Modern Cowboy

Great time on the Podcast catching up with Eli. PBR Bull Rider...

Great time catching up with Tommy "The Wine Boss" on the Modern Cowboy Podcast!

Great time catching up with Dave on the Podcast while he's up here in Wickenburg AZ for the winter. We discuss his current colt starting program & a horse he will be showing for sale at the Horse Sale Rancho Rio...

Had a great time on the Podcast with Dusty...Dusty Whitford (Glen Rose, Texas) has been a professional colt starter for 25 years. He has developed a system for starting colts that eliminates human answers and relies on answers that come from the way horses think. 6 years ago he began working for Hall of Fame trainers and began his career as a cutting and cow horse specialist. He has since seen finalists from his program in many major futurities. “Forward motion is the answer to 99% of Colt starting problems” -Dustyhttps://horsepro.tv/@whitfordcoltco@tintop_horseprotv

Great time on the Podcast with Meg...Megan Nicole Larson, Meg West on IG, is an advocate for rodeo and co-owner of The Rodeo Trail, an online rodeo media company. Her platform is dedicated to helping promote and grown the sport of rodeo through funny reels & debunking misinformation. You can find her on IG at meg__west and The Rodeo Trail at therodeotrail. For even more rodeo content subscribe to The Rodeo Trail's new Patreon account.@meg_west

At the Farm, Heath is otherwise known as “Kathleen's husband.” He is the guy that floats around on the weekends lugging toolboxes, skill saw, sprinkler fittings, and plumbing implements – fixing this and that and trying to stay out of the boss-lady's way. Heath grew up in the Colorado mountains, living the rural life. He worked with horses from an early age. A big kid for his age, Heath spent the summer between 6th and 7th grade on a logging crew high up in the San Juan Mountains. His job was to section the felled logs into 8 ft lengths, and then run a team of gigantic draft horses to drag the logs out of the deep forest. He nicknamed the drafts Heckle and Jeckle due to their often caustic sense of humor.At age 13, he spent the summer working at a Colorado dude ranch, wrangling horses (and people). He learned how to drink coffee during those 4:30 am mornings. Herding 30 horses out of a 100-acre pasture every morning required caffeine and patience. Heath moved to South Dakota at age 14. With his mom's help, he his first business. He purchased 4 two-year-old colts, broke and trained them, and then sold them. The company was a bust, however, because he lost a quarter of his profits after falling in love and keeping “Good ol' Sackett” (who was a not a so “good” Arabian roan) Sackett was a runner. If you gave him his head, he would bolt, ears back, eyes white and manic. Heath truly had to cowboy up to get him under control. Quickly he devised a plan to only let Sackett “run” when he was headed uphill. It had to be a big hill, though, because if Sackett wasn't blown by the time he reached the top – the downhill white-eyed run was terrifying.Heath left home at 17 and moved to Aspen, Colorado. There he met a photographer while busing tables. The woman asked him to sit for some fashion photos. They weren't very good, but the experience began a new twisting trail in Heath's life. He moved to Los Angeles, did some modeling while also training horses in Malibu for a Hollywood film mogul, and within a few months, he was invited to model in Paris. He stayed in Europe for a year. (Where, incidentally, he was struck by lightning during a solo camping trek up Mont Blanc, but that's another story.)Back in LA, Heath quickly moved from modeling to acting. He worked with top celebrities and directors in the industry with stints in Wyatt Earp, Doctor Quinn Medicine Woman, and eventually as a series regular on The Young And the Restless. After 20 years, he transitioned again, from acting to writing, penning two novels and a memoir, and countless film and television scripts.Finally, he met Kathleen. Except for the western movies he performed in, Heath had been away from his equine roots for most of his time in Hollywood, and he could notbelieve his luck when he found a “horsewoman” in the middle of LA!In 2010,as he watched Kathleen working on her first variations of No Thrush powder and then saw how her colleagues kept begging her to make some more of her “Thrush Stuff,” Heath finally suggested,“This is clearly somethingthat works, and people seem to want it. We should make a big batch and see if it will sell.”That was the beginning. The husband and wife team worked in the garage into the late hours making powder and working out the logistics. There was a lot to learn! Internet sales went crazy right away, and they were up until midnight every night packing boxes. Soon No Thrush was in the local stores and then spreading outward in a ripple effect. Within a year, the product was sold nationally and had jumped the pond into the EU, Japan, AU, NZ, etc.Heath now runs the Four Oaks Products production facility. Just as he does on the weekends at the farm, he wears many hats and carries many toolboxes.Facebook personal -

Great time on the Podcast with Justin, your everyday humble down to earth Rock Star! Love this guy... Justin Biltonen blurs the lines between ‘what you see is what you get' and ‘still waters run deep.' Southern born and bred, Biltonen is a product of broken-in boots and 90s bests.Baptized by an adoration for country, rock, punk and hardcore, Justin went from singing in hometown worship groups to traveling the nation playing southern-fried rock n' roll. Fueled by uncompromising passion and a gypsy soul, Biltonen became a self proclaimed highway-runner. It was on those endless, late night drives that he conjured up the soundtrack from his youth-- a mixtape filled with Drive By Truckers, Waylon and Shooter Jennings, Brooks and Dunn, Shenandoah and countless others, which ultimately reignited his love of country music.Not long after, Justin proved that all roads really do lead to Nashville, TN. Immersing himself in Music City's one of a kind songwriting community, Biltonen continued to refine his craft and establish himself as a force within the industry. Eventually, Justin Biltonen became a name to know as the bassist for alt-rock tastemakers 3 Doors Down. Touring globally as a member of one of the genre's most timeless bands, Justin was able to support numerous chart topping albums, including Us And The Night, which peaked at #2 on Billboard's Rock Chart. A career changing moment for Justin Biltonen, Us And The Night was the first major release he both wrote and played on in-studio. Having earned the courage and credentials, Justin began indulging his longtime love of country music and officially announced his solo project with the singles “Use You” and “How A Man's Made.” Biltonen marked his terrestrial radio debut with the follow-up single “She's Got the Highway”, which he credits with solidifying his stance as a member of the country music community.From playing bars and basements to global tours and the Presidential Inauguration, the North Carolina native owes his success to nothing more than his sincere, unwavering respect for music.“Whether I'm doing my own thing or touring with the band, thriving through the ups and downs in the name of the music is always going to matter more than anything else.” Humbled by his own experience, Justin is currently celebrating the release of his single “Forever Tonight” as well as “Someday Cowgirl” and “Working Thang” Having already achieved career milestones across streaming platforms and country radio alike, “Heartache Rodeo” has been featured in the film “Shelter In Solitude” as well as upcoming documentaries. .

Had a great time on the Podcast with Taylor Winston, Founder of 2A Daddy. His story is inspiring and his mission will make you think about what is happening in American Culture today... Oh and he and his wife love country dancing!2A Daddy's focus is on empowering others to be The Enlightened Citizenry through constitutional advocacy, conservative family values, and self-reliance.Ronald Reagan once said “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” In times of hardship and faction, 2A Daddy is here to be an unapologetic yet approachable voice in the current culture war. We believe the anchor to all our God-given rights is the Second Amendment. Led by Taylor Winston - a father, USMC veteran, and mass shooting hero - and Britt Noelle - a mother, digital marketer, and producer - our mission is to help train, educate, and provide tools to those who are willing. And sometimes we're funny.Resources:@2a.daddy@taylorwinston https://www.2adaddy.org/Show Sponsors:Reminisce Angus Beefhttps://www.remangusbeef.com/USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY”Modern Cowboy Winehttps://www.winebosspasorobles.com/purchase-wine/modern-cowboy-2020-petit-verdotModern Cowboy Apparel / DM To Purchase or email moderncowboybrand@gmail.com @moderncowboypodcastShow Music:"The Ropin Pen" By: Trent WillmonMC Podcast Production & Editing By: PODCASTLE

