Lane Thiessen is a rawhide braider and cowboy from Gem, Alberta. Growing up in rural Alberta as the son of well known cowboy poet, Bryn Thiessen, Lane was exposed to the western lifestyle and quality cowboy gear from an early age. Lane learned to braid his first hackamore out of necessity and thanks to mentors such as Bill Black, he now runs LT Braiding and has become an accomplished braider in his own right. Lane joins Joe to discuss all things hackamores including composition, styles, training applications and care. Tune in for a fun conversation about what it means to be an aspiring hackamore man.

#hackamore #rawhide #rawhidebraiding

Justin Sorenson is a cowboy, rancher and horse trainer from northern Nevada. Justin grew up in a ranching family, learning to ride in the mountain country. As a teenager, Justin was exposed to the foundation of horsemanship through Brian Neubert. As an adult Justin began his own training business as he continued to cowboy and work on and off for cowhorse trainer, Nick Dowers. Justin joins Joe to share his experience of growing in his horsemanship from colt starting to the show pen and how he's managed to grow his business while raising a young family. Tune in for a great conversation and learning on the job and finding the "why" in what you are learning.

#cowhorse #cowboy #ranching

Jeff Mundell is the manager of the Gabilan Cattle Company in Central California. Today, Jeff manages this ranch using holistic principles in an effort to improve the landscape through a profitable cattle enterprise. Jeff also has a rich passion for the traditional California style of horsemanship and he cares deeply about preserving these traditions through his own horsemanship and educating others. Jeff shares his life story that began as a young aspiring cowboy who became a horse trainer and was eventually called to pursue holistic ranching. Topics discussed include traditional bridle horse gear, the highs and lows of horse training and how ranching fits on the modern landscape.

#ranching #bridlehorse #californio

Charlie Venezia is the owner of Holly Hill Transport. A horse shipping company that specializes hauling hunter/jumper horses in the eastern United States. Charlie joins Joe to share his story of building a his business in the equine industry from scratch, as well as his journey in cowboying and big loop roping. Topics discussed include the importance of persistence, building a reputation and tips for hauling your horse.

Sponsor Link: https://www.facebook.com/HollyHillTransport

#horsehauling #cowboy #horses

Crockett Carothers, cowboy, rancher, and businessman, shares how a love for ranching led him to niche down in the world of ag industry payments—and win. What if the real key isn’t just working hard but working smart within the right community?

In this episode, Crockett reveals how he transitioned from riding colts and helping neighbors into building a scalable, profitable media and financial empire—all while staying true to his cowboy roots. Crockett joins host, Joe McDonald, to discuss the importance of niching down, using relationships over transactions, and leveraging social media to multiply your reach. Crockett shares his step-by-step approach to creating a business that enhances his life’s passions—ranching and cowboying—rather than detracting from them.

Thank you to our sponsor, Holly Hill Transport

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#cowboy #business #entrepreneur

Marilyn Obie is the Horsemanship Director at Triple R Ranch in Chesapeake, VA. Marilyn is a life long horsewoman with a wide range of experience including working for the Ringling Brothers Circus and large ranch outfits in Hawaii. Her professional and personal journey has led her to become a student of the horse in many areas including training, breeding, podiatry, and dentistry. Today, she runs the horse program at Triple R Stables where she oversees a herd of over 60 horses that provides many people their first interaction with horses through trail rides and other experiences. Tune in for a fun conversation about learning in the horse industry and the ever growing barrier to entry newcomers face.

Holly Hill Transport: https://www.facebook.com/HollyHillTransport/

Johnny Flores is a Ranch Horse trainer and AQHA professional horseman based in Acton, California. Born in southern California, Johnny grew up riding horses and competing in various disciplines throughout his childhood. He joins Joe to share his story of becoming a trainer and learning a deep appreciation for bridle horsemanship and the vaquero tradition. Today Johnny starts colt, trains ranch performance horses, teaches clinics, and makes custom bridle horse gear. Tune in for a fun conversation about bridle horses, competition and building a business.

#vaquero #ranchhorse #bridlehorse #AQHA

This episode is brought to you by Holly Hill Transport.

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Most veterans turn to therapy or medication — but what if healing begins with something else? On this episode of On The Move, Joe McDonald hosts Jake Corwin and Bob Caughey from the National Center for Healthy Veterans, where horses are transforming trauma recovery. Discover how a nine-month residential program in Altavista, Virginia, is helping veterans regain their purpose through resilience training, horsemanship, and equine-assisted therapies. Jake and Bob break down the unique spiritual approach rooted in faith and relationship with Jesus that sets their program apart. They share powerful stories of veterans battling PTSD, isolation, and trauma, and how working with horses teaches emotional regulation, trust, and the courage to face life's storms.

#Veterans #Cowboy #VeteranMentalHealth #Horses