Tom McCutcheon's THE SHOW

We’re thrilled to welcome NRHA Professional Wade McDonald, who recently clinched the L3 and L2 Championship titles at the SWRHA Open Futurity! Wade joins Tom, Gunny, and Joe to talk about the excitement and challenges of winning with 3-year-olds, his journey to setting up a brand-new training facility, and the pros and cons of going independent in the industry. They also dive into what it takes to...

The original trio is back and thrilled to welcome Justin (aka "Gunny") Mathison, fresh off his victory as the Congress L3 Open Futurity Champion! This fun and entertaining episode dives into Gunny's road to success at the Congress, sharing his strategy aboard his 3-year-olds and how he secured a win worth over $50,000. The guys also recap the winning performances of Cade and Mandy McCutcheon and d...

Kings of The Congress! Tom, Gunny, and Joe sit down with NRHA Million Dollar Owners, Rick Clark and Tim Anderson. These two industry powerhouses have not only left their mark as major sponsors in the NRHA, and founders of Friends of Reining, but they also continue to raise the bar for owners and breeders alike. Tim shares the story of his first quarter horse reiner and how he became so deeply invo...

In Episode 75 of Tom McCutcheon’s The Show, the guys sit down with legendary horse trader Cooper Smith for a hilarious and eye-opening episode.  Known for moving over 500 horses through the Smith Ranch each year, Cooper shares the secrets (or lack thereof!) behind managing such a large operation.  They dive into fascinating sales statistics, success stories, and the realities of running a high-vol...

In Episode 74 of Tom McCutcheon’s The Show, multi-time guest Jason Vanlandingham joins Tom, Joe, and Gunny for another hilarious and insightful episode. Fresh off his incredible victories at the 2024 Run For A Million and the 100X Tulsa Reining Classic Open Derby, Jason shares his winning formula and the guys dive into how they’re preparing their 3-year-olds for the upcoming futurity. The conversa...

In Episode 73 of Tom McCutcheon’s The Show, Tom, Joe, and Gunny sit down with NRHA Hall of Famer and esteemed NRHA Judge, Terry Thompson. This fun and lively episode flies by as the group dives into Terry's remarkable career, including his time as the "app guy," his impressive record of carrying over 579 points and 119 World Championship titles in the Appaloosa world, and his recent...

In Episode 72 of Tom McCutcheon’s "The Show," Tom, Gunny, and Joe are joined by Andrea Stillo, the dynamic face and manager behind the highly influential 100X Shows. As the reining industry experiences explosive growth, partly fueled by the popularity of Yellowstone and The Run For A Million, the 100X Shows and their incentive programs have emerged as a major driving force. Andrea shares...

In Episode 71 of "Tom McCutcheon's The Show," Tom McCutcheon, Joe Schmidt, and Gunny Mathison are joined by NRHA 3 Million Dollar Rider, Jordan Larson. Following a streak of success, Jordan shares his experiences fresh off his impressive wins: the NRHA L3 Open Derby in June and his recent title as Co-Champion of the L4 Open Futurity at the 100X Brazos Slide. After a five-year stay in...

We've got another great podcast episode for you this week! In Episode 70 of The Show, we are thrilled to sit down with NRHA Professional, Mathieu Buton! Joining Tom McCutcheon, Gunny Mathison, and Joe Schmidt, Mathieu provides an engaging and insightful breakdown of the recent 100X Show in Paris and much more. This episode dives into the intriguing differences between showing in the U.S. and E...

This week, we're thrilled to welcome the one and only, Mandy McCutcheon, as our special guest. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about the reining world and the growing industry surrounding it. The episode begins with a leisurely start, allowing listeners to settle in before diving into the heart of the discussion. Mandy opens up about her remarkable journey as a leading non-...

🎥 In this exciting episode of Tom McCutcheon’s The Show, join Tom, Gunny, and Joe as they dive deep into the recently concluded NRHA Derby. The trio takes center stage to discuss the standout preliminary and finals runs from industry leaders, shedding light on the evolving training techniques behind the winning horses. They also hit on their respect for the L4 Non-Pro Co-Champions, who decided no...

