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Cowhorse Full Contact

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Cowhorse Full Contact is a podcast hosted by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday and produced by Ben Self & Performance Horse Central. In each episode, Chris and Russell interview people involved in the Performance Horse Industry and discuss cow horse stories and topics with guests that can help people in the Performance Horse Industry. Cowhorse Full Contact is a production of Cowhorse Full Contact, LLC.
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Cowhorse Full Contact Feb 03, 2020

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Episode #87 - EJ Laubscher Presented by War Horses For Veterans

Episode #87 - EJ Laubscher Presented by War Horses For Veterans

EJ Laubscher talks about his childhood growing up in South Africa and being chased by hippos, baboons and all sorts of other dangerous animals as a kid. After making the move to America with his family EJ worked on hog farms and started all kinds of horses as well as a couple zebras chasing his dream of becoming a trainer. Since discovering the world of cowhorse he has already won over a quarter million dollars and recently made the move with his wife and kids to Winnewood, OK to further grow his business.

This episode is brought to you in part by War Horses For Veterans

Aug 25, 202303:58:10
EPISODE #86 PART 3 - TODD BERGEN Presented by UltraCruz & Globe Life Insurance

EPISODE #86 PART 3 - TODD BERGEN Presented by UltraCruz & Globe Life Insurance

COWHORSE FULL CONTACT EPISODE #86 Todd Bergen Part 3


Todd Bergen talks about:

- Filming the cow horse scenes for Yellowstone and getting the an epic fence turn that almost wrecked Jimmy and Rip. - The American Performance Horseman experience - The story behind Teton Ridge and the TR9 Training Facility Thank you to our sponsors: UltraCruz & Globe Life Insurance for all their support allowing us to bring you this great interview.

Jul 30, 202342:49
EPISODE #86 PART 2 - TODD BERGEN Presented by UltraCruz & Globe Life Insurance

EPISODE #86 PART 2 - TODD BERGEN Presented by UltraCruz & Globe Life Insurance

COWHORSE FULL CONTACT Episode #86 Todd Bergen Part 2

In this episode Todd reflects back and talks about:

- Working with Annie Reynolds learning to transition his training towards the cow horse events and developing that connection with a cow. - Building relationships and working horses with Ascension Banuelos, Tom Lyons, Matt Gaines & Clint Allen - How Todd and his wife Missy met and the not so flattering introduction to her family. - Learning to deal with customers and day to day operations of a training business. - Raising kids and parenting - Lip Syncing as the Village People at the Sun Circuit - Jack knifing the rig in a snow storm outside of Flagstaff heading home after the Reserve Championship at NRHA Futurity - Dealing with back issues - The call from Thomas Tull and moving to TR9 Ranch in Weatherford, TX. - Pre Show rituals and uncertainty due to lack of preparation - The story behind Smart Luck & Todaysmyluckyday who helped launch Todd's career. - Balancing the kids with work This episode was sponsored by UltraCruz & Globe Life Insurance.

Be sure to tune into the 3rd and final part in this series - COWHORSE FULL CONTACT Episode #86 Todd Bergen Part 3

Jul 30, 202302:58:29
EPISODE #86 PART 1 - TODD BERGEN Presented by UltraCruz & Globe Life Insurance

EPISODE #86 PART 1 - TODD BERGEN Presented by UltraCruz & Globe Life Insurance

Todd Bergen sits down on the back porch at Dawson Performance Horses with Chris Dawson & Russell Dilday and takes a deep dive into his past going right back to the beginning: Highlights from this episode include: - Growing up in Salem, Oregon - From baseball to motorbikes, 4H, College years and contemplating becoming a professional Ski Bum ,Todd talks about how he gravitated back to the horses - The life lessons learned while working for Bob Avila learning all the aspects of how to train, how to win as well as the business side of running a Professional Training Operation - Reflecting on the "Dream Team Years" with John Slack while at Bob's - The progression of the Reining Horse breeding and competition - Breaking down the mental side of horse training. - Learning from watching other people - How Horse Training Intrigues him and drives him to be the best no matter what the discipline. Thanks to UltraCruz & Globe Life Insurance for sponsoring all three parts of this great Interview. Be sure to check out Part 2 coming up next ....

