Life In The Saddle

Oct 12 2024 45 ep. 41 mins 277

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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

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Episode 44: Interview with 'Rancher Ryan'

Oct 12 2024 65 mins

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

Episode 43: Ben Longwell - More on Response in Spite of Trouble

Sep 10 2024 19 mins

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 fac

Episode 42: Ben Longwell - How Much is Too Much Exposure?

Aug 07 2024 10 mins

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

Episode 41: Interview with Ryan Rose

Jun 24 2024 52 mins

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 workshop

Episode 40: Ben Longwell - Wet Saddle Blankets

May 08 2024 10 mins

"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 arr

Episode 39: Ben's interview for 'Best Horse Practices Podcast' - Purpose Vs Progress

Mar 23 2024 30 mins

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-ri

Episode 38: Interview with Jessica Hedges

Jan 26 2024 61 mins

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

Episode 37: Ben Longwell - Mounting Troubles

Nov 16 2023 12 mins

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 m

Episode 36: Ben Longwell - ”Just A Trail Rider”

Oct 12 2023 21 mins

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

Episode 35: Interview with Michelle Scully

Sep 01 2023 60 mins

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 op