Cowhorse Full Contact

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 www.martinsaddlery.com

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. REO - Ranching Equine Operations Insurance Agency rpritchard@reoagency.com https://www.reoagency.com/ 817-614-4046

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 (888) 308-2386 www.martinsaddlery.com

JD Struxness, a 3-time NFR Qualifier in Steer Wrestling, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday. Career earnings: $762,237 2020 world standings place: 51st 2020 earnings: $13,496 Education: Missouri Valley College (Marshall, Mo.) and Northwestern Oklahoma State University (Alva) Wrangler NFR Qualifications: 3 (2016-17, 2019) Professional 2021 Highlights • Won the Days of the Old West Rodeo (Delta, Utah) • Co-champion at the PPCLA PRCA Rodeo (Mineral Wells, Texas) • Co-champion at the Flint Hills Rodeo (Strong City, Kan.) Career Highlights • 2020: Co-champion at the Sitting Bull Stampede (Mobridge, S.D.) • 2019: Qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo for the third time in his career. He finished fifth in the world standings with $190,137 and 12th in the average at the Wrangler NFR. He earned $107,308 at the NFR. He placed in six rounds. Won the Reno (Nev.) Rodeo, the Tulsa (Okla.) State Fair PRCA Rodeo, the Woodward (Okla.) Elks Rodeo and the New Mexico (Albuquerque) State Fair & Rodeo. Co-champion at the Tri-State Rodeo Cinch Shoot-Out (Fort Madison, Iowa) • 2018: Won the Walla Walla (Wash.) Frontier Days, the Lake County Round-up (Lakeview, Ore.), the Spokane (Wash.) Interstate Rodeo and the New Mexico (Albuquerque) State Fair & Rodeo. Co-champion at the Cassia County Fair & Rodeo (Burley, Idaho). Finished 27th in the world standings with $48,937 • 2017: Won the Beef Empire Days PRCA Rodeo (Garden City, Kan.). Finished seventh in the world standings with $185,921 • 2016: Won Rounds 4, 5, and 10, split the win in Round 3 and placed in six rounds of the Wrangler NFR to rank 12th in the average. Finished fourth in the world standings with $213,218. Won the Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days, the Lewiston (Idaho) Roundup, the Lawton (Okla.) Rangers Rodeo, the Tri-State Rodeo (Fort Madison, Iowa) and the Hamel (Minn.) Rodeo & Bull Ridin Bonanza. Co-champion at the New Mexico (Albuquerque) State Fair & Rodeo and the Lea County Fair & PRCA Rodeo (Lovington, N.M.) • 2015: Won the Justin Boots Playoffs (Puyallup, Wash.), the Santa Rosa Roundup (Vernon, Texas) and the Oregon Trail Rodeo (Hastings, Neb.). Co-champion at the XIT Rodeo & Reunion (Dalhart, Texas). Finished 19th in the world standings with $55,450 • 2014: Won the Crazy Horse (S.D.) Stampede, the Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo (Vinita, Okla.) and the Longford (Kan.) Rodeo; earned $7,268 on his permit and qualified for the PRCA Permit Challenge in Las Vegas. Amateur Qualified for the National High School Finals Rodeo four times as a tie-down roper and three times as a steer wrestler. Qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo in 2013 while at Missouri Valley College Personal Daughter, Everlee Grace (11/10/19)... Father, Dan, is a feed mill manager; mother, Missy, works at the Johnson Memorial Healthcare Clinic (Dawson, Minn.); sisters, Kacey and Lauren, competed in college rodeo at Missouri Valley College … Given name is James Daniel Struxness, but has always gone by J.D … Graduated from Lac Qui Parle Valley High School (Madison, Minn.) in 2012, where he played fullback and middle linebacker in football and wrestled; he finished second in the state meet as a junior and senior, one spot better than his father had done during his high school career … Enjoys pheasant and goose hunting and hanging out with his friends … Favorite rodeo is the Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days … Favorite kind of music is old-time country … Favorite meal is steak and potatoes

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.

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.