I had an amazing time on the Podcast with Tommy Howell... Tommy has accomplished so much in his career & has started on a new and exciting journey in the music industry. I know you will be as captivated listening as I was talking with him.Tommy (C. Thomas) Howell is a Texas-bred singer/songwriter, known for his esteemed 40-year acting, producing, and directing career ranging from the Outsiders to the upcoming Netflix series Obliterated. Now based in Nashville, TN, Howell has recorded his debut project with producer Dean Miller. Between filming, Tommy performs riveting concerts combining storytelling and music. Learn more at www.tommyhowellmusic.comResources:Website: https://tommyhowellmusic.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tommyhowellmusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealcthomashowellTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tommyhowellmusicTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/c_thomashowellYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKroW6TAuWEXKMyUkRZa6sA Show Sponsors:LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY”@moderncowboypodcastwww.moderncowboy.global@nrsworldShow Music:"The Ropin Pen" By: Trent WillmonMC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand@tyhbrand

Had a great time on the Podcast with Bri... Such an amazing talent & so down earth. She even curled her hair while we were recording as she had a photo shoot right after.Texas Female Artist of the Decade, Bri Bagwell, is a force to be reckoned with on the Texas Country scene. Bri has seen her audience grow and diversify as she has progressed through the musical landscape. From her first full-length release, Banned from Santa Fe in 2011, to her 2022 release Corazón y Cabeza (Heart and Head) Bri has masterfully commanded the stage for over a decade with her rousingly fun live performances and trailblazing artistry while creating a loyal and passionate fan base.Bri grew up in Las Cruces, NM but now lives in New Braunfels, TX. From the time she was writing poems in her childhood bedroom, to teaching herself how to play a dusty old piano, to getting her first taste of honky-tonk life singing in her twin brothers' band at age 14, to playing her first solo show in college, Bri has integrated music into each stage of her life.After high school, jumping at the chance to live in ‘The Live Music Capital of the World', Bri attended the University of Texas in Austin. It was here that Bri picked up a guitar and quickly learned to play a few chords. She jokes, “because it was easier to carry than a piano.” Finding herself in the right city with a new passion for the 6-string life surrounded by fellow musicians, Bri was drawn to the stage. Continued on website...Resources:https://www.bribagwell.com/Instagram: @bribagwellShow Sponsors:LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY”@moderncowboypodcastwww.moderncowboy.global@nrsworldShow Music:"If You Were A Cowboy" By: Bri BagwellMC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand@tyhbrand

We had a great time on the Podcast with Terry, Ray and Billy of the iconic group McBride & The Ride...When they first began releasing music in 1989, McBride & The Ride released three acclaimed albums Burnin' Up The Road, Sacred Ground, and Hurry Sundown, with hit singles like "Love on the Loose, Heart on the Run," “Sacred Ground,” "Going Out of My Mind," and many more. In the spring of 2021, they announced they were reuniting and going back in the studio to record new music. Though the band has been on and off over the past 30 years, its members have thrived through their individual careers. Ray Herndon has been Lyle Lovett's lead guitarist since 1985 and has had songs cut by Kenny Chesney, Aaron Tippin, Lee Greenwood, Linda Davis and more, he continues to operate his family's historic club, Handlebar J, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Terry McBride has had quite a fruitful career, writing major hits for Brooks & Dunn, Reba McEntire, Easton Corbin, Cody Johnson and more. He toured with Brooks & Dunn through most of their biggest years playing bass and writing songs. Billy Thomas moved to Nashville from Los Angeles in 1987 and immediately started working with Vince Gill along with many other country stars including Emmylou Harris, Patty Loveless, Steve Warner & Earl Scruggs. He's been Gill's drummer on the road and in the studio ever since, adding background vocals to his many hits, as well as joining him as a member of The Time Jumpers, one of Nashville's favorite bands. The trio's upcoming EP, Marlboros & Avon, produced by all three members, is set to release in 2023, their first offering of original music in nearly 30 years. (www.mcbrideandtheride.com)Resources:YouTube: @mcbrideandtherideInstagram: @mcbrideandtherideofficialTikTok: @mcbrideandtherideShow Sponsors:LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY”@moderncowboypodcastwww.moderncowboy.global@nrsworldhttps://g-sight.com/@gsightdryfireShow Music:The Ropin Pen By: Trent WillmonMC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand@tyhbrand

One of my favorite topics "Custom Handmade Cowboy Boots" had a great time on the Podcast with Tyler Lyle of Lyles Boots, who I called "Lyle" throughout the Episode. We talk about his recent Awards at the Boot and Saddle Makers Round-up, Wichita Falls TX and everything Cowboy Boots & more...Resources:Facebook : @lylesbootsInstagram : @lylesbootsShow Sponsors:LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY”@moderncowboypodcastwww.moderncowboy.global@nrsworldhttps://g-sight.com/@gsightdryfireShow Music:The Ropin Pen By: Trent WillmonMC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand@tyhbrand

Had a great conversation with Dave on the Podcast about his colt starting program & his dedication to the art of starting horses, as well as his 2022 American Rope Horse Futurity Association Limited Reserve Champion win! David Sharp was born and raised in Log Cabin, Louisiana and now resides in Brock, Texas, where he runs a training program for young horses. The majority of his program is starting two-year-olds that will go on to be rope horses. However, he also raises head horses that he competes with and shows for himself and his clients. His training program focuses on building a solid foundation with extensive groundwork, lots of outside miles, and giving the colts small tasks to do along the way to prepare them for their future. Resources: Facebook : https://www.instagram.com/sharphorses/ (@sharphorses) Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sharp_horses/ (@sharp_horses) TikTok : https://www.instagram.com/sharphorses/ (@sharphorses) Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboypodcast www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld https://g-sight.com/ @gsightdryfire Show Music: The Ropin Pen By: Trent Willmon MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Super fun time on the Podcast with Holly Stocks... Holly is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. Movie Star Beauty she is a downhome & down to earth sweetheart of a girl who is intelligent, engaging and funny fashionista who loves fishing... At a very young age you could find Holly outdoors in nature. Growing up in south Florida, she loved going fishing with her family on the weekends, and spending time outside hiking, riding ATV's, dirt bikes, and horses.  Holly has lived all over the U.S. most recent Huntsville, al until finally residing in Nashville, TN. From the very beginning she has always had a love for fashion and styling herself...and continued this love throughout her life. Bringing a little edge to the Western style, and making it her own. One thing Holly wants to leave behind in this world is a legacy, a dream, a positive outlook and to share her passion with the world. Resources: https://www.hollystocks.com/ @holly_stocks_ https://linktr.ee/hollystocks Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboypodcast www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld https://g-sight.com/ @gsightdryfire Show Music: The Ropin Pen By: Trent Willmon MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Great time catching up with my good friend Mitch Siegel on the Podcast. Mitch was my 1st guest on Episode 1 so I thought it only appropriate we catch up on the 200th Episode of the Modern Cowboy Podcast... Resources: www.fsrcattlecompany.com Photo: @christyburleson Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboypodcast www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld https://g-sight.com/ @gsightdryfire Show Music: The Ropin Pen By: Trent Willmon MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

