Horsemanship Radio

Meet the screen writer for the Black Stallion, brought on to the set for her knowledge of horses. Monty and Jeanne Rosenberg chat about the horses and the actors involved in this remarkable movie. Carla Bauchmueller is The Intuitive Rider. Carla helps women horse owners all over the world to connect with their horse on a soul level. Listen in...  Show Host: Debbie Loucks Title Sponsor:   HandsOn G...

Fifth generation Texas cowboy Scott Knudsen joins us to talk about being a success in  the horse business without sacrificing happiness.   Anita Motion and Monty Roberts get together to talk about transitioning racing Thoroughbreds into new careers and The Real Rider Cup, a charity horse show for OTTB's. Show Host: Debbie Loucks Title Sponsor:   HandsOn Gloves , All-In-One Shedding/Bathing/Gr...

A salute to female influencers of the horse industry, Trailblazing Horsewomen speaking with award-winning writer L.A. Sokolowski and StreamHorseTV’s Director of Content Natalie Mayrath #choosetochallenge.  Guests include Patti Colbert — Extreme Mustang Makeover founder, Patricia E. Kelly — Ebony Horsewomen, Inc. founder, Anne Kursinski — five-time Olympic show jumper, Debbie Roberts Loucks — The M...

CJ Marinaccio is Founder and Trainer at Win Place Home, a non-profit in Southern California that helps off the track Thoroughbreds find new homes. CJ worked for three years as an assistant trainer in Northern California before returning to Los Angeles and as an assistant trainer and vet tech at the Santa Anita Racetrack. Also a volunteer at Win Place Home, Elisabeth Hower is a writer, actor, comed...

 In 1995, on a business trip to Great Britain, Dennis Thompson and his wife, Cindy, noticed a little black and white stallion as they drove through the English countryside. Listen in to how they eventually established the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society in America. And Laurie Jackson, who received the coveted George Award for her dedication to the adoption center she directs in Ohio, traveled to Flag I...

HandsOn® Gloves founder Jay Michaelson and his family, are animal people committed to developing superior products to share with others who ride, train, ranch, work outdoors, compete at all levels and simply love spending time with their horses. George Nowak is known for his prolific music writing and performing in the Cayman Islands but today he is a horse husband and shares his song, "Since...

Zane Davis has several Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Championship experiences to his credit as well as being named on the list of NRCHA Million Dollar Riders and World's Greatest Horseman competitions. Zane was Monty Roberts' tour rider for a couple of years, gaining knowledge of Join-Up® before his championships. Corey Cushing became the third National Reined Cow Horse Association Two Milli...

Monty Roberts and Certified Instructor Jamie Jennings kick off 2021 sharing how much they enjoy helping retired Thoroughbred race horses find their next vocation. Also, Julie Smith retired from the UC Davis Equestrian Center about the time that the California Wild Fires seemed to replace the state's famous earthquakes for causing mayhem. Julie advises homeowners how to prepare for an emergenc...

Caitlin Gooch uses her horses to incentivize reading, making it more fun by gifting books to kids as they meet her horses in their neighborhoods! In 2017, Caitlin founded Saddle Up and Read, a non-profit to increase literacy. Listen in... Show Host: Debbie Loucks Title Sponsor:   Finishline Fencing Guest: Caitlin Gooch , Saddle Up and Read Support for this episode also provided by:  Monty Roberts...

Certified Master Farrier Coco Fernandez uses his deep knowledge of trimming and shoeing in order to help a beautiful Peruvian Paso overcome chronic lameness. And Waldo Junquiras Franco is a businessman who 20 years ago immigrated to the USA from Brazil. Now his success has allowed him the time to get back into horses and return to his family farm in Brazil to start wild horses. Show Host: Debbie L...

Riesa Lakin from Corro and Vice President of Engagement for the EQUUS Foundation, Valerie Angeli, stop by to talk about how they've teamed up to help at risk horses this Holiday Season. Show Host: Debbie Loucks Guest: Riesa Lakin Guest: Valerie Angeli Corro & Equus Foundation Give a Holiday Gift to a Rescue Horse in Need Corro Holiday Gift Shop Equus Foundation Please follow Monty Roberts...

Ashley Avis recently wrote and directed a modern day reprisal of Black Beauty which will debut on Disney+ for the holidays featuring Kate Winslet as the voice of "Beauty". As a former equestrian, Ashley was shocked to learn about the plight of the mustangs in the West and was forever moved to try to help make change. In Black Beauty, she mirrors Anna Sewell's original intentions of...