Markus Schopfer, an Italian NRCHA Professional Horseman, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday! Presented by Sour Boys Candy! Markus Schopfer originates from Alto Adige, He started his equestrian and professional trainer carrier over 30 years ago. During his career, he collected many successes showing in cutting, reined cow horses, and reining. Markus is the 2015 NRHA Intermediate Open World Champion riding his stallion Jokin Whiz. He's the highest European money earner in NRCHA events, one of the founders of the European Reined Cow Horse Association (ERCHA), and has been the president of this association for 15 years. NRCHA Lifetime Earnings $285,668.68 NRHA Lifetime Earnings $150,798.93 NCHA Lifetime Earnings $15,461.27 Presented by Sour Boys Candy! sour.gg/cowhorse sour.gg https://www.facebook.com/sourboyscandy/

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 http://www.triplecrownfeed.com/ (800) 451-9916 info@triplecrownfeed.com https://www.facebook.com/TripleCrownFeed

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 www.oklahomaequinehospital.com office@oklahomaequinehospital.com https://www.facebook.com/OkEquineHospital (405) 288-6460 2652 Reece Lake Road Washington, OK 73093 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message

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! sour.gg/cowhorse sour.gg https://www.facebook.com/sourboyscandy/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message

Chris and Russell give a recap of the year with NRCHA Executive Director, Anna Morrison. Subscribe to Cowhorse Full Contact+ and get access to ad-free, subscriber-only episodes! LINK TO SIGN UP: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/subscribe If you have any questions on how to receive CFC+ episodes on your podcast platform, please give us a call at 940-443-1187. We will be glad to help you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message

SUBSCRIBE TO CFC+ HERE: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/subscribe 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message

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. One Fine Vintage ONEFINEVINTAGE.COM https://www.facebook.com/onefinevintageaqha (209) 245-3770 mary@robertsonranches.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message

Anna Morrison joins us in the studio in Fort Worth to give us an update on the 2021 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

Kody Porterfield, an NCHA Professional Horseman, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday! Presented by Arena Werks! Arena Werks (Snodgress Equipment) (800) 644-3724 arenawerksinfo@sbcglobal.net https://arenawerks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/arena.werks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

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. War Ponies, LLC Elite Paint Cowhorses slipherperformancehorses@gmail.com http://www.warponies.com/ (601) 248-4659 758 Old Holmesville Rd Tylertown, MS 39667 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

Contact information is down below here in the episode description. NSHA Email: nationalstockhorse@gmail.com Tanna Dilday: 559-359-1846 Christina Allen: 208-249-0217 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

Tyler Merrill, an NRCHA Professional Horseman, is interviewed by Chris Dawson & Russell Dilday. Guest Info: Coming Soon EXP Realty, with Agent Bernie Anderson https://bernieanderson.exprealty.com/ 817-706-5468 bernie.anderson@exprealty.com https://www.facebook.com/BernieNeffAnderson --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

Chris and Russell discuss the upcoming event, The Run For A Million Invitational Fence Work Challenge that will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

Steve Metcalf, an NRCHA Professional Horseman, is interviewed by Chris Dawson & Russell Dilday. Presented by Arena Werks! Arena Werks (Snodgress Equipment) (800) 644-3724 arenawerksinfo@sbcglobal.net https://arenawerks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/arena.werks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

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! REO - Ranching Equine Operations Insurance Agency rpritchard@reoagency.com https://www.reoagency.com/ 817-614-4046 Oklahoma Equine Hospital www.oklahomaequinehospital.com office@oklahomaequinehospital.com https://www.facebook.com/OkEquineHospital (405) 288-6460 2652 Reece Lake Road Washington, OK 73093 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

Cal Cooper, an NRCHA Professional Horseman, is interviewed by Chris Dawson & Russell Dilday. Presented by West Custom Knives & EXP Realty EXP Realty, with Agent Bernie Anderson https://bernieanderson.exprealty.com/ 817-706-5468 bernie.anderson@exprealty.com https://www.facebook.com/BernieNeffAnderson West Knives 210-262-2527 roanwest@yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/West-Custom-Knives-734687336911919/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

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. Presented by Sour Boys Candy! sour.gg/cowhorse sour.gg https://www.facebook.com/sourboyscandy/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

Anna Morrison, the newly appointed NRCHA Executive Director, is interviewed by Chris Dawson & Russell Dilday. Presented by Lamar Community College & One Fine Vintage Lamar Community College Horse Training Management, and Equine Business Management https://lamarcc.edu/academics/occupational-programs/horse-training- (719) 336-2248 https://www.facebook.com/lamarcommunitycollege information@lamarcc.edu One Fine Vintage ONEFINEVINTAGE.COM https://www.facebook.com/onefinevintageaqha (209) 245-3770 mary@robertsonranches.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

Richard Winters, an NRCHA Professional Horseman & Road to the Horse Champion, is interviewed by Chris Dawson & Russell Dilday. Presented by EXP Realty & Triple Crown Feed! EXP Realty, with Agent Bernie Anderson https://bernieanderson.exprealty.com/ 817-706-5468 bernie.anderson@exprealty.com https://www.facebook.com/BernieNeffAnderson Triple Crown Feed http://www.triplecrownfeed.com/ (800) 451-9916 info@triplecrownfeed.com https://www.facebook.com/TripleCrownFeed --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

