The Cowboy Up Podcast

Maria Eastman is the founder of Rainhorse Equine Assisted Services right here in Southern Arizona. Rainhorse provides counseling for groups who work with horses who have fallen on hard times. Maria started her horse journey at the age of six and it was love at first sight! Maria is a certified practitioner of the Masterson Method which is a gentle technique that helps horses release tension and im...

Steven Hebrock is a Certified Master Hoof Care Professional and has been actively involved in the technical education of a wide range of subjects at several universities, including the University of Colorado Denver, the University of Akron, and, most recently at The Ohio State University. At THE Ohio State University Steven taught hoof care and farriery, equine marketing and facilities management...

Michelle was a surprise guest at White Stallion Ranch during the pandemic. Hawaii refused her admittance and she told her husband Jeff to handle and make it perfect. Michelle previously had a television show about luxury travel so jeff knew what he was up against. Michelle is the Director of the Pinal County Economic Development Department and is only 45 minutes from White Stallion Ranch.  Here wh...

As the oldest of 10 children on a farm in Northwest Ohio, David grew up playing and singing gospel, country, and bluegrass. David has a Masters in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary and earned his Ph. D. from Purdue University in Marriage and Family Therapy. David recently retired from his 40 year career of providing 'Whole Health' education at various Universities and for the VHA. In addit...

Marty Freese and Russell True have been close friends for years. They share a deep love for White Stallion Ranch and its long history as a guest ranch and a Southern Arizona Film-makers destination. Ronald Reagan, Gene Autry, George Clooney, William Holden, Audie Murphy and many other notable celebrities have spent time at White Stallion Ranch.  A couple of observant guests saw Tom Hanks at White...

The Mescal Movie Set is an iconic "Old West" town that presents a unique and authentic filming experience.  The Western frontier town offers 28 buildings complete with props and is nestled in historic cattle country with mountain backdrops, scenic vistas, and spectacular views. This Southern Arizona historical site has been the focal point of   is ideal for featured films, television series, comme...

 Thank you for being a part of the posse of the cowboy up podcast.  We come to you from the historic White Stallion Ranch in Tucson Arizona.  This week on this Thanksgiving weekend celebration we welcome John May who has the wonderful opportunity to tell stories about all the different kinds of horses and about the many wonderful guest ranches and cowboy experience places that you can enjoy. Remem...

Greg Hager is the reigning ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR with the Pro Cowboy Country Artist Association (PCCAA). Song-writer and accomplished musician, Greg Hager offers original songs with a fresh authentic Western flair, from heartwarming to toe-tapping. Ballad-creator and tall-tale originator, Greg presents a musical program that will tickle the ears and inspire the heart. His music and message has a...

Built in 1939, Old Tucson is a renowned film set and family theme park located just outside Tucson, AZ. Nestled between Saguaro National Park and Tucson Mountain Park, this beautiful desert setting has been the filming location for hundreds of classic western films and TV shows. The studio opened its doors as a theme park in 1960 and continues to welcome guests for a variety of immersive and theat...

The Tucson Rodeo Parade originated in February 1925. At that time, it preceded the Tucson Rodeo and was a one-day event, both of which were conceived with the thought that they could benefit Tucson's economy by attracting tourists. The plan worked! Now, 100 years later, the parade is still rollin' strong!

Anna Twinney's Reach Out to Horses programs give you the opportunity to learn the methodologies and concepts necessary to fully understand and work in the language of the horse.  Anna is a noted International Equine Specialist, Natural Horsemanship Clinician, Animal Communicator and Energy Healer. Her hands-on approach will allow you to gain insight and understanding into the mind of the horse, le...

Mark Bedor is the creator of Today's Wild West, an award-winning documentary-style TV series on all-things-Western and a two-time winner of the National Cowboy Museum's Western Heritage Award. Mark is a long-time freelance magazine writer-photographer, author of two Western coffee table photography books, and spent a career in local TV news, before focusing on the Great American West. Mark Bedor a...