Jul 29, 202302:29:31
EPISODE #85 Hackamore Classic Preview & War Horses Fo Veterans Clinic Recap

EPISODE #85 Hackamore Classic Preview & War Horses Fo Veterans Clinic Recap

THIS EPISODE PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: ULTRACRUZ

Chris & Russell are all moved into the Tulsa Expo Center and preview the inaugural Mars Equestrian Hackamore Classic as a stand alone event this year. Chris also talks about his recent NCHA Limited Open Championship and what it meant to him.

The guys also talk about their recent adventures and clinic with the War Horses For Veterans and talk about the obstacle course Challenge, drinking some good Bourbon and smoking cigars with some of the special forces guys who will be showing off their fence work skills in Vegas next month.

Be sure to stay tuned Cowhorse Full Contact social media to learn more about news & upcoming episodes from the Performance Horse World.

Jul 26, 202301:02:44
Episode #84 - NRCHA/ 6666's Cowboy Clinic Insights with Spurs Leathers & Kimes Ranch Derby Wrap Up Show Presented by Performance Horse Central

Episode #84 - NRCHA/ 6666's Cowboy Clinic Insights with Spurs Leathers & Kimes Ranch Derby Wrap Up Show Presented by Performance Horse Central

Chris Dawson & Russell Dilday were at the National Reined Cow Horse Association/6666 Ranch Cowboy Clinic in Guthrie, OK. last week and restore their faith in humanity catching up Spurs Leathers to discuss everything from his dating habits, life lessons, unique names and horse showing. They also wrap up some of the highlights from the recently completed NRCHA Kimes Ranch Derby in Scottsdale, AZ. SPECIAL Sneak Preview to an upcoming interview with NRHA & NRCHA Open Futurity Champion and Hall Of Fame Rider Todd Bergen.


This episode presented by Performance Horse Central

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Jun 20, 202350:31
EPISODE #83 Mark Michels Interview - Presented by Globe Life Family Heritage Division: The Thomas Agencies

EPISODE #83 Mark Michels Interview - Presented by Globe Life Family Heritage Division: The Thomas Agencies

Mark Michels, the Founder, and CEO of Performance Horse Central/Cutting Horse Central, is interviewed by Chris Dawson & Russell Dilday. Before starting one of the top media companies within the Western performance horse industry, Mark was a horse trainer for over 13 years. Chris and Russell dive deep into Mark's Australian background and discover what led him to switch from training horses to starting an equine news production company.


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Jun 06, 202301:25:40
Lindy Thorn Interview - Presented by Performance Horse Central

Lindy Thorn Interview - Presented by Performance Horse Central

Lindy Thorn, the 2022 NCHA Open Futurity Champion, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday! Presented by Performance Horse Central! Chris Dawson & Russell Dilday caught up with 2022 NCHA Open Futurity Champion Lindy Thorn Cutting Horses during last month's #TheAmericanPerformanceHorseman and talked about her life story, including some motherly advice that led to accomplishing every cutting horse trainer's dream of winning the NCHA Open Futurity Champion Gold Buckle. Performance Horse Central http://www.performancehorsecentral.com/ (940) 328-2550 mark@cuttinghorsecentral.com https://www.facebook.com/performancehorsecentral
Apr 14, 202302:33:41
Matt Mills Interview - Presented by The American Performance Horseman

Matt Mills Interview - Presented by The American Performance Horseman

Chris and Russell interview NRHA Million Dollar Rider, Matt Mills, at The American Performance Horseman in Arlington, Texas. 

Born and raised in Southern California, Matt began riding horses at an early age. He enjoyed a successful career as a youth rider, earning multiple championships throughout California in a variety of disciplines including western pleasure, horsemanship and trail. In 1996 he switched his focus to reining and a few years later established his own training operation in Scottsdale, Arizona. He trains and shows futurity and derby horses and also coaches several successful non-pro and youth riders.

Matt is consistently ranked on the NRHA Top Twenty Professionals Riders list and has NRHA lifetime earnings of over $1,000,000.00. He is regularly a finalist at major NRHA events and has received several titles including NRHA Intermediate Open Futurity Reserve Champion as well as multiple titles at the National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC). He has also earned several large futurity and derby titles including RMRHA Summer Slide, High Roller Reining Classic, SWRHA Futurity and NRHA Cowtown Classic. 

Matt's Online Video Series: https://mattmillsreining.com/

Mar 10, 202301:54:18
Kenny Pugh, Sr. Interview - Presented by Arena Werks

Kenny Pugh, Sr. Interview - Presented by Arena Werks

Chris and Russell interview NRCHA Hall of Famer and Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion, Kenny Pugh, Sr. 

