Professional rodeo announcer Steve Kenyon recaps the latest news in the fast-paced world of Professional Rodeo and Western Sports
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Welcome to in the LOOP Podcast hosted by; Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, a Professional Rodeo Athlete , an entrepreneur, a wife, a daughter, and a full time cowgirl. This podcast is cultivated from a place that promotes the western industry and the sport of rodeo! These episodes will bring you the raw, real, truth and stories highlighting the western industry, people, places, and all things rodeo!
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#226 - Sami Jo Smith and Linsay Rosser-Sumpter | Breaking Barriers: Celebrating $1.2 Million Dollar Payout of WRWC 2025
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45:25Hey y’all, welcome back to In The Loop Podcast! I’m your host, Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, and I couldn’t be more excited for this episode because we’re diving into one of the biggest events of the year—the Women’s Rodeo World Championships (WRWC)! With the WRWC right around the corner, I sat down with Linsay Rosser-Sumpter and Sami Jo Smith, two of the …
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#225 - Dr. Caroline Leaf | ReWiring your Brain for Success
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47:26Today, we’re bringing you a special replay of one of our most impactful episodes, featuring the incredible Dr. Caroline Leaf. Dr. Leaf is a cognitive neuroscientist and bestselling author, known for her groundbreaking research in psychoneurobiology and metacognitive neuropsychology. In this conversation, we explore the power of rewiring thought pat…
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with WPRA President Heidi Schmidt
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36:47Heidi Schmidt from North Dakota, the New President of the WPRA joins us on the Steve Kenyon PodcastBy 8 Seconds Media
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#224 - Lyndsey V. | Breaking Barriers and Building Resilience
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31:25Welcome back to In The Loop! In this episode, we sit down with entrepreneur, speaker, and resilience coach Lyndsey V. to discuss the power of pushing through challenges, finding clarity in chaos, and creating sustainable success. Throughout the episode, we explore how resilience applies to rodeo, business, and everyday life, touching on topics like…
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Tyler and Sarah Waguespack
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29:04This week our guests are 5X World Champion Tyler Waguespack and NFR Barrel Racing Qualifier Sarah Waguespack.By 8 Seconds Media
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Megan McLeod Sprague
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39:01Barrel Racer Megan McLeod Sprague joins us to talk about winning San Antonio, horses, ground, and her career.By 8 Seconds Media
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#223 - Mandi Holland | WPRA Western Region Roping Director Nominee
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29:47In this episode of In The Loop, we sit down with Mandi Holland, a veterinarian, business owner, rodeo committee member, and passionate advocate for breakaway roping. As a nominee for WPRA Western Region Roping Director, Mandi shares why she’s stepping up to help guide breakaway roping into the future. From working behind the scenes with committees,…
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#222 - Tibba Smith | WPRA Western Region Roping Director Nominee
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14:49In this episode of In The Loop, we sit down with Tibba Smith, WPRA Reserve World Champion Breakaway Roper and nominee for WPRA Western Region Roping Director. With years of experience as a rodeo competitor, coach, and secretary for the largest college rodeo region, Tibba has seen every side of the industry—and now she’s ready to take on a leadershi…
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#221- Stevi & Ty Hillman | Perseverance, Passion, and the Realities of Rodeo
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1:07:35In this episode of In the Loop, we sit down with Stevi and Ty Hillman as they open up about the unexpected turns their journey has taken over the past few months. After falling short of making it to the National Finals Rodeo this year, the couple has found themselves on a different path—one filled with new beginnings, surrendering to God, growing t…
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with World Champion Tim O'Connell
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40:04The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Bareback Riding World Champion Tim O'Connell. Brought to you by Classic Ropes and by Classic Equine.By 8 Seconds Media
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#220 - Lorinda Van Newkirk | Lucky Chuck Socks | Cowgirl Armor
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46:26Join us on In The Loop Podcast as we welcome Lorinda Van Newkirk, the inspiring entrepreneur behind Lucky Chuck Socks! Lorinda shares her incredible journey—from growing up in California to launching multiple businesses, all while staying true to her passions. In this episode, she opens up about her Cowgirl Armor testimony, the lessons learned thro…
