Behind The Buckles

Behind the Buckles with Tristen Hutchings goes beyond the arena lights and championship rounds to tell the real story behind the man. A four-time finals qualifier, Tristen knows what it takes to compete at the highest level—but he also knows the cost of the road: injuries, setbacks, and the kind of loss that changes everything. After losing his mom in a tragic accident and his grandpa just a year...

In this episode of Behind the Buckles, Kinlie Brennise and Kade Bruno join us for a conversation about rodeo, life on the road, and their story as a couple. From pursuing big goals in the arena to navigating the demands of competition together, Kinlie and Kade share the moments, challenges, and support system behind the buckles. Tune in for a candid look at what it takes to chase dreams—and each o...

In this episode of Behind the Buckles, we welcome rookie barrel racer Catherine Asmussen. Raised in a family deeply rooted in the racehorse industry, Catherine brings a unique horsewoman’s perspective to the barrel racing arena. She shares what it has been like stepping into her first year of competition, the influence of her family’s racing background, the transition into the sport, and the dedic...

On this episode of Behind the Buckles, we sit down with country artist Kenny Feidler to talk about the road that’s shaped both his music and his lifestyle. With a sound rooted in the western way of life, Kenny shares how his background and experiences have influenced the songs he writes and the stories he tells. We get into what it’s really like chasing a music career while staying true to where y...

This week on Behind the Buckles, Circle Talk, we sat with 16x NFR qualifier, 20x Canadian Finals qualifier and 7x Canadian Champion, Mel Coleman. We dive into life on the road, how rodeo has changed over the years and how the breeding of bucking horses has changed as well. 

Behind the Buckles sits down with Kevin Read, owner of Queen Creek Health Center, for an insightful conversation on health, resilience, and the realities of staying strong in and out of the arena. Kevin shares his journey into the world of care and performance health, along with how his work supports rodeo athletes and everyday individuals alike. From injury prevention to recovery strategies, this...

Behind the Buckles is back this week, and we’re sitting down with Tex Sutfin. Tex is a horseshoer who’s also spent time in the rodeo world, so he’s seen things from both sides of the arena. We get into what it’s really like working on horses day in and day out, the kind of effort that goes into keeping them performing, and some stories from his time around rodeo. It’s a laid-back conversation abou...

Behind the Buckles is back, and this episode we’re hanging out with none other than Hailey Kinsel—world champ, road warrior, and all-around horsepower expert. From hauling across the country to making it look way too easy in the arena, Hailey gives us a real look at life behind the scenes. We talk about her legendary partnership with Sister, the chaos and commitment that come with rodeo life, and...

This week on Behind the Buckles, we’re catching up with Jake Stanley for a rodeo conversation full of stories, laughs, and a few good nuggets of cowboy wisdom. From the grind of team roping to the kind of moments that only happen in the rodeo world.  We talk about the highs, the hiccups, the hard work, and the funny stuff that comes with life in the roping pen. Jake also shares a few lessons from...

This week on Behind The Buckles we got to sit down with NFR qualifier and National Champion wrestler Ruger Piva. We all love Ruger and we got real, honest and hilarious conversations about life on the road and just life in general. Loved having him!  Property Link -  https://api.kvcore.com/asset/image/opengraph?account=expcorporate377&asset_id=1831060 Coffee Link -  https://spearscoffeeco.com/

In this episode of Behind the Buckles, we sit down with NFR qualifier Kathy Grimes for an honest conversation about her future in rodeo and the next chapter of her breeding program. Kathy opens up about the challenges of staying competitive at the highest level, what drives her passion for raising and training top-tier horses, and how she’s shaping the next generation of champions. It’s a genuine...

In this episode of Behind the Buckles, we sit down with saddle bronc rider Kade Bruno to talk about his rodeo career, the people he travels with, and the different formats that make up the professional rodeo season. Kade shares how much the traveling partner dynamic matters on the road, and why those buddy groups become such an important part of life in rodeo. We also dig into the way rodeos can v...

On this episode Rainy is interviewing her 2 best friends & sharing all kinds of colorful stories! Best enjoyed with a drink in hand.