That Western Life

Alden Stehly is a the third-generation of her family to be a part of the Thoroughbred Racehorse scene. Her great grandfather was the first to catch the bug after owning stockyards throughout southern California and being asked to auctioneer for a racehorse sale. He changed the game of racehorse auctions from slower paced, art gallery style bidding, to the cadence and energy that we are familiar with from the cattle sales pens.  Alden's father joined the profession as well and her mother created a legacy for herself as a pinhooker who created great horses ready to be topped (or ridden). A pinhooker is someone who takes a weanling and then grows/trains them out to a yearling, or a yearling to a two-year-old. Alden has followed her parents' profession as a pinhooker.  Alden discusses all things Kentucky Derby from the controversies, the celebrities, the fashion, and, most importantly, the horses.  Read more at https://www.ThatWesternLife.com/podcast/episode105.  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok for more information on the western lifestyle and rodeo.  Today's hosts are Katie Schrock & Rachel Owens-Sarno. 

Kim Rounds first came on our show at the start of Season 3 and is back for a second round as a part of our collaboration with COWGIRL Magazine's 30 Under 30 Program. A specialty beef programs manager and all beef exports listed under her job title at 5 Rivers Cattle Feeders, Kim's also in charge of social media and other outreach such as facility tours. As of late, Kim's hard work has been recognized in a multitude of 30 Under 30 and 40 Under 40 awards, making her the unplanned face of the ranching (and female ranching) industry throughout Colorado and America.  Kim's background with the western lifestyle has stemmed from a lifelong love of cattle and horses. A show jumper turned reined cowhorse competitor, Kim's need for speed and adrenaline has created a newfound passion in the world of cowhorse where her and her great mare, Stevie, have won countless awards. As a part of that passion, however, Kim has continued to learn more and more about the cowhorse industry - even creating an Excel spreadsheet on cowhorse studs that would rival co-host Katie Schrock's National Finals Rodeo spreadsheets! Join for the fun, horse marketing and cowhorse industry information, and all things cattle industry with your That Western Life podcast co-hosts, Katie Schrock and Rachel Owens-Sarno, for the kick off of Season 4!  Read more on the blog at https://www.ThatWesternLife.com/podcast/episode104. Learn more about the COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 and all of their efforts to promote women in the western industry here --> https://www.COWGIRLMagazine.com.  

After 100's of rodeos competed in from October 2020 to September 2021, after horse changes, injuries and unforeseen obstacles have forced flexibility and perseverance, and after nine grueling rounds of the Super Bowl of Rodeo - the National Finals Rodeo Round 10 kicks off TONIGHT.  And it's going to be one to remember. Nearly every event comes down to a coin flip over who could win and, if those top two contestants have a bobble in the average or in the day money, there's another two right behind them - hungry for the chance. ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN in Round 10 and it'll prove to create some of the most exciting rodeo drama since couch jockeys wanted to yell at the way people dressed in Las Vegas for the NFR (if you know, you know).  Rachel and Katie jump through the NFR by the Numbers and what the stats are telling us, how your favorite contestant needs to compete and what the fates need to do for them to win.  Jump on over to our Instagram Highlights to vote for who you think will be winning their respective Gold Buckles here --> https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3OTk2ODc3NzYwMzcwNTEz?utm_medium=copy_link Read more at https://www.ThatWesternLife.com/podcast/episode103.

Katie and Rachel talk through Rodeo by the Numbers after the Round 8 National Finals Rodeo. With only two rounds left, they chat about the likelihood of their top 4 picks in the NFR world title race. Check out to see if you agree with them and send us a message or comment about who you would like to know the data on! Read more at https://www.ThatWesternlife.com/podcast/episode102. Follow That Western Life on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter .

Can Stetson Wright win the PRCA World Title in the Bull Riding? How about the steer wrestling? After Round 7, there's been a big shake up and former world champ Tyler Waguespack is in the projected lead - but there's a number of great contestants right behind him within striking distance. The barrel racing race continues to heat up thanks to a plethora of downed Round 7 barrels but former and reigning world champ Hailey Kinsel is putting herself back in the driver seat! Read more at https://www.ThatWesternLife.com/podcast/episode101.

