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Six-time Futurity champion and veteran barrel horse trainer Bo Hill joins the podcast to discuss how she found herself in horse training along with the changes within the industry since she started.The Gauge Podcast• • •Subscribe for new podcast episodes EVERY ThursdayTheGaugePodcast.com• • •You can also listen to the podcast on these platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gauge/id1513502916Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6xdwsxTMcUe6dPqTpedsFE?si=321sW2XUSrGtI58LOq2LvgStitcher: stitcher.com/podcast/the-gaugePodbean: thegauge.podbean.com/• • • Follow The Gauge on social media as well:Instagram: instagram.com/thegaugepodcastTwitter: twitter.com/TheGaugePodcastFacebook: facebook.com/thegaugepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGaugePodcast• • •*Views and opinions expressed by guests are not those of The Gauge*

2022 WPRA World Champion Breakaway Roper Martha Angelone joins the podcast to discuss her journey into breakaway roping, her hope for the event in the future, and her Virginia manners.The Gauge Podcast• • •Subscribe for new podcast episodes EVERY ThursdayTheGaugePodcast.com• • •You can also listen to the podcast on these platforms:Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gauge/id1513502916Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6xdwsxTMcUe6dPqTpedsFE?si=321sW2XUSrGtI58LOq2Lvg• • • Follow The Gauge on social media as well:Instagram: instagram.com/thegaugepodcastTwitter: twitter.com/TheGaugePodcastFacebook: facebook.com/thegaugepodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGaugePodcast• • •*Views and opinions expressed by guests are not those of The Gauge*

Professional horse trainer & multiple World's Greatest Horseman finalist Zane Davis returns to The Gauge to discuss his journey into horse training, his training philosophy, and how his family drives him.-This episode of the Gauge is brought to you by our Official Partners Rock & Roll Denim, Bill Fick Ford, Resistol, and the WCRA.RockAndRollDenim.com - BillFickFordHuntsville.com - Resistol.com - WCRARodeo.com--The GaugeSubscribe for new episodes weekly.TheGaugePodcast.comTheGaugePodcastStore.comMake sure to rate and review this podcast.You can also listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & TuneIn.Follow The Gauge on social media as well: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, & YouTube.

Former PBR bull rider and performance horse trainer Brendon Clark joins the podcast to discuss his journey from Australia into rodeo in North America. Brendon also talks about his transition from rodeo into horse training along with mental health within the industry.---This episode of the Gauge is brought to you by our Official Partners Rock & Roll Denim, Bill Fick Ford, Resistol, and the WCRA.RockAndRollDenim.com - BillFickFordHuntsville.com - Resistol.com - WCRARodeo.com--Affiliates: Rank Ride - RankRideFantasy.com The GaugeSubscribe for new episodes weekly.TheGaugePodcast.comTheGaugePodcastStore.comMake sure to rate and review this podcast.You can also listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & TuneIn.Follow The Gauge on social media as well: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, & YouTube.

22 time World Champion and Horse Trainer, Robert Chown joins the podcast to discuss his philosophy on training, his experiences within the horse industry & the trials he's faced in life.---This episode of the Gauge is brought to you by our Official Partners Rock & Roll Denim, Bill Fick Ford, Resistol, and the WCRA.RockAndRollDenim.com - BillFickFordHuntsville.com - Resistol.com - WCRARodeo.com--Affiliates: Rank Ride - RankRideFantasy.com The GaugeSubscribe for new episodes weekly.TheGaugePodcast.comTheGaugePodcastStore.comMake sure to rate and review this podcast.You can also listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & TuneIn.Follow The Gauge on social media as well: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, & YouTube.

10-time NFR qualifier, Charly Crawford, joins the podcast to discuss his team roping career, supporting his wife, Jackie in her roping career, and how he's helping veterans and first responders with his American Military Appreciation organization.www.americanmilitarycelebration.com---This episode of the Gauge is brought to you by our Official Partners Rock & Roll Denim, Bill Fick Ford, Resistol, and the WCRA.RockAndRollDenim.com - BillFickFordHuntsville.com - Resistol.com - WCRARodeo.com--Affiliates: Rank Ride - RankRideFantasy.com The GaugeSubscribe for new episodes weekly.TheGaugePodcast.comTheGaugePodcastStore.comMake sure to rate and review this podcast.You can also listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & TuneIn.Follow The Gauge on social media as well: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, & YouTube.

