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Episode 51: Along for the ride with Bud Lyon

Bud Lyon- Horse Trainer, World Champion Ranch Rider, NRHA Professional and one of the more versatile trainers in the Performance Horse Industry.

Bud Lyon has emerged as a prominent name In the world of ranch riding over the past six years. This talented trainer from Whitesboro, Texas, has amassed an impressive array of world champion titles across several prestigious organizations, including the American Paint Horse Association (APHA), the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), and the National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA). Among the many exceptional equine athletes in his barn, one standout has played a pivotal role in elevating Lyon’s career: Sumac Gunnabeflashy, affectionately known as “Romeo,” who was honored as the NSBA’s 2023 Horse of the Year. Join us as we delve into Bud Lyon’s remarkable journey, his training philosophy, and the bond he shares with his incredible horses.

Episode 48: Along for the Ride with Lisa Lockhart

Lisa Lockhart Professional Barrel Racer, Over $3Million in Earnings

Professional Barrel Racer from Oeirichs, South Dakota. With more than 17 NFR qualifications under her belt, Lockhart has made barrel racing history multiple times since she began competing. And, over the past five years Lisa has been a very consistent competitor finishing top five in the World Standings every year. As competitive as she is inside the arena, Lockhart puts family first. Her husband Grady (a professional tie-down roper,) and their three children (Alyssa, Thane and Cade) are her biggest supporters, and she is theirs. Lockhart balances family and her rodeo career and feels blessed to be on this journey as a cowgirl.

Won over $3 Million in career earnings

17X NFR Qualifer

3X NFR Average Champion

3X The American Rodeo Barrel Racing Champion

Episode 49: Along for the ride with Adan Banuelos

Adán Banuelos embodies a true cowboy and leader in the performance horse industry with NCHA earnings over $7 Million.

Growing up in a large Mexican-American family, he was instilled with the values of family, hard work, and horsemanship. His father, Ascension, an NCHA Hall of Fame Rider, and his mother are the foundation of his successful career as the leading NCHA Open rider in 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2022. Adán emphasizes the significance of family and the teamwork required to thrive as a leading horse trainer in the NCHA. He also expresses his aspiration to restructure his business to enhance his quality of life and to spend time with family, friends, clients, and his girlfriend, Bella Hadid.

Episode 47: Big Money Horse Shows! Nick Dowers and Andrea discuss the changes in the horse show industry.

Big Money Horse Shows! Nick Dowers and Andrea discuss the changes in the horse show industry.

Episode 46: Along for the ride with Ty Murray

Ty Murray – Nine-time World Champion professional rodeo cowboy talks Horsemanship and the need to respect the horse.

Ty Murray – Nine-time World Champion professional rodeo cowboy. He was one of the top rodeo contestants in the world from the late 1980s to early 2000s. He is an inductee of the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in the all-around category. He is one of the co-founders and a board adviser of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR). From 2005 to 2020, he was also a regular color commentator for several televised PBR events.

Episode 45: Along for the ride with Sarah Dawson

Sarah Dawson NRCHA Million Dollar Rider, 2022 Leading NRCHA professional

Sarah Dawson NRCHA Million Dollar Rider, 2022 Leading NRCHA professional with $376,819. 2020 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Champion. Sarah’s husband Chris is also a NRCHA Million Dollar Rider making Dawson Performance Horses a real powerhouse in the cow horse industry. Sarah is the daughter of Richard & Cheryl Winters, Richard is a well known clinician and horseman.   

Episode 44: Along for the ride with Anna Buffini

Anna Buffini: FEI Grand Prix Dressage Rider/Trainer. A rising star in USA Dressage

Anna Buffini: FEI Grand Prix Dressage Rider/Trainer. A rising star in USA Dressage, earned several top results early in the 2021 season with her Hanoverian mare, FRH Davinia La Douce, placing third in the FEI Grand Prix and FEI Grand Prix Special CDI3* at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival and third in the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle. Andrea and Anna discuss the similarities and differences between Reining & Dressage. A great conversation about horsemanship and the love of horse.

Episode 43: Along for the ride with Wes Weslock

Wes Ashlock NCHA Western Bloodstock 2 Year Old High Seller $1.5M

Wes Ashlock from Abilene, TX. NCHA 2YO trainer with numerous NCHA Western Bloodstock high selling 2 year old prospects. 2022 High seller Hot Twice selling for a record $1,500,000.00 Wes has a NCHA LTE in excess of $500,000. His wife Lindy is also a very talented Non Pro with 2 Futurity finalist in 2023 and over $2M LTE with NCHA 

Episode 42: TRFAM 2022 Preview

2022 “The Run For A Million” Rider & Horse Review with Casey Deary, Corey Cushing, Shawn Flarida & Kain Emmons odds, predictions, rumors and background on the elite 16 rider/horse field.

Listen in on a conversation with Andrea and fellow professionals Casey Deary NRHA 3M Rider, Corey Cushing NRCHA 3M Rider, Shawn Flarida NRHA 6M Rider And Kain Emmons NRHA Professional/Judge discuss the 2022 The Run For A Million event. They share the horses they will ride and how they prepare. Kain provides a fans prospective on ‘his picks”, rumors and background on the 16 Elite NRHA riders and horses in this years event.