For a special 100th episode of the podcast, we brought in two awesome individuals to “flip the script” to interview Katie & Rachel. Fans submitted questions throughout the weeks leading up to the recording of the episode and we recorded a nearly 90 minute, all-encompassing, great conversation! A big shoutout to JJ Harrison who has joined us in every season for joining us on the podcast to help keep things exciting, full of laughs and a great time! Follow JJ on Facebook & Instagram.  A big thank you to Scout Baker who jumped in with challenging task of moderating the entire episode and keeping us on task! Give Scout a follow on Facebook & Instagram.  Follow That Western Life on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 

Where the rough stock riders really shined in Round 5, our timed event contestants showed up in Round 6! The average race for the National Finals Rodeo in 2021 is starting to even out with out as many changes after each nightly performance but there is still a lot of shake up that can happen. We specifically look at the steer wrestling, bareback bronc riding, barrel racing and bull riding in this episode as we look to see who might just be our 2021 Rodeo World Champions and how a plethora of injuries are impacting rodeo! Read more at the show notes at https://www.ThatWesternLife.com/podcast/episode99. Give us a follow at That Western Life on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 

As always, things really start to heat up after Round 5 of the National Finals Rodeo and we are here for those sneaking in either noticed or unnoticed to win world titles. The race is close in every event except for the All Around and a dominant performance by Stetson Wright tonight made sure that we all knew that! Read more at https://www.ThatWesternLife.com/podcast/episode98.  Give That Western Life a follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and then send us a message with your thoughts on the 2021 National Finals Rodeo! 

Rounds 1 through 4 didn't disappoint for the National Finals Rodeo and we not only crowned a new Miss Rodeo America after an unprecedented two-year reign of the state titleholders, but the bareback, steer wrestling, and bull riding races are REALLY heating up. Read more at https://www.ThatWesternLIfe.com/podcast/episode97. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 

It's here! The 2021 National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge and we are excited to dive into all the facts, tips and numbers that you need to know prior to the rodeo kicking off. It should be an exciting ten days of professional rodeo, and you never know how the biggest money in rodeo will change the world title race! Read more at https://www.ThatWesternLife.com/podcast/episode96. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, where you can send us questions and tell us what event or which contestant you are rooting for! 

The Pendleton Round Up was forced to miss the 2020 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to add salt in the wound, they had won seven consecutive ProRodeo Large Outdoor Rodeo of the Year. In 2021, they were back and better than ever - reclaiming their title at the 2021 PRCA Awards Banquet. But it was no small feat and Pendleton President Randy Bracher shares how they overcame the challenges and difficulties that held them up for the 2021 event. If you haven't done so yet, you can shop all things Pendleton Round Up at https://www.pendletonroundup.com.  Full show notes for this episode are here: https://www.thatwesternlife.com/podcast/epsiode95. Make sure to follow That Western Life on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Janzen Tew is a self-taught photographer that has grown her marketing and digital marketing agency in the niche world of western fashion over the past half decade. As a result, she was named to the COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30's inaugural class in 2020. But her story doesn't stop there, she's continued to be a mover and shaker in the western fashion industry and her company, Denim & Velvet Marketing, has taken over the management of the official shopping guide of the National Finals Rodeo - Western Runway. As a part of that management, they'll be expanding to media outlets in 2022, showcasing western fashion on top news outlets at rodeos all around the country. Make sure to find out more information about Denim & Velvet plus their easy-to-use templates for marketing at https://www.DenimAndVelvet.com.  You can also learn more about the new and exciting year that Western Runway will have in 2022 at https://www.WesternRunway.com.  Make sure to follow That Western Life on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  You can follow today's host, Katie Schrock, on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter as well.  You can find the full story on our website at https://www.ThatWesternLife.com/podcast/episode94. 

Kaitlin Lorman is the creative mind and genius behind Sundial Show Clothing, a unique western performance shirt company located in Ohio. The state of the Quarter Horse Congress, Kaitlin is just as surprised as the next person that she ended up finding a home in the western industry with her unique performance shirt creations - specifically with barrel racers. These items have made such a statement, that when combined with her entrepreneur prowess, skillsets, and tenacity for welcoming everyone into the western lifestyle, earned her a place in COWGIRL Magazine's prestigious 2021 class of 30 Under 30. In this episode we dive deep into the themes that really power Kaitlin - such as her perseverance, her integrity, and maybe just a sprinkle of stubbornness that has always kept her moving forward. From working multiple jobs, the food industry, at a horse facility, and even making life more challenging for this competitive person, Kaitlin even puts together mini challenges for herself business wise and financially!  Read more at https://www.thatwesternlife.com/podcast/episode93. Shop to your hearts content at https://www.sundialshowclothing.com.  Follow the That Western Life podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  Follow today's host, Katie Schrock, on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 

