Ep. 122 - Rookie Saddle Bronc Rider Q Taylor

Rookie Saddle Bronc Rider Q Taylor is on the hunt for his first National Finals Rodeo - no small feat for a first year professional rodeo cowboy! The 21 year-old Casper, Wyoming, native had a stellar permit year in 2022, and is one of the great young guns that the That Western Life podcast team is following through the 2023 season.

Currently sitting #2 in the Resistol Rookie Standings, Q dives into his upbringing, his rodeo strategy, and his hobbies/interests out side of the rodeo arena.

Ep. 120 - **EXCLUSIVE** Road to the Horse Part II with JR Robles

When we first interview JR Robles after his amazing Wild Card Round win in Fort Worth for the Road to the Horse, we knew that we wanted to chat with him after his time in Kentucky. It seemed that JR was destined for greatness but the truth of that matter? None of us could have predicted what would happen next! While JR may not have won the entire event in Kentucky, he set the horse world on fire and put Road to the Horse back on the map in all of the best ways!

Ep. 114 - Road to the Horse Wild Card Winner Jona "JR" Robles

Jona Robles is the face, the voice, and the brains behind JR Horse Training based out of Sherwood, Oregon. He specializes in the implementation of natural horsemanship in his horse training to cater a program to horses of a variety of disciplines. While we have a lot to talk about in regards to reining horses, colt starting and eventing horses - there is a lot that JR has done over the years in horse training.

Ep. 113 - NFR 2022 Recap & Conclusion of Season 4

It’s been a wild 2022 and we are so grateful for everyone that has joined our show as a guest, field reporter or an avid listener! Thank you to all of you and we look forward to an exciting 2023! We break down the 2022 NFR, the year end results, and some of our thoughts on predictions for rodeo and world title winners for 2023!

Ep. 110 - NFR Saddle Bronc Rider Kade Bruno of Idaho

We don’t talk about Bruno? You might not, but we definitely do here on the That Western Life podcast when it comes to first time National Finals Rodeo qualifier Kade Bruno. Raised by a bull riding father, Kade switched to the sport of saddle bronc and it has paid off well for him. After an explosive 2022 season, Kade takes the time to talk with us on the show with his travel partner and TWL co-host, Joe Harper, about strategy, mentality and future plans.

Ep. 109 - NFR Steer Wrestler Stetson Jorgensen of Idaho

Heading towards his fourth consecutive National Finals Rodeo sitting number one in the world, Idaho’s own Stetson Jorgensen didn’t always steer wrestle. In fact, he beat out fellow NFR bull riding qualifier Garrett Smith for the Idaho High School Rodeo bull riding title when they were first getting their careers started. Mounted on the #3 Nutrena Steer Wrestling Horse of the Year Mable, we dive deep into Mable’s history, what makes steer wrestling horses, and NFR strategy for Stetson.

Ep. 108 - Understanding How A Contestant Qualifies for the National Finals Rodeo

When it comes to making the National Finals Rodeo in December in Las Vegas, Nevada, there is a lot more strategy that goes into play than most people would ever realize - even those that may consider themselves high level rodeo fans. Diving deep into the impacts of rodeo counts, rodeo rule changes, rodeo administration and more, saddle bronc rider Joe Harper and steer wrestler Cody Cabral share with us what it takes strategy wise to get down the road on the hunt for a gold buckle.

Ep. 106 - Be A Maker with Nevada Miller

Learning from home, at your own pace is the mission behind the Be A Maker School - an online community dedicated to preserving the western crafts and arts of makers. Organized and spearheaded by Nevada Miller, a silversmith from the high desert, Nevada’s mission has grown over the years to create this unique opportunity to learn and grow about the western trades to create your own style and marketable side hobby.

Ep. 104 - Round 2 with Kim Rounds

Kim Rounds first came on our show at the start of Season 3 and is back for a second round as a part of our collaboration with COWGIRL Magazine's 30 Under 30 Program. A specialty beef programs manager and all beef exports listed under her job title at 5 Rivers Cattle Feeders, Kim's also in charge of social media and other outreach such as facility tours. As of late, Kim's hard work has been recognized in a multitude of 30 Under 30 and 40 Under 40 awards, making her the unplanned face of the ranching (and female ranching) industry throughout Colorado and America.

Kim's background with the western lifestyle has stemmed from a lifelong love of cattle and horses. A show jumper turned reined cowhorse competitor, Kim's need for speed and adrenaline has created a newfound passion in the world of cowhorse where her and her great mare, Stevie, have won countless awards. As a part of that passion, however, Kim has continued to learn more and more about the cowhorse industry - even creating an Excel spreadsheet on cowhorse studs that would rival co-host Katie Schrock's National Finals Rodeo spreadsheets!

Join for the fun, horse marketing and cowhorse industry information, and all things cattle industry with your That Western Life podcast co-hosts, Katie Schrock and Rachel Owens-Sarno, for the kick off of Season 4!

Read more on the blog at https://www.ThatWesternLife.com/podcast/episode104.

Learn more about the COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 and all of their efforts to promote women in the western industry here --> https://www.COWGIRLMagazine.com.

Ep. 91 - Bryce Albright of the Dude Rancher's Association chat the importance of FFA and youth leadership

Bryce Albright, the young and tenacious executive director of the Dude Ranchers’ Association, may only be 25 years old but a childhood spent working on Dude Ranches and being involved in FFA helped shape her to who she is today. Bryce joins us for a second episode on the podcast, this time as a part of the COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 2021 class - an honor that she couldn’t believe she won! Bryce chats about the current positive impacts that the economy during a global pandemic has had for the Dude Ranch members, as well as ideas for a girls retreat this winter, and what it means to be nearing their one hundred year anniversary as a trade association.