Born in 1938, Kenny Pugh grew up in LeGrande, California. His family had a ranch in the mountains, in Squaw Valley, and he had some ranching relatives. At thirteen, he began going to Idaho to work with a relative, and when he was fifteen he never went home. He began cowboying, mainly in the high country, where at times, it could get as cold as forty below. He moved back to California, working on a large ranch for Jack Reynolds. “I cowboyed and broke colts,” Kenny explained. “In the winter, we did a lot of leather work. At the time, I was only interested in rodeos.” In 1961, Jack took Kenny to the fair to watch the stock horse classes. While watching the class, he decided that he could do it. Kenny met a young trainer at that show. Greg Ward and Kenny became friends, oftentimes traveling to shows and sharing rooms. “I’d pick Greg’s brain quite a bit,” said Kenny. Kenny worked on that ranch for five years, but when many people started bringing horses by to be trained, he decided it was time to try to make it on his own. Later on, in the 1970s, Kenny had a mare named Minnie Gal, whom he won a lot with. She later produced Kenny’s Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion, Sanpeppy Smoke. Kenny had many other Snaffle Bit finalists, Top Ten finishes, and a Reserve Championship in 1979.

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Nov 22, 202203:06:52
Jon Roeser Interview - Presented by Triple Crown Feed

Jon Roeser Interview - Presented by Triple Crown Feed

Million Dollar Rider Jon Roeser takes his place in the National Reined Cow Horse Association Hall of Fame, joining his father, Jim, and oldest brother, Dan. The Roeser family is a legacy within the NRCHA. The Meridian, Idaho trainer doesn’t remember a day when he was not horseback with his father or three brothers completing a number of chores on their ranch in Idaho.

Gifted with starting young horses as well as riding broncs in the rodeo arena, for some time, Roeser considered becoming a rodeo athlete instead of a horse trainer. His dad’s suggestion to apprentice with other reined cow horse trainers turned the tide. Roeser moved to California and first worked with Benny Guitron and then Greg Ward, both NRCHA Hall of Fame members and masters of cow horse. He rode with Ward for several years, soaking up knowledge and learning not only horsemanship but how to run a horse training business.

In 1984, Roeser struck out on his own and trained out of California before moving back to Idaho in 2016. The Hall of Fame horseman is known for his smooth showmanship skills and ability to take a horse from homegrown to the winner’s circle.

With more than $1.6 million dollars in reined cow horse earnings, Roeser has claimed every major NRCHA event champion title, including the 1990 Snaffle Bit Futurity, as well as the 2005 World’s Greatest Horseman win. He’s given back to the association through his time serving on the board of directors and through the NRCHA limited aged events, cattle, ground, ethics, and executive committees.

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Oct 20, 202204:07:09
Jeff Medders Interview - Presented by Martin Saddlery

Jeff Medders Interview - Presented by Martin Saddlery

Jeff Medders, the President of Cowboy Channel, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday. Growing up on a cattle ranch in southeastern Oklahoma, Medders had a passion for rodeo and all sports in general. He was an all-state football player in 1981 and headed to college to pursue his dream of being a television sportscaster. All was going according to plan until 1989, when he was approached by a Tulsa-based company to host America’s Horse, AQHA’s new television show on ESPN. Soon after, his hosting role grew to include the Wrangler World of Rodeo and the National Finals Rodeo. Having grown up in Oklahoma and attending the NFR in Oklahoma City every year, it was a dream come true.

Over the next two decades, Medders’ resume grew by hosting thoroughbred racing and LPGA golf coverage on ESPN, poker, and motorcycle racing on CBS Sports, but nothing tamed his passion for the sport of rodeo and the National Finals Rodeo. Today his company, Geronimo Productions, produces more major cowboy events than any other production company in the nation. Championship Bull Riding on Fox, Cinch High School Rodeo Tour on RFD-TV, and of course, all of the PRCA’s events on CBS Sports Network, including the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Jeff Medders has been the television host for over 20 National Finals Rodeos.

Martin Saddlery: 

(888) 308-2386 

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Sep 28, 202202:02:28
Boyd Rice Interview - Presented by REO Insurance

Boyd Rice Interview - Presented by REO Insurance

Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday interview NCHA and NRCHA Professional Horseman, Boyd Rice. Boyd Rice has amassed earnings in excess of $3.8 million in the Western performance horse industry. Well respected professionally and personally, his successes have come from natural talent, hard work, and family support.

