The Westward Podcast

Hot takes. Transparency. Real reviews. That's what Madison is about when it comes to the horse world, and whether you're a seasoned rider or beginner you'll love what she has to say. Listen to her story from world champion to aspiring jumper, bringing a heart horse back into health, and how she manages to do it all. Welcome to another episode of The Westward Podcast! I'm your host,...

Let's get honest. Is it too late for you to start? To start riding. To start competing. To own land. To do the things that have weighed heavy on your heart for years. Let's dig into it. Welcome to another episode of The Westward Podcast! I'm your host, Devin Dole, and I'm so glad you're here. Get your ⁠⁠⁠⁠Westward Merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ devinoutwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pick u...

In this special live episode of The Westward Podcast, I'm hosting renowned horseman Richard Winters from the Buckeye Nutrition booth at the Run for a Million event in Las Vegas. Richard shares his extensive background in horsemanship, training, clinics, and judging, offering invaluable insights and advice for horse owners at all levels. He also discusses his journey, his daughter Sarah Dawson&...

Episode 27: Bonus Episode! Here's how this traveling belt can help save the lives of rodeo athletes. This week on the Westward Podcast, I’m joined by Jason and Shay of Black Wolf White Wolf Designs — a Native American- and Veteran-owned silversmithing studio blending traditional artistry with contemporary design. The husband and wife team are the founders of the Traveling Charm Belt 2025, a on...

Welcome to another episode of the Westward Podcast! I'm Devin Dole, and in this episode, I chat with the incredibly talented cowgirl, Morgan Holmes. We dive deep into the story of her extraordinary horse, Monster Truk and their journey together in the cow horse world. This episode brought to you by Warrior Equine. Donate, support, and learn more about Warrior Counseling Works: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://war...

In this episode of the Westward Podcast , I’m digging into something I've been thinking about lately: the importance of a solid foundation in your horse, no matter what their job is. I’m sharing some of my own experiences, what I’ve learned (and am still learning), and why a responsive, well-rounded, confident horse doesn’t just happen by chance. We’ll talk about things like sidepassing, lead chan...

In this episode of the Westward Podcast, I'm talking to Cat George, who shares her inspiring journey from the beaches of Florida to the high desert of Wyoming. Cat talks about her experiences working on various ranches across multiple states, the challenges she faced as a woman in a predominantly male industry, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. This episode brought to you by Warrior...

Welcome back to the Westward Podcast. Today, I’m sharing a piece of my heart. The story of how I met my husband, how we fell in love, and what it looked like to say yes to something that felt so deeply right. From being set up by a friend, to getting engaged on a bluff at sunset, this episode walks through the moments, big and small, that led us to the altar. I talk about trusting my gut, leaning...

A big thanks to our friends at Warrior Counseling Works, their equine therapy program is doing powerful, healing work in the world, and we’re proud to have them as part of the Westward ride. Donate, support, and learn more about Warrior Counseling Works: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://warriorcounselingworks.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to our co-producer, ⁠LiveEQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Click the link to shop horses, tack, stables,...

The Westward Podcast Episode 21: Jeremiah Wilber, the Warrior Spirit, and War Party Ranch This episode brought to you by Warrior Equine. Donate, support, and learn more about Warrior Counseling Works: ⁠⁠⁠https://warriorcounselingworks.org/⁠⁠⁠ Get your ⁠Westward Merch!⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ devinoutwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pick up your copy of Words of the West! This podcast is co-produced with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LiveEQ⁠⁠...

Westward Podcast Episode 20: When You're In a Waiting Season, You're Not Buried, You're Planted. This episode brought to you by Warrior Equine. Donate, support, and learn more about Warrior Counseling Works: ⁠⁠https://warriorcounselingworks.org/⁠⁠ Get your Westward Merch! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ devinoutwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pick up your copy of Words of the West! This podcast is co-produced with ⁠⁠⁠...

Westward Episode 19: Talking the Rodeo Road and Cowboy Life With Mo Forbes Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ devinoutwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pick up your copy of Words of the West! This podcast is co-produced with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LiveEQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Click the link to shop horses, tack, stables, and jobs. This episode brought to you by Warrior Counseling Works. Donate, support, and learn more about Warrior Counseling Works: ⁠⁠⁠https://war...

