Tough Draw Talks

NFR qualifying bull rider and Tough Draw Sports athlete Jace Trosclair joins us on Episode 70 of Tough Draw Talks. From growing up in Chauvin, Louisiana, to breaking through with his first National Finals Rodeo qualification in 2024, Jace gives us an authentic look at his journey to the highest level of professional rodeo. We talk about learning from veteran bull riders, his connection to the LANE...

Current Top 5 WPRA barrel racer, five-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier, WPRA Million Dollar Earner, and Tough Draw Sports athlete  Carlee Otero  joins us on Episode 69 of Tough Draw Talks. From balancing life as a wife, mom, Realtor, and professional athlete to managing three incredible horses capable of winning on any given weekend, Carlee gives us an authentic look at what it takes...

Just one year removed from missing the National Finals Rodeo, Jacob has completely flipped the script. We dive into the lessons he learned from that disappointment, the mindset that's propelled him to the top of the world standings, life on the summer run, and what it takes to compete in one of rodeo's most physically demanding events. From his roots in Idaho to joining us remotely from th...

Just one year removed from missing the National Finals Rodeo, Jacob has completely flipped the script. We dive into the lessons he learned from that disappointment, the mindset that's propelled him to the top of the world standings, life on the summer run, and what it takes to compete in one of rodeo's most physically demanding events. From his roots in Idaho to joining us remotely from th...

This week on Tough Draw Talks, we’re sitting down with TJ Gray—2X NFR Qualifier, 2025 NFR Average Winner, Top Gun Award Winner, and one of the most consistent riders in the game. After a breakout 2025 season where he won San Angelo, Clovis, Canby, and the Cactus Jack Xtreme Bulls, TJ rode over 51% of his bulls and finished #2 in the World. From Oregon roots to the bright lights of Vegas, TJ’s stor...

Team Cavender's and Tough Draw Sports' Athlete, Colee Cox joins the podcast to talk about her most recent wins, superstitions and all things Breakaway Roping! A rising star in the world of rodeo, she has already achieved so much and she's just about to start her Senior Year! Can't wait for everyone to hear! - Appreciate ya bein along for the ride! We are excited to partner with Cav...

On Episode 65; we’re sitting down with someone who’s not only helping shape the future of rodeo but is also a key force behind one of the most innovative platforms in the sport. Today, we’re joined by Courtney Morehead of Rodeo Now , and we’re excited to shine a spotlight on her journey, the app, and the future of rodeo community building. We're excited to dive in on this episode and as always...

On Episode 64 we sit down with Doug Champion, the founder of Champion Living Fitness, a fitness coach and performance expert who has made it his mission to help rodeo athletes reach their highest potential. He’s also the host of the Champion Living Podcast, where he shares insights into training, mindset, and living a better, healthier life—especially in the Western and rodeo world. We're exci...

With Episode 63 we are picking up the pace with a legendary NASCAR Driver and Carolina Cowboys' GM, Austin Dillon! With a Daytona 500 Championship highlighting an incredible career on the track, Austin is taking his success and making a major impact in the world of professional bull riding as well! We're excited to dive in on this episode and as always, appreciate ya bein' along for th...

Episode 62 brings us a cowboy from Down Unda' - Jacob Carige! He's a professional bull rider in his second season in the PRCA and he's off to a great start! Even before stepping onto US Soil at 17, he had already made a name for himself in his homeland with many accolades before making his way to the states to turn pro! We dive in about his story, the history of some Australian Greats...

Episode 61 brings us cowboy from The Land of 10,000 Lakes, the Minnesotan, Ethan Skogquist! With a young pro career that's been interrupted by unfortunate injuries, this cowboy keeps everything in perspective and brings an amazing amount of thought and wisdom to the sport of bull riding! Living by a mantra of, "There's no room for fear when your mind's full of faith," we can't wait for you to hear...

Episode 60 brings us the kickoff to 2025! With a New Year will come many new podcasts, starting off with Decatur's own, Chase Dougherty! Chase has been with Tough Draw Sports now for a couple years and since his last podcast has made a big change going back to rodeo in 2024! After a successful season and his new journey, we wanted to make sure we sat down with him to get the scoop! - Appreciat...

Episode 59 brings us one of our favorite return guests, Trey Holston! He is a 2X NFR Qualifier and was crowned the CINCH World’s Toughest Bull Riding Tour champion amongst other accolades this season before a setback during the summer run altered his plans. He has been keeping sharp and pouring into the next generation of rodeo athletes in his off time and we are thankful he made some time to sit...