Accomplished professionals surrounded Boyd as he grew up within the Rice family. His father, Sonny, uncles Raymond and Ronnie, along with his cousin, Tag, and brother, Matlock, all earn a living as cutting horse trainers. With all that genetic background in 'show biz,' one might deduce Boyd's career was a given. Not so – it took a lot of sweat and elbow grease.

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Jun 01, 202202:48:57
Mike Roberts (The Converse Cowboy) Interview - Presented by Martin Saddlery

Mike Roberts (The Converse Cowboy) Interview - Presented by Martin Saddlery

Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday interview the creator and host of the Converse Cowboy podcast, Mike Roberts. Mike has a passion for horses and is very competitive. These things make him hungry to learn and grow, so he set out to create a platform to allow him to sit down with elite-level horsemen & women to apply what he knows to his own life. The Converse Cowboy focuses on mindset as it relates to performance and life. The Converse Cowboy has allowed Mike to sit down with some fantastic people to tease out their habits and routines so that listeners can apply and test them in their own life. With a growth mindset, Mike is constantly asking questions and pursuing knowledge. The Converse Cowboy Show allows Mike to do just that. 

Martin Saddlery

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www.martinsaddlery.com

Apr 20, 202204:39:42
Jim Jirkovsky Interview

Jim Jirkovsky Interview

Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday interview Jim Jirkovsky! From breeding to judging, Jim Jirkovsky has been involved in virtually every facet of the Appaloosa industry for more than four decades. From his high school days when he would sneak out of class to go to rodeos, a deep passion for horses was instilled in him, turning into his life's work and a mindset that revolves around showing everyone how good an Appaloosa is can be. An ApHC-carded judge since 1987, Jim has served multiple terms on the national board of directors, has supported and served his regional club loyally for decades, and was recognized for his contributions beyond his barn throughout the region over a long period by his induction into the Nebraska Hall of Fame. 

     Known to be a formidable competitor in the show ring, "Cowboy Jim" had many wins that predated the national pointed system, and since 1979/1980 has amassed a staggering 9,646.3 open points in everything from Halter to Reining to Driving and Heritage, and shown more than 400 horses to 334 Top Tens, 38 National Championships and Reserves, and 45 World Championships and Reserves. But it is the mentoring, coaching, and training that have helped his clients and friends achieve their highest goals that he is most proud of. 

Exhibiting, training, and coaching for years, Jim has played a significant role in producing 12 World's Best Appaloosas, three Iron Horse Award winners, and two of the only 16 Appaloosas in history to earn Gold Medallions. Ready with advice and assistance, Jim has lived daily as a mentor in every arena. He has represented the Appaloosa breed as an ambassador in open competitions, venues, and events worldwide. 

Mar 20, 202203:06:19
Jeff Mixon Interview

Jeff Mixon Interview

Chris and Russell interview Jeff Mixon, who is the trophy husband of Abby Mixon. Jeff currently spends his days helping Abby build her training facility at their new location in Marietta Oklahoma. His nights are spent doing security contracting or working for the Love County Sheriff's Office. Jeff is a retired semi pro football player and has spent time training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, mixed martial arts, and a licensed armed bounty hunter.
Mar 07, 202203:39:25
Markus Schopfer Interview - Presented by Sour Boys Candy
Feb 20, 202202:43:40
Brad Lund Interview Part 2 - Presented by Triple Crown Feed

Brad Lund Interview Part 2 - Presented by Triple Crown Feed

Brad Lund, an NRCHA Professional Horseman, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday!

Presented by Triple Crown Feed!

Brad Lund is an AQHA, NRCHA, NCHA, & ARHFA professional horseman with three AQHA Superhorse titles to his name, 18 World Championships & was a 2005 member of Team Wrangler. Brad runs his training business out of his facility in La Cygne, Kansas, alongside his wife, Amy, & their son, Garett.

Triple Crown Feed 

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Feb 09, 202203:04:26
Brad Lund Interview Part 1 - Presented by Oklahoma Equine Hospital

Brad Lund Interview Part 1 - Presented by Oklahoma Equine Hospital

Brad Lund, an NRCHA Professional Horseman, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday!

Presented by Oklahoma Equine Hospital!

Brad Lund is an AQHA, NRCHA, NCHA, & ARHFA professional horseman with three AQHA Superhorse titles to his name, 18 World Championships & was a 2005 member of Team Wrangler. Brad runs his training business out of his facility in La Cygne, Kansas, alongside his wife, Amy, & their son, Garett.