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Coleman Proctor
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33:499X Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Team Roping Qualifier Coleman Proctor Joins us. Presented by ClassicRopes and by Classic Equine!By 8 Seconds Media
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Join us on In The Loop Podcast as we welcome Bridget Yates, a talented graphic artist at COMIC Cowgirl and a dedicated breakaway roper since 2020. In this episode, Bridget shares her incredible journey from starting at the bottom to finding her place in the rodeo world. Together, we delve into the origins of Cowgirl Armor, the challenges we faced, …
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#218 - Raymond Hollabaugh | For The Love Of Rodeo | Gold Card Series
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52:05In the first episode of our 2025 Gold Card Series, we sit down with Raymond Hollabaugh, a 7-time NFR Calf Roper, former college rodeo coach, and a true legend in the world of professional rodeo. Raymond shares his journey, starting with the challenges he faced early in his career. He talks about overcoming physical obstacles, finding the right ment…
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with World Champion Kaycee Feild
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49:41Today we catch up with 6X World Champion Bareback Rider Kaycee Feild...Brought to you by Classic Equine and by Classic Ropes.By 8 Seconds Media
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast courtesy of the Charly Crawford Podcast!
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46:18Today 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.By 8 Seconds Media
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#217 - Kaycee Feild | Riding With A Purpose
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1:08:40Join us as we revisit our conversation with rodeo legend Kaycee Feild, a six-time bareback riding world champion and the first cowboy to win three consecutive bareback riding average titles at the NFR. In this special replay, Kaycee shares his journey to becoming a champion, reflecting on the mindset and discipline that fueled his success. He also …
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Josey Butler
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33:37Today 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.By 8 Seconds Media
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Randy Schmutz
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48:16The 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.By 8 Seconds Media
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast on the road to the American, with last year's million dollar winner Brandon Cullens
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48:28The 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 wi…
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with NFR Average winner Andrea Busby
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31:35The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Average winner Andrea Busby. https://classicrope.com/cr/ https://classicequine.com/ce/By 8 Seconds Media
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with World Champion Steer Wrestler JD Struxness
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast - With World Champion Josh Frost
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34:39Our 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/By 8 Seconds Media
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#216 - Tyler Kraft | PRCA Pick Up Horse of The Year 2024 | Java with Jordan Jo
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12:20Tyler Kraft is a Cowboy through and through, the Calgary Stampede Ranch Manager, Husband, Father, Pick Up Man, Owner of the 2023 and 2024 PRCA Pick Up Horse's of the year, and much more. Java with Jordan Jo is Powered by Purina. #feedgreatness In The LOOP Podcast hosted by Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, is inspired by the western culture and breakaway ropin…
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast from the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
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39:05Good 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!By 8 Seconds Media
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#215 - Dylan Hancock | Java with Jordan Jo Powered by Purina
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6:27Dylan Hancock is a rookie NFR Tie Down Roper, but you wouldnt know it by his performance at the Thomas & Mack so far! We talked to Dylan right after round 1, and about his confidence run, and he went on to win the Tie Down Roping in Round #7 at the 2024 NFR! This episode is powered by Purina, Feed Greatness! In The LOOP Podcast hosted by Jordan Jo …
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#214 - Justin Shaffer | Rodeo with a Purpose | Java with Jordan Jo Powered by Purina
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12:08Justin talks through his first National Finals Rodeo Qualification, and running that first ever steer at the Thomas & Mack at the 2024 NFR! We are talking horse power, strategy, and faith among his journey of rodeo on this episode of Java with Jordan Jo Powered by Purina! In The LOOP Podcast hosted by Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, is inspired by the wester…