I had a great time on the podcast with the motivating & inspirational Kelly Altschwager. Kelly has a very innovative way of fitness training riders to improve there riding & horsemanship skills. After years in the performance horse world and fitness industry, I noticed a common recurring trend; the majority of horse owners and competitors were investing incredible amounts of time and money on their horses' training, feed, tack and overall wellbeing… but they weren't doing the same for themselves. Contributor & Rider Fitness Specialist for NRHA “The Reiner” magazine, Horse & Rider Magazine & Horse & Rider OnDemand. The Western Workouts experience is rooted in one-on-one coaching and customized programs, not the traditional step-and-repeat, cookie cutter plans you may be accustomed to. Instead you'll receive a blueprint for building confidence and success in all aspects of life. Every Western Workouts program is built on a framework of proven strategies & personalized solution creation designed to support individual objectives, in and out of the saddle. Each program is specifically customized to the individual client's needs. Contact Kelly directly to further to start the application process, discuss your goals & begin the Western Workouts experience. Resources: @western_workouts Kelly@westernworkouts.com https://www.westernworkouts.com/ Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboypodcast www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld https://g-sight.com/ @gsightdryfire Show Music: The Ropin Pen By: Trent Willmon MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Super cool time on the Podcast hanging out with Ryan Arthur "The Surfn Cowboyy". Great conversation we covered many topics inspiring and motivating... Native Californian Ryan Arthur ropes, rides, and flies to beautiful locations all over the world photographing his lovely Wife Brit B's luxury swimwear company and many other global brands.  Spending summers in Wyoming while residing in the California Desert, Ryan has adopted a slower pace of life as of recent, leaving Orange County from working in commercial real estate investments. Spending a lot of time working on the property, practicing yoga, traveling for inspiration, hanging with his dog Tiki B and planning the next adventure.  Resources: @surfncowboyy BeachCandySwimwear.com AutoImmunediseaseawarness.com Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboypodcast www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld https://g-sight.com/ @gsightdryfire Show Music: The Ropin Pen By: Trent Willmon MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

To say Steven is inspiring is an understatement. One of the biggest takeaways for me is Steven's attitude & how he has managed and dealt with a devastating diagnosis and the multiple afflictions that followed. We talk about how important it is to have the right medical team for "you" and the support of Family and Friends. Along with Steven's unrelenting determination, grit and dedication to fitness, his story and recovery is an example we all can learn from. Resources: @warrior2cancer @texasneurospinesurgery Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboypodcast www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld https://g-sight.com/ @gsightdryfire Show Music: The Ropin Pen By: Trent Willmon MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Fascinating time on the Podcast with Gaston Davis 6th Generation Texas Rancher... Gastón "Stoney" Davis is a 6th generation Texan from Houston. His family has been ranching at the Pecan Spring Ranch in central Texas since 1880. Gaston studied film and played football at The University of Texas. He currently lives in Fort Worth with his wife Kathryn and their newborn son, Fritz. July 12th, he proudly presents his first feature film, Cowboys Without Borders which will be available on Amazon, Apple TV/iTunes, Google Play and other platforms. Resources: @cowboyswithoutboarders www.cowboyswithoutboarders.com https://cowboyswithoutborders.com/ (COWBOYS WITHOUT BORDERS – Ranching heritage & culture through the eyes of North, Central and South American Cowboys) Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboypodcast www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld https://g-sight.com/ @gsightdryfire Show Music: The Ropin Pen By: Trent Willmon MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Great time catching up with Luke Snyder on the Podcast and we talk about all the great things happening with the PBR Teams and more... Resources: @lukesnyder82 @pbr @bassproshops @missour_thunder Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboypodcast www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld https://g-sight.com/ @gsightdryfire Show Music: The Ropin Pen By: Trent Willmon MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Had so much fun on the Podcast with Chris Elise... You can't help but love Chris, natural cool & style, he is a humble guy with a passion for life. I'm looking forward to recording a follow up Episode with Chris to learn even more about him & his amazing life style. Resources: @froyourmind https://pbr.com/news/2020/12/shooting-pbr-and-discovering-america/ https://lucchese.com/blogs/the-last-word/chris-elise-a-lucchese-fanatic Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboypodcast www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld https://g-sight.com/ @gsightdryfire Show Music: The Ropin Pen By: Trent Willmon MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Had a great time on the Podcasts with Coy Melancon, a working ranch Cowboy & Contestant on INSP's Ultimate Cowboy Showdown... When a renowned cowboy like Cash Myers tells you that you have what it takes at the tender age of 12, as he did to Coy Melancon, you don't quit. Using the life-changing encouragement as a driving force for success, Coy dedicated his life to being the best cowboy he could be. As a competitive roper, this Texas native has taken home over 35 buckles and cash prizes totaling $200,000. Learning the art of the cowboy way took him on adventures through rural Georgia, Florida, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. These days, Coy bounces back and forth between 20 different ranches lending a hand as a dayworker. Resources: @coymelancon @cowboyshowdown https://www.insp.com/ Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboypodcast www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld https://g-sight.com/ @gsightdryfire Show Music: The Ropin Pen By: Trent Willmon MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

It was an honor to have Chief Deputy Thomas on the Podcast. Matt has dedicated his life to serve and protect and has done so with the utmost professionalism and dignity. Matthew Thomas is an Arizona native, who has lived in Pinal County since 1987 and has been employed with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office since 1993. Matt started his career with PCSO in Detention, moving into a Deputy position in 1994, and has promoted through the ranks to the position of Chief Deputy. Chief Thomas' assignments have included being a Deputy assigned to Patrol, the Traffic Unit and as a Detective in the Narcotics unit. In 2001, Chief Thomas was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and as a Sergeant he supervised patrol squads, and held assignments as the Training Sergeant, Narcotics Task Force Sergeant, and Traffic Unit Sergeant. In 2009, Chief Thomas became the first Motor Sergeant for the first Motor squad in PCSO history. In December 2010, Chief Thomas promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, and as a Lieutenant, Chief Thomas has held command of the Pinal Regional SWAT Team, the West Desert Task Force, Property Crimes, Persons Crimes, the Crime Scene Technicians, the Pinal County Narcotics Task Force, Pinal County Anti-Smuggling Unit, and as the Regional Commander for the San Tan Valley region, which is the highest populated and unincorporated area of Pinal County with approximately 95,000 residents. Chief Thomas was also member of the Pinal Regional SWAT Team from 1997 to 2014 and 2016 until his promotion to Chief Deputy. In addition to his normal duties, Chief Thomas has been an adjunct instructor and acted as a Recruit Training Officer at the Regional Police Academy in Pinal County, and was also assigned as Interim Director of this same Police Academy in 2005/2006. Chief Thomas was a member of the AZPOST Ethics Committee, holds numerous Instructor Certifications for Law Enforcement courses, is a graduate of the Leadership In Police Organizations developed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy 261st session. Additionally, Chief Thomas was the Eastern Regional Director for the Arizona Tactical Officer's Association from 2011 to 2013, and the Vice-President from 2013 to 2017. Chief Thomas has instructed law enforcement around the U.S. in the area of border related issues and Mexican cartels, speaking and teaching on these subjects for organizations such as the National Rifle Association and the National Tactical Officer's Association. As Chief Deputy for PCSO, Thomas is 2nd in command of the Sheriff's Office consisting of 233 sworn staff, 207 Detention staff, and 234 civilian support staff and volunteers in a county that is 5,400 square miles with a population of approximately 500,000. Chief Thomas manages an overall budget for the Sheriff's Office of $47.1 million dollars, oversees all PCSO operations for sworn Deputies, Detention and Civilian staff and acts as the Sheriff's Senior Executive Officer. Resources: @deputy_onetime https://www.pinalcountyaz.gov/Sheriff/AboutPCSO/Pages/Chief.aspx https://point27.org/ Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboypodcast www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld https://g-sight.com/ @gsightdryfire Show Music: The Ropin Pen By: Trent Willmon MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Had a great time catching up with Chris on the Podcast. Chris is an amazing photographer and artist. He truly does whatever it takes to push the limits of creativity. Resources: @cdphotog Photo Credit On This Website: Alex Hover Photographer @imagesbyalexhover Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboypodcast www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld https://g-sight.com/ @gsightdryfire Show Music: The Ropin Pen By: Trent Willmon MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

