Ep. 123 - Athletic Training for Rodeo Athletes with Natasha McCann

There’s been a new movement in the past year regarding rodeo athletes placing an emphasis on athlete as a big part of their budding career success. Natasha McCann grew up an athlete before a major injury sidelined her from her collegiate dreams. A resilient young lady, Natasha became a buckaroo riding colts and then, on the side, got her EMT license and worked in an ambulance. Her passion for fitness and the western life led her to become a 2023 COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 Recipient, as well as an athletic trainer for some of rodeos top athletes and a training coach with Champion Fitness Living.

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!

Advocacy, Media, National Finals Rodeo, Rodeo, Youth DevelopmentKatie SchrockJanuary 1, 2023National Finals Rodeo, NFR, Bareback Bronc Riding, Joe Harper, Katie Schrock, Rachel Owens-Sarno, Jess Pope, NFR Average, RC Landingham, Tim O'Connell, Tilden Hooper, Rocker Steiner, Cole Franks, Keenan Hayes, Permit Holder, Permit Challenge, College Rodeo, Steer Wrestling, Stetson Jorgensen, Will Lummus, Tyler Waguespack, Kyle Irwin, Alabama, Jesse Brown, Team Roping, Tanner Tomlinson, Patrick Smith, Kaleb Driggers, Junior Nogueira, Minor Brothers, Riley Minor, Brady Minor, $2 million dollar cowboy, Rhen Richard, Jeremy Buh, Jeremy Buhler, Saddle Bronc, Sage Newman, Zeke Thurston, Brody Cress, Logan Hayes, Breakaway, Tie Down Roping, Caleb Smidt, Pockets, Horse of the Year, Shad Mayfield, John Douch, Macon Murphy, Riley Webb, Cory Solomon, Hailey Kinsel, Stevi HIllman, Sandy, Bayleigh Choates, Rookie of the Year, Lisa Lockhart, Shelley Morgan, Leslie Smalygo, Futurity Horses, Bull Riding, Stetson Wright, Josh FrostComment

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. 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.

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