The Whoa Podcast about Horses and Horsemanship

John and Ranae Harrer have been running The Whoa Podcast since 2012, which makes it one of the longest-running horsemanship shows on the internet. They're not professional trainers. They're recreational horse owners who got serious about learning, and the show grew out of their own questions. That turns out to be its biggest strength. When John interviews a clinician, he asks the things a weekend rider actually wants to know: how do you fix a horse that won't stand for mounting, what's the first step when your gelding starts barn sour, why does the one-rein stop work on some horses and not others. Guests have included familiar names from the natural horsemanship world along with ranchers, trail riding outfitters, and veterinarians. The Harrers also share stories from their own horses, which keeps the show grounded. You'll hear about the good rides and the ones that went sideways, mistakes they made, and what they figured out the hard way. Episodes are usually 30 to 60 minutes and released on a consistent schedule after more than a decade on the air. For anyone with a backyard horse who wants to ride better without getting lost in trainer jargon, this is a friendly, practical place to learn at your own pace.