Oklahoma Equine Hospital

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Washington, OK 73093

Feb 04, 202203:10:54
Casey Deary Interview - Presented by Sour Boys Candy

Casey Deary Interview - Presented by Sour Boys Candy

Casey Deary, an NRHA Professional Horseman, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday! Casey Deary grew up in Texas riding horses, taking low-cost colts, training them, and reselling them, allowing him to grow his training business.   Deary won the National Reining Horse Association Futurity in 2021 on Ten Thirty, 2012 on Americasnextgunmodel and again in 2015 on Shesouttayourleague, and has made the finals at many major limited-age events. He has earned more than $1.5 Million in reining competition. He and his wife, Nicole, and their four children live in Weatherford, Texas, where he coaches youth and amateur clients to successfully work with their horses, not only in competition but every time they ride.

Presented by Sour Boys Candy!

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Feb 03, 202203:24:21
2021 Recap Episode - Presented by One Fine Vintage

2021 Recap Episode - Presented by One Fine Vintage

Chris and Russell give a recap of the year with NRCHA Executive Director, Anna Morrison. 

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Dec 27, 202101:02:51
Clayton Edsall Interview - Presented by Triple Crown Feed

Clayton Edsall Interview - Presented by Triple Crown Feed

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Clayton Edsall, an NRCHA Million Dollar Rider and NRCHA World's Greatest Horseman, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday.  Clayton Edsall’s horsemanship and natural talent are a product of his upbringing. Clayton is not only a talented horseman, he is the true definition of a cowboy.  He was raised in Montana and grew up on his family's cattle ranch. Ranch life demanded the efforts of the whole family, which Clayton is appreciative of.  He grew up managing a variety of tasks such as branding, doctoring, roping, and farming; along with riding and training horses. Clayton’s passion for horse training began at a young age, and at 17 he decided to leave the ranch to further his knowledge of horse training.  He studied and worked with some of the best horsemen around such as Joe Wolter, Brian Neubert, Tink Elordi, Ray Hunt, and Tom Dorrance. In 2005 Clayton entered his first Snaffle Bit Futurity and finished as a finalist.  For the past 11 years, he has been successfully competing, training, and conducting clinics.  Clayton makes well-rounded performance horses that are good outside of the arena gathering cows, as well as performing in the show pen.  Clayton humbly believes that his success is dependent on a lot of hard work and resiliency. In 2013, Chelsea Barney joined his team and now oversees the barn management and overall horse care.  She has a wide variety of horse experience and knowledge. Chelsea grew up riding and competing at her mother’s hunter/jumper show barn, and after graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, she moved to Monterey and managed the Equestrian Center at the beautiful Santa Lucia Preserve in Carmel Valley, California.  Chelsea’s background and equine husbandry knowledge are an important asset to Clayton’s training program. Clayton and Chelsea were married in 2018. They have two children together, Weston, and Rylee, who already seem to have a natural passion and love for horses as well. Triple Crown Feed http://www.triplecrownfeed.com/ (800) 451-9916 info@triplecrownfeed.com https://www.facebook.com/TripleCrownFeed

Dec 01, 202105:19:38
Doug Williamson Interview Part 2 - Presented by One Fine Vintage

Doug Williamson Interview Part 2 - Presented by One Fine Vintage

Doug Williamson, an NRCHA Million Dollar Rider, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday.   

Presented by One Fine Vintage! 