From Episode 5 to Episode 92 - it's been a long time coming since Catie Kershner was first on the That Western Life podcast in Season 1. Located on the rural border between Idaho and Oregon, this refreshing jump into what Catie has been up too literally gave us chills.  Why?  In her original episode, Catie discussed that the reason she had Kershner Custom Silver was because her parents had built it into her core foundation that you always need to have an extra source of income in case something happens to your day job. When Kershner Custom Silver took off, that meant that Catie was working two full time jobs!  Fast forward to 2021, Catie walks us through the challenging impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic and it's subsequent restrictions have had on her career, as well as the importance of Kershner Custom Silver in her life. From mental health to the pandemic, business and goal setting - this episode hits all the tough points!  Make sure to check out Catie's work at www.KershnerCustomSilver.com and the show notes for this episode at https://www.ThatWesternLife.com/podcast/episode92.  You can follow That Western Life on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, as well as today's host, Katie Schrock, on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. As we gear up for our 100th episode, you can ask anonymous questions to our special guest host who is going to interview Katie & Rachel about them, their lives and the podcast. You can drop those anonymous questions at the virtual dropbox link here: https://forms.gle/vEysonnGTUuVDeUm6

Bryce Albright, the young and tenacious executive director of the Dude Ranchers' Association, may only be 25 years old but a childhood spent working on Dude Ranches and being involved in FFA helped shape her to who she is today. Bryce joins us for a second episode on the podcast, this time as a part of the COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 2021 class - an honor that she couldn't believe she won! Bryce chats about the current positive impacts that the economy during a global pandemic has had for the Dude Ranch members, as well as ideas for a girls retreat this winter, and what it means to be nearing their one hundred year anniversary as a trade association. Find the rest of the show notes at https://www.thatwesternlife.com/podcast/episode91. Make sure to check out COWGIRL Magazine as they gear up to announce their third 30 Under 30 class for 2022 SOON here! Find the perfect Dude Ranch vacation for you and your family HERE either before or after you listen to this episode.  Make sure to subscribe to the That Western Life podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  Today's host is Katie Schrock; you can follow her on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. 

Welcome our November Country Music Artist of the Month, Dean Sams of Lonestar! We are so excited to sit down and chat about their illustrious career as a band, the band dynamics, and pivotal moments, but we are also excited to chat with Dean about his upbringing, his accidental start of music and his greatest purpose in life - to be a dad! Make sure to give Lonestar & Dean a follow on social media, as well as That Western Life on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  Today's hosts are Katie Schrock (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and Rachel Owens-Sarno (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).  Read the full blog at https://www.ThatWesternLife.com/pocast/episode90. 

Full of energy, spunk and a love for meeting people and telling stories of the western lifestyle, Erin DeLong is the marketing and public relations director for Rocky Brand's western division, Durango Boots. The newly named official boot of the National Finals Rodeo, Erin talks about the Durango Rodeo Team and how it's selected, their partnerships with the American Rodeo and the COWGIRL 30 Under 30 program. Read more at https://www.ThatWesternLife.com/podcast/episode89. Follow That Western Life on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  Follow today's host, Katie Schrock, on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

Growing up in a military family, Julia Ayres moved every two years until she was seventeen years old. Despite all the new locations, there was something that she was passionate about from a young age - horses. Whether it was eight year old Julia demanding her dad follow a horse trailer to find where the horses were or asking to ride the trail ride horses, Julia was dedicated to learning all that she could. Her hard work paid off and she completed her degree in equine sciences at Colorado State University with an emphasis in event production. Today, she works for Twisted X in marketing and sponsorships, and continues to share her passion for horses and the western lifestyle as a COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 recipient. Read more about the episode here --> https://www.thatwesternlife.com/podcast/episode88. Make sure to follow That Western Life on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, as well as today's host, Katie Schrock, on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

