Best Alyssa Barnes Interviews Cowboys Cowgirls Authors Movie Producers And Western Professionals To H Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 55: Motherhood and Horses 47:29

8y ago47:29

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When this episode is published, I will be really close to having a baby (my first) if I haven't already. So this is a very special episode for me. Andrea and I talk about what it's like to get back in the saddle and back in shape after giving birth and perhaps most importantly, we talk about how to not lose sight of our own goals and dreams as we s…

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Ep 54: Overcoming Negativity with Co-host Andrea Otley 36:17

8y ago36:17

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In this episode, Andrea and I chat about some of the negativity that can crop up at horse events and how, as a new competitor, you shouldn't let it get you down. While most western folks are great, as we all know, just one bad apple can really ruin our days...but only if we let it.

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Episode 53: Is it Really Worth it All with Co-host Andrea Otley 41:21

8y ago41:21

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I recently wrote a blog post titled, "This Part Time Cowboy Lifestyle, is it Really Worth it All?" where I wrote about the reasons, even with all the struggles that go along with it, this lifestyle is totally worth it to me. I got a lot of feedback on this post and wanted to dive into it a little deeper on the show today with my new co-host, Andrea…

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Ep 52: Setting SMART Horse Goals for 2016 23:57

8+ y ago23:57

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I find January to be a great time to make plans and set goals for the upcoming year. I don't know about you, but I nearly always feel like I didn't spend enough time with my horses when December rolls around, and in January I'm thinking about ways to remedy the situation. But the truth is, if I don't get really serious about what I want to accompli…

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Ep 51: Outside the Comfort Zone with John Harrer 43:49

8+ y ago43:49

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The host of the Whoa Podcast, John Harrer returns to the show to talk about his experience training a wild horse for the Vaquero Heritage Trainers Challenge in Tehachapi. John didn't grow up around horses. In fact, he didn't really get into horses until he was nearing retirement age. But this year, he decided to take on a huge challenge and train 9…

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Ep 50: The Art of Barrel Racing with Heather Smith 1:11:47

8+ y ago1:11:47

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In this interview, I talk with Heather Smith of barrelracingtips.com about the many facets of competetive barrel racing. It's such a simple concept - take your horse around 3 stationary barrels in a cloverleaf pattern. But it turns out, there is far more to it than that. Whether you're a barrel racer or not, if you are involved with horses and the …

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Ep 49: Horsemanship Made Simple with Van Hargis 1:06:39

9y ago1:06:39

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Today's episode features an interview I did with horseman, Van Hargis for the Cowboy Champions Summit this past June. I got a lot of great feedback on this interview, so I wanted to share it with those of you who missed the summit. Van talks about how to make horsemanship simple by "reducing to the ridiculous." Just a reminder, I would still love t…

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Ep 48: East Coast Cowboy with Cliff Schadt Jr. 43:37

9y ago43:37

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Cliff Schadt Jr. is not your typical cowboy. In fact, he grew up in a family of hunter jumper trainers on Long Island, New York. Even so, he knew from a young age, that there was "cowboy" in his blood. That hankering eventually led him to the west where he worked on ranches in Oregon, Nevada, Wyoming and Montana as well as for renowned horseman, Cr…

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Ep 47: Epic Dude Ranch Vacation with Tom Carr 44:32

9y ago44:32

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In this episode I speak to the Owner of Colorado Cattle Company, Tom Carr. He tells the story of how he came to love and later own his dream working cattle ranch/dude ranch, and why it's a great option for a vacation if you're into that sort of thing. This interview was a ton of fun and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.…

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Ep 46: National Day of the Cowboy with Bethany Braley 53:30

9y ago53:30

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Maybe you are familiar with National Day ofthe American Cowboy already. Perhaps you have been to one of the dozens of events held across the US and even in other countries, to celebrate the iconic cowboy hero. However much you think you know, I guarantee you will learn something from this interview with Bethany Braley who is the driving force behin…

