Podcasts about bareback riding

“Feel is knowing what to do, timing is knowing when to do it” ~ Elsa Sinclair   In this episode of The Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast, I am joined by Elsa Sinclair- the creator of Taming Wild & Freedom Based Training.    Elsa comes from a family of horse trainers she has had a meandering journey through many different styles of horsemanship until she stumbled on a question that needed exploration. What if horses were given a choice? Would they let us ride them? Without force or tools to control and without bribes to lure them?   

May 20-25 Mule Days returns to Bishop, CA.  We talked to Jennifer Roeser about Mules, the Eastern Sierras, and the western way of life!

The Women's Rodeo World Championships have honored Billie Bray from Equibrand with their 2025 Pam Minick Lifetime Achievement Award.  We talked to Billie about her unique perspective on the Western Way of Life!

We caught up with Dancin' Dougie Hall, saddle bronc rider, actor, and bucking horse raiser....

In the latest episode of The Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast, I am joined by Olivia Kelly (Towers) @towers432, who shares her incredible story of being a successful professional Grand Prix Dressage Rider to finding the world of horsemanship and biomechanics. In this episode, we discuss:   How her career as a Grand Prix dressage rider has evolved over the years leading her to find horsemanship thanks to two special but difficult horses - FJ and Wilf. The conflict she experienced whilst navigating top dressage competition and learning horsemanship. Her drastic mindset shift thanks to self-development. A huge turning point - that lead to a mental breakdown and agoraphobia and how she overcame it. Becoming a mum and how that influenced her as a person and a rider. Mum guilt and how it affects her Changes she'd like to see in equestrian sports What she's studying now and her personal horse goals going forwards Plus so much more!

This week on the Steve Kenyon Podcast we've got a multi part show.  We highlight our sponsor Cubeit Hay Company, Logan Corbett from Champion Living Fitness joins us and we talk to Linsay Rosser Sumpter, the Commissioner of the Women's Rodeo World Championships.  

If you've been following Shelby Dennis (aka Milestone Equestrian / @sdeques on social media), you know she doesn't shy away from the hard conversations. She's a passionate advocate for horse welfare, uncovering the harsh realities of the horse industry, and pushing for real change. Shelby is a professional horse trainer and equine behavior consultant with over 24 years of experience across multiple disciplines—including Arabian showing, hunter/jumpers, dressage, and even racehorses. She's also taken her education seriously, working toward her Certificate of Equine Science and earning her Equine Behavior Consultant certification through IAABC. Her approach to training has evolved massively over the years, moving away from traditional punishment-based methods toward a more ethical, science-backed way of working with horses. She's an incredible voice in the equestrian space, and I have so much admiration for the work she's doing! In this episode, we dive into:

A bonus episode of the Steve Kenyon podcast, from BattleBorn Broncs in Fallon, NV

Stran Smith is one of the newly announced inductees to the ProRodeo Hall of Fame.  He joins us to recap his career, our featured interviews are sponsored by Classic Equine and by Classic Ropes!

Today on the Steve Kenyon Podcast an encore of our interview with Kaycee Feild as he gets ready to compete this weekend at the American Rodeo, and High Desert Stampede Barrel Racing Champion Hayle Gibson.  

On today's show we highlight the High Desert Stampede Rodeo and offer an encore presentation of our interview with Pick Up Man of the Year Josh Edwards who rode in one of the most grueling horse races in the world last summer.  