Peyton Bennight has a long history and passion for the western industries of rodeo and ranching - being raised in a sale barn and living on a cattle ranch will do that. Always on the move and working hard, Peyton takes us through her career post college at Texas A&M University, covering her background as an animal husbandry expert for monkeys, teaching agriculture at her high school alma mater, and then becoming the rodeo specialist for YETI. Her passion for horses, cattle, rodeo and ranching all comes through in this fun conversation full of laughs and good stories!   This podcast is presented by COWGIRL Magazine's 30 Under 30 program. Read more at https://www.ThatWesternLife.com/Podcast/Episode87.  Follow today's host, Katie Schrock, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Follow the That Western Life podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Taylor Morton was as surprised as anybody when she got a job with Justin Brands, Inc. directly following college graduation - I mean, she hadn't grown up in the western industry despite being a native Texan! But her passion for the industry grew as she poured her heart and soul into Justin Boots, their subsequent heritage brands, their support of youth groups, professional association's and more.  It led her to win a spot on the COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 Roster for 2021 and we are so excited to share her wealth of knowledge regarding one of the biggest Pro Rodeo sponsors in the industry, as well as listen to all of Taylor's tips for building your career and upping your marketing game!  This podcast episode is brought to you in part by COWGIRL Magazine. You can read more at the show notes for this episode at That Western Life's podcast page.  Follow today's host, Katie Schrock, on Instagram and Facebook, as well as That Western Life on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

Shelby Winchell is one of the more unique guests to come on the podcast as a combination of competitor, rodeo coach and educator. If you're ready to dive deep into the analytics of college rodeo, both as a competitor and as a coach, this episode will open your eyes to the opportunities that high school and college rodeo can provide youth competitors today. Shelby walks us through the hard work, dedication and effort it took for her to win the 2016 College National Finals Rodeo Goat Tying Title, which even included taking a year off from rodeo! From the horse power to the skillset, the mentality that was required to win the nation was no small feat but Shelby did what she had to do, sticking a stamp on it in her final year of college rodeo.  Being a rodeo coach and educator is something that Shelby has always dreamed of being and was fortunate to jump straight into that world as soon as her collegiate competition years were over. Still competing in the summer time, she breaks down what she has learned as a coach in the first few years, and her advice to those wanting to coach.  Read more at https://www.thatwesternlife.com/podcast/episode85. This podcast is in collaboration with COWGIRL Magazine's 30 Under 30 Award Program.  Follow us on Facebook & Instagram, as well as today's host, Katie Schrock. 

Karlee Peterson is the dynamic mastermind producer behind The Cowboy Channel - a streaming network dedicated to all things rodeo and the western life. But if you had asked Karlee before college what her career would be, she would have told you “International Lawyer.” Great mentors gave her the opportunity to dabble in television production and she was hooked; combine that with her South Dakotan roots of rodeo, training horses with her family and the western lifestyle, and it created the perfect dream career for her! Read more on the blog HERE!  Follow on Facebook & Instagram. 

Shaina Zollman grew up in the cowboy town of Pendleton, Oregon, and went on to follow in her families legacy of Pendleton Round-Up participation and volunteerism when she was a part of their court as first a princess and then the queen. After her years as a titleholder, she got involved with cow horses and, after graduating from Oregon State University with a Wildlife Biology degree, she found her passion of education and content creation with her boyfriend, Dusty. Together they created HorsePro.TV where Shaina took Dusty's idea and learned all the technology needed to make it a reality. She does all of the content strategy, video creation, and membership outreach and management for their online database of fundamental equine training programs.  Learn more at our show notes HERE. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram. 

Brandi Phillips is a hardworking, passionate cowgirl dedicated to keeping the sport of trick riding and trick roping alive. While once a rodeo event, cultures have shifted leaving trick riding in the hands of women and specifically a mentorship training program centered around youth in the Riata Ranch. Brandi talks about all things trick riding, the history of trick riding, and the opportunities to travel the globe as a part of a trick riding. Whether it was an invitational competition in Canada or performing for Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee, Brandi has some stories to share!  Read more at https://www.ThatWesternLife.com/podcast/episode82. Find us on Facebook and Instagram.  Follow today's host, Katie Schrock, on Instagram. 

