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The Wildie West

The presence of Wild Horses on the landscape is synonymous with all we hold dear; strength, family, perseverance and most of all freedom. The sound of thousands of hoofbeats once thundered across the land, from the Great Plains to the rugged, untamed Foothills of the Rocky Mountains. They helped settle this land, build cities, towns, and a thriving country.  Now they need our help. There are less than 1500 Alberta Mountain horses, also known as Wildies, left on the eastern slopes of the Rockies. This podcast aims to shine a light on their plight and be the voice for these majestic wild horses.

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    The People Who Care

    In this episode Chase interviews Sylvain Jette about his experiences with wild horse advocacy.The Wildie West Social Media!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewildiewest.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571376274839Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewildiewest/X: https://x.com/TheWildieWestFor other platforms to listen: https://msha.ke/thewildiewest Check out HAWS! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelpAlbertaWildiesSociety/ Website: https://helpalbertawildiessociety.comCheck out the Alberta Mountain Horse Preservation Society:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124645888677462Website: https://albertamountainhorse.comFootage of Alberta Wild Horses provided by De Dutch.

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    Rescuing Beau

    In this episode Chase recounts the tale of how Beau was rescued.The Wildie West Social Media!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewildiewest.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571376274839Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewildiewest/X: https://x.com/TheWildieWestFor other platforms to listen: https://msha.ke/thewildiewest Check out HAWS! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelpAlbertaWildiesSociety/ Website: https://helpalbertawildiessociety.comCheck out the Alberta Mountain Horse Preservation Society:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124645888677462Website: https://albertamountainhorse.comFootage of Alberta Wild Horses provided by De Dutch.

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    Historic Stances Taken by the Government of Alberta Regarding Alberta Mountain Horses

    In this episode Chase discusses positions that the Alberta Government has taken over the years in regards to the Alberta Mountain Horse.Check out HAWS! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelpAlbertaWildiesSociety/ Website: https://helpalbertawildiessociety.comCheck out the Alberta Mountain Horse Preservation Society:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124645888677462Website: https://albertamountainhorse.comFootage of Alberta Wild Horses provided by De Dutch.

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    The Wild Horses of Sable Island Part 2

    In this episode Chase finishes the interview with Sandy Sharkey about her work with the wild horses of Sable Island.The Wildie West Social Media!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewildiewest.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571376274839Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewildiewest/X: https://x.com/TheWildieWestFor other platforms to listen: https://msha.ke/thewildiewest For more of Sandy's work:Website: https://www.sandysharkey.comCheck out HAWS! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelpAlbertaWildiesSociety/ Website: https://helpalbertawildiessociety.comCheck out the Alberta Mountain Horse Preservation Society:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124645888677462Website: https://albertamountainhorse.comFootage of Alberta Wild Horses provided by De Dutch.

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    The Wild Horses of Sable Island Part 1

    In this episode Chase interviews Sandy Sharkey about her work with the wild horses of Sable Island.The Wildie West Social Media!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewildiewest.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571376274839Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewildiewest/X: https://x.com/TheWildieWestFor other platforms to listen: https://msha.ke/thewildiewest For more of Sandy's work:Website: https://www.sandysharkey.comCheck out HAWS! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelpAlbertaWildiesSociety/ Website: https://helpalbertawildiessociety.comCheck out the Alberta Mountain Horse Preservation Society:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124645888677462Website: https://albertamountainhorse.comFootage of Alberta Wild Horses provided by De Dutch.

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    Zoocheck: Helping Alberta's Mountain Horse - Interview with Julie Woodyer

    In the first episode of season 2 Chase interviews Julie Woodyer, the campaign director of Zoocheck.The Wildie West Social Media!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewildiewest.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571376274839Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewildiewest/ X: https://x.com/TheWildieWestFor other platforms to listen: https://msha.ke/thewildiewest Check out Zoocheck!Website: https://www.zoocheck.comCheck out HAWS! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelpAlbertaWildiesSociety/Website: https://helpalbertawildiessociety.comCheck out the Alberta Mountain Horse Preservation Society:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124645888677462Website: https://albertamountainhorse.comFootage of Alberta Wild Horses provided by De Dutch.

