Charly Crawford Podcast

With colder weather just around the corner for us here in Texas, I wanted to share my thoughts on when and what horses get blankets when the temperature drops. Thanks for listening, and I hope you all have a great fall! There are still spots in my Champions Level Clinic in November at NRS in Decatur, Texas. If you are interested head to my website charlycrawford.training where the enrollment proce...

Ryan Studdard is the owner/broker at Oak + Ash Realty out of Burleson, Texas. He grew up competing in all three events on the timed event end of the arena and has been involved in the Western industry his whole life. With interest rates dropping, I wanted Ryan to share his thoughts on what that means for potential homebuyers and how it will affect our industry. Ryan is a great friend and was very...

One of the best things you can do for your horse is to ride them somewhere other than inside the arena. Not only is it good for their body, it's good for their mind. Mixing it up and not asking them for everything they've got day in and day out inside the arena is a good reset for them and you too! There are still spots in my Champion's Level Clinic in November available for purchase o...

This week, I sat down with Liberty and Loyalty board member Bill Force to update everyone on our main event in November and talk about some of our favorite memories from the 2023 American Hero Celebration. We have some exciting new things in store for 2024 and look forward to building on the successes from previous years.

How you feed your horse plays a critical role in their performance in the arena. How much your horse gets used, how they handle certain feeds, and age are all factors to consider when choosing a feed regiment. I wanted to give some insight on what we feed our horses as well as a few other tips and tricks that I've picked up on over the years. My website charlycrawford.training is live; you can...

Brandon Carrell is the owner/agent of BC Insurance of Texas based in Stephenville, Texas. Being an avid team roper himself, we talk about the importance of having an agent who understands all things farm and ranching and how that can help you get the right policies. He also explains the recent spike in the cost of insurance and how the economy and inflation affect the price of policies. This was a...

With all the big rodeos and roping being live-streamed now, it's never been easier to watch the best guys in the world compete at a very high level. That said, for most ropers that should be for entertainment and not what you should be modeling your roping after. The best examples of a solid roping foundation can be found at the rope horse futurities and how those guys use their horses to get...

Brock Hanson is among the handiest guys ever to swing a rope. He is a National Finals Qualifier on the head side and is just as talented with a heel rope. Brock is one if not the most sought-after helpers for all the rope horse futurities across the country. It was great hearing how he prepares for the number of runs he gets at those events and how he stays sharp mentally to deliver for all the gu...

After a trip to Magnolia, Arkansas to do a clinic with the rodeo athletes at Southern Arkansas University, I wanted to shine some light on what a great program Rusty Hayes has put together. From the indoor arena to the top-of-the-line training tools, the opportunity to improve your skills in the arena is endless.

Clay Logan is an incredible horse trainer that got his start cowboying in Arizona. He has since won numerous AQHA and APHA World Titles and has been honored with an AQHA Lifetime Membership. He has had his hand in training some of the top horses in the team roping world that have made it to the big stage in Las Vegas at the NFR. We chatted about those horses, what it takes to run a training progra...

With Fall and cooler temperatures on their way, I wanted to discuss a few different ways to deal with a horse that might tend to buck or be fresh when you get on them. Warming those horses up properly can prevent you and that horse from getting hurt or into a sticky situation.

Billy is part of the famed Myers family from South Dakota ultimately known for owning and breeding the world-renowned barrel sire Frenchman's Guy. He is now making his own splash in the western industry by spearheading the Platinum Medal Futurity which has recently joined forces with the Gold Buckle Futurity. We had a great talk about the family business, horse bloodlines, and his plans for th...

I wanted to share my opinion on how to boot your horse up when the arena conditions are muddy and less than ideal. Also, why it's important no matter what the situation is to have some type of protection on your horse's legs.

Cade Rice is a three-time AQHA World Champion, back-to-back World Champion heeler in the ARHFA, and one of the most talented horse trainers in the industry. It was great to hear how he started training horses and some words of wisdom he learned from a legendary heeler at a young age. We got to talk a lot about family, roping, and how far the rope horse futurity industry has come in a relatively sh...

After a trip to the Spicer Gripp Memorial Roping in Hereford, Texas, and competing in a big open jackpot for the first time in a while, I wanted to give some insight on how I analyze how I thought the roping went for me and how I can take what I liked and continue to build on that, and work on correcting what I didn't like in the practice pen.

Brooke and Rodey Wilson are a dynamic husband and wife team of horse trainers and ropers. They have a reputation for training some of the nicest horses on the market for all levels of ropers. We got to talk more about their training program, what they look for in a horse, and much more. These two are horse people to the core and it shows in the horses they produce.

In this episode, I explain my strategy of when and where I feel are the best scenarios to break out those green horses and let them taste live action at the jackpots. Getting those little wins on a horse you are bringing along doesn't always mean getting to the pay window, but rather boosting that horse's confidence so when their time comes to step into the spotlight they are ready to do t...

Tom Nelson is a businessman who has been involved in construction, water reclamation, and filtration and he is also a close friend of mine. His latest business venture is RainSaver Harvesting, an economical way to harvest and store rainwater from houses and other structures for use in numerous applications. One of their main objectives is to alleviate the issues surrounding the growing shortage of...

Staying in the present and not letting the anxiety of what's about to happen break your concentration is something that I continually work on even in day-to-day tasks. Pressure comes with competing at any level but it's very important to be where your feet are, focus on what your job is at hand, and control the things you can control.

Rick Davis is a retired United States Air Force Colonel and a 9th-degree black belt in Goshen Jujitsu. He was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam and a Special Operations Commander during the first Gulf War. We had a great conversation about the importance of being involved in a combat sport for a young man, the current political climate in our country, and how team roping imitates life in how a lot goe...

Who you surround yourself with ultimately affects your direction in life; the same applies to your progress in the arena. Don't underestimate the impact of having someone to break your roping down with, having that extra set of eyes can be a huge help when trying to perfect your run!

This week I have Tate Kirchenschlager on to talk about his success in the rope horse futurities and his process from when he gets a horse in to when he sends them on. He had some great insight for a young person wanting to get started in the business of training horses along with just some great horse knowledge that comes from lots of experience and Tate has had plenty of that. Not only is he a gr...

No matter what level of competition you're at, setting goals is key to getting yourself out of your comfort zone and making yourself better. A big factor is who you are surrounding yourself with and how they can accelerate your push to achieve those goals. Even if a goal seems unattainable, the steps taken to reach it will inevitably make you a better competitor.

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.