In this episode of The Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast, I'm joined by the incredible Kelly de Geus: an amazing horsewoman known for her ability to train horses the piaffe in a light, soft, willing, biomechanically correct way. Kelly de Geus is a dedicated horse trainer and coach from the Netherlands, who has been captivated by horses for as long as she can remember. For over a decade, Kelly's main focus has been on training horses herself, developing a specialty in teaching horses to piaffe and passage in hand. This is always a result of optimal communication and body use, and never a quick fix or trick. Having trained over 1000 horses in hand, Kelly now primarily focuses on sharing the knowledge she gained by doing so, thereby helping more people (and, in turn, more horses) feel better, improve posture and optimise performance.   I first reached out to Kelly for online lessons years ago after being mesmerised by how light and happy her horses looked in the piaffe. At the time, she didn't have online resources, but she agreed to help me through online lessons and I was blown away by her approach. She taught me that that piaffe is reflection of correct basics, and that there are a sequence of things that need to be in place before the piaffe is possible. Her values in training horses align closely to my own so I am so happy to share her voice with the horse world.   In this episode, we cover: ✨ The true purpose of piaffe as a diagnostic and gymnastic exercise (it's more than just fancy footwork and it's not a ‘circus trick'!) ✨The importance of conncection, communication, & biomechanics ✨ Common mistakes & how to know if your horse is ready to start training the piaffe ✨ The groundwork that sets the foundation for collection ✨ Adjusting her training approach to different horses  ✨The role of positive reinforcement in her training ✨Plus so much more! If you've ever dreamed of training the piaffe, this is THE episode for you!

Tucker Allen from California won the steer wrestling at RodeoHouston, the biggest win of his career and virtually guaranteeing his second straight Wrangler NFR appearance.  

If you've ever found yourself questioning what is the most ethical way to train horses, felt like an outsider when it comes to exploring different methods, and/or you're a mum trying to balance horses, life, and kids…then this episode is for you! A while ago, I received a message on Facebook from Chloe Bailey, who had joined the new free Horse Mums FB group. She sent me a Google Doc in response to a question I had posted about how people navigate the use of reinforcements. Her response was so insightful that I knew it had to be shared, so here we are! I sat down with Chloe Bailey, a welfare-concious ‘amateur' horse trainer who has, like many of us, been asking those horse welfare questions and contemplating on how we can best navigate the use of reinforcement types in training.   We spoke about: Chloe's horse journey and how she navigates the use of reinforcements in training What led her to explore positive reinforcement (R+) Overcoming guilt from past training methods and advice for others facing the same struggles Balancing idealism with practicality in training The biggest misconceptions about positive reinforcement (R+) and negative reinforcement (R-) Dealing with a shift in identity after moving away from traditional horse communities Experimenting with longer delays between the click and reward – key insights The future of R+ in the horse world – what changes Chloe hopes to see in the next 5–10 years How becoming a mother has changed her horsemanship The challenges of being a horse mum and human mum – and how she manages them Chloe's latest horsemanship breakthrough Her favourite horse books and resources- including 2 authors that are completely new to me which I'm excited to read Her personal horse goals for the future Plus so much more!  

Heidi Schmidt from North Dakota, the New President of the WPRA joins us on the Steve Kenyon Podcast

This week our guests are 5X World Champion Tyler Waguespack and NFR Barrel Racing Qualifier Sarah Waguespack.  

Barrel Racer Megan McLeod Sprague joins us to talk about winning San Antonio, horses, ground, and her career.  

Life has been full of big changes for me lately, and in this episode, I'm catching you up on everything - both personally and professionally. I'll be sharing how my approach to horsemanship is evolving, unpacking my thoughts on using food rewards, pressure, and the ethical considerations that come with training horses.  I can't wait to share my breakthroughs with you. Plus I have a surprise personal announcement

The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Bareback Riding World Champion Tim O'Connell.  Brought to you by Classic Ropes and by Classic Equine.  

9X Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Team Roping Qualifier Coleman Proctor Joins us.  Presented by ClassicRopes and by Classic Equine!

Today we catch up with 6X World Champion Bareback Rider Kaycee Feild...Brought to you by Classic Equine and by Classic Ropes.  

Today on the Steve Kenyon Podcast we partner with Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Team Roping qualifier and American Hero's Celebration producer Charly Crawford and the Charly Crawford Podcast.  Charly asked me to be his guest, I thought I'd share part of the show.  

