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Al Dunning has owned and operated the Almosta Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona since 1970. Over the years, Al has developed his multi-faceted equine business with a focus on the development of champion horses and riders. With over 45 World and Reserve World Titles, Al and his students have dominated in AQHA, NCHA, NRCHA, and NRHA events. His love of teaching has taken Al all over the world, conducting clinics and sharing his techniques and philosophies of horsemanship. Enjoy the show! Subscriber Benefits, (Subscribe only on Apple Podcast). • Early Access To All Shows • Ad-Free Listening • Exclusive Content • A minimum of 10% of subscription profits will be donated to charity • (New episodes released weekly) As always thank you for your support, enjoy the show! The Converse Cowboy
In this episode of The Ride, Devin takes over hosting duties by herself while Nichole was out of office for her horse's second colic surgery, and talks with Al Dunning about problem solving in the saddle.This episode is brought to you by Manna Pro.Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. We want to hear from you! Email Nichole and Devin at HorseandRider@equinenetwork.com if you have any questions or comments.
Let's expand our knowledge with this horseman that does it all, whether Reining, Cowhorse, Cutting, Roping, Dressage, or Jumping. Marcelo continues to challenge himself and his horses gathering knowledge and skills. Listen to Marcelo explain all the different styles of riding he uses when training his horses from start to finish. Learn about the Jinete style of Riding that he incorporates in his training. He talks about his mentor Al Dunning and what he admires about the knowledge Al has shared with him over the years. Have you heard of the Chilean Horse? Marcelo tells about this legendary breed and what his future plans are with this breed.
Better Horses Radio NATIONAL featuring guests Steve Stafford, Dr. Chris Blevins, Jamie Nelson and Al Dunning.
This week I have the pleasure of visiting with Mr. Al Dunning. One of the most respected horsemen in the industry, Al has received multiple honors including American Quarter Horse Association's Professional Horseman of the Year in 1996, NCHA's Zane Schulte Trainer of the Year award in 2003, Monte Roberts Equitarian award in 2004, Western Horseman Magazine's Western Horseman Award in 2017. Al is an EquiStat Elite Million Dollar Winner and an NCHA Million Dollar Rider. He was inducted in to the Arizona Quarter Horse Association's Hall of Fame in 2016. In addition, he trained and showed the great buckskin performance horse Expensive Hobby, who was inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame in 2007 and the AZQHA Hall of Fame in 2016. Al and his students have garnered 48 World and Reserve World titles in NCHA, AQHA, NRCHA, and NRHA.
Better Horses Radio NATIONAL featuring guests Steve Stafford, Dr. Warren Beard, Jesse Pope and Al Dunning.
Better Horses Radio NATIONAL featuring guests Steve Stafford, Dr. Laurie Beard, Al Dunning, and Extreme Wylene Davis
Better Horses Radio NATIONAL with guests Steve Stafford, Dr. Chris Blevins, Al Dunning, Marcello Guzman, and Bob Avilla
Better Horses Radio NATIONAL featuring special guest interviews from Steve Stafford, Dr. Chris Blevins, Al Dunning, Lance Graves, and Amanda Kooiker.
Better Horses Radio NATIONAL featuring special guest interviews from Matt Mills, Al Dunning, Justine Staten, and Dr. Chrissie Schneider.
Better Horses Radio NATIONAL featuring guests Dr. Chris Blevins, Chris Cox, Al Dunning, and Justin Rumford.
Better Horses Radio NATIONAL featuring guests Dr. Chris Blevins, Roger Presnell, Al Dunning, and Kerry Kuhn
Better Horses Radio NATIONAL with Ernie Rodina and Dawn Dawson, featuring special guest interviews from Steve Stafford, Dr. Karen Davidson, Al Dunning, and Tim Malloy.
Better Horses Radio NATIONAL with Ernie Rodina and Ron McDaniel, featuring special guest interviews from Steve Stafford, Dr. Monty McInturff, Al Dunning and J.R. Vezain.
Better Horses Radio NATIONAL with Ernie Rodina and Dawn Dawson, featuring special guest interviews from Dr. Chris Blevins, Al Dunning and Roger Daly.
Better Horses Radio NATIONAL with Ernie Rodina and Dawn Dawson, featuring special guest interviews from Dr. Fred Gardner, Dr. Warren Beard and Al Dunning.
