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In this episode of the Black Knuckle Ranch Podcast, the crew sits down with John Clinch of Clinch Colt Co. to talk colt starting, cutting horses, cow horse training, and the realities of building a successful horse training business.

John shares his approach to developing two-year-olds, why most horse owners underestimate how long quality training actually takes, and how he built a program focused on preparing young horses for the cutting and cow horse world. The conversation also covers networking within the horse industry, ranch life, social media, horse pricing, and the challenges trainers face when balancing customer expectations with what horses truly need.

Along the way, the guys swap stories about ranch cats, horse sales, training philosophies, and why there may be more opportunity in the horse industry than most people realize.

• How John Clinch built Clinch Colt Co.
• Colt starting vs. finished horse training
• Why great horses take years, not weeks
• Cutting horses and cow horse development
• The business side of horse training
• Customer expectations vs. reality
• Horse pricing and today's market
• Networking within the horse industry
• Ranch life, ranch cats, and social media
• The future of horse training programs

John Clinch is the owner of Clinch Colt Co. in Hico, Texas, where he specializes in colt starting and developing young horses for the cutting and cow horse industries. His program focuses on building solid foundations that prepare horses for success at the next level of competition.

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In this episode of the Black Knuckle Ranch Podcast, we sit down with horse trainer and competitor Craig Moore to talk horsemanship, ranch trail competitions, colt starting, and what it takes to build horses that can perform in the real world.

Craig shares his journey from high school rodeo and horse training to an unexpected detour into competitive golf before finding his way back to horses. The conversation dives into the realities of training horses, competing in events like Road to the Horse, and the challenges of creating horse competitions that are both competitive and welcoming for riders of all skill levels.

The crew also discusses the future of the Black Knuckle Ranch Trail Course Series, judging challenges, how to keep events fair and fun, and why making horse events approachable for newcomers is critical to growing the industry.

• The success of the first Black Knuckle Ranch Trail Course event
• How judges influence competition outcomes
• Timed events vs. judged events
• Creating a welcoming environment for new riders
• Craig Moore's path into professional horsemanship
• Lessons learned from Road to the Horse
• Golf, horses, and expensive hobbies
• The importance of practical horsemanship
• Ideas for growing the Black Knuckle Ranch Buckle Series
• Why obstacles and ranch trail events continue to grow in popularity

Craig Moore of Moore Horsemanship is a professional horse trainer known for colt starting, obstacle training, ranch versatility, and helping riders build practical, confident horses. Craig has competed in major colt-starting competitions and brings a practical, no-nonsense approach to horsemanship.

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In Part 1 with Kyle from 6S Horsemanship, we get into everything from getting thrown off a horse for the first time… to the deeper mindset behind bull riding, horse training, and what it really means to be a horseman.

We kick things off with a story from the ranch that quickly turns into a bigger conversation about risk, confidence, and learning the hard way. From there, we dive into a heated (but respectful) discussion around bull riding culture—should you get on anything you draw, or is there a smarter way to develop?

Kyle brings a unique perspective with his rodeo background and horsemanship approach, breaking down how beginners actually progress—and why mindset matters more than most people think.

We also get into:

• The difference between practice pens vs real rodeo expectations
• Why bull riding is at least 70% mental
• Social media, criticism, and the reality of dealing with haters
• The truth behind "it must be nice" and earned success
• Ranch horse vs cutting horse—what actually gets the job done

This one covers a lot of ground—horses, rodeo, mindset, and real talk from guys living it every day.

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Some weeks on the ranch go smooth. This wasn't one of them.

We kick things off with another call from Wally Gator… and let's just say, it raises some serious questions about personal hygiene and life choices. From there, things only get better (or worse).

We talk about picking up the new ranch truck, the kind of deal you don't usually walk away from, and swap stories about old jobs—including one that somehow involves working for a pimp in Hawaii. Yeah… it goes there.

We also get into cowboy movies—why Lonesome Dove didn't quite hit like expected, what actually makes a "real" cowboy story, and how nostalgia plays into it.

On the ranch side, we're gearing up for the upcoming roping, dealing with missing buckles, last-minute prep, and getting feedback from a legend in the roping world. It's one of those weeks where nothing goes exactly as planned—but the work still gets done.

This is the Black Knuckle Ranch Podcast—real horses, real ranch, real talk… and occasionally, really bad decisions.

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A "good week" on a working ranch doesn't look like what most people see online.