As I state at the intro of the Podcast this Episode is different from our normal format but Nick has been & continues to be critical component in managing my personal health. *This is for entertainment purposes only and not intended as health care advice, diagnosis or treatment.* "An FNP is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who provides a wide range of family-focused health care services to patients of all ages, including infants, adolescents, adults and seniors." Nick was raised in a military medicine household. His father was an Independent Duty Corpsman for the US Submarine Force. As a child, he saw the positive impact his father had on the crew. Driven to change his circumstances and move to Miami, he applied to the University of Miami Accelerated BSN program and was awarded a full scholarship and worked at the University of Miami Hospital for four years as a bedside nurse. During his MSN training he completed clinical rotations at: Jackson Memorial Hospital ER, Nicklaus Children's Hospital Pediatric Surgery, University of Miami Hospital: Neurosurgery, University of Miami Hospital: Endocrinology, and the University of Miami Diabetes Research Institute. He completed his Maternal Health Field Clinical training in Thomonde, Haiti through Project Medishare. Nick enjoys music and songwriting, culinary, resistance training, and has recently rediscovered bicycling, logging over 1,000 miles in 2020. As a FNP, his scope of practice is primary care for individuals of all ages. FNP Archer completed his Post Graduate Specialty Certificate in Endocrinology at Duke University with a 4.0 GPA. Nick awaits the day a certifying exam will be created for Endocrinology Nurse Practioners so he can become dual-certified. Curriculum Vitae: Duke University Post-Graduate Nursing Specialty Certificate in Endocrinology 2020 University of Miami Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner 2016 University of Miami Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2012 Southern Connecticut State University Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy 2008 West Virginia State University Associate of Applied Science, Information Technology 2004 Resources: @archerhealth https://archerhealthaz.com/ @archermusic84 Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboypodcast www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld https://g-sight.com/ @gsightdryfire Show Music: The Ropin Pen By: Trent Willmon MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Josh his wife Erica and son Henry Ciardullo are passionate ranchers who care deeply about animals, the environment, our community and the food we eat. We're guessing that's what brought you here too. Welcome! Six years ago Josh, with his adventurous spirit, convinced me, Erica the school teacher, to put on my cowgirl boots and move from Denver to the town of Wellington—Colorado's beautiful northern gateway. It's here, on this land, the three of us found our roots. Together, we built 33-acres of land into Ciardullo Ranch—a grass-fed, pasture-raised sustainable and regenerative Black Angus operation, complete with chickens, sheep and livestock dogs Marv, Mosey and Osmond. Recently we expanded our stewardship into a 500-acre paradise named Sylvan Dale Ranch a few miles south of Ciardullo Ranch.   More than simply ranching, we strive to be stewards of the land God gave us. Beyond the minimum of raising our angus humanely and on grass-pastures, our goal is to raise our animals as if it were 10,000 years ago—instead of working against nature, we strive to mimic what would take place in our absence. We aren't trying to keep up with the swings of the cattle market and stress over the buy-low-sell-high mentality. We want our animals to breed and calve in sync with their large herbivore neighbors, like the elk and deer that roam free in our backyard, the Rocky Mountains.  At Ciardullo Ranch, we hope you'll leave not only well-fed, but inspired. It means we did our job right Resources: @ciardullo_cattle_co https://ciardulloranch.com/ Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboypodcast www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld Show Music: The Ropin Pen By: Trent Willmon MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Great time on the Podcast with Josh Sirlin serial entrepreneur & Founder of Black Bear Brand. Josh doesn't let anything stand in his way and does what ever he wants... Enjoy! At Black Bear Brand, time-proven materials and workmanship free of compromise come together to create pieces that will last a life time. Demand that everything you welcome into your life has substance. Black Bear Brand looks back at a hundred-year history of providing products with purpose and style that transcends genre or niche. An antidote to the culture of the disposable. Black Bear Brand crafts timeless pieces, designs, and collections that breathe with the essence of the old ways while living undeniably in the moment. Black Bear Brand toe the line of history by providing timeless classics that remain true to the quality, grit and rawness of the original. A celebration of our history and love for Americana. One bull-headed man with a passion for reinvention saw a soot-black diamond that needed to shine again. At the helm of Black Bear Brand Josh Sirlin and team is reviving a history, restoring a lost legacy, and honoring frontier roots to create products that are ruggedly refined. Resources: https://blackbearbrand.com/ @blackbearbrand Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboypodcast www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld Show Music: The Ropin Pen By: Trent Willmon MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Had a great time on the Podcast with Bucking Bull Trainer Dennis Davis, of Dennis Davis Bucking Bulls. Dennis has a great story of how he came up in the Rodeo World and has ultimately became a premier bucking bull trainer and owner... With the massive growth of professional bull riding Dennis has developed a successful program that continues to improve the sport. He says anyone with a healthy checkbook can become the owner of a bull that competes in PBR. His clients include UFC President Dana White who owns four bulls that Dennis trains and manages. Resources: @dennisdavisbuckingbulls https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2Fchannel%2FUCdkleFUkdKX8DdEHFMuN8Tw&e=ATOTRr8eNsEDX2udGWTrnCWLdTmUOjSwNypx00rmDaesXDY0wVGEexTWs0mm_g6n6R3-fRyRY9obTgNhcDKLmg&s=1 (youtube.com/channel/UCdkleFUkdKX8DdEHFMuN8Tw) Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboypodcast www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld Show Music: The Ropin Pen By: Trent Willmon MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Had a great time on the Podcast talking with PBR Legend Sean Willingham. Sean had a unique start to his bull riding career that spanned 20 years... Resources: @seanwillingham4 https://www.drivenpcr.com/ Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboypodcast www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld Show Music: The Ropin Pen By: Trent Willmon MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

This was a very important episode of the podcast with David Duquette of "Western Justice". The Cowboy, Rodeo & Western Lifestyle is under attack and Dave is at the tip of the spear in combating our enemies. This is a MUST LISTEN... Dave Duquette has been a loud and clear voice of reason for agriculture and rural rights in the United States. With a passion for rural American causes, Western Justice founder Dave Duquette has experience fighting some of the toughest battles in Agriculture. Dave's career as an animal welfare and agriculture advocate started over 2 decades ago. A Marine, Dave has built several businesses including his own horse training facility in Northeast Oregon.  During his career as a horse trainer, he began seeing the unjust policies inflicted on rural America, and believed they needed someone who would stand up for them, their families, beliefs, and their way of life, he wanted to be that person.   After seeing Dave discuss industry issues with Bret Baier on Fox News, Forrest Lucas, founder of the pro-agriculture education Protect The Harvest, recruited Dave as the nonprofit's National Strategic Planner and Spokesman. There, he built a robust team of SME writers and digital media specialists, catapulting the organization's online presence and messaging, transforming it into one of the most coveted agricultural advocacy groups.  In 2020 He started his own consulting business, Duquette Strategies, to continue advocating at a new level. His years at PTH were parallel to earning a PHD in politics. Working in Washington D.C, enabled him to form invaluable relationships and gave him the knowledge and the tactics needed to navigate government departments. In 2020 with his consulting business off and running, Dave was approached by a rightly concerned group of knowledgeable horse people about the increasing influence animal extremist groups are having on the industry and wanted to know what could be done to stop the unjust legislation, these groups push in all levels of government. Dave recognized the importance of uniting individuals and industry groups under one umbrella to advocate legislatively for the western lifestyle, livelihoods, and industry events. He saw the value of a membership-based organization and believes the strength and longevity of an organization must come from the people it represents. In 2020 Dave founded Western Justice, a non-profit 501(c)(4) membership-based organization.   His team of experts possesses a broad range of knowledge in areas such as policy, public relations, marketing, advertising, research, and writing, and most importantly, they are all integrally involved in the western lifestyle, including multigenerational ranchers, veterinarians, competitors, and trainers and/or breeders. Western Justice's most recent and influential initiative is the Western Sports Industry Coalition, consisting of 50+ organizations, uniting to stop the Los Angeles City Council's proposed ordinance to ban western sports events.  Known to government officials and agencies as the “Cowboy with a voice” Dave is looking forward to continuing his work and strives to make Western Justice a legacy that protects the western heritage for future generations. Western Justice Legislative Fund is a membership-based, nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization that engages in political action to preserve and protect the western lifestyle, livelihoods, and industry events. ​  Western Justice was established by a group of industry professionals who were alarmed at the increasing influence animal extremist groups are having on the western industry and, more importantly, with the lack of representation essential in the fight to preserve our western heritage.    The Western Justice team is committed to forming a united front of Western organizations and individuals and to advocating on their...