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#213 - Travis Graves | Java with Jordan Jo Powered by Purina
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15:04Travis Graves, often referred to as the G.O.A.T. in heeling, shares insights about the horses that have played a pivotal role in his success. His ability to trust and connect with his horses is essential to his achievements, and he truly loves what he does. Consistency is something him and his partner Luke Brown both do great and we can’t wait to w…
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#212 - Luke Brown | Java with Jordan Jo Powered by Purina
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14:20Luke Brown embodies a champion's mindset, approaching each day with unwavering determination and professionalism. His passion for team roping and rodeo has led him to qualify for the NFR 15 times, and it's his relentless drive to excel that consistently keeps him among the elite competitors year after year! In The LOOP Podcast hosted by Jordan Jo H…
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#211 - Coleman Proctor | Java with Jordan Jo Powered by Purina
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23:35“We are not trying to be good we are trying to be great,” is Coleman Proctors Motto. Coleman shares a little about life outside of the arena as a Father and Husband, as well as his passion for competition. He reflects on the valuable lessons he has learned throughout his journey and how these experiences shaped him into the competitor he is today! …
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#210 - Logan Medlin | Java with Jordan Jo Powered by Purina
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15:36Logan Medlin talks about his competitive edge in team roping and gives most of the credit to the horse power that gives him that edge to be an elite competitor. Faith and family play a huge part in Medlin’s lifestyle, and as their family travels they are making memories along the way! In The LOOP Podcast hosted by Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, is inspired …
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#209 - Hailey Kinsel | Java with Jordan Jo Powered by Purina
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13:29Join us as we chat with Hailey Kinsel, a four-time World Champion, and her incredible horse, Sister. Together, they've achieved a remarkable milestone in rodeo history with Sister's lifetime earnings reaching an impressive $3,061,800. In this episode, we delve into Hailey's statistics, explore her journey to success both inside and outside the aren…
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Kollin VonAhn
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34:00Today 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 Equine Classic Rope - Success Is In Your HandsBy 8 Seconds Media
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#208 - Pro Fantasy Rodeo | NFBR - 15 Days of Breakaway '24
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31:57Pro Fantasy Rodeo has been an advocate for the Pro Rodeo Breakaway Roping from the beginning! The Pro Fantasy Rodeo Breakaway Game presented by Pro Fantasy Rodeo and Teton Ridge is a fast, fun, and fan-filled thriller to be a part of the National Finals Breakaway Roping! With a payout this year of over $17,000 the breakaway games are going to be on…
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The Steve Kenyon Podcast with Bareback Rider Jess Pope
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23:55Bareback 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!By 8 Seconds Media
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#207 - NFBR 15 Days of Breakaway '24 | #1 Shelby Boisjoli-Meged
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40:08The 2023 World Champion Breakaway Roper, Shelby Boisjoli-Meged is headed to her fifth NFBR in the #1 position. Shelby is one of TWO ladies who have made it to all five National Finals of Breakaway Roping. Shelby battled it out all year long to come out on top headed into the NFBR and she's looking to take home a second gold buckle. Shelby will be p…
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Steve Kenyon Podcast with Jackie Crawford
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33:47RodeoHouston starts this week. Breakaway Roper Jackie Crawford and her team roper husband Charly are both former Houston champions...Jackie won Houston last year. Today we present an encore presentation of our interview with Jackie Crawford just prior to the Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping!…
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#206 - NFBR 15 Days of Breakaway '24 | #2 Josie Conner
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36:19Look out for the young gun, Josie Conner rides into her third NFBR in the #2 spot aboard the 2024 Nutrena Breakaway Roping Horse of the Year, Dutch! Josie has had a stellar year, and was the highest earning breakaway roper over Cowboy Christmas pocketing over $15,000. Her long list of wins for the 2024 regular season includes rodeos like in Red Blu…
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#205 - NFBR 15 Days of Breakaway '24 | #3 Jackie Crawford