Not afraid to take a chance, Kaitlin Gustave has made her amazing path through the western industry by being fearless and dusting herself when the going gets tough. The assistant editor and digital editor for the Team Roping Journal, Kaitlin's passion for team roping rivals that of most sports fanatics! In this episode, Kaitlin shares her up-and-coming team ropers you need to watch, as well as a “way-too-early” National Finals Rodeo insider scoop! Sit back, hit subscribe, and give a listen to this episode of the That Western Life and COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 Collaboration series! Make sure to follow That Western Life on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter so that you can engage with our guests before they come on the show! Read more on the blog at That Western Life.

Paige Stout was named a COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 as a part of their inaugural class in 2020. It's no surprise as this young woman has taken bucking bulls to the PBR World Finals five of the eight years that she has been hauling! Getting her first bull at ten years, Paige walks us through raising bucking bulls, getting her nursing degree, and what she sees as the future of women in western industries! Read more at https://www.ThatWesternLife.com/podcast/episode80.  Follow today's hosts Katie and Rachel. Today's episode is in partnership with COWGIRL Magazine. 

This episode is presented by COWGIRL Magazine.  Shaley Ham is a full time tax accountant, with a love for the western lifestyle who, after getting noticed for her western fashion posts, began to build her own western fashion marketing business. While most people recognize her for her Instagram handle, West Desperado, Shaley is a COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 Recipient and one of the most sought after influencers in western fashion. Dive deep into all things influencing, brand collaborations, and more in the western lifestyle!  Follow Shaley Ham on Instagram here, and our co-hosts Rachel Owens-Sarno & Katie Schrock.  Read more at https://www.ThatWesternLife.com/podcast/episode79. 

Our very fist guest from the COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 collaboration is none other than Natalie McFarland, someone that our That Western Life team works closely with every week through Western Insights Media. The owner of McFarland Productions, Natalie lives in the great state of Oregon, where her passion for promoting agriculture is second to none! Join us as we dive deep into the creation of McFarland Productions, the challenges of entrepreneurship, managing a team, and the artistic talents of Natalie herself! Read more at https://www.thatwesternlife.com/podcast/episode78. You can learn more about today's presenting sponsor, COWGIRL Magazine, at https://www.CowgirlMagazine.com. You can follow today's host, Katie Schrock, at https://www.instagram.com/ktschr0ck. You can learn more about today's guest at https://www.mcfarlandproductions.com.

Today’s guest is someone that we have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to introduce to our listeners and that is someone who is making one of the biggest differences for women in the western industries. If you have listened to any of our episodes or read our blogs, you have heard us talk about the COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 program and today the CEO and Editor of COWGIRL Magazine’s Ken Amorosano is on the show today. Ken Amorosano made his way into the western world through country and western music working for Dick Clark Productions, but when burnout came calling he made a switch to magazine publication and hasn't looked back. We chat the COWGIRL Magazine brand, the team, and the community that makes their 30 Under 30 program possible, and what you can expect in the future. We dive into all things COWGIRL Magazine and Ken’s career trajectory to owning the magazine, as well as the COWGIRL 30 Under 30 program and application process, and their 2021 model search! Read more at https://www.ThatWesternLife.com/podcast/episode77. Learn more about COWGIRL Magazine at https://www.COWGIRLMagazine.com.  Follow That Western Life on social media on Facebook (https://www.Facebook.com/ThatWesternLife), Instagram (Https://www.Instagram.com/ThatWesternLife) or Twitter (https://www.Twitter.com/Thatwesternlifeusa) Follow today's host, Katie Schrock, on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. 

Black Cowboys of Rodeo is a collection of 100 years of stories, told by these revolutionary Black pioneers themselves and set against the backdrop of Reconstruction, Jim Crow, segregation, the civil rights movement, and eventually the integration of a racially divided country. Keith Ryan Cartwright shares his journey from the PBR to being an author of such a pivotal story that needs telling. Read more on the blog at https://www.thatwesternlife.com/podcast/episode76. Follow That Western Life on Facebook (https://www.Facebook.com/thatwesternlife), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thatwesternlife) and Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/thatwesternlifeusa). Follow this episode's host on Facebook (https://www.Facebook.com/katie.schrock.16), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ktschr0ck) or Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/ktschr0ck).   

