Double Dan Podcast

Join hosts Dan Steers and Kym Hagon as they embark on a thrilling journey through the untamed landscapes of Patagonia with renowned equestrian clinician, Dan James. In this gripping 2 part episode, James shares his firsthand account of the heart-pounding action and rugged beauty experienced during his recent expedition to the Patagonian wilderness. The focus of this episode lies on James' participation in the legendary Gaucho Derby, a grueling 500-kilometer horse endurance race that tests the limits of both rider and mount. Through captivating storytelling and intimate anecdotes, James takes listeners deep into the heart of the race, shedding light on the challenges, triumphs, and unforgettable moments encountered along the way. From navigating treacherous terrain to forging unbreakable bonds with fellow competitors, James provides invaluable insights into the spirit of adventure and camaraderie that define the Gaucho Derby experience. Listeners will be transported to the wild, windswept plains of Patagonia, where every hoofbeat echoes with the thrill of adventure and the resilience of the human spirit. Tune in to this exhilarating episode of Riding the Wild Winds as Dan Steers and Kym Hagon sit down with Dan James to uncover the exhilarating highs and daunting lows of the Gaucho Derby, offering a rare glimpse into the world of extreme equestrian sport and the extraordinary individuals who dare to chase their dreams across the open plains.

Join hosts Dan Steers and Kym Hagon as they embark on a thrilling journey through the untamed landscapes of Patagonia with renowned equestrian clinician, Dan James. In this gripping 2 part episode, James shares his firsthand account of the heart-pounding action and rugged beauty experienced during his recent expedition to the Patagonian wilderness. The focus of this episode lies on James' participation in the legendary Gaucho Derby, a grueling 500-kilometer horse endurance race that tests the limits of both rider and mount. Through captivating storytelling and intimate anecdotes, James takes listeners deep into the heart of the race, shedding light on the challenges, triumphs, and unforgettable moments encountered along the way. From navigating treacherous terrain to forging unbreakable bonds with fellow competitors, James provides invaluable insights into the spirit of adventure and camaraderie that define the Gaucho Derby experience. Listeners will be transported to the wild, windswept plains of Patagonia, where every hoofbeat echoes with the thrill of adventure and the resilience of the human spirit. Tune in to this exhilarating episode of Riding the Wild Winds as Dan Steers and Kym Hagon sit down with Dan James to uncover the exhilarating highs and daunting lows of the Gaucho Derby, offering a rare glimpse into the world of extreme equestrian sport and the extraordinary individuals who dare to chase their dreams across the open plains.

Welcome to the sixth episode of our 4Cyte rider series! In this installment, we are thrilled to feature the promising and talented trainer, Paxton Pulford. With a dedication to honing his skills, Paxton has gained invaluable experience working alongside some of the world's best Cowhorse trainers. Currently serving as an assistant to the renowned Mark Buttsworth, who was highlighted in our fourth episode, Paxton's journey in the world of Cowhorse training is nothing short of inspiring. As you delve into this episode, you'll discover that Paxton is not only gifted in his craft but also demonstrates a sharp intellect. His hard work and commitment to perfecting his skills have undoubtedly contributed to the success he has enjoyed in competitions throughout the year. Join us as we explore Paxton's unique perspective on training, insights gained from working with industry leaders, and the challenges he has overcome on his path to excellence. We're confident that you'll find his story as captivating and enlightening as we have. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. We hope you thoroughly enjoy this conversation with Paxton Pulford in our ongoing 4Cyte series. Happy listening!

Our guest for this episode is Jamie Seccombe, Jamie has a long list of achievements in the sport of cutting and is one of the younger trainers going around, his story like most is very unique.   I have known Jamie for quite some time, but I have never really spent any time getting know Jamie, So I learnt a lot from this episode and without giving too many spoiler alerts away, there where a couple of significant moments that stood out for me. Firstly Jamie was never going to be a horse trainer and secondly he has a great balance between running a business and a family as well as having a great client relationships!

Our guest for this episode is none other then Mark Buttsworth!  Buttsy is another great 4Cyte trainer, rider and competitor that I'm privilege to call my friend and mentor. As you will hear I was very nervous recording this interview, as I have so much respect for Mark, I put a lot of pressure on myself to do justice to this episode. It was also hard for Buttsy as he is very humble and doesn’t like talking about himself at the best of times, little own on a recorded podcast. Mark is one of the most accomplished riders in this country of all time. He has earned well over a million dollars from both cutting and campdrafting. He is also having a real purple patch at the moment, winning most things he goes in and we will find out why, so stay tuned!

Welcome to our third episode in our 4Cyte rider series, if you haven’t already listened to the first two episodes make sure you go back and check them out! The feed back so far from both episode has been great I have had a lot of people reached out to share their appreciation and we appreciate the feed back, so keep it coming! We love hearing from the listeners, its hard when you record these episodes alone and you can’t engage with your audience to see how they are perceived, so please share rate and review it helps us greatly.  Our guest for this episode Mat Oakley is another great 4Cyte trainer, rider and competitor that I have had the privilege to ride with and have known for the duration of our time on the East coast, but even I learnt a lot more about Mat, then I thought I would from this episode.  As you will hear, the struggle is real! And you won’t find a harder worker then Mat. Mat is knocking on the door of something great, and I believe he will produce some of the best cutting horses this country has ever seen, and that’s based on his work ethic, and passion for the sport of cutting!   

Welcome to our second episode in our 4ctye rider series, if you haven’t already listened to the first episode with Jim and Lynda MacCallum make sure you go back and check that out! The feed back so far has been great a lot of people have drawn a lot of inspiration from the episode, please also keep the feedback coming, we love hearing from the listeners, its hard when you record these episodes alone and you can’t engage with your audience to see how they are perceived, so please share rate and review it helps us greatly.    Our guest for this episode, is none other than Hugh Miles another great 4Cyte trainer, rider and competitor.   As you will hear, I was pretty excited to do this interview as I have a bit of a man crush on Hugh.   Hugh has accomplished so much in such short time and there really is no celling on what Hugh can and will achieve in his lifetime.   You will also hear there is a lot more to Hugh than meets the eye.   

G’Day podcast listeners, we are back with a special 4Cyte super series, this is season 1 where Dan Steers catch's up and interviews a few of the 4Cyte sponsored team members. The first guests in our 4Cyte podcast series is none other than Lynda and Jim MacCallum. We have chosen to interview these guys as a couple, because as you will hear, Jim and Lynda are quite the team.  In this 4Cyte super series episode you will learn how Lynda and Jim are both very accomplished riders and trainers, but they have way more to their story than just this.    

Sorry folks its been awhile, but we are back for the final episode for 2020.  

In this episode of the Double Dan Podcast, Dan Steers sits down with his very first mentor Pete Webber. Dan and Pete traverse Pete's early years, from his station upbringing by the Ord River, to moving out from under the shadow of his dad (another established horseman) and charging $30 for a set of shoes.   Not long in to Pete's career as a professional horseman he took an apprentice under his wing, and that apprentice was none other than Dan Steers. As Pete's story unfolds we get to learn a little more about Dan's departure from an education he wasn't interested in, followed by his introduction to the world of horses.   Dan earns the nickname "Fluffy" and gets an eyebrow ring. Pete wrangles some stray cattle off a country road bareback and bridleless and trains a horse to be successful in four different sports. A few other industry greats get a mention as these two horseman sit down and tell tales of the years gone by.