U.S. Dressage Development Coach and Olympic team bronze medalist, Charlotte Bredahl just recovered from melanoma in her brain, is doing great and shares her comeback therapy involving horses, of course! Pat Roberts and her horse Steel Buns become a part of Charlotte's program. And our first Monty Roberts Certified Instructor from South Africa is also one of only 14 Lead-Up® Instructors world-...

Chris and Amanda Moore met when they were 12 years old and eventually married. But their marriage began to crumble until they found passion building Reigning Grace Ranch together, redeeming the equine, strengthening the child and discovering hope for the family in a safe and positive authentic western setting. And Dr. Juliet Getty shares how to transition our horses to winter feeding at this time...

Elsa Sinclair takes up the challenge to train a horse from wild to willing, no ropes, no halter, no treats, no coercion. Find out how long and how well it works out for her and her adopted mare. And artist Tyler Robertson is a tour de force when it comes to Equine and Portraiture subject matter. Young and talented, he was chosen as the official artist of the Breeders’ Cup. Pat Roberts, the renowne...

Staci and her husband Arthur Hancock III have raised 3 Kentucky Derby Winners on their Stone Farm outside Paris, Kentucky. Staci has played an integral role in the farm’s success and has a huge passion for the horse and farmland conservation. And Jamie Jennings joins Monty to share about receiving a Certificate from Queen Elizabeth ll. Jamie excels at transitioning horses off the racetrack to thei...

Sarah Maslin Nir is a staff reporter for The New York Times and a Pulitzer Prize Finalist. Sarah wrote 'Horse Crazy', the story of a woman and a world in love with an animal because her Manhattan roots couldn't suppress her love for horses. Francesca Wood was a professional horse person for many years in Europe and the USA, riding show jumpers and competing in 3 Day events, then Fra...

Susan Friedland has a knack for exploring subjects that horse people love in her blog, Saddle Seeks Horse. Now she's written a book to help us get through the toughest time ever, losing a horse. And Laura Leigh is Founder and President of Wild Horse Education. Those who appreciate the American Mustangs will be glad to hear on she advocates for their lives round the clock and in the courtrooms...

Monique Warren studied California-style Vaquero riding, learning dressage in a Western saddle to enhance cow work to more efficiently and effectively influence the horse’s body position and cow. She became passionate about a more natural lifestyle for her horses and studied equine nutrition and the horse's hoof, which resulted in a 4 year journey of creating a slow feeder that met her horse&a...

Veterinarian, artist and author Madison Seamans is a lifelong professional horseman. The author (Dr. Madison Seamans) and his book: “Never Trust a Sneaky Pony (and other things they didn’t teach me in vet school)” is the result of his true experiences as a veterinarian in equine practice for over thirty years. Riding Instructor, Hannah Brisso, is a PATH International Certified Therapeutic Riding I...

Olympian Boyd Martin lives life fully, with grit and love for his horses and family. Boyd has claimed numerous top placings in the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event and he has represented the USA in three Pan American games and was on two Olympic teams for the USA. Monty Roberts interviews Boyd about being at home and staying sharp during lock down. Laura Azara leads a jet-set lifestyle but at t...

From an early age Paul McEnroe developed from his father a love of horses, ranching and the West. He worked hard and became known as the developer of numerous products the world depends upon to this day, including the UPC BARCODE, so that in retirement, he now raises horses and cattle on Rancho La Purisima in the Santa Ynez Valley, California. Marty Irby and Monty Roberts introduce us to Donna Ben...

As Director of Content for Horse & Country TV for over 10 years, Jonathan Rippon is responsible for all sport, training & learning, documentary and entertainment programming on H&C's worldwide streaming service and popular cable TV channels. As a surprise for us, Jonathan shares his musical talents too by allowing us to play his recently released, upbeat dance track called 'F...

At 36, Phillip Ralls became the National Reined Cow Horse Association’s fifteenth million dollar rider. Growing up on the west coast, Ralls spent time with legendary horsemen who helped him progress his skills. In addition to his father, NRCHA Hall of Fame rider Ron Ralls, Phillip spent eight years at Monty and Pat Roberts’ Flag Is Up Farms. Also, Dr. John Byrd's experience with horses led hi...

Ron Ralls was inducted into the NRCHA Hall of Fame and is close to achieving $1 million in career earnings. Old friends Monty and Ron catch up about being home, training and loving every minute of it. Monty also chats with Chris Cox who has been conducting clinics and demonstrations for over 18 years, been a successful trainer and travels worldwide spreading his message, hoping horsemen will come...