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    Interview with the Crew

    Thank you for tuning in to the first season of The Wildie West. For the season finale Chase interviews the crew who helped make this podcast possible. Please enjoy taking a look into all of the different personalities and people who came together with a united passion for our Alberta Mountain Horse. Follow us on Social medias for news on Season 2!The Wildie West Social Media!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewildiewest.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571376274839Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewildiewest/ X: https://x.com/TheWildieWestFor other platforms to listen:https://msha.ke/thewildiewest Check out Help Alberta Wildies SocietyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelpAlbertaWildiesSociety/ Website: https://helpalbertawildiessociety.comCheck out the Alberta Mountain Horse Preservation Society:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124645888677462Website: https://albertamountainhorse.com

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    Tumbler The Tumbling Wildie

    At long last, the full story, and video, recounting Hunter and Dee's experience the first time they met Tumbler. Why is he called Tumbler? Guess you will just have to listen in to this weeks episode to find out!

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    Indigenous Stewardship Honoring the Land, All Beings, and the Legacy of Horses

    In this episode, Chase interviews Sam Pederson about the legacy of Alberta's Mountain HorsesThe Wildie West Social Media!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewildiewest.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571376274839Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewildiewest/ X: https://x.com/TheWildieWestFor other platforms to listen:https://msha.ke/thewildiewest Check out Help Alberta Wildies SocietyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelpAlbertaWildiesSociety/ Website: https://helpalbertawildiessociety.comCheck out the Alberta Mountain Horse Preservation Society:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124645888677462Website: https://albertamountainhorse.com

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    Wild Horse Eco-Tourism

    In this episode, Chase interviews Sandy Sharkey about how the Alberta Mountain horses are an underutilized resource for eco-tourism.The Wildie West Social Media!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewildiewest.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571376274839Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewildiewest/ X: https://x.com/TheWildieWestFor other platforms to listen:https://msha.ke/thewildiewest Check out Help Alberta Wildies SocietyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelpAlbertaWildiesSociety/ Website: https://helpalbertawildiessociety.comCheck out the Alberta Mountain Horse Preservation Society:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124645888677462Website: https://albertamountainhorse.com

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    The Alberta Mountain Horse Preservation Society

    In this episode, Chase interviews Bob Henderson about his Alberta Mountain Horse Preservation Society and his contributions in helping to save these beautiful creatures.The Wildie West Social Media!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewildiewest.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571376274839Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewildiewest/ X: https://x.com/TheWildieWestFor other platforms to listen: https://msha.ke/thewildiewestCheck out the Alberta Mountain Horse Preservation Society:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124645888677462Website: https://albertamountainhorse.comCheck out Help Alberta Wildies Society Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelpAlbertaWildiesSociety/Website: https://helpalbertawildiessociety.com

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    The Rangeland Report - Interview with Brian de Kock

    In this episode, Chase interviews Brian de Kock about his findings on the 2015 Rangeland report.The Wildie West Social Media!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewildiewest.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571376274839Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewildiewest/ X: https://x.com/TheWildieWestFor other platforms to listen:https://msha.ke/thewildiewest Check out Help Alberta Wildies SocietyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelpAlbertaWildiesSociety/ Website: https://helpalbertawildiessociety.com

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    The Feral Horse Management Framework with Wayne McCrory Part 2

    In this episode Chase finishes the interview with biologist Wayne McCrory about the Feral Horse Management Framework, and they speak about the inherent flaws in the framework. The Wildie West Social Media!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewildiewest.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571376274839Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewildiewest/ X: https://x.com/TheWildieWestFor other platforms to listen:https://msha.ke/thewildiewest Check out Help Alberta Wildies SocietyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelpAlbertaWildiesSociety/ Website: https://helpalbertawildiessociety.com

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    Taking a Closer Look at the Feral Horse Management Framework with Wayne McCrory

