Charly Crawford Podcast

In this episode, I touch on how the size of horns, the weather, and how big the event I'm going to dictate what rope I choose to use.

On this episode, I have Wesley Thorp, the two-time world champion heeler from Throckmorton, Texas. He has been a winner from an early age and has a great outlook on the sport of team roping. We talk about what it was like having so much success from the start and how he learned to make the money he won work for him, along with all things team roping including his recent venture in the World Youth...

This episode focuses on the questions I like to ask when looking at a new horse to buy potentially. I also touch on some of the do's and don'ts of horse trying to ensure things go smoothly for you and the seller.

Danielle Lowman is one of the top breakaway ropers in the world. She has set multiple arena records and has been crowned the "Texas Swing Queen" for her amazing show of talent throughout the Texas winter rodeo run. She is a proud member and representative of the Navajo Nation. We talk about her mentality towards roping, where the sport of breakaway is headed, as well as her heritage and...

When a steer changes directions, it causes several things to happen and makes the run develop slower. In this segment, I give you a few pointers on how leaving the box in the correct lane can put you in the correct position faster.

Trey Johnson is a man of God, a preacher, a heeler, and just an all-around great human being. We talk about everything from faith and what God continues to do for each of us in our lives, to recapping the roping school that we had in Wickenburg, Arizona.

This episode focuses on the importance of developing the fundamentals of roping, and how going back to the basics can pull you out of that slump.

It was an honor and pleasure to sit and talk with the first Brazilian all around champion cowboy and heeling sensation, Junior Nogueira. He talks about his journey from humble beginnings in Brazil to the United States where he was discovered by Hall of Fame Cowboy and legend of the sport Jake Barnes. He has since won 2 world titles heeling and continues to etch his legacy as one of the greatest to...

Part 3 focuses on trying to find the root of your problem so you can work on fixing it versus focusing on your strengths hoping that the problem will work itself out. Also, the importance of developing a winning mindset and the benefits of simulating high pressure situation in the practice pen.

On this episode I sit and chat with Erin Taormino. We talk about her journey coming to Texas from Canada in pursuit of her dream. She has now established herself as one of the top female horse trainers in a very male dominant industry, and has recently qualified for the finals of The World's Greatest Horsemen.

Part 2 focuses on how trusting the run that you are comfortable with can make high pressure situations seem like another day in the practice pen.

On today's episode, I sit and talk with 3x NFBR Qualifier Taylor Munsell. We talk about the trials and tribulations that breakaway ropers are going through as they are getting more immersed in the world of professional rodeo, how she got her start roping, and how she's making a name for herself in the sport of breakaway!

This is the first part of a four part series on different ways to get out of roping slump. Part 1 focuses on learning from the adversity and how important focusing on the right thoughts can get you out of that slump. We will be dropping a new segment each week for the next three weeks, so be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss out!

I had a great conversation with one of my former rodeo partners and 4X NFR qualifier, Logan Medlin. We covered everything from his ranch up bringing in New Mexico with his NFR qualifying dad, Jeff Medlin, to his most recent wins and controversial crossfire calls and instant replay.

This episode brings tips and insights for scoring horses at all different competitive levels. I share tips and drills to do at home for young horses, to World Series horses, to your finished open/rodeo horses!

On this episode I sit and talk with one of the winningest headers of all times and my good friend, Luke Brown. We talk about what his path was like coming from Rock Hill, South Carolina, all the way to the bright lights of Las Vegas.

On this episode I talk about the different uses you can get out of a slow set of practice cattle and the benefits you get from it.

On today's episode I sit down with Ken Bray, the father to Paden and Wyatt, husband to Billie, and CEO of Equibrand. We discuss what it was like for him and his wife B to raise their two boys and watching them rise up through the ranks in the team roping world.

On this episode, I talk about how to use visualization as a training tool and give some real life examples of how I used it while I was on the road rodeoing.

In this episode, we talk to Cesar De La Cruz, nine-time NFR Qualifier Heeler. He has owned and ridden some of the best heel horses that the sport has ever seen. We also discuss the influence his family's military background has had on his life and career and how the people he surrounded himself with early on made a large impact.

On this episode I discuss the difference of kick & backswing, ropes made for summer & winter, and how to get the longest lifespan out of your rope from breaking it in to reselling after your done with it!

When Charly made his first NFR, he knew he had to make it entertaining and memorable because he didn't know if he would ever return. While on the road, he finds out that he has a daughter and decides to meet her and be the dad he knew he needed to be. After being on the road and going through many struggles in life, he meets Jackie. He and Jackie get married and begin a family of their own whi...

In this episode I talk about the pros and cons of the two different styles of how you can score your horse, and the effect that your start can have on the run.

Kory Koontz has been a staple on the heel side for the last three decades. He has 12 Grand Slam jackpot wins (Wildfire, George Strait, U.S Open, BFI) , 22 qualifications to the NFR and is an inductee to the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame. We talk all things faith, family, and roping including his legendary string of heel horses (Iceman, Jackyl, Switchblade, etc…). He even answers a big question f...

Here are a few example's of the steps I've taken to structure my practices in ways me, my partner, and our horses can get the most out of every session.