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A tough mare, a winter shock, and a door that opened at just the right time—this is how LC Horsemanship found its footing in the heart of Lexington. We sit down with LaRodre to trace his journey from Mississippi’s gaited culture and dirt-road Standardbred racing to the Thoroughbred capital, where attention to detail, patience, and timing rewired his approach to training and business.

We unpack his clear, repeatable process for starting Colts: create quiet, build willingness, and make point-and-go confidence the default. Whether the horse is headed for the track, the show pen, or the ranch, he applies the same foundation and avoids shortcuts that turn into baggage later. He explains why he caps his program at six outside horses, handles every detail himself, and keeps owners informed so progress never stalls. Along the way, we talk race, Colts, first rides, trail exposure, and the difference a calm mind makes when pressure shows up.

Visibility becomes the next frontier. LaRodre shares the struggle to get on camera, why word of mouth has kept him busy, and how simple video habits can scale trust without diluting quality. We trade tips on low-friction tools, the value of weekly training snippets, and why a vlog can connect with horse people and newcomers alike. There’s plenty of Kentucky flavor, too: the electricity of Keeneland week, Road to the Horse, clinic takeaways, and a spirited detour into Lexington food favorites. And yes, we make the case for a good mule as a sure-footed, loyal partner that can anchor the whole program.

If you’re building a horsemanship business, training a young horse, or chasing a steadier seat in the saddle, you’ll leave with practical ideas you can use tomorrow: tighter communication, better routines, honest updates, and a mindset built on readiness. Enjoy the ride, then subscribe, share this with a friend who loves horses, and leave a review to tell us your favorite takeaway.

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Real power doesn’t need glitter. We sit down with Travis and Ashley from southern Illinois to trace a bold move: importing a French Percheron stallion to bring back the old-style draft—shorter, heavier, smarter, and sound from hoof to head. What starts as a love story with a rock-solid mare becomes a cross-Atlantic quest for bone, brains, and better feet.

Walk through their two-week tour of German farms and the French national stud, where selection is stricter, bloodlines span centuries, and stallions must earn their place in the book. They explain how that discipline shows up in the horses: compact frames, minimal feather, round cupped hooves, and calm, teachable minds. Then meet “Nemo,” a dark dapple gray with black legs, 16.1 hands and roughly 1,700 pounds, who rides like a big quarter horse and drives with a quiet, thinking attitude. We cover training choices, why they started him under saddle first, and what makes him a standout for true draft crosses that look the part and work all day.

If you’ve watched hitch trends stretch Percherons taller and narrower, this conversation offers a different path. We unpack registry differences, breeding goals, semen collection and shipping, and color genetics, including plans to test for homozygous gray. There’s a practical through-line for farmers, teamsters, carriage pros, mule lovers, and anyone who wants a versatile half draft with real width and a soft eye. And yes, their imported filly sets the stage for full-French foals registered in both France and the U.S.

Come for the story; stay for the blueprint to revive a working Percheron that fits modern jobs and old values. If you care about sound feet, sane minds, and draft horses that actually draft, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share with a fellow horse person, and leave a review telling us which old-style traits you want to see return.

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What if logging didn’t churn ruts and diesel smoke, but moved to the rhythm of hooves and a steady voice on the lines? We sit down on the porch with John from Down The Trail Logging, a one-man operation powered by two American Brabant horses, to unpack how low-impact forestry works when you swap a skidder for a team. From the first used harness found on Facebook to moving real board footage in tough markets, John shares the craft behind layout, felling, hitching, and hauling your own loads when the region lacks trucking support.

We get practical about the timber economy—why white oak stays reliable, how black walnut becomes a windfall, and why railroad ties are the quiet backbone of cash flow. John explains the hidden math of horse logging: you can’t waste steps, you need sound, conditioned animals, and you win by showing up when the ground is wet and machines sit out. Safety and faith ground the work. We talk about tragedy in the woods, a life-changing highway crash, and the daily habits—prayer, planning escape paths, and honest self-checks—that keep a teamster around for tomorrow.

