Tom McCutcheon's THE SHOW

NRHA 5 Million Dollar Rider, Casey Deary is the first and only man to ride and train a reining horse that has surpassed One Million Dollars in lifetime earnings, you might know the horse as DOWN RIGHT AMAZING owned by DAG Ventures. We had the pleasure of sitting with Casey LIVE at the 100X Tulsa Reining Classic to talk over all things reining, Casey's story, and the guy's views on the ever...

Craig Schmersal has truly done it all. As an NRHA  $5 Million Rider , Craig is the  only  Level 4 Open Champion of all five major reining events:  The Run for a Million, NRHA Futurity, NRHA Derby, National Reining Breeders Classic, and the Quarter Horse Congress . He’s also taken home top honors overseas, winning the Americana in Augsburg, Germany. Respected as one of the very best in the industry...

This week on The Show, Tom, Gunny, and Joe sit down with a true legend—Gil Galyean, NSBA’s first Million Dollar Rider and Hall of Fame inductee. With a career packed full of titles, including multiple Congress Championships and 16 Open Western Pleasure World and Reserve World Championships, Gil has solidified his place in the history books. In this episode, the guys dive into Gil’s journey—how he...

This week on The Show, we sit down with a true icon in the cutting horse world: Jody Galyean — NCHA Hall of Fame Inductee, NCHA Open Futurity Champion, and Multi Million Dollar Rider. Jody’s influence on the sport is undeniable, but it doesn’t stop with him. From his roots in the all-around and cutting arenas to raising a family that would go on to shape the industry, Jody’s legacy runs deep. His...

Episode 101 of Tom McCutcheon’s The Show brings you a true jack-of-all-trades in the reining world—Van Luse. If you’ve been around the reining pen, chances are you’ve seen Van in action—whether as a rider, a trainer, a judge, or the head steward of the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel. With over three decades in the sport and 30 years of professional training experience, Van’s influence in the...

This week on Tom McCutcheon’s The Show, we’re celebrating our 100th episode with a special guest who’s seen and done it all—Troy Compton. A 3x World Champion and 12x Congress Champion, Troy has built a standout career in the all-around world. With roots that go all the way back to growing up in the horse industry, Troy’s been around long enough to have some of the best stories we’ve ever heard—and...

This week on Tom McCutcheon’s The Show, we’re joined by long-time friend, business partner, and the man behind the best boots in the game—Bobby Smith, President of Rod Patrick Bootmakers at Miller International. Bobby’s been around the western world for a long time, and in this episode, we get into all of it—from how he realized accounting wasn’t for him to finding his true passion in the boot bus...

This week on Tom McCutcheon’s The Show, we’re joined by none other than Todd Crawford—a NRCHA 3 Million Dollar Rider, NRHA earner of over $900,000, and an all-around legend in both the reined cow horse and reining worlds. If you've followed either sport, you know Todd's not just part of the conversation—he’s helped shape it. Todd’s won just about everything there is to win, and for years,...

This week’s guest is no stranger to pushing boundaries—and we’re thrilled to welcome Jay Winborn to The Show! With a background at Red Bull and a passion that’s transformed the western performance horse world, Jay brings a rare blend of innovation, insight, and wild stories to the mic. From his early days orchestrating jaw-dropping stunts at Red Bull to shaping the traditions we now hold dear in t...

It’s time for another episode of Tom McCutcheon’s The Show—and this week, we sit down with one of the most respected and inspiring figures in the western industry: Shorty Koger from Shorty’s Caboy Hattery. 🎙️🤠 From humble beginnings to becoming the go-to custom hatter in the business, Shorty shares her incredible journey of building her company from the ground up—by herself, with grit, resilience...

Episode 95 of Tom McCutcheon’s The Show features one of the biggest names in cutting: NCHA $10 Million Rider Matt Gaines. Ranked the #3 All Time Leading Open Rider in NCHA history, Matt Gaines is a cornerstone of the cutting horse world. In this episode, Tom, Gunny, Joe, and Matt sit down for a wide-ranging conversation that covers both the unforgettable highlights and the tougher realities of a c...

It’s time for another episode of Tom McCutcheon’s The Show —and this week, we’re bringing the laughs with none other than Chelsea Edsall , aka @cheersitschelsea ! 🤠🎤 From Stockton to the show pen, Chelsea takes us on a wild ride through her journey—from jumper kid to full-blown cow horse wife. We talk about growing up in California, her (very real) dinners with Nate Diaz, and how she ended up ma...