Lance Johnston, the 2019 Open Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion & NRCHA Million Dollar Rider, is interviewed by Chris Dawson & Russell Dilday! Presented by Ranching Equine Operations Insurance Agency! REO - Ranching Equine Operations Insurance Agency rpritchard@reoagency.com https://www.reoagency.com/ 817-614-4046 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

Hailey Kinsel, WPRA Multiple World Champion Barrel Racer and 2017 "The American" Champion Barrel Racer, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday. In December 2018 and 2019, she won the championship at the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2020, the NFR was held at the Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, and Kinsel won her third world championship there. She also won the NFR Aggregate in 2020. Hailey and her horse, Sister, have qualified for the NFR four times in her years in professional rodeo, in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. Kinsel has been competing in rodeo since adolescence, winning awards through high school and college in both barrel racing and breakaway roping, as well as professional rodeo. Her horse, Sister, won the WPRA/AQHA Barrel Racing Horse of the Year Award in 2018. RPX Enterprises rpxhealthandwellness@gmail.com http://www.rpxhealthandwellness.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Rpxenterprises --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

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. Reined Cow Horse Training Online https://rchtolive.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Cuttinghorsetrainingonline/ 662-609-6983 Cutting Horse Training Online https://chtolive.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Cuttinghorsetrainingonline/ 662-609-6983 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

CJ Shopbell, an NRCHA Professional Horseman, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday! Presented by Cowpony Sales & West Knives Cowpony Sales www.cowponysales.com https://m.facebook.com/CowponySales/ 507-205-3460 West Knives 210-262-2527 roanwest@yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/West-Custom-Knives-734687336911919/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

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. Oklahoma Equine Hospital www.oklahomaequinehospital.com office@oklahomaequinehospital.com https://www.facebook.com/OkEquineHospital (405) 288-6460 2652 Reece Lake Road Washington, OK 73093 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

Presented by RPX Enterprises & Arena Werks! Jim Paul Senior, an NRCHA Hall of Fame Member, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday! RPX Enterprises rpxhealthandwellness@gmail.com http://www.rpxhealthandwellness.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Rpxenterprises Arena Werks (Snodgress Equipment) (800) 644-3724 arenawerksinfo@sbcglobal.net https://arenawerks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/arena.werks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

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! (888) 512-088 www.kimesranch.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

Erin Taormino, an NRCHA Professional Horsewoman, and the 2015 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Reserve Champion, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday! Presented by Gilliland H&C Wildrags! Gilliland H&C Wild Rags www.gillilandhcwildrags.com https://www.facebook.com/Gilliland-HC-Wild-Rags-543220132839604 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

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/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

Tina Robinson, an NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Intermediate Open Champion and NRCHA Professional Horsewoman, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday! Presented by Ranching Equine Operations Insurance Agency! REO - Ranching Equine Operations Insurance Agency rpritchard@reoagency.com https://www.reoagency.com/ (866) 736-8977 https://www.facebook.com/RanchingEquineOperationsInsuranceAgency --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

Chris and Russell give a recap of the 2020 Pre-Futurity Season, which includes the results from the NRCHA Eastern Derby, the SRCHA Pre-Futurity, the NRCHA Stakes, and the Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity. Advice for mentally preparing to compete at the 2020 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity™ is given by Chris and Russell. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact/support

Jim Spence, an NRCHA Professional Horseman, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday.

Ben Self, the Producer of Cowhorse Full Contact, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday. Ben is an NRCHA youth member and has been an active competitor in the reined cow horse for over 7 years. Ben operates the inner workings of Cowhorse Full Contact; from recording to editing and to social media. Ben has been the past NRCHyA President and Vice President for over 4 years. He currently resides in Pilot Point, Texas.