"Ten Essentials of Proper Horse Care" Contact Details for this Episode are available on www.HorseChats.com/AlDunning5 Music - BenSound.com Interviewed by Glenys Cox
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 cutting, and what he hopes his legacy to be when he’s all done. Learn more at calmiddleton.com/podcastBecome a supporter of the Horses & Life podcast at Patreon
"Ten Tips On What It Takes To Have And Show A Horse In Competition" Contact Details for this Episode are available on www.HorseChats.com/AlDunning4 Music - BenSound.com Interviewed by Glenys Cox
Better Horses Radio NATIONAL with Ernie Rodina and Dawn Dawson, featuring special guest interviews from Dr. Karen Davidson, Al Dunning, Brain Hupp and Dr. Fred Gardner.
Better Horses Radio NATIONAL with Ernie Rodina and Dawn Dawson, featuring special guest interviews from Steve Stafford, Josh Rushing, Martha Josey and Al Dunning.
"Ten Horse Problems With Logical Solutions" Contact Details for this Episode are available on www.HorseChats.com/AlDunning3 Music - BenSound.com Interviewed by Glenys Cox
Better Horses Radio NATIONAL with Ernie Rodina and Dawn Dawson, featuring special guest interviews from Steve Stafford, Phil Haugen, Sarah Leonhard, Al Dunning and Justine Staten.
"Ten Ways To Improve Communication With Your Horse" Contact Details for this Episode are available on www.HorseChats.com/AlDunning2 Music - BenSound.com Interviewed by Glenys Cox
I Made the Right Career Decision To Work With Horses Contact Details for this Episode are available on www.HorseChats.com/AlDunning Music - BenSound.com Interviewed by Glenys Cox
This weekend’s show with Ernie Rodina and Co-Host Dawn Dawson includes the following: Inspiration, Steve Stafford, Risen Ranch Cowboy Church, Blazing the Trail J.D. Conway with DECHRA. Guests include: J.D. Conway with DECHRA, Sarah Leonhard with Purina Mills E3 Seminar Updates and Al Dunning.
This weekend’s show with Ernie Rodina and Co-Host Dawn Dawson includes the following: Inspiration, Steve Stafford, Risen Ranch Cowboy Church, Blazing the Trail with Craig Cameron; Guests include: Al Dunning and Joe Beaver.
Better Horses Radio NATIONAL with Ernie Rodina and Dawn Dawson, featuring special guest interviews from Jason Vanlandingham, Amber Dunmire, Al Dunning and Susie Harshman.
Better Horses Radio NATIONAL with Ernie Rodina and Dawn Dawson, featuring special guest interviews from Justin McKee, Steve Ross, Lyle Lovett, and Al Dunning.
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Ernie Rodina and Ed Adams, featuring special guest interviews from Sarah Leonhard, Mark Gratny, and Al Dunning.
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Ernie Rodina and Ed Adams, featuring special guest interviews from Frank Slaughter, Dr. Karl Frees, Al Dunning, and Logan Wiseman.
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Ernie Rodina and Ed Adams, featuring special guest interviews from Frank Slaughter, George Wingert, Dr. Katie Young, and Al Dunning.
THURS MARCH 22nd on Equestrian Legacy Radio... Allen & Jill Kirkham and Al Dunning Custer, South Dakota's Allen and Jill Kirkham join host Gary Holt and Western Horseman's Jennifer Denison for this weeks CAMPFIRE CAFE'! Allen and Jill are 2016 Academy of Western Artists Western Music Duo/Group of the Year Award Finalists, and 2016 and 2015 Western Music Association Award Finalists. We'll be featuring music from their latest CD "Sunrise on the Prairie" Noted horseman Al Dunning joins us on SADDLE UP AMERICA! Al and his students have won 32 World and Reserve World titles in AQHA, NRHA, NRCHA, and NCHA. He was the recipient of the 1996 AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year and was chosen as the 2003 NCHA Zane Schulte Trainer of the Year. In addition, Al conducts clinics worldwide. Listen Live or to the Archived Podcast at www.equestrianlegacy.net
Today’s guest on the Because of Horses podcast is iconic western horseman and trainer, Al Dunning. Since 1970, Al has owned and operated the Almosta Ranch, a Quarter Horse training facility, in Scottsdale, Arizona. He’s received countless honors, including the American Quarter Horse Association’s Professional Horseman of the Year and the National Cutting Horse Association’s Trainer of the Year. He has also served on the United States Equestrian Team’s Formation Committee to make reining an Olympic sport. With over 45 World and Reserve World titles, Al Dunning and his students have seen great success in AQHA, NCHA, NRCHA, and NRHA events. His love of teaching has taken him all over the world — conducting clinics and sharing his training techniques and philosophies on horsemanship. Al has written multiple articles and books, and created several well-received educational videos on training horses. In addition, Al has developed an online lesson and mentoring program, Team AD, as well as AD Tack — an online store