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The award winning weekly syndicated radio show THE SPIRIT OF THE WEST.
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This week Stan Wright shares over 50 years of memories ranching, and working with wild horses. Historian Ken Mather explains where the first cattle to be trailed into southern Alberta came from, and it wasn't Montana. The music reflects the big fall roundups, we'll have some tips for riding and training in the winter and more.
A Rider on a young green horse, a long ways from the ranch had an incredible adventure when his horse was attacked by a beaver. You’ll hear the amazing details on this weeks show along with some of that special music of the west that stays with you all week. and Hugh relates a ture experience that might indicate the Legends of Lloyd Creek are getting a little older. They got the job done, but Hugh got a big surprise when he got home and looked in his stock trailer. A lot hap...
This program honors the memory of the great cowboy, singer, song writer and producer Duke Davis. After a courageous battle with serious health issues he left us on June 5th. You’ll hear some of the heartwarming stories and unforgettable songs he left us with. Helping a “hard to bridle” horse accept the bit is the subject of the horse training file, and there is a modern cowboy poetry classic to wind it up.
This week Hugh visits with a legend it the world of cutting and working cow horses. Les Timmons has trained champion horses and riders, judged some of the biggest shows and he’ll share some stories from his early years on a big working ranch and talk about what it takes to produce a wining performance horse. Hugh has a simple trick to help riders who have difficulty getting on their horses, There’s an excellent piece of cowboy poetry from a young working cowboy and you’ll hear more of t...
Red Steagall, The late, Jack Hanna of the Sons of the San Joaquin (wah-keen’) will all be heard a this week to share songs stories and poems of the west. Hugh helps a rider with a perplexing problem on the horse training file and The Rangeland News explores the latest issues in agriculture.
The silhouette of a cowboy on his horse against the horizon is framed by his hat. This week Hugh brings you songs stories and poems about special cowboys and the hats they wore. The Rangeland News looks at the issues affecting agriculture, there’s horse training advice for folks with horses that won’t stand still.
20 seconds with 10 second bed for local id. PROMO INFORMATION: : The amazing story of Joe Ribary who followed his cowboy dreams from his boyhood home of Switzerland to the North American West continue on this week’s show. You’ll hear a heart warming account of a long lost horse, how Joe helped gather 2000 wild cattle in the Jungles of South America and much more. That unique and loveable music of the west, cowboy poetry and a great and help for the horse that can’t se...
A young man growing up in the shadow of the Swiss Alps took his cowboy dreams to the Canadian west and you’ll hear a couple of his amazing adventures this week, along with a hose trainer who describes what went wrong when the owner of a horse he was training showed up. From Cattle economics to livestock politics, the Rangeland News has some vital information. How to know when you’re using too much, or not enough pressure with your horse and a playist of beautiful music of the west. &nbs...
From the days when the cattle buyer drove up in his big Cadillac to offer bid on the herd, to the long drive to the rail head, this week you’ll hear first hand what tose days were really like. The west the way it was against a backdrop of the unique songs of this special way of life. The Rangeland News looks at what could be a devastating development for the Cattle industry. How to help your horse overcome his fear and a hunting piece of Cowboy Poetry make this a program to remember. &n...
: It’s cows calves, cars and trucks this week as a couple of ranchers relate some amazing true episodes they’ve had. The Rangeland News looks at how Trump Tariffs are severely impacting American livestock producers, and how Alberta is getting more self sufficient in Veterinary lab work. There’s unforgettable music and one of those touching stories in the Cowboy Poetry Spotlight.
A working cowboy who is highly admired my everyone he’s ridden with will remember some of the highlights of his long career in the saddle. Terry Milliken rode for some of the biggest outfits in the west and you’ll enjoy his colourful memories. How a few missing blocks in a horse’s foundation can affect this performance in later life is the subject of the horse training file. There’s some of the newest and best of the western music world and great cowboy poetry to wrap it up.
The continuation of a great visit with the late Bob Durry, cowboy, horseman rancher, and rodeo rider this week. Bob’s Candid stories of days riding community pastures are colourful and all true. Another thrilling story from the vault and a line up of special music of the west, topped of with a great piece of cowboy poetry, make this a ride to remember.
Bob Drury was a great cowboy, horseman, teamster and rancher. This week you’ll hear a conversation recorded a short while before he left us and it’s full of great memories, wild but true tales that will keep you spellbound. There’s another thrilling wild ride episode from the vault along with a lot of great music and much more.
Historian and Author Ken Mather shares some fascinating history of the Canadian west this week, and several songs will relate to the information including dramatic rendition of the infamous wild Mclean Gang. There’s a clip from the vault featuring the fine Australian Cowboy singer Lieghton Watts and the inspiration for one of his songs. The stressful toll the threat of Trump Tariffs is taking on Canadian ranchers is one of the stories on the Rangeland News.
International Trade, the effect of tarrifs on the Cattle industry and surviving amazing situations from around the world are all in this conversation with the amazing Andrew Raphael this week. The Rangeland News looks at a developing story involving a hughe Canadian Ranch and a multi Million dollar law suit. There’s a song from one of the most distinctive voices to ever come out of this country,. And so much more for another hour of amazing radio. &nb...
This week it’s a fond look back at a ranching couple who left a huge positive impression on the Cattle Industry. Neil and Marylyn Jahnke were industry leaders as well as ranchers who were at home horseback on the range or in the corporate board rooms. The Rangeland news has more about how rumors of tariffs can have a huge effect on markets. There’s music about the big western sky, the branding pen and a tribute to Gene Autry from Tommy Hunter. Another hour of great radio.
Two very interesting ranch wives talk about the challenges of ranching in some of the west’s most beautiful but rugged country. The Irvine Saddles and Western Wear Horse Training File looks at a good horse that the rider is not able to catch. The Rangeland News explores how attitude towards money influences whether it flows to us or away from us. A great piece of cowboy poetry and beautiful music of the west keep you ridin’ close.
This week the great Australian horseman Dan James talks about capturing wild bulls in the Australian outback, a Buckaroo proudly describes his new line of custom made stirrups. The horse training file looks at an old idea that makes things worse, not better. There’s a tribute to the late Dick Damron, some great music and much more.
Long time ranching couple Gary and Marilyn Pinder return to continue their visit. They’ll talk about feeding 500 cows with 65 pound square bales on a horse drawn wagon, riding in blinding winter storms, and you’ll hear an amazing comparison of the cost of hay in the west this year. There’s an iconic poem from the late Mike Puhallo, valuable information for anyone looking to buy a safe horse all this against a background of beautiful music of the west.
A phone call to a broadcasting and music legend leads to a memorable candid visit with Bryan Fustukian this week. From acting in Hollywood westerns to being a top rated radio personality and a singer and song writer it seems Bryan has done it all. His wonderful western songs will be playing in your mind for days. Trade issues on the Rangeland News, horses with anxiety, and a poem for troubled times all round out this hour of great radio
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