Ep. 125 - Echoes of Rodeo: Great Whites, Great Cattle & Great Cowboys
That Western Life
Welcome to Part I of our Western History deep dives with our resident That Western Life historian Katie Surritt and co-host Katie Schrock. Make sure to tune in bi-monthly for all things western lifestyle on the That Western Life Podcast. Summary: Starting with the first arrival of cattle to the Hawaiian Islands, the That Western Life team take a deep dive into the history of the Paniolo and the Hawaiian ranching and rodeo culture. From feral, dangerous cattle, to their own style of shipping and being crowned the 1908 World Champion Steer Ropers, Paniolos have changed many of how we see...
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Ep. 124 - Welcome to Season 6: A recap of the 2023 season and a preview of 2024
That Western Life
It's time for the start of Season 6 of the That Western Life podcast and we are excited to bring back your co-hosts Katie Schrock & Rachel Owens-Sarno. Season 6 will also include co-hosts Saddle Bronc Rider Joe Harper & Western Historian Katie Surritt. In this episode: Breakdown of the State of the PRCA Address by CEO Tom Glause Number of members, permits, rookies, rodeos, performances and payouts July 2023 Ransomware attack on the PRCA 54% growth in PRCA Sponsorship New Secretary System Rookie Round Up + Rookie Media Training PRCA Media Awards Animal Welfare...
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Ep. 123 - Injury Management & Prevention for Rodeo Athletes with Natasha McCann
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There’s been a new movement in the past year regarding rodeo athletes placing an emphasis on athlete as a big part of their budding career success. Natasha McCann grew up an athlete before a major injury sidelined her from her collegiate dreams. A resilient young lady, Natasha became a buckaroo riding colts and then, on the side, got her EMT license and worked in an ambulance. Her passion for fitness and the western life led her to become a 2023 COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 Recipient, as well as an athletic trainer for some of rodeos top athletes and a training coach with Champion Fitness...
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Ep. 122 - Rookie Saddle Bronc Rider Q Taylor
That Western Life
Rookie Saddle Bronc Rider Q Taylor is on the hunt for his first National Finals Rodeo - no small feat for a first year professional rodeo cowboy! The 21 year-old Casper, Wyoming, native had a stellar permit year in 2022, and is one of the great young guns that the That Western Life podcast team is following through the 2023 season. Currently sitting #2 in the Resistol Rookie Standings, Q dives into his upbringing, his rodeo strategy, and his hobbies/interests out side of the rodeo arena. If you find this podcast episode interesting, you'll want to check out our podcast with TWL...
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Ep. 121 - Wrangler Western's Vice President & General Manager Allen Montgomery
That Western Life
To sit down with the iconic brand of Wrangler has been on our podcast bucket list for quite some time and we were fortunate enough to have the Vice President and General Manager of Wrangler Western Wear, Allen Montgomery, on the podcast for a unique insight into rodeo’s largest apparel brand. Not only do we discuss the history of Wrangler, who they build their products after, but also their upcoming trends with Yellowstone and Coconut Cowboys. Additionally, we talk to them about the marketing behind the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and what that week is like for them as a team to prepare...
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Ep 120 - **EXCLUSIVE** Road to the Horse Interview with JR Robles; Part II
That Western Life
EXCLUSIVE As JR Robles entered Round 3 of Road to the Horse, the first time competitor wasn't showing any nerves. In fact, cool as a cucumber (on the outside), JR was sitting undefeated in any round he had competed in in the horse starting competition after winning every round and the Wild Card Competition months previously in Fort Worth, Texas, as well as the two rounds leading up to the finale at the Road to the Horse. That was all about to change in the craziest way possible. Listen to the exclusive podcast interview with JR on what happened next in Kentucky and how that moment has changed...
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Ep. 119 - COWGIRL 30 Under 30 Girl Talk Key Note Speaker Kiah Twisselman Burhcett
That Western Life
This episode is brought to you by COWGIRL Magazine who will be celebrating their 2023 COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 Honorees at the Gala at The Drover Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas, this March. This amazing event is in it's fourth year with That Western Life podcast co-host Katie Schrock being a 2021 honoree. This year, the COWGIRL 30 Under 30 events will host a breakout brunch session Saturday midday which will feature a female empowered panel including some of the biggest names in the western industry, as well as your keynote; Kiah Burchett Twisselman. Learn more about the 2023...
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Ep. 118 - Breeding Barn Conversations with Rachel Pozzi
That Western Life
While this title may allude to all things breeding barns on our current trend of breeding season and derby/futurity horse preparation, this episode is so much more than this. Co-Host Katie Schrock first met Rachel Pozzi through online Facebook Group resources regarding sprint horses, Appaloosa's, and rodeo horses. Rachel jumps on the show with Katie and TWL co-host Rachel Owens-Sarno to chat all things breeding, how to manage it, tips for the industry, how to price your foals, and Rachel (Pozzi's) thoughts on improving the horse industry as a whole. As Rachel Pozzi says, "Your kids are...
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Ep. 117 - Rebranding the American Cow Boy
That Western Life
When it comes to the history of the American Cowboy, modern media has painted the picture to look one way, when the reality shows that enslaved African Americans known as "Cow Boys" were truly the icons that changed the west, creating a unique equalizer post Emancipation Proclamation. Katie Surritt & Katie Schrock take a deep dive into the history of African American cow boys and the impacts they have had on the west, cattle drives, and rodeo as we know it. To precursor all of this, this is what we have deduced from our own research which includes books, professors, peer-reviews...
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Ep. 116 - Outback Stallion Stations' Whitley Sharp
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It's that time of the year when we start planning out what will be hitting the ground in the following year. Whether it's for the futurity or derby pens or you're looking to spruce up your rodeo string - Outback Stallion Station in Caldwell, Idaho, has an impressive roster of stallions and breeding options to help you make those dreams a reality! Whitley Sharp is the manager and a partner of Outback Stallion Station where they specialize in some of the best rodeo producing stallions in the country. Whitley is an avid barrel racer herself and was, prior to that, in communications and marketing...
info_outlineAs 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!
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