On The Move

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On The Move episodes

April 16, 2024 #95. Dusty Burson | 6666 Ranch Dixon Creek Manager
Dusty Burson is the manager of the Dixon Creek division of the 6666s. Dusty grew up in a ranching family and started colts from a young age. Dusty went to Texas Tech where he was apart of the Ranch Horse Team. This experience connected him with the 6666s ranch and earned him a job as a horse trainer. Dusty now works as a part of the cattle operation as a division manager. Dusty joins Ben and Joe to share his story and what his life is like on one of the most historic ranches in the US. Topics discussed include showing horses, the unique value of ranch life, and the importance of tradition.
1 hr 42 min
April 09, 2024 #94. Scott Gore | Rawhide Braider
Scott Gore is a rawhide braider from Stockton, Missouri. Scott developed a love of braiding and cowboy culture from an early age. His love of roping and riding has lead him to become a maker of reatas, hondas, hackamores, and more. Scott joins Ben and Joe to share his story of becoming a full time maker, including how social media and online education has helped him and his business. Topics discussed include managing your own business, finding passion in your craft, and the joys of teaching.
1 hr 38 min
April 02, 2024 #93. Reata Clark | Horseman, Ranch Wife, Mother
Reata Clark, daughter of former guest, Buck Brannaman, works with her family at the OW Land and Cattle Company. She and her husband also own Clark Ranch Horses & Performance Prospects. Reata joins Ben and Joe to discuss her upbringing, her family and her keys to success within the horse industry. Topics discussed include producing sale horses, raising kids around animals and Reata’s time teaching the colt starting class at Montana State University.
1 hr 38 min
March 26, 2024 #92. Stephen Yellowtail | Rancher, Stuntman, Horseman
Stephen Yellowtail is a rancher from Wyola, Montana. Known for his appearance on Ultimate Cowboy Showdown, Stephen has also done work as a stunt rider for projects such as Lawmen: Bass Reaves and Yellowstone 1883. Stephen joins Ben and Joe to share his journey from college basketball player, to rancher, to professional stuntman. Topics discussed include horsemanship, stunt riding, and the importance of being open to new opportunities.
2 hr 5 min
March 19, 2024 #91. Shawn Hays | Winner of the World’s Greatest Horseman 2024
Shawn Hays is a NRCHA million dollar ride and winner of the 2024 World’s Greatest Horseman. Shawn joins Ben and Joe to share his journey to winning the event, including the development of his bridle horse, MoonshineAndTwoAdvil. Topics discussed include Shawn’s training program, what led him to reined cow horse, and his philosophy on finding the right horses.
1 hr 51 min
March 12, 2024 #90. Chas Weldon | Saddle Maker
Chas Weldon is a saddle maker from Billings Montana. Chas has over 40 years of saddle making experience and a deep understanding of the history of the wade saddle. Topics discussed include how to become a saddle maker, the changes in the leather working industry, and the unique design choices Chas makes on his saddles.
1 hr 54 min
March 05, 2024 #89. Jeff Mundell | Regenerative Grazier and Ranch Roping Announcer
Jeff Mundell is a ranch manager from Central California. Jeff has a deep appreciation for the Californio Style Bridle Horse which has led him to be the announcer for large ranch ropings such as the Buck Brannaman ProAm and the Buckaroo Traditions Gathering. Jeff joins Ben and Joe to discuss adaptive grazing, stockmanship, horsemanship, roping and much more.
1 hr 48 min
February 27, 2024 #88. Michelle Serna | Broke Ass Horse Girl
Michelle Serna is a social media influencer and co-founder of Bridle. Known for her Tik Tok presence as Broke Ass Horse Girl, Michelle is a successful young entrepreneur in the horse industry. Originally working in tech in silicone valley, Michelle has returned to her roots of rodeo and rural living. Today, among other things, she works on Bridle, an application geared towards helping horse trainers with their business. Topics discussed include being true to yourself, the importance of change, and the current state of the horse industry.
1 hr 55 min
February 20, 2024 #87. Cary Schwarz | Artist, Craftsman, Saddle Maker
Cary Schwarz has been a saddle maker for over 40 years and is a founding member of the Tradition Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA). The TCAA is a non-profit dedicated to preserving and promoting the traditional cowboy crafts, such as saddle making. Cary joins Ben and Joe to discuss his career and involvement in the TCAA. Topics discussed include the founding of the TCAA, the balance between form and function, and what it means to be an artist.
2 hr 2 min
February 13, 2024 #86. Q&A with Ben and Joe
Ben and Joe return from their winter break to discuss what’s new for them, their business and their horses. Topics discussed include social media, blanketing, and getting started on your horsemanship journey.
1 hr 29 min

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Welcome to On The Move, where host Joe McDonald sits down with the diverse personalities that make the horse industry what it is. Trainers, vets, clinicians, farriers, internet creators—you name it,…