perspective of the competition.

Enjoy!

John & Ranae

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