Ep. 80: The Making of a Horseman: Andrew Waters’ Journey Through the Horse Industry
On this episode, we sit down with Andrew Waters, stallion manager at Valley Equine, to talk about his journey through the horse industry. Originally from Australia, Andrew grew up involved in Pony Clu...
24 Mar 43min
Ep. 79: From Passion to Profession: Carolyn Simancik’s Journey in Equine Photography
In this episode, Brad sits down with equine photographer Carolyn Simancik, whose work captures the beauty and intensity of the performance horse industry, from cutting and reined cow horse to reining ...
17 Mar 56min
Ep. 78: A Horseman’s Perspective: Winston Hansma on the Cutting Horse Industry
On this episode of the Grit Branded Podcast, Brad sits down with Winston Hansma, a National Cutting Horse Association Hall of Fame trainer. Raised on a ranch in Canada, Hansma made his way to Texas an...
10 Mar 55min
Ep. 77: The Power of a Platform: Competing at the Top, Connecting at Every Level
On this episode, we sit down with Jordan Jo Hollabaugh—professional breakaway roper, broadcast host, and one of the most recognized voices in Western sports. A two-time qualifier to the National Final...
3 Mar 53min
Ep. 76: The Same Horse, A New Year: Erin Taormino Returns to the World’s Greatest Horseman
One year after making history, Erin Taormino returns to the conversation as the reigning champion of the World's Greatest Horseman.In 2025, Erin became the first woman to win the prestigious title. No...
24 Feb 31min
Ep. 75: Beyond the Arena: Chris Dawson’s Impact in and out of the Arena
On this episode, we sit down with Chris Dawson, a $2 million rider in the National Reined Cow Horse Association and champion at events like the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, NRCHA Derby, and World's Gre...
18 Feb 47min
Ep. 74: Behind the Screens: Capturing Pro Rodeo in Real Time with Kordale DeSpain
On this episode, Brad sits down with Kordale DeSpain — originally from Holbrook, Arizona, and now based in Tishomingo, Oklahoma — whose journey has taken him from working full-time as a farrier to pro...
10 Feb 27min
Ep. 73: Behind the Association: Emily Konkel on Leadership, Growth, and the Future of the Cow Horse
Brad sits down with Emily Konkel, Executive Director of the National Reined Cow Horse Association, for a behind-the-scenes look at the leadership and vision guiding the organization. Emily shares her ...
3 Feb 38min
