Cowhorse Full Contact

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Todd Crawford Interview, Part 1 - Presented by Martin Saddlery & Bluebonnet Feeds May 05, 2020

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Todd Crawford, an accomplished trainer, top competitor, and successful teacher, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday. Todd is one of the most respected men in the world of horses. Todd and his students have won more than three dozen World Championship titles in three major performance horse associations. Todd Crawford became a Million Dollar Rider at the 2006 Snaffle Bit Futurity when he won the 2008 Open Snaffle Bit Futurity. He is a multiple AQHA World Champion in reining and working cow horse and an NRCHA World Champion. He has won the NRCHA Stakes and the FEI World Reining Masters, and he is world-renowned as a top reining and cow horse trainer. In 2008, Todd's winnings made him the all-time leading money winner in the Reined Cow Horse competition. He achieved a $2 million rider status at the 2011 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity. Presented By Martin Saddlery and Bluebonnet Feeds Martin Saddlery (888) 308-2386 www.martinsaddlery.com Bluebonnet Feeds (580) 223-3010 http://www.bluebonnetfeeds.com/fullcontact 100 Mill St SE Ardmore, Oklahoma

Wade Meador Interview - Presented by Kimes Ranch Jeans Apr 21, 2020

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Presented by Kimes Ranch Jeans (888) 512-088 www.kimesranch.com Chris and Russell interview NRCHA Professional Horseman, Wade Meador. Wade Meador has always had a passion for horses and quickly learned that the reined cow horse discipline is what he wanted to do for a living. In order for Wade to accomplish his goals, he sought out one of the best reined cow horse trainers in the industry, Todd Crawford. Todd was Wade's mentor and was known as his “right-hand man” for 5 years. In 2011 Wade Meador Performance Horses was established and now resides in Marietta, Oklahoma specializing in Futurity, Derby, and Non-Pro reined cow horses. Wade accredits much of the success of Wade Meador Performance Horses to his wife, Kori along with their two children, Kixi and Kall.

Lee Deacon Interview Apr 14, 2020

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Chris and Russell interview Australian NRCHA Professional Horseman and 2015 NRCHA Level 1 Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion, Lee Deacon. Lee discusses growing up in Australia and compares the difference in the competitiveness of horse disciplines in Australia and the United States. Lee has been a trainer in the reined cow horse for many years and has worked for several top trainers before becoming an independent trainer, including Chris. Lee gives his story on his journey in the reined cow horse industry.

Robert Smith Interview - Presented by Houser Furniture Apr 07, 2020

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Brought to you by Houser Furniture! 201 W Main St, Tishomingo, OK 73460 (580) 371-2225 houserfurniture.net Chris and Russell interview NRCHA professional horseman Robert Smith, who won the prelims of the 2019 NRCHA Open Snaffle Bit Futurity™ with over 300 entries. Robert gives his story on his journey in the reined cow horse and gives advice to those who are early on their journey. He identifies mistakes he sees the youth and many young trainers commit, and what it takes to be successful as a reined cow horse trainer.

Andrew Steiger Interview Mar 30, 2020

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Chris and Russell interview Australian NRCHA Professional Horseman, Andrew Steiger. Andrew grew up in Australia, competing in camp drafting and in rodeos since he was eight years old. He now lives in California where he trains reined cow horses and starting colts. Growing up in Australia, he learned the value of a good horse. When riding out of camp at daylight, there was always action, and every day would bring a new task for Andrew that needed to be completed, regardless of what type of horse he was mounted on. Through his experiences, he has worked with all different kinds of horses from the roping pen, cutting, camp drafting, and reined cow horse.

Ken Wold Interview Mar 24, 2020

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Chris and Russell interview NRCHA Professional Horseman and NRCHA Hall of Fame Inductee, Ken Wold! Ken Wold is also an AQHA Professional Horseman and has clinched multiple world titles in cutting and reined cow horse. Ken has made a lasting impression as a horseman within the NRCHA and the American Quarter Horse Association. Ken gives his story on his multiple decade journey in the reined cow horse. He shares stories about being involved in the reined cow horse before the Celebration of Champions and Snaffle Bit Futurity. Ken gives advice to young people in their journey in the reined cow horse, and gives mental preparation advice for the show pen!

Dell Hendricks Interview - Presented by Houser Furniture Mar 20, 2020

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Chris and Russell interview NRCHA Professional Horseman and NRHA Million Dollar Rider, Dell Hendricks. Dell shares his story on how he started in the horse industry. From reining to reined cow horse, Dell gives his story on his transition from reining to reined cow horse. Dell discusses mental toughness in the show pen and identifies mistakes he sees many non-pros make.

John Swales Interview Mar 10, 2020

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(John Swales' Interview was recorded on February 9th, 2020, before he claimed the 2020 NRCHA WGH Title)

Chris and Russell interview Canadian NRCHA Professional and the 2017 and 2020 NRCHA World's Greatest Horseman, John Swales. John grew up in the midst of the horse profession and has ridden jumping horses as a child; he competed in cutting, calf roping, steer wrestling, team roping and working cow horse from a young age. After high school, John focused on furthering his training skills and knowledge by working with one of the best in the industry, Les Timmons. In 1998, John began his own training endeavors at his family's home. John has always taken time to learn from many of his mentors in the cutting and cow horse world, attending clinics with world-renowned trainers across North America. John gives his story on his journey in the reined cow horse industry and gives advice to those in their journey in the reined cow horse industry.

Interview with Trail Townsend, 2020 NRCHA World's Greatest Youth Horseman Feb 26, 2020

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Chris and Russell interview Trail Townsend less than an hour after he claimed the 2020 NRCHA World's Greatest Youth Horseman and the Roy Edsall Memorial Scholarship Award. Trail gives his story on how he started competing in the reined cow horse from working on the ranch to winning world championships in less than five years.

2020 NRCHA World's Greatest Horseman Recap with Jake Gorrell Feb 23, 2020

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Chris, Russell, and NRCHA Million Dollar Rider Jake Gorrell give a recap on the 2020 NRCHA World's Greatest Horseman and discuss the performance of riders and horses in the finals. Jake Gorrell and Russell Dilday were the commentators during the finals for the live webcast provided by Equine Promotion.

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