This week on the Black Knuckle Ranch Podcast, we talk about what actually happened around the ranch — selling a couple horses for the first time, the never-ending search for a decent ranch truck, and a debate that lit up the internet: a $100,000 cutting horse vs a good ranch horse that can actually get the job done.

We also get into the realities of bull riding after watching a practice event where the bulls weren't exactly cooperating, why young riders are getting hurt, and what the sport really demands from the people who do it.

Along the way there's hotshot roping footage, castration talk, pole dancing in a welding helmet, and the usual unfiltered ranch commentary.

It wasn't a flashy week.
But on a working ranch, a quiet week where things get done might just be the best kind there is.

Real horses. Real ranch. Real talk.

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Welcome back to the Black Knuckle Ranch Podcast — where ranch life isn't filtered and the stories definitely aren't polished.

This week the crew covers everything from bull riding sponsorships to cowboy beer preferences, and somehow ends up in a full-blown debate about cowboy laundry habits and shirt rotations. If you've ever wondered how many shirts a ranch hand actually owns… you're about to find out.

We also talk about:

• Trying to sponsor a bull rider (Lennon Cook)

• Why Billy Bob's might not be the best place to get on a bull

• The cowboy hat brands we actually wear on the ranch

• Why one of the guys keeps showing up on camera wearing the same shirt

• Ranch security patrols… apparently done in pajamas

• And the usual chaos that happens when a bunch of ranch hands sit around a table with microphones.

Out here there's no script — just real ranch life, real horses, and real conversations.

If you enjoy ranch content, horses, rodeo, and the occasional completely unhinged cowboy story, you're in the right place.

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Building an arena sounds simple—until you try doing it while the ranch still has to run. This week we break down what went into building our facilities, where we screwed up, how projects spiral when scope changes mid-job, and what we learned about managing work without burning people out. Plus: chainsaws, steer wrestling chaos, and a few stud colts that aren't studs anymore.

Real horses. Real ranch. Real talk.

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This week on the Black Knuckle Ranch Podcast, the conversation gets real.

We talk about mental load, burnout, broken equipment, and whether it's finally time to hire a full-time operator. When you're scaling a ranch business, the work doesn't slow down — the stakes just get higher.

Billy opens up (a little) about perfectionism and why he won't ask for help. We break down what it actually costs to run heavy equipment every day, why things break, and why $1,800–$2,000 per day isn't as crazy as it sounds.

We also talk about:

• 9 million social media views in 24 days

• Landing strategic sponsors (skid steers, mulchers, medical partners & more)

• Why some companies won't ever get our business again

• Growing the ranch without losing what makes it real

• And somehow… toilet paper sponsorships

This isn't a highlight reel.
It's what scaling a working ranch actually looks like.

Real Horses. Real Ranch. Real Talk.

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This ain't a social media highlight reel.

This is a working ranch.

In this episode of the Black Knuckle Ranch Podcast, we pull back the curtain on what it really takes to make money in ranching — and why most people get it wrong.

We talk about:

• The difference between income and sustainable income

• Why diversification matters (horses, hay, mulching, events)

• The real cost of running skid steers and heavy equipment

• Leasing roping steers vs. owning them

• Why deadlines mess with your head

• When to eat a job… and when to double down

• What happens when integrity costs you money

• And why communication in business matters more than being right

We also introduce Austin, swap stories about busted fuel filters, nearly dropping a gooseneck on Billy, 200-foot shrapnel from buried farm equipment, and the reality that some jobs go perfect… and some eat you alive.

If you're trying to:

• Start a ranch

• Grow a ranch

• Add a revenue stream

• Or just understand how real operators think

This episode is for you.

We're not here to impress you.
We're here to tell the truth.

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Real Ranch.
Real Talk.

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Some weeks on the ranch go according to plan. This was not one of those weeks.

In this episode of the Black Knuckle Ranch Podcast, we're living exactly how we always do — by the seat of our pants. From hauling hay math that somehow never adds up, to broken equipment, questionable decisions, and trying to keep horses getting worked while everything else demands attention, this is real ranch life as it actually happens

We talk through:

• Juggling hay deals, time, and manpower

• Equipment failures and how small mistakes turn into big ones

• Why ranch work is never just "one job"

• The chaos that comes with trying to do everything at once

• And how we decide what has to get done when plans fall apart

No highlight reels. No sugarcoating. Just honest conversations about running a working ranch, figuring it out as you go, and showing up ready to work — even when the week goes sideways.

Real horses. Real ranch. Real talk.

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