On The Move

Joe McDonald

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, they all have a story to tell. Join us for honest, engaging conversations that explore the heart, humor, and hard work behind life with horses.

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September 2 · 1 hr 58 min
#163. Mason Duncan | Can Horse Trainers Make a Profit?
Mason Duncan is a horse trainer as well as the President and General Manager of Texas Fueling. Mason grew up in a ranching community in rural Utah and was exposed to horses and ranch life from an early age. Mason grew his horse training business through training a variety of different disciplines, but ultimately had the goal of being a reining trainer. With a thriving and profitable training business, Mason made the decision to change careers to the oil and gas industry to provide more opportunity for his family. Today, Mason is an accomplished business executive who also runs his own personal 2 year old program. Joe sits down with Mason to discuss his approach to business success and how he feels horse trainers can apply these principals to do what they love in a sustainable and profitable way. Tune in for an extremely informative conversation about how to grow and thrive in the horse industry. #horsetraining #horsebusiness #reining
August 18 · 1 hr 37 min
#162. David Sharp | Head Horses and Hard Work
David Sharp is a rope horse trainer from Dublin, Texas. Originally from Louisiana, David always had a passion for horses and all things cowboy. Through the mentorship of his father and local horseman, David learned to start colts and develop a love of team roping. In his early 30s, David decided to bet on himself and move to Texas in hopes of becoming a fulltime trainer. Through dedication and persistence, David carved out a business for himself in the competitive area of North Texas. Today, David runs Sharp horses with his wife where they develop head horses and barrel horses. Tune in for a motivating conversation about horsemanship, hard work and the value of never giving up. #ropehorse #teamroping #horses
August 4 · 1 hr 3 min
#161. John Haskell | Show Me The Money
John Haskell is a rancher and entrepreneur from Sheridan, Wyoming. He is the owner of Ranch Right, LLC, a consulting business dedicated to helping ranchers understand their financials and make decisions to create profitable and sustainable businesses. From an early age, John wanted to be a cowboy. He had the opportunity to work on a variety of different ranches across the American west as he honed his skills in horsemanship, stockmanship and ranch management. John shares how mentors such as Bud Williams and Allan Savory helped shape his skill set and perspective as a cowboy and rancher. Ultimately, John came to the conclusion that most ranches suffered from one distinct problem, a lack of financial understanding. Today John runs a large multi-state cattle enterprise as well as Ranch Right, LLC. Tune in for a fun conversation about cowboying, stockmanship and the “un-sexy” but vital parts of the ranching lifestyle. #stockmanship #ranching #ranchingforprofit
July 21 · 1 hr 50 min
#160. Lane Thiessen | Life of a Hackamore Man
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
June 30 · 1 hr 53 min
#159. Justin Sorenson | Saddle Tree Training
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
June 16 · 1 hr 44 min
#158. Jeff Mundell | Spade Bit Horses and Holistic Ranches
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
June 3 · 1 hr 51 min
#157. Charlie Venezia | Big Loops and Long Hauls
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
May 19 · 1 hr 23 min
#156. Crockett Carothers | The Wealthy Cowboy
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 Sponsor Link: https://www.facebook.com/HollyHillTransport #cowboy #business #entrepreneur
April 30 · 1 hr 14 min
#155. Marilyn Obie | Stewarding the Next Generation of Horsemen
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/
March 24 · 1 hr 21 min
#154. Johnny Flores | Southern California Ranch Horses
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. Website: https://www.facebook.com/HollyHillTransport/
March 18 · 1 hr 52 min
#153. Bob Caughey & Jake Corwin | Cowboys & Veterans
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
March 10 · 1 hr 59 min
#152. Steve Ross | Equine Entrepreneur
Steve Ross is a horse trainer, commentator and business mentor from Scottsdale, Arizona. Steve runs Steve Ross Reining Horses, a horse consignment business that specializes in marketing and selling quality reining horses. He also runs the Steve Ross Academy, a program designed to teach professionals in the horse industry how to improve their business and prosper in their profession. Steve joins Joe to share his thoughts on equine business and what he feels allows a professional to be successful in the the industry today. Topics covered include the value of work ethic, the evolution of NRHA and what it means to be an Equine Entrepreneur. To learn more about Steve's program you can visit his website at https://steverossacademy.com/ #horses #business #reining #NRHA
March 3 · 2 hr 3 min
#151. Jim Greendyk | Steering Towards Success