Had a great time on the Podcast with Tommy Booth, Founder of the Wine Boss, LLC Brand in Paso Robles CA. Tommy has an amazing story of his journey to creating his company and I am sure you will enjoy it & be inspired as much as me... Born in Los Angeles in 1988. Grew up riding horses and helping dad run his vineyard business and Appaloosa program. Mom was Chicago born and pushed me academically, which led to my acceptance into Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo under the major of Wine and Viticulture. Dad passed away unexpectedly during my first quarter of college and so I juggled the vineyard business while obtaining my degree. After that I worked production and tasting room management in Paso Robles while continuing vineyard work in Los Angeles.  Eventually, I created the umbrella company Wine Boss LLC which titles my own winery license and tasting room. Using a great deal of persistence, I was able to make a private label wine for my favorite reggae rock band, Pepper, and several other bands within that genre of music. With business being as time consuming as it was, I was about to move on from vineyards when I received a call about replacing vines at a very familiar address. It was a vineyard my father and I installed 17 years prior so I took the job out of sentimental value.  However, dad had given me the account of a lifetime.. I came to find out that Kevin Hart was the new owner of the property. Divine (no pun intented) intervention - (haha had to steal that Dan ;) I've been working with Kev and his wines for 3 years now, hoping this leads to something huge for my brand. Resources: https://thewineboss.net/ Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboypodcast www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon https://trentwillmon.com/ (https://trentwillmon.com/) MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Great Episode! Had an super fun time talking with Erin & Amy these girls are making big things happen and they're not letting anything stand in their way... Amy Smith Bio: Southern California born, Alaskan raised. My childhood was definitely not anything of Modern society, we lived off the grid without running water and electricity for most of my childhood. I joined the Navy at 17, left for boot camp 4 days after high school graduation. I remember watching all the news during desert storm and thought I'm going to be apart of our military someday and it had to be aviation. So I did! Made 1 deployment and spent my 4 years on a sea going command to say I've seen the world is understatement. I've been In Southern Calif since 2003, worked in the real estate industry since 2005. I absolutely love my Career in the Title Insurance field as an outside sales rep. My partner Joe and I have been extremely blessed with our success to say I love my Ticor Title Family would be an understatement. I've raised my 2 boys who are now 14 and 19.My oldest is now Active duty Navy and is on his 1st deployment. I couldn't be more proud! My youngest has aspirations to join the Army to be a dog handler!  I'm a co-owner at PhytoSana CBD with one of my amazing friends, we make products for pets and their people. We are going on 4 years now and it's been a blast! It's crazy when god opens doors for you and you have a little faith! CBD has so many amazing health benefits and we get to educate and share that with other horse and small pet owners it's such an incredible journey.   I've been an AZ resident the last few years and have been blessed with being able to spend my winters in AZ with my best friend doing what we love! Riding horses, jack potting and making memories. This summer god set us on a path to buy 4 short term rentals. Our short term rentals were Uniquely inspired by Taylor Sheridans Hit Television series, Yellowstone! Us 3 gals have had a blast! It's been a lot work, laughter, frustration but we're not quite done yet.  Our next adventure has inspired a podcast, stay tuned for Grit, Coffee & Cowgirls. Our goal is to inspire others and let others inspire us  Resources: @erinking1983 @amy_thegalantegroup Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboypodcast www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon https://trentwillmon.com/ (https://trentwillmon.com/) MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

It was an honor to have Jason Paletta on the podcast, a true patriot putting his money where his mouth is to save California and America. I have so much respect for this man who is not afraid and willing to get in the fight. Growing up in this great state, Jason was active in the Future Farmers of America at Colusa High School and worked in rice fields or moving water irrigation pipes in walnut orchards. After graduating from Colusa High school, Jason joined the U.S. Army where he was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division as an Airborne Infantryman. He was honorably discharged and returned back to California where he attended the police academy in 1998. It's time to send a peace officer to the California State Assembly! Jason Paletta is a twenty-three-year law enforcement veteran and former SWAT officer. He currently is with the California Department of Justice, where he works as a Special Agent on the Violent Crimes Team. The lifelong Northern California resident is a husband and father of three.   Besides his regular law enforcement duties, Jason has served in various security roles for our country. From 2011 to 2013, Paletta worked with the U.S. Department of State as part of the High Threat Diplomatic Protection corps. From January 2011 to May 2012, Jason was assigned to the U.S. Ambassador's Protection Detail, Counter Assault Team, and the Downed Aircraft Recovery Team in Iraq, conducting numerous missions in the Red Zone. From June 2012 to October 2013, he worked as a firearms instructor and was assigned to the Quick Reaction Force (QRF) in Herat and Mazar-E-Sharif, Afghanistan. Jason Paletta is also a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the 3/504 Parachute Infantry Regiment with the 82nd Airborne.   As a former SWAT officer, gang detective, field training officer, recruitment officer, member of the Federal Safe Streets Task Force, and president of the Police Officer Association, Jason has seen first-hand how pro-criminal policies like Prop. 47, AB 109, and related legislation have made California's communities and families less safe.   That is why Jason is now running for State Assembly. His perspective and background as a law enforcement officer, military veteran, husband, and father can help restore California. From the mismanagement of our education system and parental rights to out of control homelessness, lack of quality treatment for our veterans, and high criminal activity due to the system failing to hold criminals accountable, Californians need a strong voice with the experience and commitment to put people first—not the politicians or the special interests.  Jason Paletta holds a Masters Degree in Homeland Security and was born and raised in Colusa County. He and his family reside in Rocklin, California. Resources: https://jasonpaletta2022.com/ Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboyperformance www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon https://trentwillmon.com/ (https://trentwillmon.com/) MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Had a great time on the Podcast talking with Thomas Crofoot about his brand COWI and was surprised to find out the meaning behind the brand... At COWI, we are a mindset brand. Bringing you clothes to match your persevering self. We're a brand that is not limited to one demographic of a person or thing. The “Come On With It” mindset is simply, just that. The hustle, grind, and self motivated mentality is who we are.  The phrase “Come On With It” started out as a greeting to one another. A saying you'd yell to your buddies from across the room and they would know who it was. Something you'd say when you needed a little motivation, that inner voice. It was also used to compliment and congratulate one another. Quite a few of our “day1s” would use it to end their social media post (i.e “can't wait to go to the lake this weekend…COME ON WITH IT!” or “just finished my first marathon today…COWI” and so forth. It's a phrase that is lived by on a day to day basis and is limitless to each their own.  We are, COWI Brand. COME ON WITH IT!  Resources: @cowibrand www.cowibrand.com Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboyperformance www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon https://trentwillmon.com/ (https://trentwillmon.com/) MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Had an amazing time on the Podcast with Adrian Brannan, intelligent and multi talented she is also the Founder of "Make America Cowboy Again". Adrian Brannan is a Billboard chart-topping singer-songwriter who is equally at home in the branding pen, onstage, or on a bucking horse. Brannan encourages women around the world through her weekly #DearCowgirl letters and through her recently released book, Dear Cowgirl: Letters to Women. Hailing from an off-grid cabin in the mountains, Brannan splits her time between touring, writing, performing, chopping wood, and taking care of her own small bunch of cows. Growing up in a “gypsy family,” Adrian was exposed to the raw beauty of the Scottish highlands and the Nevada sagebrush, the harsh reality of life in a post-iron curtain Ukraine and the adventures of learning French in Switzerland before returning to life in America and falling in love with the west. “I lived in a 14 ft tipi through middle and high school” Adrian reflects, “I was a wild child with un-brushed hair and out of control riding bareback and wishing I had been born a mountain man from the fur trade era. My family not only tolerated, but encouraged my unruly behavior and cultivated my love of the wild places and freedom.” Hard work, books, trapping, opera (another tale in and of itself) and barefoot adventures into the hills filled Adrian's childhood, and although her family was not always cowboying for a living or based on huge ranches-the love of working horseback learned from her father always stayed with her. “My dad and sister were the cowboys. My mom and I were the free spirit-cowboys” Adrian says with a smile. “I refused to do things like everyone else. I didn't care if I was weird or the odd man out, I loved the old school – the different – the roads less traveled.” When Adrian was 14, her life changed forever with the chance to record an album. An open mic, two newly written songs and a little girl who had been playing a pawn-shop guitar for two weeks suddenly realized her life's purpose. With the help of an incredible couple (Mike and Liz Vanderhoof) from Utah who saw the clear potential, Adrian picked up the guitar and welded pen and paper like weapons, moving head-on into the career she knows she was meant to pursue to this day. “I realized that I had things to say, a [cowboy] culture I longed to protect, and a spirit that had to wander. It was stumbling into perfection, into meaning and into something I've never regretted for a minute. It was like coming home.” Resources: @adrianbrannan @makeamericacowboyagainofficial  Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboyperformance www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon https://trentwillmon.com/ (https://trentwillmon.com/) MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Had a great time and was so inspired talking with Kayla on the Podcast. She has overcome many challenges in her life and pursues her dreams with a relentless passion... Kayla's Story of Pro Rodeo Dreams I would like to begin with my story and it all starts on June 16, 1994. This day is the day I was born. On this day I was born I came out weighing just 1 lb. 16 oz. and started fighting for my life as a child that was immediately put through a lot in just the first days I was born and it has continued through my life. I was put into the NICU right away since I was so small and lived there for 3 months which put me at coming home right around the time I was originally supposed to come into this world around September 30. I came home with oxygen and very little lung capacity living on monitors for quite awhile. As a child I was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy which has really only affected my legs putting me in a wheelchair and the right side is my weaker side. I was put through many surgeries and therapy to try and help the condition and to help me maintain a normal life living with this condition. Even though I was diagnosed with this condition I grew up on a ranch south of my hometown 15 miles and we were ranchers so it was without a doubt that I was going to be horseback starting at just the young age of 3 years old I was put on a horse with someone because I didn't have the muscles or strength to know how to hold on. The physical therapists even said it was great therapy for me so I continued and currently I'm waiting for my next horse to be ready for me to ride. Now lets go to the age of 7 years old where I was able to receive intensive therapy in Poland for one month. This trip was definitely a culture shock to me at such a young age but it was one that was truly life changing. To summarize this intensive therapy it was physical therapy that children were put through some rigorous therapy sessions that were 8 hours a day, 6 days a week with only Sundays off. In this therapy children are given many therapy sessions but the most intensive part of this therapy is when the children are put into what is called an Adeli Suit otherwise known as a space suit that the astronauts used in Russia to go into space. With this suit that children are put into its all connected with bungee cords that are able to be moved in different places to help the brain and body be able to communicate with what the legs and limbs are really supposed to do to be able to walk. It not only helps with the physical aspect but also helps the mental aspect. When we first arrived my first day of therapy we had shipped by current walker that I had been using at the time for physical therapy. The first thing one of the therapists told us was why do you have this? You aren't going to need this when you are done with your therapy here and we will not be using that here in your therapy sessions at all you might as well get rid of it. Well by the time I left there at the end of the one month session I came home walking with arm crutches first time ever that I was able to walk with no help from anyone while walking. I could have went back for a second round which could have put me in the next phase of the therapy which is walking with canes and the third part of it is walking with no assistive devices at all. Unfortunately this is around the time that the war broke out and we didn't go back again. I believe this is truly where I gained the mental confidence of you can do anything that you put your mind to. My parents even videoed the stuff that I did while on therapy there for guidance for the physical therapists back home and we tried to do as much as we could, even though I was going to school and still trying to live a normal life but nothing compared to that intensive therapy that I got while there. Fast forward to my middle school years I had a surgery done to lengthen my hamstring tendons which we thought at the time it would work well after the surgery I...

