Horsemanship Radio

Desiree Smith-Johnson has been a successful 3 day eventer, galloped race horses, been a model and also owns Smooth Stride Riding Jeans with her husband Eric. Lee and Hallie Hanssen are trainers, agents, breeders and competitors at the highest levels on Barrel Futurity Horses talk about their program for success. Jamie Jenning reads Monty's Tip about fear of clippers. Listen in... Support the...

Satish Seemar describes why he broke with tradition for his love of horses. Since 1990 the ruler of Dubai has put Seemar in charge of his Zabeel Racing Stables, a world class racing facility. And Arthur Dixon describes how he is accomplishing mastery of riding dressage, though totally blind, with Soundscaping. Jamie Jenning reads Monty's Tip for purchasing a horse trailer. Listen in... Suppor...

Monty and Pat Roberts recently stayed at Windsor Castle to enjoy the Royal Windsor Horse Show at the invitation of Queen Elizabeth II. Ada Gates shares her enthusiasm for helping horses have healthier hooves. Jamie Jennings reads Monty's Tip. Listen in... Support the show

Tessa Horan is developing pathways between Monty’s methods and classical dressage through non-violent communication. Monty Roberts Instructors Anna and Szabi have partnered to raise great working horses in Hungary. And meet a 5 year old girl who traveled 175 miles horseback on a Kunfako horse. Listen in... Support the show

Steph Madaus started in show jumping but became interested in Western Reining while studying Join-Up with Monty Roberts in California. She returned home to Germany and never dreamed she would live a fairy tale to train a European Champion, Shine My Gun. Also, Keith Dane updates us on equine protection. Monty's Tip answers a question about the tongue over the bit? Listen in... Support the show

Richard Winters shares his new book “From Rider to Horseman”. Richard was awarded the Western Equitarian Award for trainers in the Western riding disciplines who choose to train horses in the absence of violence. And Dr. Sue Cain has developed style assessments designed to help equestrians create breakthrough relationships with others and to help you better understand your horse. Jamie Jennings re...

Ken McNabb has always enjoyed helping others gain confidence with horses. And Heather Moffett developed a different method of teaching riding, especially how to synchronize with the movement of the horse. Jamie Jennings reads Monty's answer to a question about teaching a horse to back up. Listen in... Support the show

Larry LaGue left home at age 15 to study under Monty Roberts to learn to compete as a Race Jockey with the best on earth. Jana Janicova decided to come to America to learn about the gentle qualities of horses that heal humans. And Jamie Jennings reads Monty's answer to the difference between a horse that follows you and a Join-Up. Listen in... Support the show

NRCHA Hall of Famer & two time World’s Greatest Horseman Ron Ralls talks about his roots as a ranch hand and how he became a world champion. Denise Heinlein and Jenny Ahlroth give us tips on good ground manners. Jamie Jennings Ask Monty Tip: Pinned ears at feeding time? Listen in... Support the show

Have you ever dreamed of riding your horse, listening to music AND getting paid for it?  Maybe your next career could be at a music festival. No weekend warriors need apply to Frank Keller of Alpha and Omega Mounted Patrol. Pat Roberts shares how she chooses Willing Partners™ horses. Jamie Jennings Ask Monty Tip: Would you […] Support the show

Ben Masters and Nic Roldan, two popular stars of the American horse scene, join Monty Roberts to discuss where their hearts are leading their horsemanship. Jamie Jennings shares Monty's Tip about working with horses with perhaps a lower flight response and Irish Sport Horses in particular. Listen in... Support the show

In high demand, Dr. Karen Hanks is called upon to keep world class athletics in good health and form. Stable Scoop Co-Host Helena B was skeptical whether she would achieve Join-Up with her horse Brody. Tip from Monty Roberts for the spooky horse. Listen in... Support the show

The Roberts and the Wiesters formed the World Championship Team Penning Association over 40 years ago and share laughs and memories of their first attempts at this equestrian sport, which takes its skills from Western ranching work. Our new Q&A segment kicks off with Jamie Jennings reading Monty's response to a question about intuition and body language. Listen in... Support the show

After a lifetime of horsemanship, Monty Roberts, Chris Cox and Jack Brainard believe in sharing what the horses have taught them and are driven to impart their knowledge of the horse with the next generation. Our Trainer's Tip from Jane DaCosta & Lindsay Martin. Listen in... Support the show

Petra Moser and Melanie Hetfield encourage us to learn the silent language of horses - EQUUS - a gestural language like signing for the deaf, and use it in our day to day interactions with our horses. Endurance champion Beverly Gray give us a tip from her lifetime of experience. Listen in... Support the show

A special interview with Bob Baffert who, after training 3 Kentucky Derby winners, finally captures the Triple Crown of Horse Racing with American Pharoah. Author and trainer Mitch Bornstein tells of saving Samson, the Last Chance Mustang. Our tip is from Lee Hanssen. Listen in... Support the show

Horsemanship Hour 5 with Triple Crown Trainer Bob Baffert, the Monty Roberts and Olympian Charlotte Bredahl sharing their favorite holiday memories. Plus, loads of holiday voicemails and live calls from listeners and we give away some amazing prizes. Listen in... Support the show

Keith Dane shares his work protecting horses for more than 25 years. Plus, Dr. Kris Hiney believes the best environments for horses are those that most closely mimic their natural state and the trainers tip from Carl Bledsoe. Listen in... Support the show

Dr. Kate Le Vasseur grew up barrel racing and took her love of horses into research while studying to be a vet. She has some great news about the future of horse care. Shannon Coakley, Executive Director of the Equus Foundation, makes a positive impact on horses each and every day. Trainers Tip is Alicia Kershaw and Sara Jane Casey of GallopNYC. Listen in... Support the show

Zsofi Bruckner took her first course with Monty Roberts' Hungarian instructor, Kata Pataky in 2011 and now wants to share the power of Join-Up® and help people become happier and healthier. Balazs Vermes has ranked as high as #3 in the world of Horseback Archery. Trainers Tip from Mark Hebner about moving around your horse. Listen in... Support the show

Eduardo Moreira used an auditor's course from Monty Roberts to change his life and the lives of thousands of Brazilian horses and people too. Rachel Kerrigan took one more chance on life with horses and is finding purpose to live and help others. Trainers Tip: A perspective from Shortie Graham. Listen in... Support the show

Hong Kong Horse Racing is all about pressure to perform. Douglas Whyte has dominated there, winning 13 consecutive titles in this highly competitive environment. He first endured criticism and even suspension for his beliefs in gentler methods of handling horses. He has persevered and he and his daughter Sheikara speak to Monty about their shared love of horses. Listen in... Support the show

The Appaloosa is important to the story of the Western United States and everyone loves color! Also Melody Fleckenstein, Woodbrook Hunt MFH shares why young riders love the thrill of riding fast horses and following the hounds on a drag scent (no fox). Trainers Tip from ACTHA champ Judy Limsky. Listen in... Support the show

Jack Roddy and Monty Roberts competed against each other in Horse Shows going back 70 years. Both attended Cal Poly University in California where Monty was the NIRA Champion Team Roper and Steer Wrestler in 1956 and 1957 and Jack won the All Around NIRA Cowboy in 1959, and was inducted in the Hall of Fame in 1979. Author Katie Cooney interviews both greats of the sport, including their Teammate J...

Jaime Jackson can transform a small piece of ground into a better way of life for your herd in a system he has named Paddock Paradise. And James Corral shares his love of Thoroughbred horses as a retired jockey who created 'If These Shoes Could Talk'. Caroline Pyne, DVM, lists ways to acquire an affordable horse. Listen in... Support the show