Doug Williamson has truly lived the Western dream life movies are made from. Born in the Southeast corner of Oregon, Doug was the oldest son of Sylvan and Barbara Williamson. Raised as a cowboy on the family ranch and riding a horse from the time he could crawl, Doug’s first victory came at the age of five while riding behind his Dad in a match race! Doug’s love for the racehorses grew and it wasn’t long before he was on the tracks, himself. He also participated in Western events, winning his first buckle at the age of 8 in hackamore reining. At thirteen he won his first buckle calf roping, then, a year later when his dad was seriously injured in a riding accident, Doug took over the duties of running the family ranch. Sylvan Williamson always had an eye for great horses and purchased one that would turn into one of the best horses Doug would ever ride. His name was Baldy C. The horse could do anything and let Doug know what a truly great horse felt like. When Baldy C was 16 years old When Doug was 19, he rode Baldy C to become the high point working cow horse in the nation… a title they captured again two years later. At 17, Doug decided it was time to strike out on his own, and he secured a job as the cattle foreman for the Markham Cattle Company. While Doug was working on the ranches he always had outside horses in training, and he credits many of his skills to the old-timers he learned from. In the mid-sixties, he took a break from training full time and decided to rodeo for a living. On the road for about a decade, Doug calf roped, team roped, and rode a few saddle broncs, winning prestigious events all over the West, including the Ellensburg Rodeo. In1978 Doug went back to training full time in Nampa, Idaho, and for 14 years he trained everything from halter horses and cow horses, to English equitation horses. He made over 30 AQHA Champions in many different events and ranks among the AQHA’s most successful trainers. In 1987 the world came crashing down on the Williamson family when Doug was diagnosed with cancer. He was near death in the hospital but still had his great horses on his mind. Doug pulled through cancer, and in classic fashion, was aboard Montana Lynx 7 months later, taking the reserve championship and winning over $20,000 at the Biggest Little Cutting In The World. In 1990 Doug was hired to help build the horse operation at the Tejon Ranch, so he packed up and headed to California. Being extremely busy he had sent his Dad on a buying trip to look for mares and studs for the ranch, and Doug had ended up with a little black yearling from the King Ranch that no one else wanted… he would turn into Doug’s first Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion. In 1992 Doug and Mr. San Olen captured the Open title, and since 1990 Doug has made the finals nearly every year. 

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Nov 02, 202102:20:54
2021 Snaffle Bit Futurity Update with NRCHA Executive Director Anna Morrison

2021 Snaffle Bit Futurity Update with NRCHA Executive Director Anna Morrison

Anna Morrison joins us in the studio in Fort Worth to give us an update on the 2021 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity. 

Oct 19, 202134:30
Kody Porterfield Interview - Presented by Arena Werks
Oct 02, 202102:03:11
Smoky Pritchett Interview - Presented by War Ponies Elite Paint Cowhorses

Smoky Pritchett Interview - Presented by War Ponies Elite Paint Cowhorses

Smoky Pritchett, an NRCHA Hall of Fame Member, is interviewed by Chris Dawson & Russell Dilday.

Smoky has trained over 50 AQHA Champions, won countless saddles and trailers showing at the breed shows, won the Snaffle Bit Triumph on Lena’s Miss Starlet, won the Hackamore Triumph on Doc’s Malbec, the Two-Rein Cow Horse Championship on Doctor Gunsmoke and the Stockhorse Triumph on Freckle Face Clyde.

Smoky has served as the National Reined Cow Horse Association President. He was the 1995 NRCHA Stock Horse Man of the year – and is one of NRCHA’s lifetime money earners. He also places a tremendous amount of focus on educating judges. He believes the reined cow horse is probably one of the hardest things in the world to judge because it is so diverse and that people take judging too lightly, regardless of the effect on trainers, owners and breeders.

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Sep 27, 202104:06:28
Breaking News from the NRCHA Board of Directors! With NRCHA Executive Director, Anna Morrison

Breaking News from the NRCHA Board of Directors! With NRCHA Executive Director, Anna Morrison

NRCHA Executive Director, Anna Morrison, joins the show to discuss new rules enacted by the NRCHA Board of Directors this week in Las Vegas, Nevada!  

Aug 28, 202101:05:50
A Public Service Announcement - August 22, 2021
Aug 22, 202108:12
2021 The Run For A Million Invitational Fence Work Challenge Recap with Smoky Pritchett, CJ Murphy, & Ryan Thompson

2021 The Run For A Million Invitational Fence Work Challenge Recap with Smoky Pritchett, CJ Murphy, & Ryan Thompson

NRCHA Hall of Fame Member, Smoky Pritchett, joins the show along with CJ Murphy and Ryan Thompson to give a recap of the 2021 The Run For A Million Invitational Fence Work Challenge, held at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Aug 21, 202101:41:37
Tyler Merrill Interview - Presented by Bernie Anderson with EXP Realty
Aug 19, 202102:59:39
2021 The Run For A Million Invitational Fence Work Challenge Preview with CJ Murphy & Ryan Thompson

2021 The Run For A Million Invitational Fence Work Challenge Preview with CJ Murphy & Ryan Thompson

Chris and Russell discuss the upcoming event, The Run For A Million Invitational Fence Work Challenge that will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Aug 18, 202101:19:05
SRCHA Pre-Futurity Recap with CJ Murphy, Tyler Merrill, and Ryan Thompson

SRCHA Pre-Futurity Recap with CJ Murphy, Tyler Merrill, and Ryan Thompson

SRCHA President CJ Murphy, SRCHA Cattle Crew Member Ryan Thompson, and NRCHA Professional Horseman Tyler Merrill, join the show with Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday to give a recap of the Southwest Reined Cow Horse Association's Pre-Futurity & Horse Show held August 9-16, 2021. 

