X Factor Roping Podcast

Steven Duby is a 22 year old PRCA header from Caldwell ID. He talks about his young rodeo career which consists of many ups and downs such as winning the PRCA rodeo “Pendleton Round-Up” to being part of a controversial call at one of the year’s biggest rodeos. You’ll enjoy listening to Steven’s great faith and overall outlook on life. For questions or feedback about t...

We have all heard about CBD products, but do you know much about them? Take advantage of this podcast with Samantha Oats, Marketing Director of Kahm CBD to get up to date information on CBD: What it is, what it does and how it can benefit you and your pets. To learn more about CBD products, visit https://kahmcbd.com/ For questions or feedback about this podcast, email Pace personally at: PaceFreed...

First trip to the WNFR this year for 20 year old Brenten Hall! Listen to the podcast to find out where he has been, where he is now, and how he got there! To watch Brenten Hall’s practice sessions for the NFR, please visit: www. XFactorRoping.com For questions or feedback about this podcast, email Pace personally at: PaceFreed@xfactorteamroping.com Thank you for listening! -XFR  

How do you go from a #7 to a #9 heeler? Glad you asked. Check out this podcast featuring 2019 Resistol Rookie Heeler of the Year, Paden Bray to find out how he made that jump that launched him into an open roping career at the young age of 20! For questions or feedback about this podcast, email Pace personally at: PaceFreed@xfactorteamroping.com

Check out this interview with the young up and coming roper, Jaxson Tucker! This 17-year-old is from North Carolina and is taking the roping world by storm! Tune into to find out more! For questions or feedback about this podcast, email Pace personally at: PaceFreed@xfactorteamroping.com

Imagine the best rope horses 6 years or younger being shown by some of the best ropers and horse trainers. THAT is what the American Rope Horse Futurity Association is all about. During the World Championship in Fort Worth, TX, we stole the judges for a brief moment to help us clarify HOW these horses are judged. We know that team roping is a timed event but these horses are also judged on perform...

Breakaway roping is coming on strong! If you enjoy breakaway or looking to “up” your mental game in the roping industry, then you NEED to listen to this podcast featuring Kelsie Chace. After filming some instructional videos with her, we were blown away with her skills AND knowledge about the sport. . . . . . . . .  Please be sure to reach out to us either on our website or any of our...

What does it take to be an 11X NFR Qualifier in calf-roping? Pace takes advantage of his Idaho neighbor, Matt Shiozawa, and sits down and really gets to the nitty-gritty on what goes into such a successful career in rodeo! Matt has a great sense of humor and is a husband and a father.  We hope you love this podcast as much as we do! For questions or feedback about this podcast, email Pace personal...

What an honor it was to sit down with 2X Army 101st Airborn, purple heart recipient, Idaho’s 40 most successful people under 20, and president of the PTSD Veteran Athletes, Russell Davies! Russell was a childhood friend of the host, Pace Freed, which made it even more special for them to sit down and share not only Russell’s story about the military but also his amazing organization th...

There are many medications and supplements that you can feed your horse, but what about going back to the basics? At Silver Lining Herbs, they use all-natural ingredients that have been proven to help and alleviate all kinds of ailments! This podcast is with Silver Lining Herbs owner, Josi Young, and touches on his past, present, and future of the company as well as the benefits of his products! W...

Serial entrepreneur, steer wrestler, businessman, motivator, influencer, KC Jones does it all. In this episode we got to sit down with 9X NFR qualifier and hear about the journey he's been on, the lessons he learned, and how he got to where he is today. Don't forget to leave a review and let us know what you think!

From humble beginnings to 2x NFR qualifications, Tyler talks about how he initially started his team roping career as a heeler, how he has learned to play to his strengths and the ups and downs that have brought him to where he is today.

In this episode Pace and Marty talk about training yourself as a roper and how to develop feel and flow for the run. Learn how to intentionally go through your run and stay in control!

Total customization, from the size of your saddle horn to the shape of your tree, Martin Saddlery not only gives you a saddle that fits your horse, they create a saddle to fit the rider. Some of the top ropers and riders in the world ride a Martin saddle, and we got to sit down with Matt Smith to hear about all of the ins and outs of this custom saddle shop. Click here to see what all they have cr...

How to become a winner… In this episode we got to sit down with Buddy Hawkins. We are so excited about our new partnership with Buddy, and we can’t wait for you guys to hear what he has to say.

We sit down with Rhett Baker to hear how Rhett got started roping, how that led him to discover his passion for training horses, and how he ended up getting involved in showing working cow horses. Rhett dives into the details of what showing looks like for him, and the time he puts in, and the reasons he loves it, along with training techniques and tips you'll want to hear about!

A team roping boot camp to catapult your team roping career to the Next Level? Listen as Charly Crawford breaks down his desire for his Next Level clinic, and the goals he has to arm the generations coming up with the skills and fundamentals that will help take their roping to the Next Level.

Tune into this episode to hear Lane Ivy discuss his rodeoing and professional heading career, the mindset that keeps him motivated, practice pen habits, horse training methods and more!

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What’s your workout regimen like? As a roper, you’re an athlete and that means training like an athlete. In this episode, Pace sits down with Ben Masztak to discuss workout regimens catered toward ropers, ways to fuel your body for top performance, and ultimately staying healthy from the inside out. If you are interested in a training program specifically centered around team ropers an...

We want to educate the rodeo contestants to be able to use PRCA resources to their full advantage! That is why we met up with PRCA team roping director Manny Egusquiza. You would not believe the “ins and outs” that a Team Roping director is in charge of! “I am the voice of the contestants!” – Manny Check it out! Download Episode!

X Factor Roping had the pleasure of sitting down with “roper turned “producer” Austin Robertson of Robertson Hill Ranch Corrientes. Many of you know him from his renowned open ropings such as The Lonestar Shootout and The Open Showdown. Listen in on this podcast to hear about all the ins and outs that goes into these team roping productions! Download Episode!

In this episode we sit down with second-time NFR qualifier, Buddy Hawkins, and talk about his journey, how he and Lane Ivy prepare for rodeos and the road they have taken to the NFR! Download Episode!

Clay Logan grew up in a ranching family gathering wild cattle out in Arizona. He spent plenty of time with his father roping and learning the basics of horse care and ranch management. Clay later moved to Texas and began working with some of the leading cutting horse trainers when he met and married Colleen Murphy. Together. Clay and Colleen collaborated and thus began Logan Performance Horses. Th...

In this episode, southeast Idaho native, Roe Torres sits down with us to talk about the unique challenges and obstacles he has faced and overcome as he is missing part of his left arm. Torres is a talented heeler and horse trainer with a true passion for the sport and an inspiring story. We all have challenges and obstacles to face, but whether or not we overcome them depends on how bad we want to...