Today on the Steve Kenyon Podcast we talk to Josey Butler.  Josey's a great story, she just won the rodeo in West Monroe, LA...she shows reined cowhorses, she's a mom, an artist, and a horsewoman.  Brought to you by Classic Equine and Classic Ropes.

The Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame has announced it's 2025 Class of Inductee's, including rodeo announcer/stock contractor/and entrepreneur Randy Schmutz.  Randy joins us today as our Classic Equine/Classic Rope Featured Interview.  

The next steps on the road to the American Rodeo begin this weekend, the West Regional Finals will take place at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.  A year ago well known barrel horse trainer Brandon Cullins riding MJ Segers Fast lane left the American as the rodeo's 2024 Million Dollar champion.  We thought we'd re share our interview with Brandon, his fiancee' Emily Efurd and the folks who own the horse.  

The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Average winner Andrea Busby.  https://classicrope.com/cr/https://classicequine.com/ce/

The Steve Kenyon Podcast with World Champion Steer Wrestler JD Stuxness

Our first show since the conclusion of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo...The Newly crowned World Champion Bull Rider Josh Frost talks about the NFR, his family, and even the Steve Kenyon Curse!https://classicequine.com/ce/https://classicrope.com/cr/https://rodeolife.com/

Good morning from the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo...We've partnered with 95.9 the Ranch Radio in Fort Worth, and we caught up with Stetson Wright, Bull Rider Cooper James and Bronc Rider Brody Wells!

Today an encore of our interview with two time World Champion Team Roper Kollin VohAhn, who returns to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo for the first time this year in almost a decade.  Classic EquineClassic Rope - Success Is In Your Hands

Bareback Rider Jess Pope is a World Champion, an NFR Aggregate Winner 3X, and is headed to his fifth NFR.  He joins us courtesy of ClassicRopes and ClassicEquine!

In this episode, we sit down with a true champion of the rodeo world—Matt Lait. We dive deep into his journey into bareback riding, discussing the intense training, preparation, and physical maintenance required to thrive in such a demanding sport. He shares invaluable insights into the mental and emotional challenges that come with competing at the highest level, and how maintaining a strong mindset is just as important as physical conditioning.As a Bareback Riding Instructor, he emphasizes the importance of prioritizing health and wellness, from chiropractic care to general fitness, and how young athletes can approach their overall well-being to sustain long, successful careers. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring rodeo athletes, fans of the sport, and anyone interested in the mental and physical demands of competing at the top of your game.Matt Lait is a 10-time Canadian Finals Bareback Qualifier, Canadian Champion, and two-time Canadian Finals Average Winner. Not only has he earned a prestigious place in rodeo history, but he's also dedicated to shaping the future of the sport by mentoring the next generation of bareback riders.In the Adjusted Reality podcast, well-known athletes, celebrities, actors, chiropractors, influencers in the wellness industry, and other podcasters will talk with host Dr. Sherry McAllister, president, F4CP, about their experiences with health and wellness. As a special gift for listening today visit f4cp.org/health to get a copy of our mind, body, spirit eBook which focuses on many ways to optimize your health and the ones you love without the use of drugs or surgery. Follow Adjusted Reality on Instagram. Find A Doctor of Chiropractic Near You.Donate to Support the Chiropractic Profession Through Education.

With the Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping just a few days away, we caught up with World Champion Jackie Crawford!

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is two weeks away in Las Vegas, kicking off with the Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping presented by Tito's Handmade Vodka December 3-4 and the South Point Hotel and Casino.  Today we catch up with Taylor Munsell, who qualified this year for her fourth breakaway finals in the number 5 spot in the World Standings.  

