Charly Crawford Podcast

This week I have a 6-time NFR Qualifier, 7-time AQHA World Champion, 3-time ARHFA World Champion, and one of my good friends Joseph Harrison on the podcast. Joseph is one of the most successful horsemen in the industry and we talk about everything from the current state of the rope horse futurity scene to stories from when he and I made the NFR together in 2017 and much more.

This episode focuses on how trusting what you train for in the practice pen will render the best results when you get to those high-pressure situations in the competition arena.

I got a chance to sit down with the two men behind the Relentless Remuda, Trevor Brazile and Miles Baker and talk about all things rope horse futurity and get the story of how these two have come together to build one of the winningest horse programs in the industry. These two are incredible at what they do with their horses, and they are also staying on the cutting edge of the business side of things with things like syndicating their great stud The Darkk Side, which we discuss the ins and outs of that decision in detail in the episode.

Whether it's for you or your horse, focusing only on expectations is a one-way road to disappointments and hardships. Trading those expectations for some appreciation for the progress already made and the opportunity to get better is a mindset shift that will give whatever situation you're in some grace and allow you to see things in a new light.

After wrapping up a four-day clinic at the ranch in Arthur, Nebraska, I sat down with Sage and Kelley Haythorn of Haythorn Land & Cattle and talked about the epic history of their family's ranch, the award-winning horse breeding program they have built and managed over the years, and recapped the great clinic they hosted.

Having the right attitude is key to everything, whether it's practicing, attending a clinic, or going to a roping. This episode focuses on the importance of a coachable attitude and how it can benefit your roping!

Kevin Stewart is one of the most accomplished team ropers in the history of our sport. He qualified for the NFR as a header 11 consecutive times, 14 qualifications to the Texas Circuit Finals, 2 Texas Circuit Finals championships, and a Team Roping Average Championship at the 1993 NFR. Kevin has also been the champion at the Bob Feist Invitational and George Strait Team Roping as well as numerous other big-time jackpots. Kevin is now one of the go-to choices for judging rope horse futurities.

Balancing the line between being a teacher and a parent is tough! I'm here to give some insight on what I've found in my journey with both of those roles and to provide some words of encouragement for all of you trying to find that balance.

Bill Force is a Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, helicopter pilot, and veteran. After his military service, Bill protected his community as a Maryland State Trooper and now specializes as a K9 Handler and in Search and Rescue missions. He continued his aviation career, piloting helicopters for the esteemed Perot family and their businesses. Bill's academic journey is equally impressive, with a Bachelor's in Criminology and a Master's in Flight Test Technology. His commitment to service extends to his role on the Board of Directors for the Liberty and Loyalty Foundation, supporting veterans and their families. When he's not serving others or flying, Bill is an avid team roper, demonstrating his love for the sport. This was a great conversation with an ever better guy, don't miss out!

In the team roping world, most people fall into either one of two categories, a roper or a trainer, but there are some who can do both. This episode focuses on the difference between the two and their strengths and weaknesses.