Community weaves through the story. YouTube began as proof that the work is real and became a bridge for landowners, city listeners, and old hands who miss the feel of lines in their palms. We trade notes on clinics, mentors who teach with clarity, and why beginners shouldn’t expect young stock to pay the bills until they’re fit for it. Above all, we come back to balance: doing right by the woods, the landowner, the mill, the horses, and yourself. If you’re curious about draft horses, low-impact logging, and the blend of grit and grace it takes to make a living this way, this porch chat will stick with you.

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Step into a weekend where wagon wheels still sing and history breathes. We sit down with Terry from Thermopolis, Wyoming, to unveil Trailblazer Days—a living celebration built around 16 Mule Johnson, the freighter who helped shape the town’s famously wide streets. From the first note of a Dave Stamey concert to the last waltz at a dessert dance, this is a full-scale revival of Western craft, community, and courage.

We map the whole journey: a championship chuck wagon dinner with crews who cook like the old days, emceed by cowboy poet and broadcaster Andy Nelson. Then the main event rolls out—a non-motorized parade featuring a working 16-mule jerk line hitch pulling three freight wagons and a sheep wagon, plus buggies, sheep wagons, a jail wagon, and more. At the fairgrounds, collectors and teamsters turn a “wagon show” into a hands-on classroom, trading restoration tips, harness wisdom, and stories from the road. If you’ve ever wondered how a long hitch “dances” through a tight corner, this is where muscle memory meets art.

Thermopolis adds depth far beyond pageantry. The town sits in the Bighorn Basin near Yellowstone, a last-frontier landscape that forged cattle barons, sheep queens, and outlaw lore from Hole-in-the-Wall to the pages of The Virginian. The weekend widens the lens with the museum’s milk can dinner and a Sunday dedicated to tribal history: a guided visit to Legend Rock’s petroglyphs and a bison barbecue setting the stage for the Buffalo Initiative on Wind River Reservation. It’s a living mosaic—draft horses, mules, Indigenous trails, and the communities that keep them all in view.

Parade entries are open to non-motorized rigs from across the West, and travelers will find lodging, easy access, and the world’s largest hot springs waiting. Join us as we trade algorithms for word of mouth and bring people together the old way: food, music, teams, and stories that stick. Subscribe, share this episode with a friend who loves the West, and leave a review telling us what you’d bring to the parade.

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The reins pass from snowless sleigh rides in Colorado to wall tents in Utah’s high country, then straight onto a movie set where a good team might wait hours to hear “action.” We sit down with outfitter and wrangler Randy Melton of Flying J Outfitters to unpack what it really takes to build mule teams that outwork draft horses in the mountains and stay rock-steady under the lights of Hollywood.

Randy shares how he and his wife Alicia juggle guiding hunts in the Uinta Mountains with supplying teams, wagons, and stagecoaches to productions like Horizon and 1923. He opens up about the practical side of breeding—replacing a lost mammoth jack with a young, 16-hand prospect to throw bigger, calmer, hard-footed colts—and why draft-cross, standard-height mules make the best packers when you’re hanging panniers fast at a busy trailhead. We dive into sawbuck versus Decker saddles, double-diamond hitches, packing grain for long camps, and the quiet hero of backcountry logistics: InReach satellite texting.

The stories stretch from a four-up hitch in the Army cavalry detachment to wrangling on set with Kevin Costner and helping a nervous Leonardo DiCaprio relax into a saddle. Along the way, Randy explains why continuity can nix braided tails, why “good mules ain’t cheap and cheap mules ain’t good,” and how patience turns young stock into steady partners that appreciate the word “woe.” If you’ve ever wondered how film-ready teams are made, how outfitters keep remote camps running for weeks, or why seasoned hands choose mules over horses for heavy work, this one’s for you.

Ready to hear the grit, the gear, and the hard-won wisdom behind truly reliable teams? Hit play, subscribe for more conversations from the wagon seat, and share this episode with a friend who loves mules, mountains, or great stories. Your reviews help more folks find the show—what part grabbed you most?