Spend a few minutes with Dean Ruffing. Dean is the CEO of Hotels In The Best Destinations. Dean shares some of his favorite places to visit and even gives us a little "Inside Baseball" on how booking travel and getting the best deal actually works. Learn about terms like OTA and IPW and how to leverage these to get the most bang for your travel dollar. Dean and Russell have worked and traveled tog...

Michael Delbar has been the CEO of the California Rangeland Trust for the last decade. The mission of the trust is to preserve working landscapes in the state of California along with protecting what matters by working with California ranching families to preserve our state's rangeland, air and water quality, wildlife habitat, and local food supplies. What they have learned over the years is that...

Great Quote   Being a cowgirl goes beyond the hat and boots. It's having the grit, determination & passion to achieve your dreams. It's being fearless & confident in who you are. It's having integrity and doing the right thing, no matter what. It's being loyal, hard working, genuine, kind, gracious, tough, honest and classy- the core characteristics every woman should strive to have. Celebrating N...

The Best of America By Horseback is hosted by Del & Shevawn Shields and they capture the beauty of America by horseback. This is the number one trail riding show in the country, featuring magnificent riding locations around the United States and the surrounding countries while also providing educational and informative segments on horses, travel, equine care, and quality equine products and servic...

 Basecamp For Veterans The volunteers at Basecamp for Veterans are working to respond to the needs of those who served our nation and their families. They accomplish this by promoting personal and professional growth using equine therapy. This promotes bother personal and professional growth within the veteran community and creates the groundwork for continued growth.

This week's Cowboy Up Podcast features an artist more focused on promoting the art of other cowgirl artists to worry about her own. And her art is amazing to say the least! Russell freely admits to Megan that he would love to be more artistic but with artists like Megan and the others in her group, we are all in very good hands. Megan's Mission is to Increase the opportunities and representation o...

Southern Arizona is blessed to have Cowtown boots here to help cowboys and cowgirls look and feel the part. T he traditionalist knows having the right hat, the right shirt, the exact belt and boots is where it all starts. The group at Cowtown Boots takes it all to the next level and gives White Stallion guests a very attractive discount!. In this episode of the Cowboy Up podcast, Sherry and Kimber...

Ute Vaughn has become almost a regular at White Stallion Ranch over the last two decades. We love her and the feeling is mutual!   In 2004, Ute moved to Tucson Arizona to follow her passion for the Southwest Art. She is the artist in residences at White Stallion Ranch and belongs to several local art organizations - Artists of the Southwest, SAACA, SAAG, APRA art division, etc. She says it best "I...

This week's Cowboy Up Podcast hosts someone who just happened to join us at White Stallion for a mental reset from long hours of hard work. Debbe Dunning was the second Tool Time with Tim Taylor girl on Home Improvement Heidi Keppert and the Host of her own Travel Series Debbe Dunnings Dude Ranch Roundup. Some folks may not know this but Debbe is the real deal when it comes to being a cowgirl. She...

This week's Cowboy Up Podcast features A Farmer, A Rancher, A Meteorologist, A Hedge Fund Manager, A Logistics Expert and a Human Resource Expert .   It sounds like the studio must have been very crowded. Once you listen to Arnold, one man, who does all of these things daily, you'll discover how he does it, the risks and how everyone worldwide benefits. Arnold owns and operates 7 farms in the grea...

The Body, Mind, Equine™ program was personally crafted by Cathy Woods. This one of a kind program merges authentic yogic principles with horsemanship, guiding you to become a mindful equestrian from the ground up. Both seasoned riders and those just embarking on their journey stand to benefit from this program. The skills we share offer the potential for transformative skills to enrich your life a...

Horses were first domesticated in 3500 BC and these majestic animals remain as a critical part of the world today. The energy that powered Henry Fords first Model-   manufacturing plant came from 100% horse dung . Until the early 1900's horses were the primary mode of transportation and without horses it would have been impossible to grow enough food to feed he world! Horses possess a unique combi...

  What does someone who grew up on a Navajo Reservation next to the Grand Canyon do when life on the Reservation is all they have ever known? Jeremy left, moved to the city and obtained a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy! Once he started on his Doctoral Degree he decided he missed a life around horses and applied at White Stallion. His life history and experience has created quite an impression...