for tack and training equipment. Al is as generous with his expertise and insight into Reining, Cutting, and Cow Horse competition as he is with his perspective on living a good life, putting in an honest day’s work, and teaching the next generation. Join Elise this episode to hear Al’s advice to those looking to become a better horse rider or trainer, his stories on his legendary horse, Expensive Hobby, his lessons and insight into western disciplines, and his life philosophy on always putting his family and faith first. Topics of Discussion: [2:00] Al Dunning: prioritizing family and faith first. [2:58] Moving from Chicago to Arizona: the beginning of horses entering Al’s life. [5:52] Al’s family and why they share a passion for horses. [11:35] Al explains reining, cutting, and working cow horse. [16:00] Cutting: an impressive, exciting, beautiful discipline. [18:05] Which of Al’s horses have been able to crossover into multiple disciplines and what it takes for a horse to be trained in all three (reining, cutting, and working cow horse) disciplines. [21:12] Al’s special, Hall of Famer horse, Expensive Hobby. [22:37] Responding to listener feedback! [24:30] Al’s advice to people who want to be a horse rider or trainer. [32:10] Al’s mentors: who they were and why he looked up to them. [35:28] Al’s philosophies on horsemanship, his training approach, and the importance he upholds on life skills. [38:54] How receptive is the modern rider to Al’s traditional riding approach? [41:38] Al’s approach to training: the five basics. [45:00] About Al’s businesses: AD Tack, Better Horses Network, and Team AD. [48:31] What’s to come in Because of Horses! [49:26] What hasn’t Al tried? [50:33] What Al would like his legacy to be. [52:33] Al’s advice to those trying to pursue their dreams. [58:05] Where to follow Al online. Know Someone Inspirational, Whose Life Has Been Forever Changed Because of Horses? Because of Horses would love to get to share their story! To recommend someone please send an email to elise@becauseofhorses.com. Discover More About this Week’s Guest — Al Dunning Websites and Businesses: AlDunning.com, AD Tack, and Team AD. Social Media Pages: Facebook and Instagram. Email: Al@AlDunning.com Al’s Amazon Book Page Radio Network: Better Horses Network and Al’s Show: Al Dunning’s ADTV. Mentioned in this Episode: Almosta Ranch AQHA NCHA NRCHA NRHA Jim Paul John Hoyt Don Dodge AD Tack Team AD Better Horses Network Like what you hear? Because of Horses would love to hear your feedback! Please email elise@becauseofhorses.com to send Because of Horses your thoughts. To Support the Podcast: Donate on Paypal to help keep Because of Horses running — all amounts are welcome! Subscribe: RSS Feed, iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, Stitcher, and Player FM
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Ernie Rodina and Al Dunning, featuring special guest interviews from John Paul, Joe Hayes, John Toli and Austin Shepard.
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Ernie Rodina, featuring special guest interviews from John Paul, Darrell Bilke, Al Dunning, Lynn Palm, and Kerry Kuhn.
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Ernie Rodina, featuring special guest interviews from John Paul, Matt Gaines, Dr. Fred Gardner, Al Dunning, and Jake Gorrel.
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Ernie Rodina and Al Dunning with special guest interviews from John Paul, Ralph Seekins and David Fillibrown.
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Ernie Rodina with Al Dunning and special guests Steve Stafford, Dr. Fred Gardner, Frank Merril, and Jess Tierney.
Don’t Sell Yourself Short with Charmayne James and Al Dunning
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Ernie Rodina and Al Dunning, featuring special guest interviews from John Paul, Pete Kyle, and Mike Miola.
Coming to you LIVE from The Hoosier Horse Fair with Ernie Rodina and Al Dunning, featuring special guest interviews from Rusty Rierson, Sharon Camarillo, Barbara Schulte, Sandy Collier, and Donna Irwin.
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Ernie Rodina and Al Dunning LIVE at Equifest 2017 in Topeka, Kansas.
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Ernie Rodina and Al Dunning, featuring special guest interviews from John Paul, Pedro Lopez, and Russel Dilday.
Better Horses Radio Worldwide LIVE from The Better Horses Network studio in Scottsdale, Arizona with Ernie Rodina and Al Dunning, featuring special guest interviews from Tammy Pate, Dr. Fred Gardner, and Dana Hokana.
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Ernie Rodina and Al Dunning, featuring special guest interviews from John Deegan, Brandi Lyons, and Steve Ross.
Better Horses Radio with Ernie Rodina and Al Dunning featuring guests Rueben VanDorp, Tom Seay, Kristen Biscoe, and Teddy Robinson.