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What does it take to ride from Utah to the Atlantic Ocean and back on two Mustangs—and finish with zero lameness? We sit down with Jake of Year of the Mustang for a raw, practical, and heartening look at a 6,000-mile journey powered by faith, preparation, and the sheer grit of two remarkable geldings. From setting a departure date years in advance to trimming pack weight down to the essentials, Jake shows how big goals get real when you put them on the calendar and break them into honest, testable steps.

We dig into the nuts and bolts that long riders and horse owners crave: how to plan routes around public lands, water, and grazing; why packing less can save your horses’ backs; and how Mustangs handle forage changes that would sideline many domestic horses. Jake shares how GPS kept navigation simple, how he shod his own horses on the road with borrowed forges, and why traffic management in the East demanded tough choices—like sending his mare home for safety. He also offers the “rule of tens” for conditioning: don’t attempt ten days if you haven’t nailed two, don’t reach for a month if you haven’t mastered a week.

The story unfolds further as we delve into Mustang genetics, adoption pathways, and the surprising range of types you’ll find across the West—including lines with draft heritage that can suit real work. There are vivid field notes too: a mountain lion standoff by a dark river, bighorn sheep, black bears, a tornado touchdown nearby, and that quiet moment of touching ocean water in New Jersey with the skyline on the horizon. Through it all, the Mustangs’ resilience stands out—healthy weight, strong feet, and steady minds under changing feed, weather, and terrain.

If you’re curious about long-distance horse travel, Mustang adoption, hoof care on the road, or how to turn a “someday” ride into a lived journey, you’ll find hard-won insights and encouragement here. Subscribe for more stories and practical takeaways, share this with a horse‑loving friend, and leave a review to help others find the show.

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Missed us on the road? We’re back with a truckload of stories from 37 states, a wagon train that rolled through Victor’s farm, and a blueprint for a bigger, better year ahead. Between campfire hymns, bluegrass jam sessions, and a few hair-raising roadside lessons, we break down what it takes to keep draft horses and mules steady, safe, and sound when the miles stack up.

We swap highlights from a coast-to-coast run—Florida seafood feasts, Vermont mountain views, a security-guarded night at a busy truck stop—and the small choices that make travel humane for the teams. You’ll hear how we feed and water inside a wide-body trailer, why sleeping near the animals matters, and the simple rest rule that probably saved us. We also map out the clinics we’re planning across the country, focused on practical skills: loading and balance, overnight care, pressure-release timing, mule mindset, and navigating busy environments without lighting a fuse.

Victor opens up about his quarter horse mare that bucked him clean out of the saddle and how getting back on reshaped his training plan. We preview upcoming guest voices—seasoned mule trainers and a rider who drove mustangs across the country—plus a local lens on cattle markets and butchery that grounds the romance of the road in real economics. Along the way, our community shows up in force: fans who became friends, a borrowed fiddle bow that saved a bluegrass set, and a cabin by the barn where travelers can rest and swap stories.

If you love draft horses, mules, wagon trains, and the culture that surrounds them, this one’s for you. Tap play, then leave a rating on Apple or Spotify, subscribe on YouTube at Haste Draft Horses and Mules, and share this episode with a friend who needs a little trail dust in their feed. Your reviews and shares keep this community rolling.

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When cowboys from Canadian, Texas meet Kentucky horse traders, cultural collision and non-stop laughter ensue in this uniquely entertaining episode of the Harness Up Podcast. Host Steven Haste welcomes Tanner Johnson, Flint, and their companions, who've traveled east to purchase draft horse teams, marking their first journey into Kentucky's unfamiliar, tree-covered landscape.

The conversation quickly reveals fascinating cultural differences between these two rural American regions. The Texans express genuine amazement at Kentucky's abundance of trees, describing the experience as "claustrophobic" compared to their wide-open spaces. This sparks a running joke about regional terminology - from what Kentuckians call "hollers" (which Texans know as "canyons" or "draws") to the Kentucky term "yuns" instead of the Texan "y'all."