It was so great having Lee Patterson on the Podcast. Lee truly epitomizes the Cowboy in so many ways. I know you will enjoy our conversation...Lee Patterson was born and raised on a small ranch outside of Whitefish Mt. His father Bob Patterson was rodeo  Calf roper ,and his grandfather ,Fred was was a cowboy who worked on many of the old Montana ranches. Patterson's son RJ is a cowboy and Patterson takes pride in watching his grandsons Colt and Jett continue the family tradition for the fifth generation. “ That's the thing that holds the network of family together is riding and horses ,” Patterson said.  Our deal is cows and horses and rodeo. Patterson was recently inducted into the Montana Pro Rodeo Hall of Frame. He was one of the several individuals who where awarded for their contributions to Rodeo and the western way of life in Montana. “ It has been really rewarding to me to be a cowboy .” He said. Patterson still lives on his family ranch in Whitefish Mt. He recalls as a child driving all night with the family so his father could get to a rodeo, and the young age at which he and his siblings began to ride and help on the ranch. My Grandfather was a famous cowboy following World War I , “ Patterson said. He would give railroad workers rides to town on his horses. He raised and sold horses to the Army. Patterson himself has spent years competing in rodeos in the northwest where he roped calves and team roped. Patterson has a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Gold Card, a lifetime membership in the PRCA. After high school Patterson worked on a ranch in Arizona, while attending the University of Arizona part-time. When working on the ranch we had 125 head of horses something was always breaking ,Patterson said. The head Wrangler taught me how to repair and maintain the saddles. That is where I got my start on building saddles, then later went back to Montana and opened a Western store with a saddle shop in back. After selling the store I spent full time building saddles, for many years I built 50 t 52 saddles each year. Now it is a much slower pace my designs are more refined and I enjoy working on new tooling patterns and trying new ideas. In 2019 I won first place in saddles carved divisionAt the World Leather Debut. This is a contest that has been taking place for 20 years in Sheridan WY. It is the largest contest for saddle makers that I know of, and it was a true honor to win . Many of the great past and current saddle makers have won this contest like Don King, Don Butler and Keith Seidel and for me it is a highlight of more than 40 years of building saddles. Now I build saddles for ranchers and , team ropers most of my saddles get used hard but some just go into the living room to look at. I am so blessed to have the family and friends I do and get to get up each day knowing that I get to do something I love to do.Resources:  @leepattersonmt Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboyperformance www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon https://trentwillmon.com/ (https://trentwillmon.com/) MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Join me as I talk with the Austin Whitmore the founder of "Cowboy Fresh" a super cool Western Lifestyle Brands that crosses multiple cultures... Cowboy Fresh is a western clothing brand founded by Austin Whitmore in 2010 with headquarters in Salinas, California. The brand gleans inspiration from traditional rodeo wear and surf/skate styles to create original graphic tees and snapbacks. While attending rodeos, Austin noticed athletes and attendees wearing surf/skate brands with cowboy hats and Wrangler jackets. With no company in sight taking the leap into blending the two styles together, Austin decided to fill in the gap with his own brand. Since its inception, Cowboy Fresh has grown into a trustworthy brand and family that spans across the world, with loyal customers and wholesalers in Australia and Canada. Cowboy Fresh is proud to be worn by professional bull riders, rodeo athletes, and country musicians worldwide. Austin collaborates with multiple graphic designers to keep the clothing line fresh and innovative. Beyond graphic tees, snapbacks, and hoodies, Cowboy Fresh has ventured into jewelry and accessories by offering pendants.  More than a clothing company, Cowboy Fresh aims to foster a community built around a passion for rodeo. Follow along as the brand continues to fulfill its mission to Keep It Fresh in the Wild West. Resources:  https://www.cowboyfresh.com/ @cowboyfresh Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboyperformance www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon https://trentwillmon.com/ (https://trentwillmon.com/) MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Had a great time on the Podcast and it was such a pleasure & inspiring getting to know Sammi Jo. Her accomplishments are beyond impressive and she absolutely embodies grit, determination, perseverance & drive... Resources:  https://www.instagram.com/thepunchyblonde/ Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboyperformance www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon https://trentwillmon.com/ (https://trentwillmon.com/) MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Had an Awesome time on the Podcast catching up with Tim Endsley. Tim was one of my first guests on the show in August 2018... Resources:  https://www.facebook.com/tim.endsley.9 Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboyperformance www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon https://trentwillmon.com/ (https://trentwillmon.com/) MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Charles is true renaissance man and the epitome of a Modern Cowboy... I was so inspired talking with Charles & hearing his amazing story I know you will be too. Charles Bisset grew up off grid in the Valhalla mountains of British Columbia, Canada for the first 17 years of his life. His father was raised on a dude ranch which inspired him to raise his family off grid. Both of his parents were opera teachers and his mother homeschooled both Charles and his sister.  He started thai boxing when he was 11 years old because he wanted to get into involved in sports and the boxing gym was the only thing available in that area.  He had his first fight when he was 15 years old in a nightclub and by the time he was 16 he was the number 4th amateur in canada. At 17 he decided to move away and pursue his dream of being a professional cowboy on big ranches. He cowboyed in four different provences in Canada, including the famous half a million acre Douglas Lake Ranch Cattle Company and then moved to Califorina to continue cowboying at Fort Baker Ranch. He fulfilled his dream of being a cowboy for 6 years and decided to continue fighting and pursue acting. Since then hes gone on to win the CMTA National Title, NAMTF North American Title, Thilands Suwit Sadium Title, WKA World Title, United States WBC title, 2x IKKC International Champion, Titans of Muay Thai Champion and WBL World Champion. Charles has also appeared in 10 national commercials, a few indie films and appeared along side Chris Kristofferson.  Charles Current sponsors include: Trifecta  Trident Muay Thai Fight Gear Nectarstick Rouge Reserve Oregon Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: “MODERNCOWBOY” @moderncowboyperformance www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon https://trentwillmon.com/ (https://trentwillmon.com/) MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Had a great time on the Podcast with 10 time National Finals Rodeo Qualifier Charly Crawford discussing the American Military Celebration. AMC a team roping event dedicated to thanking military veterans, first responders, and their families. Charly is a True Patriot & has a passion for giving back. Charly Crawford Bio Born and raised in Canby, Oregon Charly Crawford grew up with his dad who was a bareback rider and the self-proclaimed biggest team roping fan on earth. Charly's father, Chuck always had good horses and was one of the reasons the crossfire rule was implemented. Growing up in the Northwest, the summers were always fun because guys like Mike Beers, Allan Back, Jake Barnes, Clay Cooper, and Leo Camarillo would come rope at their house. Due to the average rainfall being so significant, they could only rope about 4 months of the year outdoors. Chuck had a roping club where there were weekly practices and monthly jackpots. Charly always got to rope with guys that gave him no choice but to rope the best he could. He made the amateur finals before he made the high school finals. He and his dad would jackpot together, and Charly even did his first roping school at the age of 12. It took winning for Charly to take roping seriously and once he was accustomed to winning, he never looked back. “I paid my fees for the Dummy Ropings by picking up beer cans around the arena” Before moving to Arizona to attend college at Central Arizona in Casa Grande, Charly took home a state championship and made the National High School Rodeo finals three times. College was a challenge because he suffered from a learning disability, and it was always more enticing to make money. He tended to business long enough to take some teaching courses, make the college finals three times, and work on his farrier skills but never graduated. Charly bought his PRCA permit in 1997 and filled it at the first rodeo he entered in Tacoma, WA. He was roping with Shane Crossley. In 1998 he won PRCA Resistol Rookie of the Year. The years leading into 2001 were inconsistent, but Charly was focused on gathering up some good horses and making his herd valuable. There are a lot of influences in our sport, but one piece of advice always stuck with Charly: “It's not how much you can win on your horses by how much your horses can keep you from winning” This led to the purchase of “Armadillo” which Charly acquired because of a bet. This horse proved himself by being named Horse of the BFI in 2001 and was Reserve Horse of the Year in 2005. You should know that through the roller coaster of life and the ups and downs on the rodeo trail that Charly always had an inkling to ride saddle broncs. His curiosity wasn't fueled by trying to do what his dad did, but because he rode a lot of outside horses and if they'd fart, he fell off. In 2003, Charly was on the kick that he wanted to ride broncs when he got a call from Bucky Campbell to rope. He told Bucky what he had on his mind and all Bucky could say is “Don't do it!” so, they roped for a while and Charly was back to having those thoughts about bronc riding again when he had the opportunity to roe with Tyler Magnus. Tyler also told Charly “Don't do it!” “When one door closes, another door opens” Pretty soon, Charly was back in the Northwest and Matt Funk called looking for a partner. By this time, Charly was strongly evaluating the option to ride broncs and had decided to back his goals down and get back to basics. He told Matt that he wanted to win the amateur circuit, make the circuit finals, and practice with a purpose. Together they won both amateur association finals and made the circuit finals, but Matt decided to go back to heading so Charly was thinking about bronc riding again. He'd started hanging out behind the chutes, learning the lingo, getting familiar with the equipment and how it all worked. Now its 2004 and Mike Beers calls, he also says “Don't do it!” so Charly is back to team roping and learns how to...