Ronnie Richards, an NRCHA Hall of Fame Member, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday.  Ronnie Richards was born in Davenport, Iowa, but his family moved to Sacramento when he was eight. The Richards had long been involved with horses – his grandfather had been a horse trainer and mule trader and his father was an outstanding horseman, as well. Four years later Ronnie traded for a standardbred/thoroughbred mare he called Nita. She had originally been shown by Don Dodge but had subsequently been used for stake racing. He won his first stock horse class on Nita, then went on to win the next 45 consecutive stock horse classes he entered! The pair was never beaten in a junior stock horse class. In 1955, when he turned 18, Ronnie started his own horse training business in Irvine, where he traded training one of Glen Thompson’s horses for the use of six tie stalls and a one-room cabin. Soon Ronnie began to appear in the winners’ circle, starting with Touch Of Texas at the Grand Nationals in 1959. He won the Junior Pacific Coast division “A” on Eddie Reed and in subsequent seasons won more year-end championships in that division that any individual in history, Lucky Libra, on whom he won California’s richest stock horse event in 1961, was a favorite horse for Ronnie, and his many titles included the 1966 Santa Barbara Nationals championship on Jimmy Wood as well as the Cow Palace Mare Class on Speedy Cash, in 1972. Mona Lisa was originally trained by Joe Yanez, then went to Don Dodge and finally to Ronnie and he and the great unregistered mare dazzle spectators and trainers nationwide. Mona Lisa is still considered one of the greatest reined cow horses of all time and was the first horse to win all three bridle horse classes at the Cow Palace. In 1974, he rode Lisa Chick, Mona Lisa’s only foal, to win the Stock Horse Stakes Championship in Monterey and the Mare Class at the Cow Palace. A list of Ronnie Richards’ winners reads like the “Who’s Who” of the stock horse world. Over the years, a collection of great horses, like Scooter Reigh, Hackamore Stakes Champion Ebony Chex, and Cow Palace Champion Poppa Chex made their way through Richards’ program. He won the Santa Barbara Championship and Reserve title on Cheshire Chex and Moon Chex, the Bakersfield Cow Horse Classic on Lucky Mac, and the Cow Palace on King Jay Bar, with which he also won the Phoenix Stock Horse Championship. Mounted on other great horses like Who Knows and Speedy Cash, Ronnie was a formidable competitor in the Open “A” Stock Horse Division. He and Mo Chex won the Del Mar Hackamore Stakes. Marco Tivio, one of Ronnie’s favorite horses, won scores of a championship for Ronnie. Sold twice, he earned multiple awards for other riders, as well. Ronnie Richards also took both the championship and reserve for the First Pacific Coast Stock Horse Stakes to ever offer a $10,000 purse. The large open shows of the fifties, sixties, and seventies were not as specialized as contemporary shows and stock horses, trail, pleasure, hunters, jumpers, and halter horses were all shown at the same shows, all in events in which Ronnie competed.  The Del Mar Show was the site of some of Ronnie’s greatest triumphs. He won the Stock Horse Championship thirteen times and the Green Stock Horse Championship five years in a row, but more importantly, he met his future wife, Karin, there. The couple had two daughters, Susie and Laurie. A former NRCHA Board Member, Richards was named the National Reined Cow Horse Association Stock Horseman of the Year in 1997.

Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday cold call NRCHA President, Corey Cushing and NRCHA Professional Horseman, Randy Paul.

Chris and Russell recap the NRCHA Eastern Derby held in Memphis, Tennessee, and interview Rochelle Johnson, the General Manager of the Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene, Texas. Links: Southwest Reined Cow Horse Association: srcha.org Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity: renosnafflebitfuturity.com

Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday interview Professional Horseman, Casey Carson. Casey has been training horses at the Circle C Ranch for over eleven years. He is active in starting every horse and does all of the training with the help of his assistant. Casey shows ranch-bred horses, and occasionally catch-rides for other cutting horse trainers. Casey lives on the ranch with his wife, Hollee, and their sons, Ty and Cross.

Cowhorse Full Contact: A Reined Cow Horse Podcast

Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday interview NRCHA Professional Horsewoman, Veronica Swales. Veronica was born and raised with two older brothers in the rolling hills of Longview, Alberta. Her parents trained hunter/jumpers, pleasure horses, and worked cattle. She started showing before she could even walk, and by the time she was 6 years old, Veronica was showing cutting horses in youth classes. Veronica has competed in hunter/jumpers, pleasure horses, barrel racing, team roping, and cutting. When Veronica was 13, she started showing in the working cow horse in 2000. Veronica worked under her older brother John Swales, learning and honing her skills, developing her own training technique. Veronica's main focus has been in the reined cow horse, barrel racing, and cutting. She has competed in everything from the World's Greatest Horseman to the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity. Presented by Bluebonnet Feeds! Bluebonnet Feeds (580) 223-3010 http://www.bluebonnetfeeds.com/fullcontact 100 Mill St SE Ardmore, Oklahoma www.cowhorsefullcontact.com/store

Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday give training tips regarding your futurity horse and give a public service announcement. www.cowhorsefullcontact.com 940-536-7366 R.E.O. Insurance Agency (866) 736-8977 rpritchard@reoagency.com https://www.reoagency.com https://www.facebook.com/RanchingEquineOperationsInsuranceAgency/