Horses and Life

He holds a unique and of course, humorous perspective on life. Listen to he and Cal discuss his career, wrestling, traveling for a living, Kansas City BBQ, good friends, family and more. His new comedy special “Where the field corn grows” can be found on Amazon Prime. Go watch it today. Learn more at calmiddleton.com/podcast Become a supporter of the Horses & Life podcast at Patreon

Is all exercise the same? Passive Treatments to fix all of your health problems. What type of exercise is the most important? Staying active. What can be gained from Sport? Kids. Parenting. Marriage. Wisdom. Reading. Cal and Shane discuss all this and more. Learn more at calmiddleton.com/podcast Become a supporter of the Horses & Life podcast at Patreon

Farm homes in rural Missouri. Driving a pony to school. The beginning of Brangus cattle. The beginning of no-till farming in Missouri. A grazing association near Lake City, MO. Learning to ride horses with your dad and uncles. Having fun in Hawaii. The Kansas City Stockyards. Starting a family. Traveling to big ranches across America. Driving semi-trailer trucks over the United States. Making a living and raising a family. Letting life slow down a little. Enjoying the view from the front...

Exploring Montana. Analyzing yourself. Using horses for a purpose. Learning about the world. Empathy. Humility. Hard work. Family. Mules. Reining horses. Working for Bob Avila. Putting forth Effort. Enjoying this life. Hunting, packing. The future of horse shows. Having a day off. All of this and much more, right here with Varr Heaton. Learn more at calmiddleton.com/podcast Become a supporter of the Horses & Life podcast at Patreon

Be happy for the success of others. Plant your furrows straight. Al Dunning has not only won multiple world titles, but he has been an educator, a breeder, a consultant, a mentor, an author, an innovator and a good friend. He has been a household name in the horse business for decades. Listen to he and Cal discuss his life and business. From Al’s early days riding with Big Jim Paul, John Hoyt and Don Dodge, building his empire into what it is now, winning a million dollars in the sport of...

The fear of missing out can lead to an exciting decade for an ambitious young man. Pursuing an acting career in New York City, training reining horses in Kansas, living on a beach in Hawaii, becoming a boilermaker in Missouri. Following your heart, making decisions, doing what you love. Keeping up with friends, letting go of the past. Saying no to dogma in the horse industry, and keeping an open mind. Finding a purpose in what your doing. Listen to Cal and Raleigh discuss all this and...

Saddle fit expert, equipment consultant, body worker, equine performance massage, saddle dealer, champion competitor, instructor, clinician, Rhonda Martin of Equine Mechanix, visits with Cal about saddles, body work and more. How to measure a saddle properly. Physical literacy with horses. Custom made saddles. How to help a horse move correctly. Improving your riding. Staying open minded and learning from others. Turning a passion into a business and much more. Learn more at...

Cutting edge research in neuroscience. How does it relate to your life? Why does the public distrust modern medicine? Should we all be on an auto immune protocol diet? How did they find a “kidney safe” contrast dye? Treating Issues such as Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer’s. A doctor who flys a helicopter to see his patients. What is hyper mobility syndrome? What will it take for the medical industry to change for the better? Some great books coming out soon. Always pushing the edge of your...

What does an artist owe to the world? How deep do your bona fides go? What does the world owe to an artist? What happened to the lost novels of Dave Stamey? What is the journey like from a campfire singer on a cowboy crew to WMA Entertainer of the Year? How long will we continue to put people into labels and stereotypes? What radio station does Dave Stamey like the most? Montana winters for a California girl. Putting in your own work in order to appreciate your own life. A train ride with...

What is natural about horsemanship? What do u do when someone disagrees with you? Canadian born horsewoman speaks about life and learning through horses. Searching for something beautiful without knowing it. Learning from those who oppose you, and working together with all different types. Always beware of anyone in the extremes. Curiosity over judgement. Human nature vs horses nature. Listen to she and Cal discuss all this and more. Learn more at calmiddleton.com/podcast Become a...