Aug 17, 202101:50:21
Steve Metcalf Interview - Presented by Arena Werks
Jun 19, 202103:31:21
Bob Avila Interview - Presented by Ranching Equine Operations Insurance Agency & Oklahoma Equine Hospital

Bob Avila Interview - Presented by Ranching Equine Operations Insurance Agency & Oklahoma Equine Hospital

Bob Avila, an NRCHA and NRHA Professional Horseman, is interviewed by Chris Dawson & Russell Dilday. With over 37 AQHA World and Reserve World Champion titles in multiple events combined with multiple NRHA & NRCHA Open titles Bob Avila is acknowledged by his peers as one of the most versatile and accomplished horsemen. NRCHA Million Dollar Rider and Hall Of Fame Member Bob is a 3 time Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion. In addition, he is a NRHA Open Futurity Champion. Bob has trained, mentored and influenced many NRCHA & NRHA champions over his lifelong career. From being the first recipient of the AQHA Professional Horseman to capturing the prestigious title of World's Greatest Horseman twice, Bob has won in excess of 1.7 million dollars. 

Presented by Ranching Equine Operations Insurance Agency & Oklahoma Equine Hospital!

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Oklahoma Equine Hospital

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Washington, OK 73093

Jun 13, 202103:05:42
Cal Cooper Interview - Presented by West Knives & EXP Realty
Jun 12, 202103:44:11
2021 NRCHA Western Derby Update with NRCHA Executive Director Anna Morrison

2021 NRCHA Western Derby Update with NRCHA Executive Director Anna Morrison

NRCHA Executive Director Anna Morrison joins the show to give an update about the 2021 NRCHA Western Derby happening this week at WestWorld of Scottsdale, Arizona. 

Jun 12, 202110:60
Robert Chown Interview - Presented by Sour Boys Candy

Robert Chown Interview - Presented by Sour Boys Candy

Robert Chown, an NRCHA Professional Horseman, is interviewed by Chris Dawson & Russell Dilday. Robert Chown has coached numerous World Champions in Cow Horse and Reining in the non-pro, amateur and youth classes. Robert Chown is among the very few horsemen on the Top 20 lists as a rider, owner and breeder in Cow Horse and Reining. Robert is an award-winning broadcaster for performance horse events including the AQHA World Show and NRCHA Special Events.

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May 25, 202104:07:29
Anna Morrison Interview - Presented by Lamar Community College & One Fine Vintage
Mar 20, 202103:09:31
Richard Winters Interview - Presented by EXP Realty & Triple Crown Feed
Feb 17, 202102:13:17
Lance Johnston Interview - Presented by REO Insurance Agency

Lance Johnston Interview - Presented by REO Insurance Agency

Lance Johnston, the 2019 Open Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion & NRCHA Million Dollar Rider, is interviewed by Chris Dawson & Russell Dilday! 

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Feb 16, 202102:54:52
Hailey Kinsel Interview - Presented by RPX Enterprises
Feb 10, 202105:30:02
Buster Welch Interview - Presented by RCHTO & CHTO

Buster Welch Interview - Presented by RCHTO & CHTO

Presented by Reined Cow Horse Training Online & Cutting Horse Training Online! 

Buster Welch who is in the NCHA Riders Hall of Fame, NCHA Members Hall of Fame and AQHA Hall of Fame, and Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame is a four-time NCHA World Champion. He won the NCHA Futurity a record five times. His name is linked to such great horses as Peppy San Badger (“Little Peppy”), Mr San Peppy, Marion’s Girl, Peppymint Twist and many more. 

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Feb 05, 202102:31:25
CJ Shopbell Interview - Presented by Cowpony Sales & West Knives

CJ Shopbell Interview - Presented by Cowpony Sales & West Knives

CJ Shopbell, an NRCHA Professional Horseman, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday!

Presented by Cowpony Sales & West Knives

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Feb 02, 202103:11:09
Todd Fitch Interview - Presented by Oklahoma Equine Hospital

Todd Fitch Interview - Presented by Oklahoma Equine Hospital

Presented by Oklahoma Equine Hospital! 

Todd Fitch, the 2020 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Intermediate Open Champion, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday with guests Abby Mixon, Carolyn Simancik, and Laramie Dunn. 