Had a great time on the Podcast talking with Bonner Bolton C.E.O. and original founding member of Rank Ride Fantasy...  After coming off of a top 5 finish PBR World Finals Bonner suffered a near death injury and broke his neck. After a long hard recovery Bonner created Rank Ride  to help grow and progress the sport of bull riding that he once  competed in and fell in love with. Bonner also has a passion for giving back to those who helped him after breaking his neck Western Sports Foundation and to the sport he loves and to the fans! Rank Ride Fantasy is fun and simple to play and easy to win BIG CA$H PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS! OVER $25,000 in cash prizes and $10,000 to the YEAREND CHAMPION + CUSTOM RANK RIDE BUCKLE Resources: @bonner_bolton  @rankridefantasy @westernsportsfoundation https://rankridefantasy.com/ Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO USE CODE: "MODERNCOWBOY" @moderncowboyperformance www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon https://trentwillmon.com/ (https://trentwillmon.com/) MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Great time on the Podcast with John Cofer talking a little about his career in the UFC & a lot about custom hat making (including the hat he's building for me)... John Cofer had always loved the history, appearance of and story behind the western hat. Which led to the desire and curiosity to want to create his own authentic western hat. At this time, John was living in a tiny Airstream trailer in the middle of a horse pasture in Southwest Montana. The will to learn and curiosity took the reins and the research began. A work bench and a handful of hat blocks took over where a small futon once sat. Soon thereafter, the very first western hats were created. Hat making quickly turned from hobby to passion which is where Cofer Hat Company was born. Now located in the hills overlooking Livingston, Montana, a tiny hat shop stays busy handcrafting unique, one of a kind hats for our friends near and far. Cofer Hat Company is constantly evolving and learning, bringing you high quality hats that will last a lifetime.  Resources: https://coferhatcompany.com/ Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO @moderncowboyperformance www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon https://trentwillmon.com/ (https://trentwillmon.com/) MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Awesome time on the Podcast talking with Tyler Olsen & Daniel Cummings of Broncs & Donks... One of the fastest growing Western influencer social media sites Broncs & Donks was founded by Tyler Olsen and his wife Brittnee.   We want to show you how we live our lives today as modern cowboys. Watch our YouTube channel to join us on the trail, as we move cattle to different grazing grounds, and as we adventure through the western countryside filled with amazing views and life changing experiences. Resources: https://broncsanddonks.com/ Show Sponsors: LINK IN BIO www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon https://trentwillmon.com/ (https://trentwillmon.com/) MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Awesome time getting to know Doug Champion on the Podcast he is a smart guy that saw a void in Rodeo Athlete Training. His innovative company is bringing world class athletic performance training into the 21st Century for Professional Rodeo Athletes as well as all of us weekend warriors. Take your fitness, performance & nutrition to the next level & beyond through his Rodeo / Cowboy / Western Lifestyle Program. "Champion Living Fitness." Doug's Story, As I moved on to college and focused on the sport of rodeo at the collegiate and professional level, my passion for fitness grew much deeper! I knew that in order to be successful at these levels of competition I would need to be in the best physical shape possible! I worked out 4-5 times per week in a regular gym and then moved on to a local CrossFit gym that I absolutely fell in love with! I went on to become a Level Certified Trainer in 2014 and then added a Strength & Conditioning CrossFit Football certification in 2016 While competing in rodeo, I was involved in a pretty bad wreck when a horse rolled into a fence with me, fracturing my collar bone, ribs and my spine (L4,L5 &S1). I ended up having a spinal fusion and was completely debilitated for two months before I began the long road to rehabilitation.With my knowledge from coaching, I was able to do my own rehab without a physical therapist, slowly putting myself back together and eventually I looked up and saw that I was better than I had ever been - even before the accident. I began competing in CrossFit about a year after I began my rehabilitation, and worked my way up to the top 2% of the world in Competitive CrossFit physical fitness in 2017. This is one of the accomplishments I'm most proud of, and I believe it makes me a better coach because I had to learn first-hand that through consistency, patience, proper nutrition, goal setting, and the right individualized fitness programs that anything is possible when it comes to improving your health and overall wellness! I feel that my wide range of knowledge and experience allows me to adapt/use many creative methods to achieve each client's individualized goals, whether you want to be an elite level athlete in your sport or want to be a badass at everyday life we are here for you and can help! Resources: @championlivingfitness https://championlivingfitness.com/ Show Sponsors: @moderncowboyperformance www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld www.nrsworld.com Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon https://trentwillmon.com/ (https://trentwillmon.com/) MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Awesome time on the Podcast with Cabe Sulhoff... He is inspiring, motivating and a prime example for todays youth and future generations. Cabe grew up in the small town of Cleveland, Ga. and became involved with livestock when he was 14. He attended Berry College to receive his Bachelor's degree in Animal Science. After graduating Cabe has run and managed horse and cattle operations in South Carolina, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee. He is now in Rose Bud, Arkansas managing the Rose of Sharon Ranch. As a first-generation cowboy, Cabe has been following his dream of living the cowboy way and lifestyle by doing what he loves and working to motivate those around him with a daily devotion through social media. He aims to inspire and help future generations of the agricultural community improve all aspects of ranching and the cowboy way.  Resources: @captaincabeman  https://www.instagram.com/convoswithcabe/ (@convoswithcabe) Show Sponsors: @moderncowboyperformance www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld www.nrsworld.com Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon https://trentwillmon.com/ (https://trentwillmon.com/) MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Awesome time on the Podcast with Skip Ransom of "Ransom Notes" he has a great sense of humor and cool story... Grew up rodeoing in a not real rodeo family. Started riding calves at 7 and steers, then bulls.  Did a little time with the US Army. I announced my first real event for $100 at a bull futurity deal and then went and quit my job to announce full time. It's been a passion of mine ever since high school. I've been blessed to announce for the MBR at the PBR finals fan zone and watch kids turn into top 10 athletes. I've got my PRCA card bought and will hopefully get the green light for 2022.  Ransom Notes was something that happened accidentally, I made a post on FB late at night and then it exploded! It has since grown to 8,500 IG followers and brought more blessings then I could have imagined.  Resources: @skipransomnotes Show Sponsors: @moderncowboyperformance www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld www.nrsworld.com Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon https://trentwillmon.com/ (https://trentwillmon.com/) MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Awesome time on the Podcast with Luke Darling. Luke is taking "Cowboy Cool" to the next level living the cowboy dream. Luke Darling has had a diverse lifestyle steeped in the rural and western culture. The day after graduating high school he began a life in the mountains as an Elk Guide in the Washakie Wilderness of Wyoming and as a Working Cowboy. Through the isolation Luke also taught himself to play the guitar and began writing music that directly reflected his unique perspective on the lifestyle, which he still pursues today. He then went on to manage and own a fencing company that provided construction services and consultation to some of the major ranches in the American West. With the help of his connections in the western community Luke has facilitated the coordination and production of numerous creative projects. Resources: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004215735650&sk=about Show Sponsors: @moderncowboyperformance www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld www.nrsworld.com Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon https://trentwillmon.com/ (https://trentwillmon.com/) MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Great time on the Podcast catching up with Katey Jo, winner of Insp-TV's "Ultimate Cowboy Showdown"... From the tender age of two, fifth-generation cowboy Katey Jo Gordon has competed in rodeos and won her first competition when she was only five years old. Over the years, she earned a rodeo scholarship, and her triumphs riding on the rodeo circuit have reached the hundreds, with no signs of slowing down. Originally from New Mexico, Katey now resides in Ryan, Oklahoma, and works alongside her husband and father on the family's cattle ranch. Resources: @insp_tv @katey_jo11 Show Sponsors: @moderncowboyperformance www.moderncowboy.global @nrsworld www.nrsworld.com Show Music: “Cowboy” By: Kolt Barber https://www.koltbarber.com/ (https://www.koltbarber.com/) “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon https://trentwillmon.com/ (https://trentwillmon.com/) MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand

