In this episode of The Lab, Barton Ramsey sits down with UK field trialer and judge Simon Capstick for an in-depth conversation on retriever training, trialing, and the traditions behind British gun dogs. Simon shares his journey into Labradors through the legendary Drakeshead kennels owned by his Aunt, Sandra Halstead. They discuss how he learned the foundations of training and how his philosophy has evolved over the past decade. The conversation explores UK field trials, judging across Euro...
All content for The Lab is the property of Barton Ramsey and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
In this episode of The Lab, Barton Ramsey sits down with UK field trialer and judge Simon Capstick for an in-depth conversation on retriever training, trialing, and the traditions behind British gun dogs. Simon shares his journey into Labradors through the legendary Drakeshead kennels owned by his Aunt, Sandra Halstead. They discuss how he learned the foundations of training and how his philosophy has evolved over the past decade. The conversation explores UK field trials, judging across Euro...
#026 Remember when social media wasn't just about mindless scrolling? When photograph quality mattered more than viral potential? When online connections regularly turned into real-life friendships? Barton and his guest Reagan Renfroe take us back to what they call "the golden age" of outdoor social media—that sweet spot between 2013-2017 when platforms were still about genuine community. Reagan shares the origin story of the once-legendary Sitka Gear Fanatics Facebook group that connected t...
The Lab
In this episode of The Lab, Barton Ramsey sits down with UK field trialer and judge Simon Capstick for an in-depth conversation on retriever training, trialing, and the traditions behind British gun dogs. Simon shares his journey into Labradors through the legendary Drakeshead kennels owned by his Aunt, Sandra Halstead. They discuss how he learned the foundations of training and how his philosophy has evolved over the past decade. The conversation explores UK field trials, judging across Euro...