Beyond the humor, we gain authentic insights into modern cowboy life as Flint shares his experiences working on Montana ranches, helping brand calves, and starting colts. The men discuss environmental challenges affecting both regions, from changing climate patterns to wild hog management strategies in Texas, where helicopter hunting with infrared technology contrasts with traditional trapping methods.

Throughout the episode, genuine camaraderie bridges geographic divides as these horsemen share stories about rodeo experiences, horse training adventures, and rural wisdom. Tanner even offers his unique brand of relationship advice: "To get what you want as a female, you either need to have money or appear to."

This episode captures a special moment where cultural differences become the foundation for friendship rather than division, revealing how America's rural traditions continue evolving while maintaining their distinctive regional flavors.

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What happens when curiosity leads you away from one of America's most restrictive religious communities? When Stephen Haste sits down with Enus Raber (known online as "The Amish Rebel"), we're treated to a fascinating glimpse into a journey few experience: leaving the ultra-conservative Schwarzentruber Amish at age 19 and building a new life in the modern world.

Enus shares captivating stories from his Minnesota childhood in a community where even using a hay baler in the field was considered too progressive. Now living in Texas with his wife (also former Amish) and five children, he navigates two worlds as both a successful construction business owner and a content creator with nearly 70 podcast episodes dedicated to authentic Amish education and supporting others who leave.

The conversation weaves through memorable horse stories, including Enus's favorite team that exemplified perfect teamwork by pulling together rather than against each other - a metaphor he now uses with his own children. Food memories bring both nostalgia and humor, from his mother's roadside baking business to the peculiar tradition of "coffee soup" (essentially a sweet latte with crackers) that horrified non-Amish visitors.

Most compelling is Enus's candid discussion of identity and purpose. After 15 years outside the Amish, he recently completed a challenging 40-day water-only fast seeking spiritual direction, which crystallized his mission to create resources for former Amish individuals. As both men reflect on how technology impacts genuine human connection, we're reminded that meaningful conversations like this one - bringing together seemingly different worlds - carry unexpected wisdom for all of us.

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Ever wondered why anyone would choose Texas Longhorns over standard black cattle? Darrell Dickinson, the "Longhorn Legend" himself, reveals how these iconic animals have built his multimillion-dollar empire through unexpected revenue streams that most cattle producers never consider.

At 83 years young, Darrell has transformed his Barnesville, Ohio, ranch into an international Longhorn powerhouse since buying his first six cows and a bull in 1967. While everyone told him he was crazy, that skepticism confirmed he was onto something special. Today, his operation has expanded far beyond just selling breeding stock (though they've sold the highest-priced bulls in history).

What makes Longhorns truly exceptional is their complete utilization potential. When Darrell processes a cow, he doesn't just harvest beef – he transforms the skull into a $6,000 showpiece for European steakhouses and American retailers like Bass Pro Shops. From the horns come 74 different artisanal products. The lean, grass-fed beef yields 34% usable meat compared to only 26% from Angus cattle. Even the tourism aspect generates revenue, with thousands of visitors annually taking narrated ranch tours to see these magnificent creatures up close.

The genetic aspects fascinate Darrell, who likens the breeding process to "a chess game where you're trying to think three pieces in advance." Through careful selection including IQ testing (!), he's developed cattle with exceptional horn growth, striking colors, and adaptable grazing habits that require less land than conventional breeds. His current headliner bull, Jam Box, sports massive 103-inch horns at just six years old.

Looking toward the future, Darrell sees grass-fed Longhorn beef as increasingly important. As concerns mount about feeding human-consumable grain to livestock, Longhorns' ability to thrive on brush, weeds, and marginal pasture positions them perfectly for sustainable ranching.

Ready to start your own Longhorn journey? Visit TexasLonghorn.com to explore Darrell's 14,000-page treasure trove of information, or join one of his upcoming business seminars, where he shares over 90 strategies for Longhorn profitability. As Darrell says, "You don't have to see to your destination – just start with the light you have and keep moving forward."

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