On today's show we talk to barrel racer Latricia Duke, one of the top ten in the WPRA's World Standings.  She qualified this year for her first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in the #8 spot in the WPRA's World Standings...Classic EquineClassic Rope - Success Is In Your Hands

Today we share an interview from earlier this year with Dave Duquette from Western Justice, www.westernjustice.info.  The proposed rodeo ban in Los Angeles is still out there.  Western Justice sent an email last week headlined "Apathy Equals Extinction For Our Way of Life."  You can simply sign a petition regarding this issue at SIGN THE PETITION - Save Rodeo In Los AngelesLearn more at Western Justice Legislative Fund | Advocacy For The Western Lifestyle

World Champion Kelsie Domer is headed to her third Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping, she joins us as today's ClassicRope/ClassicEquine Featured interview on the Steve Kenyon Podcast!

Veterans Day is Monday, November 11.  This week in North Texas the American Heroes Celebration is underway, culminating Sunday at Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth in the 2024 NFR Showdown.  You'll get to watch the NFR qualifiers in a four round roping that will also feature ranch rodeo events, a special presentation or two, and a couple of other surprises.  Tickets are available at Schedule / Tickets - Liberty & Loyalty Foundation

This week the annual American Heroes Celebration kicks off in Decatur, TX.  If you are in North Texas please plan to join us on Sunday, November 10 at 1 PM at the Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth for the 2024 IMUS Ranch NFR Showdown presented by JPMorganChase.  Schedule / Tickets - Liberty & Loyalty FoundationClassic EquineClassic Rope - Success Is In Your Hands

Breakaway Roper Maddy Deerman from New Mexico has qualified for her first Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping December 3-4 in Las Vegas.  We talked to Maddy about her unique journey to her first National Finals!

Today we look ahead to the National Finals Steer Roping this weekend in Mulvane, KS...our guest is Slade Wood from Texas, #2 in the steer roping world standings!

Today on the Steve Kenyon Podcast we are joined by Tiah DeGrofft, the first woman to serve as President of the Pendleton Round-UP.  

Today we take a look ahead to the American Heroes Celebration...Saluting our military and first responders November 5-10 in Decatur and Fort Worth, with Trey Johnson of Trey Johnson Cowboy Ministries...

This week on the Steve Kenyon Podcast Charly Crawford Joins us....November 5-10 The American Heroes Celebration returns to the NRS Arena in Decatur, TX and to the Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth.  Schedule / Tickets - Liberty & Loyalty FoundationClassic EquineClassic Rope - Success Is In Your Hands

Breakaway Roper Josie Conner is headed to her third Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping December 3-4 in Las Vegas at the South Point...and she'll be riding the Horse of the Year when she gets there.  She joins us with the story.  

Rodeo Comes to Palestine, TX October 25-26.  Andy Carter from United Bulls and Broncs talks about the UBBI's Big Event...

Ahead of this week's Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo, we caught up with Caleb McMillan.  McMillan has qualified for the Circuit Finals in the steer wrestling and the bull riding, and has been selected along with Jacob Stacy as one of the pickup men.  Caleb is one of the most all around of the all around cowboys in ProRodeo...Hope you enjoy this interview!

Barrel Racer Hailey Kinsel heads to this year's Wrangler National Finals Rodeo chasing history and a 5th WPRA World Title.  She joins us on the Steve Kenyon Podcast.  

This weekend one of the most unique events of the year will happen, the Coastal Challenge of Champions Battle of the States Bull Riding, Saturday night October 12 in Buckeye, AZ.  Our Classic Equine/Classic Ropes Featured interview is with Jason Mattox, the founder of the Challenge of Champions Bull Riding Tour!  If you can't be there you can watch the bull riding on the CowboyChannelPlus app or the livestream at Challenge of Champions Tour – CCT – We are Bullriding (cctbullriding.com).  Classic EquineClassic Rope - Success Is In Your Hands

We caught up with breakway roper TiAda Gray after her performance at the Governor's Cup earned her a spot at the Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping December 3-4 in Las Vegas at the South Point.