The Cattle Coach Show

Learn From Kolten: https://www.cattle-coach.com/cattle-coach-academy-sign-up-page The calf everybody wants isn't always the calf you should buy. When sale season rolls around, there's always that one calf everyone is talking about. It catches everyone's eye, drives up the bids, and looks like the obvious choice. But does being the most popular actually mean it has the best chance of wi...

Learn From Kolten: https://www.cattle-coach.com/cattle-coach-academy-sign-up-page Brandon Horn and his family have built a legacy in the show cattle industry that most people only dream about—but the wins are only part of the story. In this episode, Brandon opens up about the faith, work ethic, family dynamics, sacrifice, and relentless drive behind decades of success. From working seven days a we...

Learn from Kolten: https://cattlecoach.com What happens when cattle handling goes wrong—and what should you actually do differently? In this episode of The Cattle Coach Show, Kolten reacts to viral cattle videos and breaks down what’s happening in real time. From unloading a heifer that’s ready to bolt to the controversial advice of knowing when to let go, he explains how positioning, halter place...

Learn From Kolten: https://www.cattle-coach.com/cattle-coach-academy-sign-up-page One breeding decision today could impact your herd for the next seven years. In this episode of Cattle Coach, Kolten breaks down the danger of breeding for what’s hot right now instead of staying focused on where you actually want your operation to go. From choosing the right sire to studying his mother, offspring, f...

The show cattle industry has a cheating problem, and Kolten says it’s time to stop pretending everyone doesn’t see it. In this episode of The Cattle Coach Show, Kolten tackles the practice of backdating show cattle and why lying about an animal’s birth date doesn’t just affect one class or one show. It impacts exhibitors, judges, breed associations, data, and ultimately the integrity of the indust...

Learn From Kolten: https://www.cattle-coach.com/cattle-coach-academy-sign-up-pageWant to learn more about cattle, breeding, genetics, show cattle, and building a better cattle operation? Check out the Cattle Coach Academy at the link above. In this episode, Kolten takes us behind the scenes at the ranch during calving season and breaks down what he looks for in a newborn show calf — even at just 6...

In this episode of Cattle Coach, Kolten sits down with Adam and Kara Potts for a conversation about the side of the show cattle industry that doesn’t always get talked about. The Potts family had built the life they thought they wanted: a growing cattle operation, a family they loved, success in the show ring, and goals they were determined to reach. But somewhere along the way, the trophy became...

In this episode of Cattle Coach, Kolten shares a perspective he didn’t fully understand until becoming a show dad himself: why some families eventually walk away from the show cattle world. Showing cattle can demand an incredible amount of time, money, sacrifice, and commitment. But when the pursuit of winning begins costing your marriage, your relationship with your kids, or the health of your fa...

The State Fair of Texas is right around the corner, and if you’re planning to show in Dallas, there are a few things you need to know before you get there. Kolten sits down with State Fair of Texas Livestock Show Director Emily June Williams to talk about what exhibitors and show families can expect this year—from livestock check-in and common mistakes to important updates surrounding New World sc...

Everything you’ve done for the last 365 days comes down to this. In the final episode of the How to Raise Your Own Grand Champion series, Kolten Thigpen breaks down what it takes to finish strong when you finally arrive at the show. From keeping your calf eating and drinking in a new environment to exercise, show-day preparation, choosing the right class, understanding the judge, and making the ri...

You can spend the money. You can buy the calf. But you still can’t buy a champion. In this episode of Cattle Coach, Kolten sits down with legendary ag teacher and stock show figure Wade Shackleford for a conversation packed with decades of experience in the show cattle industry. Wade shares the lessons behind more than 110 breed champions, what separates great showmen from average ones, why feedin...

Winning Grand Champion doesn’t happen by accident. In this episode of The Cattle Coach, Kolten continues the **Growing Your Own Grand Champion** series by breaking down one of the most important parts of the process: preparing your calf for show day. The real work for a specific show can start six weeks before you ever step into the ring. From choosing the right show and understanding the judge to...