    In this episode Chase interviews biologist Wayne McCrory about the Feral Horse Management Framework, and they speak about the inherent flaws in the framework.The Wildie West Social Media!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewildiewest.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571376274839Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewildiewest/X: https://x.com/TheWildieWestFor other platforms to listen:https://msha.ke/thewildiewestCheck out Help Alberta Wildies SocietyFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/HelpAlbertaWildiesSociety/Website:https://helpalbertawildiessociety.com

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    The Misadventures of the Alberta Minister of Forestry and Parks

    So far the episodes you have seen have been interviews with advocates for the livelihood of the Alberta Mountain Horse. Today, the guest we had wanted was Todd Loewen, Minister of Forestry and Parks, MLA for Central Peace-Notley, and public representative for the people of Alberta. We reached out to extend Mr. Loewen an invitation to join us here and give fair discussion to the policies that he endorses. We reached out on December 5th 2024 and unfortunately, we were met with no response. Therefore, In lieu of an interview this week, we delve into Todd Loewen's social media to try and answer the questions that we would have asked him had we been given the opportunity A link to download the Feral Horse Management Framework can be found here:https://www.alberta.ca/feral-horse-management#jumplinks-3 The Wildie West Social Media! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewildiewest.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571376274839 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewildiewest/ X: https://x.com/TheWildieWest For other platforms to listen: https://msha.ke/thewildiewest Check out Help Alberta Wildies Society Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelpAlbertaWildiesSociety/ Website: https://helpalbertawildiessociety.com

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    Origins Part 2: Chasing Redcap

    In this episode Chase finishes his interview with Dr. Claudia Notzke, a researcher, geographer and Professor emerita at the University of Lethbridge who's research has taken her around the world in her pursuit of Wild Horses. Join us in the second part of our exciting interview with her where she reveals the fruits of that research. The Wildie West Social Media! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewildiewest.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571376274839 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewildiewest/ X: https://x.com/TheWildieWest For other platforms to listen:https://msha.ke/thewildiewest Check out Help Alberta Wildies Society Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelpAlbertaWildiesSociety/ Website: https://helpalbertawildiessociety.com Footage of Alberta Wild Horses provided by De Dutch. Datsun photo credit to: Mr. Choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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    Episode 2 - Origins

    In this episode we will be exploring the origins of the wild horse and their history in North America. Chase interviews Dr. Claudia Notzke a researcher, geographer and Professor emerita at the University of Lethbridge who's research has taken her around the world in her pursuit of Wild Horses. Join us in the first part of our exciting interview with her where she reveals the fruits of that research. The Wildie West Social Media! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewildiewest.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571376274839 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewildiewest/ X: https://x.com/TheWildieWest For other platforms to listen:https://msha.ke/thewildiewest Check out Help Alberta Wildies Society Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelpAlbertaWildiesSociety/ Website: https://helpalbertawildiessociety.com Footage of Alberta Wild Horses provided by De Dutch.

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    Episode 1 - The Plight of Alberta Wild Horses

    Welcome to the Wildie West! This is very first episode in a series where we will be exploring the Alberta Mountain Horse, also known as Wildies and the trials and tribulations their species faces. In this episode, our host Chase, will be interviewing Darrell Glover, president of the Help Alberta Wildies Society (HAWS). Check out HAWS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelpAlbertaWildiesSociety/ Website: https://helpalbertawildiessociety.com The Wildie West Social Media! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewildiewest.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571376274839 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewildiewest/ X: https://x.com/TheWildieWest

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The presence of Wild Horses on the landscape is synonymous with all we hold dear; strength, family, perseverance and most of all freedom. The sound of thousands of hoofbeats once thundered across the land, from the Great Plains to the rugged, untamed Foothills of the Rocky Mountains. They helped settle this land, build cities, towns, and a thriving country.  Now they need our help. There are less than 1500 Alberta Mountain horses, also known as Wildies, left on the eastern slopes of the Rockies. This podcast aims to shine a light on their plight and be the voice for these majestic wild horses.

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Chase McGauran

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