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Ep 45: Live Like a Cowboy (Without Actually Being One) with Kent Noble 38:47

9y ago38:47

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When I ask my guests at the end of each episode what they think is the most important quality for any good cowboy to have, I get answers like, "integrity," "kindness," "honesty," and "grit." Never once have I heard, "the ability to rope two feet every time they throw their loop." Being a great cowboy is so much more than knowing how to ride a horse…

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Ep 44: Horses are Healers with Tim Hayes 47:15

9y ago47:15

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In this episode, I speak with equine clinician Tim Hayes. Tim never rode a horse until he was 48 years old, but was fortunate enough to learn with some of the greatest horsemen to ever live. Today he travels the country giving his own clinics and he recently came out with a book, Riding Home: The Power of Horses to Heal. He explores the power of ho…

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Ep 43: The American Cowboy Hat with Keith Mundee 45:23

9y ago45:23

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This week's episode features the president of American Hat Company, Keith Mundee. He shares some helpful information about how hats are made, how to judge the quality of a hat, and what the "kids" are wearing these days. And if you are a connoisseur of fine hats yourself, Keith shares an amazing tip about treating hats as family heirlooms and what …

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Ep 42: Fitness For Riders with Andrea Otley 39:58

9y ago39:58

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Andrea Otley is a health and fitness coach who specializes in helping riders reach their goals. As a barrel racer and reined cowhorse competitor, Andrea understands firsthand how developing your fitness can be a huge asset for having more success with your horses and better results in the show pen. She is also a mother of three and knows that getti…

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Ep 41: Cowboy Champions Summit Preview 12:34

9y ago12:34

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The Cowboy Champions Virtual Summit features top horsemen and rodeo athletes sharing their expert knowledge about what it takes to be a champion. The sessions will boost your confidence and help motivate you to push yourself to the next level. In this episode of the podcast, I share some previews from a few of the speaker sessions. Register for Fre…

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Ep 40: The Dirt on Cowboy Boots with Steven Kahla 45:07

9y ago45:07

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Today's episode features Brand Manager for Olathe Boot Company, Steven Kahla. We talk about fit, function and fashion of the modern-day cowboy boot. And I can almost guarantee you will learn something new (I know I did!)

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Ep 39: Learning to Rope the Right Way with Bret Beach 47:16

9y ago47:16

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Bret Beach is a multiple time NFR qualifier and the founder of totalteamroping.com. He loves to rope and he loves teaching newcomers how to get started and how to win. In this episode, Bret offers some great advice to those looking to get into the sport of team roping on roping, riding and finding the right horse.…

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Ep 38: Adventures in Ranching with Laura Jean Schneider 46:38

9y ago46:38

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Laura Jean Schneider is one half of a young ranching couple, neither of who grew up with any experience in ranching. Her husband, Sam, is a Yale architecture grad. We talk about how they were able to get their cattle business started, what it's been like learning the tricks of the trade, and what it is really like living in a solar-powered camp tra…

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Ep 37: Reading and Writing and Rodeo with Bryce Barnes 49:02

9y ago49:02

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If you listened to the Christmas episode of the show, you already met my brother Bryce. But I wanted to have him back on in a more "official" capacity. So today's episode is all about what he does as the assistant rodeo coach at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. It's a great episode for anyone who wants to get into college rodeo or just wants to …

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Bonus Ep: Whoa Podcast with Clinton Anderson 53:09

9y ago53:09

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Today is a special bonus episode of the Earn Your Spurs podcast where I am going to introduce you to my friend, John Harrer of the Whoa Podcast. If you love the Earn Your Spurs podcast, you have to check out the Whoa Podcast. And this is a special episode, because the Whoa Podcast wasn't always the Whoa Podcast. It actually started out as the Downu…

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Ep 36: Bronc Rider Girl with Kaila Mussell 44:36