Episode 58 brings us someone that Brad was introduced to a few years ago now and he truly thinks the world of him. It was actually 3 years ago this month we put him in the hot seat in this very same room at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum for the LANE documentary, and he’s here again with us today, Dr. Skip Ross. He’s well known around CFD as the arena doctor and well loved by the rodeo...

Episode 57 is LIVE for your listening! Weatherford, TX cowboy, Leighton Berry joined us in Colorado Spings for a special episode! The 3X NFR Qualifier in bareback riding talked everything from his journey over his first 6 years in the PRCA to his sponsorship with AgTruckTraders, who was a feature sponsor for this podcast. We also discussed his newly minted invite to The HONDO Rodeo as well as the...

Our second Team Cavender's Saddle Bronc Rider has achieved high accolades at the high school level and was well on his way to a solid start at the pro level before facing the most serious injury of his career to date. He has been rehabbing and working with the legendary Dale Brisby and we are pumped to have him on! We are so excited to partner with Cavender's this year as our presenting sp...

Today we have a FIRST on the podcast…We’re sitting down with our very first saddle bronc rider; Team Cavender’s member, Cooper Lane. Cooper just turned 18 and is still wrapping up HS activities but has been rodeoing already and we’re looking forward to this! We are so excited to partner with Cavender's this year as our presenting sponsor. Rooted in American values and inspired by the western s...

We sat down with the Winnie, TX Cowboy, Ethan Winckler. Ethan just turned 18 in March and has already found some success at the PRCA level and has been a member of Team Cavender’s since early in High School. He partnered with us at Tough Draw Sports when he was 17 and his career is on a fast track as he enters the PBR Teams Draft later this month. We are so excited to partner with Cavender's t...

We sat down with the young phenom who has truly taken the PBR by storm. He is on a mission for a world title, won the Velocity Tour finals in Corpus Christi this past weekend, and he’s rolling into the PBR World Finals this week. He’s a return guest to the podcast and a member of Team Cavender’s: John Crimber! The episode is out now wherever you get your podcasts!  We are so excited to partner wit...

If you’re ready to hear about perseverance through a devastating injury, a few nuggets of motivational wisdom, and a passion for cowboy protection, episode 52 is for you.  Dusty Tuckness, the GOAT, dug deep with us to reveal more than most know about his impressive career, both the highs and the lows. His dedication is second to none and we really enjoyed this one. Get it on all major podcast plat...

I’m really excited about this guest. He’s been someone that always has been great to us and willing to be a part of a number of things we’ve been doing and finally have coordinated getting him on. 10X NFR and PBR World Finals bullfighter from OK, Cody Webster! Appreciate ya bein' along for the ride. These CFD episodes are being recorded in historic downtown Cheyenne during the Cheyenne Frontier Da...

Next up is an Idaho cowboy that has achieved major success at the college level as well as last year in front of the yellow bucking chutes. He is coming off a hectic and crazy schedule this summer and we’re excited he’s making time to stop by; Tristen Hutchings. These CFD episodes are being recorded in historic downtown Cheyenne during the Cheyenne Frontier Days. - Thank you so much to our present...

With today's episode, we are keeping it in the family and sitting down with another Madsen brother, this one from the Oklahoma Freedom. Briggs Madsen. - Briggs has an inspiring story of perseverance and we are so honored for him to set down and share that with us. Buckle up for an inspiring one! - Appreciate ya bein' along for the ride! These CFD episodes are being recorded in historic dow...

Next up, we’ve got a young cowboy with an old soul who is a heck of an all around cowboy, Kade Madsen. Kade has already proven that he is a force to be reckoned with and has his sites set on the biggest records the sport has to offer.  These CFD episodes are being recorded in historic downtown Cheyenne during the Cheyenne Frontier Days. - Thank you so much to our presenting sponsor; the Lane Frost...

Up first is the Florida cowboy and Tough Draw Sports athlete, Clayton Sellars. Clayton is a 3x NFR Qualifier and we know he’s hitting it hard in the PRCA to make his way back to those yellow bucking chutes again in December after some setbacks over the last year! These CFD episodes are being recorded in historic downtown Cheyenne during the Cheyenne Frontier Days. - Thank you so much to our presen...