Known by some as Mr. Conservation, Joe Humphreys is 90 yrs young and he is still passionate about fishing, hunting, the sport of wrestling, and life in general. He caught his first trout at 6 years old; the fish was hooked, and so was he. Joe learned from the fish themselves, and he studied the stream his entire life. He learned from some of the greats before him, and he taught a countless number of students. He has traveled the globe fishing in world championship competitions, yet he still...

Should women be allowed to work in agriculture? How important is resiliency? Moving on when times are tough. Utilizing each persons’ skills in your family operation. Be an advocate for your child, and sometimes your child can be an advocate and a pioneer for others. Work ethic. Producing good citizens. Join your associations and tell them what you think. Seeing and encouraging the value and the “spark” you see in others, especially in children. Learn more at calmiddleton.com/podcast Become...

The difference in a horse trainer and a cowboy. Showing up a few min after the others, when you're the boss. Struggling with a family crisis. Building a legacy in the horse training business. How many spare tires do you travel with? Telling jokes from the back of the van. Nothing like a state fair. Shawn Flarida is the most successful reining horse trainer of all time. He lives in Springfield, OH and he still holds the number one spot in NRHA competition today and has for over a decade. He...

Do something that sucks every day. Learn to be comfortable being uncomfortable. What’s happening now is preparation for what’s happening now. Choosing a career in sports. Remembering where you came from. Jayce Tingler is the asst. General Manager of the Texas Rangers Major League Baseball team, as the player development field coordinator. He grew up in a small town just north of Kansas City, Missouri, and was one of the best high school athletes in America. He went on to be a baseball...

Brett Spader has just accepted a new position as the President of Angus Media. Listen to him and Cal discuss their annual event in Kansas City, working in the livestock marketing industry, college days, agriculture and technology, family farms, cattle dogs, and much more. Learn more at calmiddleton.com/podcast Become a supporter of the Horses & Life podcast at Patreon

It was the early 90’s, my husband had passed away, I was 51 years old and I was ready for an adventure on the other side of the world. In the 80’s I was a woman selling bulls to cattlemen, which is not an easy life. In the 70’s I owned and managed over 100 horses and a riding stable near Lake Michigan. In the 60’s I was on the road with my husband Alex Galbraith, who was an icon in the draft horse industry. In the 50’s I was working 7 days a week at the riding stable I would later...

Have you been to a youth sports event lately and seen people acting like the game is much more important than it really is? Is it good to focus on scholarships? How does a busy family keep up with life today? Do children really represent their parents, and is it good for them to hear that they do? What happens to kids when they are done with sports? Listen to Cal and Nick Buonocore discuss these questions and more. Nick is a former college and semi-pro athlete. Today, he is a coach, a...

Pursuing happiness. Giving and receiving. Knowing when it’s time to leave a ski town. Keeping Austin weird. Learning about your passion. Learning from your mistakes. Questioning yourself at the wrong time. Not being afraid to make mistakes. Know what your striving for, but notice progress in whatever form you can get, while enjoying what you already have. Megan Lacy is a singer/songwriter living in Austin, Texas. Listen to her and Cal discuss a little about songwriting, music, horses, and...

Craig Johnson has been one of the most talented and successful horse trainers in America for decades. Listen to him and Cal discuss his views and opinions on the ins and outs of the horse training business, and having a look at the reality of the industry. Finding the balance between arena tricks and practical riding, and don’t forget about time with the family. Learn more at calmiddleton.com/podcast Become a supporter of the Horses & Life podcast at Patreon

Tommy Thrall was one of the most enthusiastic baseball fans in the entire Smithville Elementary school. He loved the game, and he loved sharing it with his friends and family. Twenty-five years later he becomes a broadcaster in the major leagues, working with some of the most iconic voices in the industry. Listen to him and Cal discusses his journey from t-ball to the big show. The importance of showing up ready to work, doing what you love each morning, and enjoying some laughs along the...