Episodes

  • #109. Ryley Miller | FEI Driver

    #109. Ryley Miller | FEI Driver
    Jul 23 2024

    Ryley Miller is a competitive horse driver from Pennsylvania. She currently competes at the FEI 2 Star level. FEI driving operates similar to three day eventing. It consists of three phases, Dressage, Marathon and Cones. Ryley joins Ben and Joe to educate them on this discipline and share her journey as a young driver making her way to the upper echelon of the sport. Topics discussed include the format of driving competitions, the horses and gear used in driving and the challenges of being a young competitor at a high level.

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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • #108. Scott and Andrea Van Leuven | C Punch Ranch

    #108. Scott and Andrea Van Leuven | C Punch Ranch
    Jul 16 2024
    Scott and Andrea Van Leuven live in Lovelock, Nevada. Scott is the cow boss at the C Punch Ranch, a million acre ranch with one fence. They operate on a harvest model, meaning they never pull out their bulls and they calve year round. This model creates a unique job description for Scott and Andrea who consistently rope and work cattle in the open. The Van Leuven's join Ben and Joe to talk about their day to day on the C Punch and how they have seen ranching change over their careers. Topics discussed include how in the introduction of Angus cattle has influenced stockmanship, the type of horses required for long days in rural Nevada, and the practical use of traditional buckaroo roping.
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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • #107. Dr. Deb Bennett | Collection

    #107. Dr. Deb Bennett | Collection
    Jul 9 2024
    Dr. Deb Bennett is the founder of the Equine Studies Institute. For over three decades, Dr. Bennett has used her PhD in Vertebrae Paleontology and her passion in horses to help educate people on biomechanics. Dr. Bennett joins Ben and Joe to discuss another hot button item in the horse world: collection. The conversation starts with Asian horsemen from thousands of years ago and ends with modern day disciplines and how collection is used. Topics discussed include what is high collection, what has been mistaken for collection in the past and why collection ultimately boils down to a coiling of the horses loins. Tune in for an incredibly interesting discussion on a hot button issue in the horse world.
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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • #106. Dougie Hall | Your Favorite Indian!

    #106. Dougie Hall | Your Favorite Indian!
    Jul 2 2024

    Dougie Hall is an social media influencer, public speaker and the owner of Good Medicine Bucking Horses. Dougie lives in Browning, Montana on the Blackfoot Indian Reservation. Today, Dougie gives back to his community through his public speaking. He believes it's important to share his story to help inspire young natives to overcome the generational trauma that can often be common in their communities. In addition to his public speaking, Dougie breeds bucking horses. A passion he learned from his uncle, Mouse Hall. Dougie joins Ben and Joe to share his story and talk about his perspective on leading a fulfilling and enriching life.

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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • #105. John Darnell | 3:10 Ranch Life

    #105. John Darnell | 3:10 Ranch Life
    Jun 25 2024
    John Darnell is the founder of 310 Ranch Life. Originally a ranch rope dealership, 310 Ranch Life now sells ropes, tack, apparel, has a video library, puts on clinics and sponsors ranch roping competitions. John sits down with Ben and Joe to share his journey from hard working cowboy to small business owner. John started learning his craft through recreational ranch ropings, but was given the opportunity to hone his skills when he was given the task of managing herd health for a very large cattle operation in Alabama. Topics discussed include when is the right time to go full time with your business, the time and work required to master your craft, and stories from the most recent 310 Ranch Life trip to the C Punch ranch in Nevada.
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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • #104. Chris Turnbull | Australian Horseman and Station Manager

    #104. Chris Turnbull | Australian Horseman and Station Manager
    Jun 18 2024
    Chris Turnbull manages a station for the Lansdowne Pastoral Company in Tambo, Queensland, Australia. Chris grew up in rural Queensland and was raised up in station life. Today Chris uses dogs, horses, and his crew to manage sheep and cattle in the Australian outback. Chris joins Ben and Joe in person to discuss horsemanship, stock dogs and life in the Australian bush.
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • #103. Loncey Johnson | Saddle Maker

    #103. Loncey Johnson | Saddle Maker
    Jun 11 2024
    Loncey Johnson is a saddle maker and cowboy from Dillon, Montana. From an early age, he had an interest in leather working. Loncey started his saddle making career in his teenage years and has continued to grow his business ever since. Ben and Joe sit down with Loncey to discuss his perspective as a younger saddle maker and how he balances tradition with new style and design. Topics discussed include growing your business, what makes a good using saddle and how western saddle trends have changed with the modern cowboy.
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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • #102. Kyle Noyce | Reined Cow Horse Trainer

    #102. Kyle Noyce | Reined Cow Horse Trainer
    Jun 4 2024
    Kyle Noyce is a reined cow horse trainer from Blanchard, Oklahoma. Kyle grew up in Northern Minnesota, and despite not coming from "horse family", he has always had a passion for working with horses. Today, Kyle is a well known trainer in the NRCHA. Kyle joins Ben and Joe to share his journey of learning to work with horses by "diving in the deep end" and how an extended hiatus from horse training allowed Kyle to come back to the sport with a better perspective and the right motivation. Topics discussed include how to lead a training program, what makes a trainer successful in reined cow horse, and the importance of approaching horse showing the right way.
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    1 hr and 51 mins