Trainers and host's of "Cow Horse Full Contact", Chris Dawson & Russell Dilday continue their conversations on the podcast! Chris and Russell discuss a variety of topics including history, horse training, the evolution of the sport, and much more. Part two of two.---This episode of the Gauge is brought to you by our Official Partners Rock & Roll Denim, Bill Fick Ford, Resistol,, the WCRA, and Lonesome Rider Coffee.RockAndRollDenim.com - BillFickFordHuntsville.com - Resistol.com - WCRARodeo.com - Lonesomeridercoffee.com--Affiliates: Rank Ride - RankRideFantasy.com The GaugeSubscribe for new episodes weekly.TheGaugePodcast.comTheGaugePodcastStore.comMake sure to rate and review this podcast.You can also listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & TuneIn.Follow The Gauge on social media as well: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, & YouTube.*Views and opinions expressed by guests are not those of The Gauge*

Trainers and host's of "Cow Horse Full Contact", Chris Dawson & Russell Dilday join the podcast! Chris and Russell discuss a variety of topics including history, horse training, the evolution of the sport, and much more. Part one of two.---This episode of the Gauge is brought to you by our Official Partners Rock & Roll Denim, Bill Fick Ford, Resistol,, the WCRA, and Lonesome Rider Coffee.RockAndRollDenim.com - BillFickFordHuntsville.com - Resistol.com - WCRARodeo.com - Lonesomeridercoffee.com--Affiliates: Rank Ride - RankRideFantasy.com The GaugeSubscribe for new episodes weekly.TheGaugePodcast.comTheGaugePodcastStore.comMake sure to rate and review this podcast.You can also listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & TuneIn.Follow The Gauge on social media as well: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, & YouTube.*Views and opinions expressed by guests are not those of The Gauge*

Former Green Beret sniper, UFC Fighter, and New York Times best selling author Tim Kennedy joins the podcast! Tim discusses his book ”Scars and Stripes” along with detailed experiences serving in the military and overcoming life's challenges. He also gives listeners insight on how suffering can be one of your greatest assets in life, with the right perspective.

Marine Sniper, survival instructor and former Alone participant, Mark D'Ambrosio joins the podcast to discuss his two experiences on Alone, how he almost died during filming, and his entrepreneur endeavors.

Artist, equestrian and horseback archer, Alex Bauwens, joins the podcast to discuss her life within the equestrian world, the world of horseback archery, along with talking all about Game of Thrones.

Former pastor and founder of The 1017 Project, Jordan Weaver, joins the podcast to discuss his experience after leaving his role as a pastor and his work in his charity. As well Jordan gets into topics discussing the church & philosophy.

Two-time Major League Baseball All-Star and three-time Silver Slugger Ian Desmond joins the podcast to discuss his love for rodeo, his thoughts on how rodeo athletes could improve their situation, and tells the story of when he found a white cooler outside of 12 Gauge Ranch.

President & CEO of Equibrand, Ken Bray, joins the podcast to discuss how to maintain growth of a business within such a volatile landscape & how the western industry always survives.

Seven-time bull riding world champion, Sage Kimzey, joins the podcast to discuss the struggles of his career, becoming a father while doing rodeo, and gives his own advice to others who want to rodeo.

Western Justice lobbyists Jeff Speaks & Dave Duquette come on the podcast to discuss the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2021, better known as the PAST Act, along with other bills and laws that are or could effect the equine industry in the near future.

The Compton Cowgirl and barrel racer Keiara Wade joins the podcast to discuss being a parent, her upbringing in Compton, and her ultimate goal at for the NFR.

World champion tie-down roper Shad Mayfield comes on the podcast to discuss his journey in becoming a tie down roper and the struggles it has been for the 21-year old roper.

Entrepreneur and Joe Millionaire Steve McBee returns to the podcast to discuss his experience on the Fox reality show along with his struggles and achievements as an entrepreneur.

Three-time NFR qualifier barrel racer Emily Miller-Beisel makes her return to the podcast to discuss the struggles of working while doing rodeo along with overcoming insecurities.

The Gauge continues the conversation with entrepreneurs Alexander McCray & Fallon Taylor about the lessons and struggles they've been through together in running multiple businesses along with doing rodeo and being parents.

Marketer and entrepreneur Alexander McCray joins the podcast to talk about his life as a business owner, the struggles he's faced in the past and present, and how he works alongside his wife, Fallon Taylor, in their businesses within the western world.

Chance, Riley & Ty come together to answer your questions on this latest bonus episode of the podcast.

Cutting horse trainer with over $9 million in lifetime earnings, Matt Gaines joins the podcast to discuss his love for the sport of cutting, what it takes to make it as a top trainer, and his hopes for the future of the western industry.

Brazilian-Canadian Journalist, documentarian and long-rider Filipe Masetti Leite joins the podcast to discuss his over 15,000 mile trip across the Americas on horseback along with the sights and lessons he learned along his journey.

Professional horse trainer & Extreme Cowboy racer Wylene Wilson joins the podcast to discuss her upbringing and her love for horses has helped her through life.

Dave Duquette, founder of the Western Justice Legislative Fund, joins the podcast to discuss his experience in Washington DC, his background in the industry, and what he's doing to preserve our lifestyle through Western Justice and political action.

Three-time saddle bronc world champion Shawn Davis and his son, multiple World's Greatest Horseman finalist Zane Davis, join the podcast to discuss Shawn's legacy in the rodeo world as well as his role in moving the NFR to Las Vegas. Zane also discusses his love for horse training and not letting his father's legacy deter him.

The rodeo guru of positive thinking and ProRodeo Hall of Fame bull rider Gary Leffew joins the podcast to talk about how rodeo has evolved, his thoughts on sports psychology within rodeo, and what he does now with his own bull riding school.

Black rodeo queen Ja'Dayia Kursh joins the podcast to discuss her experiences with racism within the rodeo industry, how she picked the western way of life, and how she wants to improve it for the better.