Ep. 90 - LONESTAR's Dean Sams, November Music of the Month

Welcome our November Country Music Artist of the Month, Dean Sams of Lonestar! We are so excited to sit down and chat about their illustrious career as a band, the band dynamics, and pivotal moments, but we are also excited to chat with Dean about his upbringing, his accidental start of music and his greatest purpose in life - to be a dad!

Ep. 85 - 2016 College Goat Tying Champion Turned Rodeo Coach, Shelby Winchell

Shelby Winchell is one of the more unique guests to come on the podcast as a combination of competitor, rodeo coach and educator. If you’re ready to dive deep into the analytics of college rodeo both as a competitor and as a coach, this episode will open your eyes to the opportunities that high school and college rodeo can provide youth competitors today.

Ep. 83 - HorsePro.TV's Shaina Zollman

Shaina Zollman grew up in the cowboy town of Pendleton, Oregon, and went on to follow in her families legacy of Pendleton Round-Up participation and volunteerism when she was a part of their court as first a princess and then the queen. After her years as a titleholder, she got involved with cow horses and, after graduating from Oregon State University with a Wildlife Biology degree, she found her passion of education and content creation with her boyfriend, Dusty. Together they created HorsePro.TV where Shaina took Dusty’s idea and learned all the technology needed to make it a reality. She does all of the content strategy, video creation, and membership outreach and management for their online database of fundamental equine training programs.

Ep. 82 - Trick Riding Around the World with Brandi Phillips

Brandi Phillips is a hardworking, passionate cowgirl dedicated to keeping the sport of trick riding and trick roping alive. While once a rodeo event, cultures have shifted leaving trick riding in the hands of women and specifically a mentorship training camp called the Riata Ranch. A product of the program, Brandi still gives back today, as she has traveled the globe both with the team and individually, training with her mentor Jennifer Nicholson.

Ep. 70 - Bryce Albright with the Dude Ranchers' Association

Could you use a vacation that fits your western lifestyle or even your western history dreams? The Dude Rancher’s Association is a trade industry that has been around for nearly 100 years and has been providing destination western ranch vacations for over a hundred years! While they all include horseback riding to some capacity, the 93 ranches over 10 western U.S. states and one Canadian province, also include their own unique outdoor activities like zip lining, cattle drives, fly fishing, and more!

Ep. 69 - Broadcasting & Barrel Racing with Janie Johnson

We’ve mentioned Janie Johnson on all three seasons of the That Western Life, which may come across a bit creepy, but just goes to show how big of a fans we all are from the podcast! Janie is fresh off of RFD-TV’s The American, a crazy week full of tailgate parties, performances and exciting story lines, so we were excited to chat with her more about all things pro rodeo!

Ep. 68 - Reined Cow Horses & the Cattle Industry with COWGIRL Magazine's 30 Under 30 Recipient Kim Rounds

Kim Rounds knows hard work, in fact, there’s many times in life that she’s been knocked down and challenged to quit - but that’s something she hasn’t done! A former show jumper, Kim was hooked on the world of reined cow horse when she watched them film parts of Down the Fence at the Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity. Strategically leveraging hard work and learning fundamentals, she’s found herself with the perfect horse, Stevie, and this dynamic duo has placed TOP 5 in the NRCHA world for two years running. A cattle industry professional by trade with 5 Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC, Kim is knowledgable and well spoken about all aspects of the cattle and equestrian worlds.

Ep. 64 - Talking Careers, Dale Brisby, and Rodeo with Kadee Coffman Blair

Kadee Coffman Blair grew up on a cattle ranch in California with a passion for rodeo and showing horses. Those passions combined to take her on a ride of a lifetime as she became Miss Clovis Rodeo, Miss Rodeo Salinas and Miss Rodeo California!

Without missing a beat, she finished her education in double time, moved to Texas one decade ago exactly, and then continued to shape the face of rodeo broadcasting and western sports news coverage as a sideline reporter for some of the biggest rodeos, most notably the National Finals Rodeo, a co-host with Pam Minick for RFD-TV's Gentle Giants, a commentator for the Parade of Roses, and so much more!

Make sure to sit back and soak it all in as we talk careers, Kadee's advice for the next generation, the importance of mentors, and, of course, we had to ask her, "What's up with Dale Brisby?"

Ep. 63 - Jessie Jarvis of Of the West

Welcome to episode 63, which is the unofficial kick off to our THIRD season of the That Western Life podcast! We are talking all things business, entrepreneurship, going back to working on the family ranch, and the new business venture of Mrs. Jessie Jarvis called Of the West!

Ep. 51 - Janzen Tew with Denim + Velvet Marketing & Design

Janzen Tew may be known for her Rodeo Vogue fashion page but she’s lived a multi-faceted, career driven life. The face and owner of Denim + Velvet Marketing, Janzen walks us through how she met her team roping professional cowboy husband (Cody Tew), her initial thought of being a dentist, and how everything changed the moment she picked up a camera!

Falling in love with photography, she worked for some of the biggest names in western retail and, taking those skills, she wanted to give boutiques the opportunity for next level marketing and product photography. Her team of amazing women provide just that as they book shoots, weddings, product shoots, lifestyle photography, marketing, websites, logos, designs and more!

Stay tuned for an education and inspiring podcast with none other than Janzen herself!

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