Author Archives: Smokie

About Smokie

Smokie Brannaman grew up on a 5000-acre horse and cattle ranch in Southwestern Montana. Working with horses, cattle and rodeoing as a professional trick roper was his way of life as a youngster. Upon graduating from high school, Smokie chose to serve his country in the United State Coast Guard. Although his military duties did not always allow much time to spend with his horses, he never the less, rode and trained horses of his own and others throughout his military career. Smokie retired in 2000 from the Coast Guard and worked as a Corporate Operations Manager for a security company. But he soon realized that his true enjoyment came from being around horses, training, riding and helping others with their horses. After working for 2 years as a stable manager for a large boarding stable, Smokie hired on at Ots Sunrise Farm to work with the young horses halter breaking, ground work and starting horses under saddle to progress to more advanced training. Smokie started his own business, Horseman’s Services Limited, llc in 2006 and now works full time as an educator of the horse and rider. Smokie utilizes the training methods of his brother Buck Brannaman, Jeff Griffith, and others, as well as his own techniques learned during a lifetime of working with horses. Smokie is a published author of two books about horses and their riders, Whisper This… Not to your horse, to yourself, and his newest book Equiknowlogy 101… and numerous horse training DVDs. Smokie lives in Greenleaf Wisconsin with his sweetie Vickie, and has three grown children, Kat, Travis and Jason. He raises and trains registered quarter horses of his own, which he uses as, Cavalry horses for his hobby, Civil War reenacting, and performing in Wild West Shows throughout the Midwest.

The reviews are coming in onEquiknowlogy 101…

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Smokie

Hello Folks, Well my first review came in while I was in Montana so I thought I’d let ya take a look. For those of you that have a copy please let me know what you think of my latest … Continue reading →

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A speical offer for my friends!!!

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Smokie

Hello All, I told you that I was going to make a special offer to my friends as part of the release of my new book Equiknowlogy 101… so here ya go! For a very limited time you can get … Continue reading →

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News from the Round Pen…

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Smokie

Hello Friends, I just wanted to let you know that I have put up a new face book page under Horseman’s Services Limited, llc. This is my Business page and has some great stuff that might be of interest to … Continue reading →

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Colt Starting 101… A new DVD series is available now!!!

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Smokie

Howdy Friends, My new 6 disc DVD series Colt Starting 101… Raw and Uncut is now available for sale! In this series we filmed the starting under saddle of Yukon the 5 yer old Mustang from day one thru day … Continue reading →

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Update from the Whisper This… College of Equiknowlogy

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Smokie

Hello Friends, Please check out my companion website I just put up at: http://www.equinetraining101.com  I will be adding to it from time to time as well but for now it is my first attempt at making one. It might become … Continue reading →

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Spring round up! News from the round pen…

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Smokie

Howdy all, Well it looks like spring is finally here and things are getting busy.. I just wanted to drop you a quick note on whats coming up in the next few months.. Next month on the 1st of May … Continue reading →

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Some random words of thought..

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Smokie

hello friends, Here’s something that might give you some pause for thought.. Please let me know what ya think.. I also want to let you know that the new round pen video is at the printer and should be back … Continue reading →

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A letter from a friend…

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Smokie

Hello All, Here is a letter I received from Steve DePriest in Colorado. It is interesting in the fact that it truly typifies why I wrote “Whisper This…” and my hope to help people become more educated and safer horse … Continue reading →

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A letter from my new friend Michael Martin Murphy!!

Posted on October 2, 2007 by Smokie

Hello friends, Here’s a letter I recieved from my new friend Micheal Martin Murphy. A great singer and fellow horseman. Love that song “Wildfire” Regards, and “Just Ride” Smokie Smokie, I loved the book! It’s so practical, and down-to- earth; … Continue reading →

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A letter I thought you would like to read..

Posted on September 18, 2007 by Smokie

Greetings Friends, Here is a letter I received from Mr. Billy Blackman a cowboy poet, author and farrier from Florida. I thought you might like to read it. Regards Smokie Hey Smokie, I finished up your book this morning around … Continue reading →

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