The legendary Dale Brisby joins the podcast to discuss his faith, running a business in the rodeo world, and how he found success as a western lifestyle influencer.

Team roper and six-time NFR qualifier Coleman Proctor comes on the podcast to discuss the fun and hard times of being a rodeo athlete, his love for the sport and many other stories he's had while on the road.

Barrel racer and USAF veteran Jenna Smeenk joins the podcast to discuss her life in growing up on a ranch and in rodeo along with her time in the military and much more old fashion Gauge antics.

Shelby McCamey joins the podcast to discuss depression and suicide within the western world and the work she is doing with her organization, Yellow Felt Soul. She also talks about her own battle with depression and going through the loss of her father from suicide. --- 24/7 Crisis Hotline: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Networkwww.suicidepreventionlifeline.org | 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

JT Livestock's Tara Sanders joins the podcast to discuss her organization, her avocation to bring back horse slaughter in the United States, and a multitude of other topics.

President and Owner of 12 Gauge Ranch, Dustin Pointer, returns to the podcast to discuss the issues currently plaguing rodeo and what business type solutions he thinks could improve the sport for it's athletes.

Conservationist and hunter Britt Longoria joins the podcast to discuss her work with conservation and safari hunting organization, and talk about hunting within Africa and Pakistan.

Retired horse trainer and owner of Downunder Horsemanship, Clinton Anderson, returns to the podcast to continue his discussion on failures, struggles and the mistakes he went through to find success in his craft and in his career.

Bull rider, trainer and Grady from 1883 Alex Fine joins the podcast to discuss his life as a trainer in Los Angeles, how he fell in love with the rodeo lifestyle, and his role as Grady on Paramount‘s 1883.

The Gauge is at the Cowtown Collusim in the historic Stockyards of Fort Worth for the WCRA Cowtown Christmas Championship. Before Friday night‘s events, Chance sat down with WCRA President Bobby Motes (1:12), Saddle Broc Rider Brandon Lansford (17:49), Barrel Racer Jordan Driver (22:44), Breakaway Roper Lari Dee Guy (28:37), Barrel Racer & Breakaway Roper Britta Strain (35:26), and Breakaway Roper Josie Conner (41:07). This is part two of a two part series.

The Gauge is at the Cowtown Collusim in the historic Stockyards of Fort Worth for the WCRA Cowtown Christmas Championship. Before Friday night‘s events, Chance sat down with WCRA Vice President Scott David (1:13), Team Roper Buddy Hawkins (24:47), PBR Bull Rider Daylon Swearingen (47:37), and Barrel Racer Michelle Darling (58:57).

Texas Rangers pitcher and tie-down roper, Taylor Hearn joins the podcast to discuss his life in baseball, the comparisons the sports has with his love for rodeo, along with his family‘s legacy.

Champion barrel racer, trainer and breeder Sharin Hall joins the podcast to discuss her work ethic, how she found herself in the industry and the business side of training.

Retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and Texas gubernatorial candidate Allen West joins the podcast to discuss his history in the military and his thoughts on recent political events and topics.

Chef, ”meat nerd”, and author and creator of Hardcore Carnivore Jess Pryles joins the podcast to give her insights from everything meat from Texas BBQ to how to cook a steak. She also gives her opinions and insights on the mean industry. - Check out hardcorecarnivore.com -

Part two of Ivy Saebens-Conrado's return to the podcast as the two sibilings continue their multitude of random topics. ---This episode of the Gauge is brought to you by our Official Partners Rock & Roll Denim, Pendleton Whiskey, Bill Fick Ford, Resistol, and the WCRA.RockAndRollDenim.com - PendletonWhiskey.com - BillFickFordHuntsville.com - Resistol.com - WCRARodeo.com-Affiliates: Rank Ride - RankRideFantasy.com---The GaugeSubscribe for new episodes weekly.TheGaugePodcast.comMake sure to rate and review this podcast.You can also listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & TuneIn.Follow The Gauge on social media as well: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, & YouTube.*Views and opinions expressed by guests are not those of The Gauge*

Ivy Saebens-Conrado makes her return to the podcast as she talks about her views on paying rodeo athletes, the rodeo industry, along with a bunch of randomness in typical Gauge fashion. This is part one of a two-part episode.

Former Bachelorette contestant, singer, veteran and entrepreneur Luke Pell joins the podcast to discuss the seasons of his life, his time growing up in Burnet, Texas & his time at West Point Academy. Plus Luke & Chance get into political discussion over recent topics.

Buster Frierson joins the podcast to discuss his journey as an influential part of the western industry, becoming a cowboy influencer, being a small business owner, along with his time in acting on The Walking Dead and the new Yellowstone spin-off, 1883.

Actor, director, and musician, known for his role as Ponyboy on The Outsiders (1983), C. Thomas Howell joins the podcast to talk about his connection to rodeo and the western world even thru his decades of work in Hollywood. Plus get a live performance in the studio of his song ”Ride.”

Equine veterinarian & husband of Ryann Pedone, Don Lee joins the podcast to discuss his path into his profession and Conor the Badger.