This week, we are discussing the tragic barn fire that occurred on Saturday in Belle Center, Ohio. We will hear from Brandon Brant, who expresses gratitude for the great support from the horse community. The reining community stood witness to an unpredictable, and completely heart-wrenching event. NRHA Professionals Brandon Brant and Eric Priest suffered the loss of their entire facility, nearly a...

In this thrilling episode of Tom McCutcheon's The Show, we sit down with the 2024 100X Open Shootout Champion and NRHA 2 Million Dollar Rider, Cade McCutcheon. Join us as Cade shares the exhilarating details of his winning run on Varsity Blu, offering exclusive insights into what it takes to reach the top in the world of reining. This episode isn't just about the competition. We dive deep...

Western sports and lifestyle podcast, Tom McCutcheon’s THE SHOW is back! We spent just over two weeks in Tulsa horseshowing, and we are glad to be home for Episode 65 with NRHA Professional, Gabe Hutchins. This week, we had a lot more fun than maybe we should’ve, but we know you’ll enjoy the episode. We’ll dive into Gabe’s outstanding run at the NRBC that earned him the Open L3 Co-Champion title,...

The best podcast in the world of performance horses is proud to bring you Bud Lyon as this week’s guest! Join NRHA 2 Million Dollar Rider, Tom McCutcheon, and his co-hosts, Gunny Mathison and Joe Schmidt as they sit with NRHA Professional & lifetime AQHA member, Bud Lyon! Bud has proven himself as a multi-faceted horseman earning impressive titles in the Reining, Reined Cow Horse, and Ranch Ri...

Tom, Gunny, and Joe sit with NRHA Million Dollar Rider, Jared Leclair to discuss his ride at The Cactus Classic that qualified him for the 2024 Run For A Million! They also go into depth about Jared’s ongoing project of building his own facility, and what that looked like for him, as everything was manufactured overseas. Jared talks about the challenges compared to tremendous savings, and how he m...

Welcome back for another episode of The Show! This week Tom, Joe, and Gunny sit down with NRHA 2 Million Dollar Rider, Cade McCutcheon, to break down Cade’s experience at The American Performance Horseman.  Cade showed “Finals Bound” owned by Burnett Ranches and they had a great run together as one of their first times in the showpen.  We’re excited to talk about what Cade felt as a rider for all...

Happy Friday! This week we are so excited to sit down with the new Commissioner of the NRHA, Billy Smith. With a formal start date of Jan. 1, 2024, Billy has spent the last couple of months acclimating, and now we get to hear all about his role, and what changes he's looking forward to seeing in our industry! In this episode, the guys talk about... The new NRBC Claiming Class. Tom talks about...

The man himself, Duane Latimer! Tonight Duane joins Tom, Gunny, and Joe to decipher what exactly it means to be humble, debate the "best" weight loss tactics, and talk a little bit about the horses Duane has lined up for this year. The NRHA 2 Million Dollar Rider explains his thoughts on how the mind of the reining horse has evolved over the years, and what kind of changes we're seei...

Join us this week for some good conversation with Randy Paul. Randy is an NRHA Million Dollar Rider, and won the following titles during his ongoing career: 2006 NRHA Futurity Champion 2007 AQHA SR Reining World Champion. 2007 AQHA JR Reining World Champion. 2009 AQHA Sr. Working Cow Horse World Champion. 2010 NRCHA World's Greatest Horseman Champion. 2023 NRCHA Hall of Fame Inductee. 2023 Kim...

Tom, Gunny, and Joe get together with Jason Vanlandingham to chat about all things reining, including...but surely not limited to: • Clinics • Reactions to your score • Thoughts on qualification standards for The American Performance Horseman • Some of Jason's great, and not so great runs... • and what Jason's plan is for the coming show season! Thanks for watching, make sure to subscribe...

Tom McCutcheon, Joe Schmidt, and Gunny Mathison sit down and chat about big news for the reining industry, why Tom can't brush his own hair, and Gunny's unbeatable work ethic... or something like that! Tune in for a conversation about... News for the NRBC and changes to the show Growth in the reining industry...and the effects Opinions about the new 100X shows Stallion enrollments A new SL...