9y ago44:36

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If you're looking for inspiration inside the world of rodeo, look no further than Kaila Mussell. Kaila started breaking colts as a kid, moved onto trick riding and just to turn the intensity up another notch, she started riding broncs. And she did it so well, she became the only woman in the history of professional rodeo (so far) to earn a PRCA car…

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Ep 35: Ride Confidently, Ride Well with Barbra Schulte 44:49

9y ago44:49

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One of the biggest struggles riders at any level have is building and maintaining confidence. After all, being an effective rider requires a strong grasp of your attitude and knowing how to use it to your advantage. Today, Barbra Schulte is my guest on the show and she is going to give us a bit of an attitude adjustment to help us build confidence …

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Ep 34: Are You Hindering Your Horse with Karen Ososki 53:09

9+ y ago53:09

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Karen is a Top 50 Riding Instructor with American Riding Instructor's Association and after talking with her, it is no surprise. Karen has a unique ability to teach her clients proper riding technique and form. But beyond that, she can explain the practical reason behind each command, which makes it much easier for her riders to understand and repl…

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Ep 33: Horses Spurring Change with Jaimie Stoltzfus 40:09

9+ y ago40:09

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I have always been interested in psychology, coaching and how the mind works. In fact, I was even a psychology major for one semester (more on that another time)... So, when I heard about life coaching and therapy using horses, I just had to learn more. Today's guest and fellow Montana resident, Jaimie Stoltzfus explains just exactly how she uses h…

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Ep 32: Goat Roping Gone Wild with Will Stevens 52:28

9+ y ago52:28

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Will Stevens is a lot of things, including a rancher, deputy sheriff, and cafe owner. But up until a couple years ago, he never dreamed he would also become the father of the hottest sport in Texas right now. That's right, goat roping is taking Texas - and soon the rest of the country - by storm. It's easy to get started and the money up for grabs …

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Ep 31: The Four-Legged Stars of Rodeo with Cindy Schonholtz 47:10

9+ y ago47:10

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In this episode, I wanted celebrate the four-legged stars of the rodeo arena. Unfortunately, they tend to be a little on the quiet side during an interview. So, instead, I have Cindy Schonholtz, Director of Industry Outreach and Livestock Welfare for the PRCA to discuss these amazing athletes.

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Ep 30: Cowgirls with Curves with FJ Thomas 38:32

9+ y ago38:32

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FJ thomas is a barrel racer, author and horse show judge. She has had a love affair with horses since she talked her parents into getting her a pony as a little girl. Her latest endeavor is a blog called Cowgirls with Curves, where she interviews women who struggle with body image becuase they don't fit the stereotypical "cowgirl" mold. Because FJ …

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Ep 29: Cowboy Culture 101 with Dr. Richard Slatta 45:34

9+ y ago45:34

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Today I speak with someone who has managed to make a career out of studying cowboy culture. Dr. Richard Slatta is a professor at North Carolina State University who has lived all over the west and in Latin America. We talk about some of the earliest origins of what we know as the American Cowboy, what drives him to do what he does, and how he and t…

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Ep 28: Getting Acquainted and Finding Western Activities in Your Local Area 24:17

9+ y ago24:17

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Help me celebrate 6 months of the Earn Your Spurs Podcast on this solo episode! I talk about getting to know my amazing listeners, the survey you can complete for a chance to win a pair of Cinch Jeans (everyone gets an Earn Your Spurs sticker), and finding western activities in your local area.