Jim Greendyk is a reining horse trainer, clinician and social media influencer from Scottsdale, Arizona. From colt starting in Canada, to showing arabs, to getting out of horses all together, Jim shares his journey of becoming a successful horseman in the reining horse industry. Today, Jim trains and shows reining horses, garners a large social media presence, teaches online classes and offers several clinics around the country including Power Clinics at his own facility in Scottsdale. Tune in for a fun conversation about the importance of faith, positivity and consistency. Jim Greendyk Performance Horses https://jimgreendykhorses.com/ #reining #horses #cowboy #horseshow #NRHA
March 2 · 8 min
Bonus Episode: A Review of The Rider Movement Program
Joe recaps his first 60 days of The Rider Movement Program. For the last two months, Gus Olds of the Rider Movement Program has been helping Joe with his workout routine and nutrition. Gus is a fitness trainer who specializes in helping equestrian athletes perform at their best. To find out more about The Rider Movement you can visit their website:https://theridermove.com/ #fitness #equestrian #horses
February 24 · 1 hr 50 min
#150. Rob Leach | Australian Cowboy
Rob Leach is a horse trainer from Tamworth, NSW Australia and is a Wild Card Competitor in the 2026 Road To The Horse Competition. Rob grew up in Mansfield, Victoria in the Australian Alpine region where he participated in a variety of equine disciplines. Upon reaching adulthood he moved to the Northern Territory to work on some of the most remote cattle operations in the world. After meeting his wife, Rob relocated to the United States to start colts and train horses for a variety of different western events including reined cow horse. Rob now lives in Tamworth, Australia where he is an accomplished trainer, clinician, breeder and stockman. Rob joins Joe to share his adventures from the Australian Outback to the winner's circle. #Campdraft #Cowboy #Aussie #Australianstockhorse
February 17 · 1 hr 26 min
#149. Sadie Fisher | The Amish Girl Who Became a Horse Trainer
Sadie Fisher is wife, mother, horse trainer, clinician and entertainer from Pennsylvania. Growing up Amish in Lancaster, PA, Sadie grew up surrounded by horses and developed a love of working with them from an early age. Breaking the social norms of her community, Sadie continued to pursue her passion for horses and at the age of 20 had the opportunity to go through Josh Lyons' certification program. From there, she started her training business, Sadie Unbridled Equine, where she trained horses, presented at expos, taught clinics and continued to grow her skill set. Topics discussed include what to do when you don't fit in, motherhood and the power of faith. Sadie is a Wild Card Competitor at the 2026 Road To The Horse Colt Starting Competition. #horsemanship #rtth #horses #horsetraining
February 10 · 1 hr 51 min
#148. Elisa Wallace | Eventing Dreams & Mustang Magic
Elisa Wallace is an American 5 Star Three Day Eventer, Mustang Trainer, and YouTuber based in Ocala, Florida. Elisa is one of the competitors in the 2026 Road To The Horse Colt Starting Championship. Elisa joins Joe to share her unique journey in the horse world which has included mustang makeovers, world class eventers and at one point, converting her basement into a set of stalls. Tune in to learn the value of versatility, scrappiness, and the willingness to pour yourself into a horse. #mustang #eventing #horsemanship #horses
February 3 · 1 hr 52 min
#147. Jason Irwin | Horsemanship Hustle
Jason Irwin is a horse trainer, clinician and TV personality from Ontario, Canada. He is a Wild Card Competitor at the 2026 Road To The Horse Competition. Jason grew up in a horse family and was a key part of his family's business of buying, raising and selling horses from an early age. Through this business, Jason learned how to start colts and make solid, buyer friendly horses to sell to the public. As his skill set and reputation grew, Jason began teaching clinics and demonstrating at horse expos all across the United States and Canada. Today Jason and his wife, Bronwyn, run their multifaceted horsemanship business which includes clinics, expos, horse sales and their very own TV show on RFD Canada, The Horse Trainers. https://www.thehorsetrainers.com/ #Horsetrainer #horsemanship #cowboy
January 27 · 1 hr 15 min
#146. Rod Dowers | Farming and Ranching in Nevada
Rod Dowers, father of former podcast guest Nick Dowers, is a farmer and rancher from Dyer, Nevada. Rod joins Joe to share the story of how he and his father moved to Nevada in the mid-80s to carve out a life for themselves and their families. Topics discussed include the history of the Dowers in the United States, growing a business while avoiding debt, and the importance of developing your passion.
January 13 · 1 hr 24 min
#145. Ryan Rose | The Youtuber Transforming Horse Training
Joe McDonald sits down with Ryan Rose, a horse trainer, clinician and YouTuber from Wisconsin. Joe explores Ryan's transformative journey from traditional horse training to becoming a clinician and social media influencer. Ryan shares his philosophy of aligning the horse's idea with his, discusses his thoughts on colt starting competitions, and highlights the critical role of networking in the horse industry. Tune in to discover how Ryan leverages social media to expand his reach and prepare for the 2026 Road to the Horse competition. #horsemanship #roadtothehorse #horses

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