Westward Episode 18: The Indisputable Connection Between Human and Horse With Dr. Cliff Robertson Donate, support, and learn more about Warrior Counseling Works: ⁠⁠https://warriorcounselingworks.org/⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ devinoutwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pick up your copy of Words of the West! This podcast is co-produced with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LiveEQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Click the link to shop horses, tack, stables, and jobs. Equine T...

Westward Podcast: Episode 17: Bucking the Stigma with Devin Bang This episode brought to you by Warrior Counseling Works: ⁠⁠https://warriorcounselingworks.org/⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ devinoutwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pick up your copy of Words of the West! This podcast is co-produced with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LiveEQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Click the link to shop horses, tack, stables, and jobs. In this episode of the Westward Podcast, I chat...

Westward Podcast Episode 16: Donate, support, and learn more about Warrior Counseling Works: ⁠⁠https://warriorcounselingworks.org/⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ devinoutwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pick up your copy of Words of the West! This podcast is co-produced with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LiveEQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Click the link to shop horses, tack, stables, and jobs.

Episode 15: A Marine Veteran's Journey with Equine Therapy Donate, support, and learn more about Warrior Counseling Works: ⁠⁠https://warriorcounselingworks.org/⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ devinoutwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pick up your copy of Words of the West! This podcast is co-produced with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LiveEQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Click the link to shop horses, tack, stables, and jobs.

Welcome to this episode of the Westward Podcast, where we're talking about the art of balancing living in the moment with building a solid future. This episode brought to you by ⁠Warrior Counseling Works⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ devinoutwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pick up your copy of Words of the West! This podcast is co-produced with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LiveEQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Click the link to shop horses, tack, stables, and job...

Westward Podcast Episode 13: Seth Stern: Through the Lens of the Cowboy Photographer Learn more about Seth This episode brought to you by Warrior Counseling Works Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ devinoutwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pick up your copy of Words of the West! This podcast is co-produced with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LiveEQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Click the link to shop horses, tack, stables, and jobs. In this episode of the Westward Podcast, I sit...

Westward Podcast Episode 12: Healing on Horseback with Cesar Cantu Donate, support, and learn more about Boots on the Ground and Warrior Counseling Works: ⁠⁠https://warriorcounselingworks.org/⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/BootsontheGroundCorp Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ devinoutwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pick up your copy of Words of the West! This podcast is co-produced with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LiveEQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Click the link to shop ho...

In this episode of the Westward Podcast, I chat with Vanessa Ould, known on social media as @wifeofacowboy. Vanessa shares her journey from growing up in the city to becoming a cowboy's wife in rural Canada. She talks about her faith, which was solidified during a transformative mission trip to Africa, and how it guides her daily life. We dive into her family's life on a community pasture...

This episode is brought to you by Warrior Counseling Works. Donate, support, and learn more about Warrior Counseling Works: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://warriorcounselingworks.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ devinoutwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pick up your copy of Words of the West!

Westward Podcast Episode 9: A Roadmap for the First Generation Rancher with Caroline Nelson of Little Creek Montana This episode is brought to you by Warrior Counseling Works. Donate, support, and learn more about Warrior Counseling Works: ⁠⁠⁠https://warriorcounselingworks.org/⁠⁠⁠ Visit Little Creek Feed and browse Montana essentials for your pantry. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ devinoutwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pick u...

Westward Podcast Episode 8: Wait! Don't Delete Your Account. My Tips for Navigating Negativity Online This episode is brought to you by Warrior Counseling Works. Donate, support, and learn more about Warrior Counseling Works: ⁠⁠https://warriorcounselingworks.org/⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ devinoutwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pick up your copy of Words of the West! This podcast is co-produced with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LiveEQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ....

Westward Podcast Episode 7: Horses Healing Veterans, Warrior Counseling Works, and the Incredible Story of Dr. Cliff Robertson, Jr. Donate, support, and learn more about Warrior Counseling Works: ⁠https://warriorcounselingworks.org/⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ devinoutwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pick up your copy of Words of the West! This podcast is co-produced with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LiveEQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Click the link to shop horses, tack,...

Westward Podcast Episode 6: How Does Anyone Afford Horses?! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠ devinoutwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pick up your copy of Words of the West! This podcast is co-produced with ⁠⁠⁠⁠ LiveEQ⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Click the link to shop horses, tack, stables, and jobs. Hey folks, on this episode I dive into what it actually costs to own a horse these days. No sugar-coating here, just straight talk about budgets, recurring ex...