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Jan 04, 202102:12:32
Jim Paul, Sr. Interview - Presented by RPX Enterprises & Arena Werks
Dec 14, 202003:15:18
2020 Snaffle Bit Futurity Recap with Clay Volmer & Clayton Edsall

2020 Snaffle Bit Futurity Recap with Clay Volmer & Clayton Edsall

Chris Dawson, Russell Dilday, Clay Volmer, and Clayton Edsall give a recap on the 2020 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity held in Fort Worth, Texas in October  of 2020. 

Nov 20, 202054:45
Doug Williamson Interview Part 1 - Presented by The Saddle House & West Knives

Doug Williamson Interview Part 1 - Presented by The Saddle House & West Knives

Doug Williamson, an NRCHA Million Dollar Rider, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday.   Presented by Saddle House Custom Saddles & West Knives Doug Williamson has truly lived the Western dream life movies are made from. Born in the Southeast corner of Oregon, Doug was the oldest son of Sylvan and Barbara Williamson. Raised as a cowboy on the family ranch and riding a horse from the time he could crawl, Doug’s first victory came at the age of five while riding behind his Dad in a match race! Doug’s love for the racehorses grew and it wasn’t long before he was on the tracks, himself. He also participated in Western events, winning his first buckle at the age of 8 in hackamore reining. At thirteen he won his first buckle calf roping, then, a year later when his dad was seriously injured in a riding accident, Doug took over the duties of running the family ranch. Sylvan Williamson always had an eye for great horses and purchased one that would turn into one of the best horses Doug would every ride. His name was Baldy C. The horse could do anything and let Doug know what a truly great horse felt like. When Baldy C was 16 years old When Doug was 19, he rode Baldy C to become the high point working cow horse in the nation… a title they captured again two years later. At 17, Doug decided it was time to strike out on his own, and he secured a job as the cattle foreman for the Markham Cattle Company. While Doug was working on the ranches he always had outside horses in training, and he credits many of his skills to the old-timers he learned from. In the mid-sixties, he took a break from training full time and decided to rodeo for a living. On the road for about a decade, Doug calf roped, team roped and rode a few saddle broncs, winning prestigious events all over the West, including the Ellensburg Rodeo. In1978 Doug went back to training full time in Nampa, Idaho, and for 14 years he trained everything from halter horses and cow horses, to English equitation horses. He made over 30 AQHA Champions in many different events and ranks among the AQHA’s most successful trainers. In 1987 the world came crashing down on the Williamson family when Doug was diagnosed with cancer. He was near death in the hospital but still had his great horses on his mind. Doug pulled through cancer, and in classic fashion, was aboard Montana Lynx 7 months later, taking the reserve championship and winning over $20,000 at the Biggest Little Cutting In The World. In 1990 Doug was hired to help build the horse operation at the Tejon Ranch, so he packed up and headed to California. Being extremely busy he had sent his Dad on a buying trip to look for mares and studs for the ranch, and Doug had ended up with a little black yearling from the King Ranch that no one else wanted… he would turn into Doug’s first Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion. In 1992 Doug and Mr. San Olen captured the Open title, and since 1990 Doug has made the finals nearly every year. Saddle House Custom Saddles (832) 820-0499 info@thesaddlehouse.com www.thesaddlehouse.com https://www.facebook.com/TheSaddleHouse West Knives 210-262-2527 roanwest@yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/West-Custom-Knives-734687336911919/
Nov 12, 202002:08:58
2020 Snaffle Bit Futurity Recap with Clayton Edsall & Tad Sanders

2020 Snaffle Bit Futurity Recap with Clayton Edsall & Tad Sanders

Chris Dawson, Russell Dilday, Clayton Edsall, and Tad Sanders give a recap on the 2020 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity held in Fort Worth, Texas this past month. 

Oct 28, 202027:44
2020 Snaffle Bit Futurity Recap with 2020 Winner Sarah Dawson - Presented by Kimes Ranch Jeans

2020 Snaffle Bit Futurity Recap with 2020 Winner Sarah Dawson - Presented by Kimes Ranch Jeans

Chris Dawson, Russell Dilday, and 2020 SBF Open Champion, Sarah Dawson give a recap on the 2020 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity held in Fort Worth, Texas this past month. 

Presented by Kimes Ranch Jeans! 

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Oct 27, 202050:16
Erin Taormino Interview - Presented by Gilliland H&C Wildrags
Oct 21, 202002:22:11