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Ep 27: Montana Ranch Life with Kari Lynn Dell 57:53

9+ y ago57:53

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Kari Lynn Dell is a mother, ranch wife, author and rodeo cowgirl living on her family's ranch outside of Cut Bank, Montana on the Blackfoot Indian Reservation. She is so far North, she can see Canada from her back porch. In this episode, we talk about what life on the ranch is really like, how she feels about working with her husband and her newly-…

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Ep 26: You Can Be a PBR Stock Contractor with Ross Coleman 53:55

9+ y ago53:55

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If you are a PBR fan, you no doubt remember Ross Coleman from his days as a fixture on the Built Ford Tough Series. But today we're talking about the 4-legged stars of the PBR and the people who raise them. Ross represents American Bucking Bulls' Backseat Buckers program. With a little extra cash, you can own a PBR bucking bull, even if you live in…

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Ep 25: Zero to Rodeo Cowboy in a Weekend with Lyle Sankey 38:34

9+ y ago38:34

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Today I speak with Lyle Sankey of Sankey Rodeo Schools. Lyle was one of the few cowboys who qualified for the NFR in all three roughstock events - bareback, saddle brond and bull riding. Today he puts on schools across the country teaching future rodeo cowboys the fundamentals and giving those who are just looking for a one day adventure, the ride …

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Ep 24: The Cowboy Protectors with Al Sandvold 41:05

9+ y ago41:05

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Al Sandvold has been a bullfighter for more than 20 years. Why would anyone want to fight bulls or a living, you ask? Well, Al tells us the answer, for him anyway. Learn the finer points of cowboy protection in this interview.

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Ep 23: That Girl is a Cowboy with Adrian Brannan 56:00

9+ y ago56:00

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In this episode, I talk to "Buckaroogirl," Adrian Brannan about her cowboy music, her bronc riding days and why she thinks it's so important to pass our western traditions onto anyone who is interested in listening. Adrian is so much fun! You won't want to miss this episode.

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Ep 22: Overcoming Fear and Insecurity with Alyssa Barnes 27:39

9+ y ago27:39

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Today, I have no guest on the show. It is just me talking about the number 1 thing that I think holds people back from living out their western dreams - fear. I talk about the inspirational Fallon Taylor and how she has made a promise to raise the bar for rodeo by welcoming newcomers into the sport. I endeavor to do the same, not just in rodeo, but…

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Bonus: Cowboy Q&A 7:19

9+ y ago7:19

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You may have heard I am developing a new podcast called Cowboy Q&A, but I need your questions in order to roll it out! Simply go to www.earnyourspurs.com/cowboy-qa to leave me a voicemail of your question. Today's bonus episode features two questions from my friend John Harrer of the Whoa Podcast and gives you an example of the format of the future…

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Ep 21: It's YOUR Time to Ride with Christie Schulte 32:49

9+ y ago32:49

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Christie Schulte is the director of the Time To Ride Program. Time To Ride is an initiative of the American Horse Council to make horses more accessible to newcomers, especially families with kids. Today we talk about this great program and how you can get involved, whether you want to ride or want to offer a place to ride.…

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Ep 20: One Man's Journey West with Sam Finden 1:10:51

9+ y ago1:10:51

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Sam Finden is a 29 year old blogger, author, hunter, horseman, and all-around good guy who made his way from Minnesota to Montana with the intention of living the western lifestyle. He grew up with limited horse experience and came to the cowboy way of life later than most, starting at 24. Shortly after moving to Montana, Sam published his first bo…

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Ep 19: Barnes Family Christmas with Bryce Barnes 42:56

9+ y ago42:56

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This is the special Christmas edition of the Earn Your Spurs Podcast. I have enlisted my brother Bryce to be my co-host and share some of the dysfunctional traditions in our family. Hope you enjoy it and Merry Christmas!

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Ep 18: Pow Pow! National Finals Rodeo 2014 Recap with Lori O'Harver 1:09:25

9+ y ago1:09:25

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Today I am excited to introduce you to Lori O'Harver. This lady knows her bronc riding and you can find out more about that on her Bronc Riding Nation Facebook page. But today, I asked her on the show to talk about the most colorful and inspiring display of cowboy culture you can find anywhere. The National Finals Rodeo, which just wrapped up in La…

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Ep 17: Roadie The Ranch Dog with Scott Haynes 33:16

