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.

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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.

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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