In a sport that focuses so much on supplements, exercises and treatments for our four-legged athletes in both the performance horses and the bucking horses, we are taking a different twist and chatting with Sarah Van Vuren who is the face, voice and fitness expert behind Barrel Racer Fit. Sarah helps her clients have a competitive advantage in and out of the rodeo world in order to be at their competition best. Join hosts Katie & Rachel as they chat with Sarah about how taking care of yourself both physically and nutritionally, can give you the competitive advantage that you need to reach that next level in the arena with your horse! Follow us on... Facebook at https://www.Facebook.com/thatwesternlife Instagram at https://www.Instagram.com/thatwesternlife Read more about this episode at https://www.ThatWesternLife.com/podcast/episode75.  

From horses to agriculture, non-profits to overcoming extreme odds, Adelle Stewart is a fiercely independent woman who is the executive director for Canada's The Do More Ag Foundation, the author behind "From Nowhere But Down," and the owner of Prime Equine. A unique and inspiring woman with an amazing backstory of overcoming adversity, bad relationships, failures, and cancer! Read more at https://www.thatwesternlife.com/podcast/episode74.

At the young age of 18 years-old, Anna Baglione showed up at Bishop Mules Days in Bishop, California, for a job interview with Rock Creek Pack Station. After a decent amount of her teenage years spent in the back country, she felt called to the mountains and the life of a modern day wild west muleskinner! She was hooked from that moment and takes us through the in’s and out’s of packing, packing trips, mules, Bishop Mule Days and of course the importance of conservation of the back country that all packers take extremely seriously! Anna is a 2021 recipient of the COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 award and we are excited to have her on the show! Read more on the blog at https://www.thatwesternlife.com/podcast/episode73. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thatwesternlife. Find us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thatwesternlife.  

Tori Miller graduated high school at the age of sixteen years old to drive 18 hours east to audition for one of two spots on a University’s traveling singing troupe. She not only made the stop, but she traveled the country for four years while getting her English degree. But 120 plus shows a year for that stretch took it’s toll and she felt burnt out. “Go back to your roots,” advised her step father and those roots were the world of rodeo. Three pageants later and she was named the 2016 Miss Rodeo Arkansas, the Rising Star at her next pageant - the subsequent Miss Rodeo America Pageant, her rodeo queen fashion was featured in Vogue, and then she made the Season 19 cast of NBC’s The Voice on Team Gwen Stefani! Read more at https://www.ThatWesternLife.com/podcast/episode72.   

Carly Twisselman is a native to the central coast of California, where she grew up on her family's generational cattle ranch. Always being a part of rodeo through the roping scene, she took a chance to independently rodeo-ing for the UCLA Bruins while getting a degree in mass communications and aspirations of being an actress!  It wasn't until she decided to step into the professional world of rodeo that she decided to upgrade from running her roper horses in barrel racing to a bred-to-run quarter horse cross as barrel racing was her only option as a woman in prorodeo. Her current mount, Charm, is a half-sister to Hailey Kinsel's great mare Sister, and is setting the way for Carly's success in the rodeo arena. But potentially even more exciting is the addition of breakaway roping to prorodeo's across the country!  Carly dives deep into ranching, rodeo, her breeding program and bloodlines, being a television host for RIDE-TV and her involvement in the hunting industry and politics.  Read more at https://www.ThatWesternLife.com/podcast/episode71.

Could you use a vacation that fits your western lifestyle or even your western history dreams? The Dude Rancher’s Association is a trade industry that has been around for nearly 100 years and has been providing destination western ranch vacations for over a hundred years! While they all include horseback riding to some capacity, the 93 ranches over 10 western U.S. states and one Canadian province, also include their own unique outdoor activities like zip lining, cattle drives, fly fishing, and more! Check out www.DudeRanch.org to find out more about the Dude Ranchers' Association!  Read more at www.ThatWesternLife.com/podcast/episode70. 

Janie Johnson may be a face and voice you recognize from the Cowboy Channel's broadcasting team, but she's someone we have mentioned on all three seasons of the show! We break down her career in film, her role as the associate producer of the NFR, getting on camera, and, of course, her professional barrel racing career and horsepower! For this episode, we recorded the day following the RFD-TV's The American so we also capitalized on the opportunity to ask her all the questions regarding to one of the larges weekends in rodeo. We chatted about exemptions, the bull riding change up, and Hunter's tie-down horse spooking for $1.1 million. You can read more on our website at Https://www.ThatWesternLife.com/podcast/episode69.  