9+ y ago33:16

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Scott Haynes grew up on a ranch in Northeastern Montana where his family grew wheat and raised beef cattle. During his childhood, Scott developed an affinity for both ranch dogs and western cartooning. Today he has combined those two interests to create the Roadie The Ranch Dog children's book series. If you have young kids on your Christmas list, …

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Ep 16: The Beautiful Ambassadors of Rodeo with Paige Nicholson 39:18

9+ y ago39:18

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Paige Nicholson, Miss Rodeo Mississippi 2013 and Miss Rodeo America 2014 talks about her upbringing, how she got involved in rodeo queen pageantry and what kind of impact her experience as Miss Rodeo America has had on her personally and professionally. Get the inside scoop on the Miss Rodeo America Pageant, which concludes on December 6th when Mis…

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Ep 15: Success in Rodeo Looks a Lot Like Hard Work with Kelly Timberman 1:04:07

9+ y ago1:04:07

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Unlike most professional rodeo cowboys, Kelly Timberman didn't move up through the ranks of Jr Rodeo and High School rodeo before winning a world championship in bareback riding. In fact, he didn't get on his first bareback horse until after he had graduated from high school. Kelly's story proves that hard work and determination are what it truly t…

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Ep 14: Student of the Horse with John Harrer 1:04:12

9+ y ago1:04:12

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John Harrer is the host of the Whoa Podcast, all about horses. For such a horse enthusiast, it's hard to believe that he hasn't been riding all that long. And he taught himself the basics of horsemanship by watching Clinton Anderson and other natural horsemanship clinicians on RFD-TV. In this episode, John talks about how he got started with horses…

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Ep 13: Horses Healing Heartbreak with Chelsey Stimson 41:58

9+ y ago41:58

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Chelsey Stimson is a veteran of the US Navy, a military widow, and an avid barrel racer. Having been a horse lover since childhood she knew she always wanted to have horses in her life, but it wasn't until after the loss of her husband, Navy SEAL Tyler Stimson, that she learned just how much she NEEDED horses in her life. Chelsey uses her barrel ra…

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Ep 12: Horseback From New York to LA with Alex Cord 59:25

9+ y ago59:25

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Alex Cord is a horseman, an author, a stage actor and a movie star. He appeared in more than 30 films including several westerns and 300 television shows. Perhaps most notably, he played Archangel on the hit series Airwolf.

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Ep 11: Footballs, Fat Suits and Fun Noodles with JJ Harrison 1:07:27

9+ y ago1:07:27

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JJ Harrison has been a rodeo clown for 10+ years. He has entertained crowds at the Reno Rodeo, St Paul Oregon, the NILE and many others. In 2012 he reached the pinnacle of his profession when he was asked to work the NFR. JJ talks about his career, his atypical foray into the rodeo world, and why his job is not always as easy as it looks.…

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Ep 10: Dare to Be a Cowboy with Hannah-Beth Tems 43:14

9+ y ago43:14

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Hannah-Beth Tems is just 16 years old and a senior in high school. She just started a non-profit to help kids get started in rodeo called Dare to Be a Cowboy. Hannah-Beth doesn't come from a rodeo family herself, so she knows how difficult it can be to get started in that world. Now that she is established herself, it is her dream to help other kid…

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Ep 9: Never Ever Ever Give Up with Amberley Snyder 37:21

10y ago37:21

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This beautiful blonde rodeo gal has been cleaning up in the arena for her college rodeo team at Utah State University and on the amateur rodeo circuit as well. She competes in both the barrel racing and the breakaway roping, is the captain of her college team, and is pursuing a career in motivational speaking. Oh, and did I mention her main mode of…

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Ep 8: Success Secrets of a Million Dollar Bull Rider with Wiley Petersen 55:51

10y ago55:51

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Wiley Petersen was hooked on bull riding at 10 years old with dreams of becoming a professional bull rider. For anyone who has followed the PBR, you already know he went on to do just that.He qualified for 10 PBR World Finals events and has over $1.4 million in career earnings.In addition to being a great bull rider, Wiley is also an ordained minis…

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