This week on Tom McCutcheon’s The Show, we’re joined by none other than Todd Bergen—an NRHA 2 Million Dollar Rider and NRCHA 2 Million Dollar Rider. If you’ve been around the reining or cow horse world, you know Todd’s no stranger to the winner’s circle. He’s a true legend, and we’ve got plenty of stories to prove it. Todd’s been around long enough that he’s got a history with the guys, so we had...

It’s time for another episode of Tom McCutcheon’s The Show —and this week, we’re welcoming back NRHA Million Dollar Rider and longtime friend of the show, Jared Leclair ! Jared’s no stranger to The Show , and as always, he brings a good dose of insight, humor, and a few stories we probably shouldn’t be sharing. The guys dive into the recent NRBC, giving their unfiltered takes on this year’s judgin...

It’s time for another episode of Tom McCutcheon’s The Show—and who better to join us this week than 2025 NRBC Open Champion and NRHA Million Dollar Rider, Kole Price! 🏆🔥 Just days after his huge win with Golden Coins, Kole sits down with Tom to talk all about the road to the top—how he prepared himself (and his horses) for one of the biggest shows of the year, and what changes he made in his pro...

First, Wimpys Little Chic. Then, Crystalized Whizkey. Brian Bell has STORY to tell, and it's a good one. For the 90th episode of Tom McCutcheon's The Show we welcomed NRHA 3 Million Dollar Rider and 2023 NRHA L4 Open Futurity Champion, Brian Bell. The guys are preparing to head up to Tulsa for the NRBC, but first they chat about Brian's first couple of rides on the incredible mare, Wimpys Little C...

We’re back in action with a brand-new episode of Tom McCutcheon’s The Show, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guest to kick things off—2025 World’s Greatest Horseman Champion, Erin Taormino! 🏆🐴 Fresh off her big win in Fort Worth, Erin breaks down what it took to get there, how she felt in each of the four events, and the highs and lows of competing at the top level. We also take a trip do...

This week in episode 88, we're diving into the life and career of Brent Loeske, the man behind The Colt Company and the brains behind two of reining's standout stallions, Patriot and Colonels Shining Gun. From his early days in the equine world to discovering his passion for reining over cutting. Brent has done it all - starting colts, working for Carol Rose, and now running a successful b...

With breeding season just around the corner, we couldn’t think of a better time to sit down with our longtime friend and trusted reproduction vet, Dr. Pat Garrett. In this episode, the guys dive deep into all things breeding, making it an absolute must-listen for anyone in the horse industry. Dr. Pat shares his expert insights on the pros and cons of ICSI, advice for creating effective breeding pl...

We’re thrilled to welcome back Cade McCutcheon for another unforgettable episode of The Show ! Whenever these four get together, it’s guaranteed to be a mix of hilarity, good stories, and a lot of wisdom. In this episode, the guys dive into the challenges of keeping a positive mindset in the high-pressure reining industry, swap plenty of legendary tales about Cade and Tom, and share their experien...

Fresh off an incredible year, Arno Honstetter joins us for Episode 84! As the Co-Reserve Champion at the 2024 NRHA Futurity in the L3 and the leading L3 money earner of the year, Arno has had a show season to remember. While in town for Gunny Mathison's spur making school, Arno took time to sit down with us and share insights into his program post-Futurity season and his journey to the top this ye...

History was made last Saturday night in Oklahoma City as Kaci O'Rourke became the first-ever female champion of the NRHA L4 Open Futurity. Her electric run aboard the phenomenal stallion The Fireman had the coliseum roaring, and the energy was nothing short of unforgettable. In this episode, we sit down with Kaci to hear all the behind-the-scenes details—what it took to get to that moment, the pre...

In Episode 81 of The Show, we’re thrilled to welcome the youngest member of the McCutcheon family, Carlee McCutcheon! At just 19 years old, Carlee travels the globe with Olympic show jumpers, chasing her dream of being the best in the business. She shares her journey as a young rider, starting out in reining and later shifting her focus to the jumpers as her passion evolved. We hear about her incr...

Episode 80 is here, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have the legends of roping themselves, Trevor Brazile and Miles Baker, joining us for a packed and unforgettable episode. Trevor and Miles share stories and laughs with Tom, Joe, and Gunny as they dive into the journey that brought them together and led to their incredibly successful business partnership. We get an inside look at how these tw...

In this episode of The Show, we're thrilled to welcome NRCHA Snaffle Bit Champion and $2 Million Rider Chris Dawson! Hot off his recent win, Chris sits down with Tom, Gunny, and Joe for an entertaining, insightful chat that covers everything from reading cows in the box to his latest wild hobby—skydiving with his wife, Sarah. Chris shares some classic stories, including a hilarious mix-up when he...