Kim Rounds knows hard work, in fact, there’s many times in life that she’s been knocked down and challenged to quit - but that’s something she hasn’t done! A former show jumper, Kim was hooked on the world of reined cow horse when she watched them film parts of Down the Fence at the Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity. Strategically leveraging hard work and learning fundamentals, she’s found herself with the perfect horse, Stevie, and this dynamic duo has placed TOP 5 in the NRCHA world for two years running. A cattle industry professional by trade with 5 Rivers Cattle Feeding, LLC, Kim is knowledgable and well spoken about all aspects of the cattle and equestrian worlds. Read more at https://www.thatwesternlife.com/episode68.  Follow us on... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatwesternlife Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thatwesternlife Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thatwesternlife  

Jason Medows is a full-time pharmacist, cattle rancher and family-man, but he also plays host as the creator, producer and voice behind the Ag State of Mind podcast! Focused on not just mental health, the show dives deep into physical and spiritual health as well with Jason as he shares his story of overcoming mental health problems and his journey to helping others know they aren't alone and to reach out for help!    Read more at www.ThatWesternLife.com/podcast/episode67.

Want 20% off Vexil Brand merchandise? Head on over to VexilBrand.com and use the code TWL21 at checkout for 20% off your order! Not sure what to order? Go to www.thatwesternlife.com/vexil to see the That Western Life co-hosts, Katie & Rachel's, top Vexil merchandise picks! Shawn Wiese isn’t just a former professional bull rider, he’s also a bull riding agent with his XD Sports brand, the owner of Vexil clothing brand and a fellow podcaster, we are so excited to have Shawn on the show today. We dive deep into curating sponsorship relationships and how Shawn learned from each phase of his life different tools and attributes to take him to the next level and his next business.

DOUBLE FEATURE WEEK Join host Katie Schrock as she chats with Canby, Oregon, country music star Olivia Harms about her life on a cow-calf operation, moving to the Cowboy Capitol of Oregon (that's Prineville for the non-Oregonians), commuting with Nashville, her album debuting later this year AND, as if that wasn't enough, all about her time spent internationally playing country music with her legendary 2020 Western Music Hall of Fame inductee mother, Joni Harms! Read more at www.thatwesternlife.com/podcast/episode65.

Kadee Coffman Blair grew up on a cattle ranch in California with a passion for rodeo and showing horses. Those passions combined to take her on a ride of a lifetime as she became Miss Clovis Rodeo, Miss Rodeo Salinas and Miss Rodeo California!  Without missing a beat, she finished her education in double time, moved to Texas one decade ago exactly, and then continued to shape the face of rodeo broadcasting and western sports news coverage as a sideline reporter for some of the biggest rodeos, most notably the National Finals Rodeo, a co-host with Pam Minick for RFD-TV's Gentle Giants, a commentator for the Parade of Roses, and so much more!  Make sure to sit back and soak it all in as we talk careers, Kadee's advice for the next generation, the importance of mentors, and, of course, we had to ask her, "What's up with Dale Brisby?"  Read more on the blog at www.ThatWesternLife.com/podcast/episode64. Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ThatWesternLife Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ThatWesternLife

Welcome to episode 63, which is the unofficial kick off to our THIRD season of the That Western Life podcast! We are talking all things business, entrepreneurship, going back to working on the family ranch, and the new business venture of Mrs. Jessie Jarvis called Of the West! Jessie Jarvis was raised on a ranch in southern Idaho as an only child  allowed her to be involved in all aspects of ranching, but ended up attending a liberal arts college. It was there that she realized, just a month and a half in, that agriculture was the industry that she wanted to be in.  Taking an internship at the Idaho Cattlemen's Association and Idaho Beef Council, she was offered a job in her last term of college and she jumped at the chance. Only leaving to go back to her family ranch, when she got married she joined the team at the Boutique Hub and became in charge of special projects such as Western Runway magazine, Western Summit, and more.  Check out more at https://www.thatwesternlife.com/podcast/episode63.