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38:02The queen is in the house, your #3 breakaway roper with $135,498 in 81 rodeos, Jackie Crawford! Jackie has 23 WPRA World Championships, is the 2024 Rodeo Houston champion breakaway roper, a 4x NFBR Qualifier, the inaugural NFBR Champion in 2020 and the list goes on. Her career is storied and she's not done yet! Jackie has a great string of horses a…
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#204 - NFBR 15 Days of Breakaway '24 | #4 Kelsie Domer
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29:45There's no question about it, #4 cowgirl Kelsie Domer (Chace) is a competitor and she'll be going for the gold in Las Vegas! Kelsie took home bucket list wins in Calgary and Pendleton but the winning didn't stop there and she took home a round win in Sioux Falls at the Governor's Cup too. At the 2023 NFBR Kelsie claimed two go round wins and roped …
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#203 - NFBR 15 Days of Breakaway '24 | #5 Taylor Munsell
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36:30Taylor “Money” Munsell is headed to her fourth consecutive NFBR as the #5 breakaway roper in the standings! With a big win in Reno Taylor's summer started off on fire and her momentum never stopped. She's won the first round two NFBRs in a row and she's looking to make that three. Cool, calm and collected and ready to light Vegas on fire Taylor wil…
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#202 - NFBR 15 Days of Breakaway '24 | #6 Martha Angelone
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40:13Martha Angelone has been there and done that, the 2022 World Champion Breakaway Roper is making her 5th consecutive trip to the NFBR coming in with back number #6! Martha is one of only 2 ladies who have made all five NFBRs. There's no question about it, Martha has ice water in her veins! Martha fought an injury all summer long and gritted it out t…
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#201 - NFBR 15 Days of Breakaway '24 | #7 Maddy Deerman
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40:59Maddy Deerman is a force to be reckoned with this NFBR Rookie comes in at #7 and is looking to make some big time runs in Las Vegas! Maddy had her sights set on an NFBR qualification this year after just barely missing the mark for rodeo count and earnings for the 2023 NFBR . Maddy is your 2023 & 2024 Cinch Playoffs Champion Breakaway Roper in Puya…
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Steve Kenyon Podcast with Breakaway Roper Taylor Munsell
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21:31The 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 Stand…
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#200 - NFBR 15 Days of Breakaway '24 | #8 Danielle Lowman
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45:07They call her the "Long Gun" for a reason, the NFBR is never out of reach for #8 Danielle Lowman! The Native American cowgirl is headed to her third consecutive NFBR and she'll be wearing the #8 back number! There is no question about it, Danielle will be going for the round win every time she backs in the box. At the 2023 NFBR Danielle won rounds …
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Steve Kenyon Podcast with Barrel Racer Latricia Duke
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31:45On 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 Equine Classic Rope - Success Is In Your HandsBy 8 Seconds Media
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#199 - NFBR 15 Days of Breakaway '24 | #9 Rickie Fanning
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37:34Coming in with the #9 NFBR Back Number is South Dakota cowgirl Rickie Fanning (Engesser)! Rickie is a firecracker with absolutely no quit in her, and she's been steadily winning big checks all year long. In 73 rodeos Rickie's winnings total $97,007! This will be her third NFBR appearance, and she'll be riding her great horse Copper. Rickie and Copp…
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Steve Kenyon Podcast Special Edition with Dave Duquette from Western Justice
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30:19Today 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 - Sa…
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#198 - NFBR 15 Days of Breakaway '24 | #10 Macy Young
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40:56Macy Young is no stranger to the top 15 and she's back for her second NFBR in the #10 position! Macy was one of the first ladies to grace the stage of the NFBR, back in 2020 when the very first NFBR was held in Texas. She's had a name change and started a family since then, but she's just as fierce as she ever was when she backs in the corner! In 8…
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#197 - NFBR 15 Days of Breakaway '24 | #11 Kendal Pierson
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30:32Coming in hot to her second NFBR at #11 is Canadian cowgirl Kendal Pierson! Kendal is 2x Canadian Finals Breakaway Roping Champion and she has been hot on the rodeo trail this year bouncing back and forth between the Canadian and American rodeos. Kendal won her set in Houston and grabbed a round win in Sioux Falls at the governor's cup to help her …
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