Better Horses Radio with Ernie Rodina and Al Dunning, featuring special guest interviews from John Deegan, Tyson Durfey, Matt Gaines, and Mark Michels.
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Ernie Rodina and Al Dunning, featuring special guest interviews from Rueben VanDorp and Frank Merril.
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Ernie Rodina and Al Dunning, featuring special guests interviews from Justin McKee, Debbie Cooper, and Dana Hokana.
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Ernie Rodina and Al Dunning, featuring special guestsvDel Shields, Pete Kyle, and McKenzie Robinson.
Al Dunning and Monty Roberts share their advice for those wanting to show reiners and cowhorses. These multiple world champions choose to train horses in the absence of violence or pain. Mitch Bornstein updates us on Samson, the Mustang that forgives and forgets his abusive past. Jamie Jennings reads a Monty's answer for the horse that refuses to jump. Listen in... Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)
Better Horses Radio with Ernie Rodina and Al Dunning, feauting special guest interviews from John Paul, Sharon Caswell, Charlie Brooks, and Wyene Wilson.
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Ernie Rodina and Al Dunning, Featuring special guest interviews from Rueben VanDorp, Punk Carter, and Jen Paulson.
Better Horses Radio Worldwide LIVE at The Star Worldwide Networks Studios in Scottsdale Arizona, with Ernie Rodina and Al Dunning. Featuring special guest interviews from Rueben Van Dorp, Jen Paulson, Kelsey Roderique, Shaylee Clarkson, and Bob Loomis.
Better Horses Radio with Ernie Rodina/Al Dunning/Joe Hayes with special guest interviews from Rueben Van Dorp, Jim Kiser, and Alex Ross.
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Ernie Rodina/Al Dunning/Joe Hayes, featuring special guest interviews from Rueben Van Dorp, Cooper Martin, and Betty Doke June 25th.
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Ernie Rodina and Al Dunning, featuring special guest interviews from John Deegan and Mike Major.
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Ernie Rodina and Al Dunning, featuring special guest interviews from Rueben Van Dorp, Kelsey Conn, Sandy Arledge, and Justin McKee
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Ernie Rodina and Al Dunning, featuring special guest interviews from John Deegan, Aaron Ralston, and Shawn Flarida.
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Al Dunning. Feautring special guest interviews from John Deegan, Mike Miola, Pete Kyle, and Jason Vanlandingham.
Better Horses Radio with Ernie Rodina and Al Dunning and guests Craig Cameron and Nick Dowers.
Better Horses Radio LIVE from Hoosier Horse Fair with Ernie Rodina and Al Dunning with special guests Rusty Rierson, Forrest Lucas, Pete Kyle, Bill Dollar, and more - April 2nd 2016
Better Horses Radio LIVE from Ozark Spring Roundup with Ernie Rodina and Al Dunning and special guests interviews from Rusty Rierson, Cord McCoy, and interviews from Cow Connection clinicians.
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Al Dunning and special guest interviews John Paul, Mike Kevil, and Dave Batty
Better Horses Radio Worldwide LIVE at Star Worldwide Networks Studios with Al Dunning and special guest interviews Rueben VanDorp, Michael Miola, and Brent Stone January 16th 2016
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Al Dunning and special guest interviews from Justin McKee, Pete Kyle, Richard Godbee, and Jim Ware January 2nd 2016
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Al Dunning and special guest interviews from John Deagan, Dr. Jim Heird, and Ed Duffurrena December 26th 2015
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Al Dunning and special guest interviews from John Paul, Winston Hansma, and Lindy Burch
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Al Dunning and special guest interviews John Paul, Pete Kyle, Frank Merril, and Cynthia Hall December 5th 2015
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Al Dunning and special guest John Paul and Randy Little November 28th 2015.
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Al Dunning and special guest interviews Frank Slaughter, Dean Smith, and Doug Huls November 21st 2015.
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Al Dunning and special guest interviews John Paul, Michele Scott, and Ronnie Richards November 14th 2015
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Al Dunning and special guest interviews Ruben VanDorp, David Fillibrown, and Lolli Denton November 7th 2015
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Al Dunning and special guest interviews Michael Miola, David Costello, and Kirk Stierwalt.
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Al Dunning and special guest interviews Lynn Palm and Cookie Banuelos.
Better Horses Radio Worldwide With Al Dunning featuring guests interviews from Jade Kellar and Amanda Brumley!
Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Al Dunning and Guests Jake Telford, and Tabb Pigg October 10th 2015
Better Horses Radio LIVE from Old Cowboys Days with Ernie Rodina and Al Dunning
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