Had an amazing time on the Podcast with Keith discussing his New Book, the PBR, bull riders, cowboys & history. Keith has the respect, admiration & trust of many inside & outside the bullring world including Ty Murry, Shorty Gorham, Justin McBride, Cody Lambert & J.B. Mauney to name just a few. All I can say is you are going to love this book, Keith's a brilliant writer who captivates the reader with his unrelenting research, truth and story telling. They ride horses, rope calves, buck broncs, ride and fight bulls and they even wrestle steers. They are black cowboys, and the spirit of their pursuits intersected with America's struggle for racial equality, human rights and social justice. “I think your notion of the skills it takes, the horsemanship … you're countering the notion that enslaved people had no skills,” said Lonnie Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institute and Founding Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, “and, see, that's an important part of the story.” Beginning at the turn of the 20th century, Black Cowboys of Rodeo is a collection of 100 years-worth of cowboy stories set against the backdrop of segregation, the Civil Rights Movement and eventually the integration of a racially divided country; and told by the unsung heroes whose accomplishments and rightful place in history have been disregarded and all but forgotten. This collection is not a final document. Or a definitive story. It is a work in progress. For many readers, Black Cowboys of Rodeo, which at its core are traditional cowboy stories, is an introduction to a whole new universe of possibilities and an unvarnished, firsthand look at a seldom documented segment of the African American experience. “In the ‘50s and ‘60s, there was a drive among black folks … to excel and overcome all sorts of barriers in order to achieve what they wanted to achieve,” said Rev. James Lawson, leading nonviolence advocate during the Civil Rights Movement. “I'm not surprised at all that a sizable number of black cowboys, who've been misrepresented and not represented in our history books and films, were among those who did that.” Resources: http://keithryancartwright.com/ https://twitter.com/ProfessorKRC?fbclid=IwAR15ug6zYhhOfZ-HjE7ylJOTKJj9_sEjmA7BGulvlPlQFg2ZeqSmu2uUVjs (twitter.com/ProfessorKRC) https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2241209/?fbclid=IwAR3goz7IG5hftc_oReV2WiAWnD-IEcPDGZwlEl5A-3-d13PBjtFL0MeqnRo (imdb.com/name/nm2241209) Show Sponsors: @moderncowboypodcast @moderncowboyperformance www.moderncowboy.global https://nrsworld.com/collections/modern-cowboy (Modern Cowboy) @nrsworld @twistedx Show Music: “Cowboy” By: Kolt Barber https://www.koltbarber.com/ (https://www.koltbarber.com/) “The Ropin Pen” By: Trent Willmon https://trentwillmon.com/ (https://trentwillmon.com/) MC Podcast Production & Editing: Tyler Hillenbrand @tyhbrand