Want to learn more from The Cattle Coach? Join the Cattle Coach Academy: https://www.cattle-coach.com/Would Dave Ramsey finance a show steer? Probably not — and once you break down the numbers, it’s not hard to see why. In this episode of The Cattle Coach, Kolten takes Dave Ramsey’s approach to debt, risk, and financial decision-making and applies it to the show cattle industry. From financing a s...

Cattle Coach Academy & course: https://www.cattle-coach.com Buying the right calf is only the beginning. The real work starts the day you bring them home. In this episode of The Cattle Coach, Kolten breaks down what happens between purchase day and show day—and why that daily work is where grand champions are actually made. From creating functional facilities and reducing stress to feeding con...

Presentation matters, and when you're selling show cattle, it can directly impact your bottom line. In this episode of The Cattle Coach Podcast, Kolten breaks down how intentional presentation can help you sell more cattle, attract more buyers, and ultimately command a higher price. From washing and clipping to lighting, timing, setting, and even how an animal is standing when a buyer first se...

In Part 1 of How to Create a Grand Champion , Kolten breaks down where the road to the backdrop actually starts: picking the right calf. Grand champions aren't simply bought. They're made through the right foundation, the right team, and a whole lot of work. Kolten walks through what he looks for when selecting a show steer, including structure, pedigree, age, projected weight, breed, and the impo...

Want to learn more from The Cattle Coach? Join the Cattle Coach Academy: https://www.cattle-coach.com/In this episode of The Cattle Coach, Kolten sits down with legendary Texas cattle breeder Joe Behrens for a conversation built on decades of experience in the cattle and show industries. Joe shares the breeding philosophies that shaped his program, what he’s learned about building productive cattl...

AI isn’t just changing tech companies and big cities. It’s coming to the cattle industry, and it may change the way we ranch faster than we think. In this episode of The Cattle Coach, Kolten breaks down what AI could mean for ranchers, cattle producers, and show cattle families. From drones and virtual fencing to herd health monitoring, genetics, breeding decisions, and even AI evaluating cattle,...

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🐂 Join the Cattle Coach Academy:https://www.cattle-coach.comEveryone thinks they'd be successful in the cattle business... if they just had more money. But what if money isn't the real limiting factor? In this episode of The Cattle Coach, Kolten Thigpen explores an interesting question: Why hasn't Warren Buffett invested in cattle? The answer reveals a lesson that applies far beyond r...

In this episode, Kolten sits down with Carter and his wife, Tessa, to talk about the journey that built their operation—from the early days of a family hog farm to developing a premium hay program trusted by cattlemen and horse owners alike. They discuss nutrition, fertility, forage quality, and why investing in better hay has paid dividends in real-world cattle performance. But somewhere along th...

Some conversations are too valuable not to share. This week, Kolten sits down with one of the greatest influences in his life—his grandpa, Frank Heldt. A respected cattleman, entrepreneur, and man of unwavering faith, Frank shares the lessons that shaped his life, his business, and the legacy he's leaving behind. From building successful sale barns across Texas to treating every customer with...

🐂 Bullnanza Stud Services: https://bullnanza.com🎓 Cattle Coach Academy: https://cattlecoachacademy.comEPDs are one of the most talked-about tools in the cattle industry — and one of the most misunderstood. Some cattlemen make every breeding decision based on EPDs. Others ignore them completely. The truth? The best breeders usually land somewhere in the middle. In this episode, we break down what...

🐂 Bullnanza Stud Services: https://bullnanza.com🎓 Cattle Coach Academy: https://cattlecoachacademy.com I got run over by a brand-new heifer — and it was 100% our fault. Here's what happened and what every cattle owner needs to learn from it. Within 20 minutes of unloading a yearling heifer, she buried her head in my stomach, picked me up off the ground, and ran me over in front of my 8-year-...