Miss Rodeo America - Where are they now?  Join our field reporters Lisa Lageschaar Lucia and Katy Lucas, the 2017 Miss Rodeo America and 2015 Miss Rodeo Canada respectively, as they interview the 2014 Miss Rodeo Oklahoma and subsequent 2015 Miss Rodeo America Lauren Heaton from her office all the way in the United Kingdom!  Recorded earlier in 2020, these episodes were intended to be launched in correspondence with the 2021 Miss Rodeo America Pageant that was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Sit back, hit play, and enjoy an amazing conversation between three former national titleholders as they discuss what it's like to compete for a national title, to win that title and the skills they perfected with the crown on their head that has led them to the successes that they have seen in their current careers!  Lauren's adventures have taken her overseas to Circus Street Marketing where she puts her degree in Strategic Communications to work. She gives insight into her role and what her thoughts are on rodeo.  Thank you Lauren for joining us!  You can read more at https://www.thatwesternlife.com/episode62. 

ROUND 8 RECAP The year of the breakaway! Markie Hageman, an agricultural communicator and influencer from California, jumps onto the show to talk all things breakaway roping and the first ever National Finals Breakaway Roping! We also give you ALL the event projections after Round 7! You can read more at https://www.ThatWesternLife.com/Podcast/Episode61.

Round 7 continues to ramp up the drama that we all anticipated as we head through the final rounds of the National Finals Rodeo! Join us daily on the podcast as we chat about the workbook and all things rodeo predictions this NFR! This round recap brings a special field reporter for us from Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Miss Kati Jo Barber. Kati Jo has joined us in the past as a co-host, joining us for the Cindy Schonholtz episode.   Check out more on the show notes at https://www.thatwesternlife.com/podcast/episode60. 

ROUND 6 RECAP Let’s be honest, the first five rounds of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo are always a hoot, but the second five rounds are more dramatic and intense this year than what you could EVER hope for as a content-starved rodeo fan! It’s also the time that we can start running our predictor stats and that’s something we love to do! You can do this as well if you jump onto our home page and download your very own updated copy of the NFR projected averages and subsequent projected world titles. Hosts: Katie Schrock & Rachel Owens-Sarno Read more at https://www.thatwesternlife.com/podcast/episode59.

ROUND 5 UPDATES All of the news and notes on all things professional rodeo as we hit the halfway point! Katie gives just a quick round up before Round 6 kicks off but expect to hear the whole team over the next four days as we cover all things rodeo! A big thank you to our Round 5 sponsor, Toolin Turquoise Leather, and a big congratulations to Abby Nicole, our winner! Check out the show notes to learn more at https://www.ThatWesternLife.com/podcast/episode 58.

**ROUND 4 RECAP** We talk prize winners, Instagram Quiz answers, the Wright family, barrel racing, plus two bonus content features: - Co-Host Rachel Owens-Sarno shares a firsthand account of the 2020 National Finals Rodeo. - Barrel Racer Jessie Telford of Caldwell, Idaho, jumps on to share the exact story of how she got called in as the 16th barrel racer when Dona Kay Rule tested positive for her third COVID-19 test and subsequently being disqualified from competition. Read more on the show notes at https://www.ThatWesternLife.com/podcast/episode57.

It’s been a crazy year for pro rodeo and, like most fans, we are so excited that the committees and associations were able to work together to produce the 2020 National Finals Rodeo. With that being said, things look a little bit different! A new state (Texas), a new arena (Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers MLB team), new faces and, as our co-hosts put it, “Some weird numbers” - the 2020 season is going to finish with a lot of excitement. Breaking down all things NFR 2020 kick off is co-hosts Katie Schrock and Rachel Owens-Sarno! Read more at www.thatwesternlife.com/podcast/episode56.

If you’re missing out on what would be the normal time for the Miss Rodeo America pageant, have no fear - co-hosts Katie Schrock and Rachel Owens-Sarno and the rest of the TWL Podcast team recorded a series of podcasts shortly after the 2019 National Finals Rodeo to share with you in honor of the pageant! While the pageant may have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was no shot we wouldn’t be releasing these amazing stories of some of the most iconic Miss Rodeo America’s, their stories and what they are doing now! Jump in as Ashley talks about being from a small rural town in North Dakota, being diagnosed with cancer, undergoing chemo and then competing for the title of Miss Rodeo America proudly wearing her wig. Then, as the leading lady of professional rodeo, Ashley was able to speak to the new Tough Enough to Wear Pink program as the perfect spokeswoman as a cancer survivor herself. Not stopping there, Ashley continues to be a mover and shaker in the western fashion world as the founder of the Boutique Hub, the Boutique Chat podcast, online courses for boutique owners, various meet ups/conferences/summits, a part of the Western Runway magazine team, and so much more! You won't want to miss out on this amazing story!