Charly Crawford Podcast

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 th...

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...

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...

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.

It was a pleasure to sit and talk with one of the greatest cowgirls ever to pick up a rope, Lari Dee Guy. She is an eight-time world champion, an accomplished horse trainer, a world-class teacher in all things roping, and a close friend to my family and I. Lari Dee is the founder of the Rope Like a Girl campaign and is a big reason why breakaway roping is where it's at today.

Getting everything prepared to hit the road for the summer can almost be more stressful than the months spent on the road rodeoing. I wanted to give everyone an insight into what goes into that preparation and how it's more than just keeping you and your horses sharp.

Beverly Robbins and Jessy Remsburg are among the most dominant teams in the all-girl roping circuit. You name it they've won it. We had a great conversation about roping and how they got their start, recapped the success of the Women's Rodeo World Championship and what that event means to them, and much more.

This episode focuses on keeping these three steps in order and how doing so will set up your runner faster and better for your heeler.

I got to catch up with Whitney DeSalvo during the Women's Rodeo World Championship in Fort Worth, Texas. Whitney is the highest-numbered women heeler in the world. She has an impressive list of wins including multiple all-girl titles at the BFI and was just crowned the winner in the team roping of the WRWC in AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas bringing home $60,000 with her partner Kenna Fra...

How well your head horse faces significantly impacts finishing your run and stopping the clock. This episode focuses on the importance of finding the balance of facing or not facing in the practice pen, and it boils down to you, your horse, and what issues you may or may not have in the face.

This episode focuses on some ways to get good practice without your heeler. Whether it's roping the dummy, utilizing the speed trainer, scoring your horse, or doing some solo roping on your steers there are some great ways to maximize your time alone.

Between the WCRA in Corpus Christi, the Women's Rodeo World Championship in Fort Worth, and the Kid Rock's Rock N Rodeo in Arlington a lot is happening in the rodeo world in May. So I sat down with two of the people who are right in the center of it all, Bobby Mote who is the president of the WCRA, Linsay Rosser-Sumpter who is the commissioner of the Women's Rodeo World Championship, a...

Brian Bolick is a remarkable individual with a diverse background and a strong commitment to service. Originally from Bessemer City, NC, Brian joined the US Army Reserves in September 1990 and served as a Combat Engineer (12-Bravo) until October 2000. Currently, Brian holds the rank of Sergeant and leads the Special Investigations Unit (VICE/Narcotics) at the Gaston County Police Department in Gas...

This episode focuses on the differences between a World Series barrier and a regular rodeo or rope barrier and how that dictates how I want my horse to score in the practice pen.

This week I got to talk with one of the hottest young headers in the game, J. C. Yeahquo, who is fresh off a win at Houston with his new partner Buddy Hawkins. We talked about his childhood, how he got his start roping, his wrestling background, and what he's learned about rodeo and himself early on in his professional career. We shared some great stories and a lot of laughs, this is a convers...

Do you have a horse that feels like they are going left after you rope the horns before you're ready, making it hard to set the steer up for your heeler? This episode focuses on a few techniques I use to correct a head horse wanting to get strong or step out in the corner and better set the run up for success for both my horse and my heeler.

On this episode, I got to chat with Kelsie Domer. She is one of the most decorated ropers in the world and continues to win in 2024 jumping from 41st to 15th in breakaway standings after cashing in big at The San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo. We talked about her great horse Little Man and the role he's played in her career, what it's like rodeoing as a mom with her little girl Oaklynn, and...

This episode focuses on what it means when you hear someone say go up the pen versus going down the pen and how I use angles to help simply this for my students and me.

Join us this week as we dive into the world of breakaway roping with two remarkable women: my wife, Jackie Crawford, and Billie Bray, Chief Marketing Officer of Equibrand. Breakaway roping has undergone a thrilling surge in popularity over the past five years, and these two leading voices in the industry shed light on its incredible momentum. We'll dissect the staggering membership numbers and...

This episode focuses on my 10-minute dummy roping drill. This is great for having structure when roping the dummy and simulating pressure situations that transfer over to runs on live cattle!

Hunter Koch is a 3 time NFR Heeler from Vernon, Texas. We had a great conversation about how he got started roping, the ups and downs he faced early on in his professional career, and what it was like rodeoing with one of the best headers in the history of team roping Luke Brown, as well as great insight on what it takes to become successful not just in roping but in life.