The Converse Cowboy – Détails, épisodes et analyse

First ever, "Converse Cowboy Interlude". A brief bio about The Converse Cowboy, and where my mind is today. This short 12 minute episode was uncomfortable for me and at the same time fun to record. 

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Truly a pleasure to have 10x NFR Team Roper, Charly Crawford join me on this episode. I walked out of the studio after this interview feeling inspired and motivated. 

We discuss Charly's career as a team roper in the arena and his life outside of the arena. The mindset of an elite rodeo athlete to have sustainable success requires discipline and consistency. Charly shares his lessons learned and earned secrets that can only be attained through dedication and a focused intent. 

Be sure to check out his most recent endeavor, Liberty & Loyalty Foundation (formerly American Military Celebration) is a non-profit 501c3 organization. Liberty & Loyalty Foundation produces Western lifestyle events for veterans, retired and active service personnel, and first responders. Events promote leadership and teamwork while encouraging camaraderie, forming support systems and making memories. Through these events, opportunities for fund raising are utilized for charities that support the needs of our heroes. (libertyandloyaltyfoundation.com)

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Cade Shepard sets the tone for the 2023 NCHA Futurity, marking a 225 in the 1st go.  He visits the show at the Teton Ridge booth to discuss his run.  We talk about what makes this horse special and his strategy for events like the Futurity.  Enjoy the show!

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Luca Fappani, professional Reining Horse Trainer, $625K LTE, has a bright future ahead of him.  With some of the best to ever play the game in his corner, we discuss the role that his father and NRHA legend, Andrea Fappani, ($8 Million LTE) has played in shaping his mindset in the show pen.  We discuss what shows like 'The Run For A Million' and Teton Ridge's 'American Performance Horse' are doing for the performance horse industry.  Enjoy the show!!

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Glad to have Matt MIlls visit the show in Las Vegas at 'The Run For A Million'.  Born and raised in Southern California, Matt began riding horses at an early age. He enjoyed a successful career as a youth rider, earning multiple championships throughout California in a variety of disciplines including western pleasure, horsemanship and trail. In 1996 he switched his focus to reining and a few years later established his own training operation in Scottsdale, Arizona. Recently he made the move to Weatherford, Texas. 

Matt is consistently ranked on the NRHA Top Twenty Professionals Riders list and has NRHA lifetime earnings of over $1,000,000.00. He is regularly a finalist at major NRHA events and has received several titles including NRHA Intermediate Open Futurity Reserve Champion as well as multiple titles at the National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC). He has also earned several large futurity and derby titles including RMRHA Summer Slide, High Roller Reining Classic, SWRHA Futurity and NRHA Cowtown Classic. In addition to his youth, skill and natural riding ability, he is well known for his professionalism, showmanship, and charismatic personality. Consequently, he is in high demand for clinics in the United States, Europe and Mexico.  Enjoy the show!!

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Truly a pleasure to visit with Chelsea Edsall (@cheersitschelsea), this episode is entertaining and informative.  Tune into this episode to hear more about the performance horse world from a trainer's wife perspective.  We cover a number of topics throughout this interview, ie. Texas living, IG Lives, Cowhorse mental health, The Run For A Million and much more.  Enjoy the show!   Subscriber Benefits, (Subscribe only on Apple Podcast).                                                             • Early Access To All Shows  • Ad-Free Listening • Exclusive Content  • A minimum of 10% of subscription profits will be donated to charity • (New episodes released weekly) As always thank you for your support!   Stay Grateful!!   The Converse Cowboy

 

Al Dunning has owned and operated the Almosta Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona since 1970. Over the years, Al has developed his multi-faceted equine business with a focus on the development of champion horses and riders. With over 45 World and Reserve World Titles, Al and his students have dominated in AQHA, NCHA, NRCHA, and NRHA events. His love of teaching has taken Al all over the world, conducting clinics and sharing his techniques and philosophies of horsemanship.  Enjoy the show!   Subscriber Benefits, (Subscribe only on Apple Podcast).                                                             • Early Access To All Shows  • Ad-Free Listening • Exclusive Content  • A minimum of 10% of subscription profits will be donated to charity • (New episodes released weekly)   As always thank you for your support, enjoy the show!   The Converse Cowboy

NRCHA Million Dollar Rider, and 2016 Worlds Greatest Horseman Champion, Clayton Edsall joins me on the show in Las Vegas during 'The Run For A Million'.  Enjoy the show!!

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Truly a honor to have living legend, Boyd Rice join me on the show in Las Vegas at 'The Run For A Million'.  Boyd has lifetime earnings in excess of $4 million in the Western performance horse industry. Well respected professionally as a horseman and as a human.  His successes have come from natural talent, hard work and family support.

Among Boyd's many accolades are, NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Championship and Worlds Greatest Horseman Champion, along with multiple aged event finalist in Ft Worth.  Boyd Rice is no stranger to the winners circle.  Tune in to this episode to hear his mindset and strategy before showtime. 

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With NCHA lifetime earnings in excess of $9 Million, professional cutting horse trainer and living legend, Matt Gaines needs no introduction.  The NCHA Hall of Famer and 2016 NCHA Futurity Champion joins me on the show at the Kimes booth in Las Vegas to talk about his strategy and mindset for events like the 'Run For A Million'.  Enjoy the show!

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