In this emotional episode of Beyond the Rodeo, Sarah Becker, a rancher from Saskatchewan, Canada, takes us on a heartfelt exploration of her life and her family's passion for rodeo and ranching. She opens up about her journey alongside her husband as they navigated mental health challenges. Their story is one of resilience and joy as they navigate the demands of the ranching world, raise their children, and foster a love for rodeo. Sarah's delightful account of their balanced yet bustling...

Join us for an inspiring journey into the world of women's rodeo, as Aubrey sits down with Linsay Rosser-Sumpter to explore her family's rich rodeo legacy. As the grandaughter of rodeo legend Cotton Rosser, Linsay developed a passion for the sport at an early age. Linsay reflects on the importance of balancing personal relationships with a career in rodeo and honors the influential women in her life, who helped form her character and shape her career path. Throughout this episode, Linsay...

Join us for episode 14 of Beyond the Rodeo as we welcome Jessie Jarvis, a third-generation rancher from Idaho who founded Of The West. Jessie shares captivating tales from her family's long-standing history as commercial Angus cattle producers and explains the complexities of life on an Idaho ranch.  Jessie also reveals more about "Of the West," a platform created to connect job seekers and employers in the Western lifestyle industries. Launched in January 2021, this resource bridges a...

Join us on Beyond the Rodeo as Aubrey sits down with PBR athlete Andrew Alvidrez, who takes us through his fascinating journey from a small town in Texas to the world of bull riding. Andrew shares how his passion for the sport ignited after watching the movie "Eight Seconds" with his family. Andrew's dedication to bull riding led him to travel long distances to ride bulls while balancing other sports during his high school years, with unwavering support from his family. Listen in as Andrew...

What does it take to turn raw talent into a world champion? Join us for an enthralling conversation with Kody Lostroh, a legendary bull rider and coach of the New York Mavericks. As a 10-time PBR World Finals qualifier, Kody reached the pinnacle of the sport in 2009 when he was crowned World Champion following a feverish battle with J.B. Mauney. Following the 2014 season, Lostroh retired from the sport, having won 10 premier series events, while recording 51 90-point rides across all levels...

Join us for an exhilarating episode of Beyond the Rodeo as we relive the magic of the recent Bootlegger Ball hosted by Western Sports Foundation in Austin, Texas. Aubrey O'Quin and Mai-Brit Harvey take us through the vibrant 1920s-themed event held at the historic Driskill Hotel. From the dazzling flapper dresses to the dapper suits, the evening was a visual feast. The night honored remarkable individuals like Linsay Rosser-Sumpter, Sage Kimzey, Justin McKee, and Outlaw Partners for their...

What if the secrets to preventing long-term brain injuries in professional bull riders could fit into a single podcast episode? Join us on this episode of Beyond the Rodeo as we welcome Dr. Anthony Alessi, a revered neurologist and WSF provider, who opens up about his fascinating journey into the rugged world of caring for professional bull riders and shares critical insights on evolving concussion protocols in Western sports. Learn about the transformative impact of baseline testing and the...

On this episode of Beyong the Rodeo, Aubrey and 'Smash' invite listeners to travel through the wild and exhilarating world of bullfighting as they bring you an exclusive conversation with 3x World Champion bullfighter Chance Moorman.  Listen in as Chance shares his journey from his first bullfighting camp to clinching three world titles plus other notable victories along the way. Chance also shares how Western Sports Foundation Wellness Clinics equipped him with essential financial and...

Join us on Episode 9 of Beyond the Rodeo as Aubrey sits down with Natasha McCann, a WSF provider and clinical rehabilitative specialist with a passion for rodeo. Natasha shares her journey from working as an EMT to becoming a multifaceted expert in personal training, massage therapy, and clinical rehabilitation for rodeo athletes. Listen in as she discusses her unique career path, her love for the rodeo community, and how her own experiences with rodeo-related injuries have driven her...

Join us on this exciting episode of Beyond the Rodeo as we sit down with Callie Adams, the Director of Events at Montana Silversmiths and longtime friend of Western Sports Foundation. Growing up in a family of big game outfitters, Callie developed a profound respect for nature and animal stewardship, which later led her to participate in 4-H and FFA, and compete in college rodeo and rodeo queen pageants. Callie shares her journey into the world of silversmithing, starting with an opportunity...

Join us on the seventh installment of Beyond the Rodeo as host Aubrey O'Quin hears the riveting story of Mia Thomas, a 23-year-old former bull rider from Ohio. Mia opens up about her journey from discovering her love for rodeo to facing the life-altering experience of a severe spinal injury. Mia's resilience and determination have led her to a remarkable recovery, supported by the Western Sports Foundation.  Aubrey and her guest discuss Mia's launch of The Life Brand as well as her latest...

During Episode 6 of Beyond the Rodeo, host Aubrey O'Quin is joined by Heidi Foy, founder of Bullfrog Creatives, and Katie Hollingsworth, founder of KRAVE Coaching, to share about the inaugural Coach's Edge Summit, presented by Smarty Rodeo, which was held on June 10, 2024 during the CNFR in Casper, Wyoming.  In this episode, our guests bring insightful discussions on the intricate process of college rodeo recruitment. Heidi shares her journey and the creation of essential tools designed to...

On Episode 5 of Beyond the Rodeo, Aubrey O'Quin is joined by Western Sports Foundation provider Katie Hollingsworth, a mental performance and leadership coach who brings a wealth of knowledge from her experience in and out of the rodeo arena. With a unique perspective as the wife of a college rodeo coach and mother of a collegiate rodeo athlete, Katie opens up about her own time as a barrel racer and how she found her calling as a coach. In our discussion, we uncover the unique challenges...

In the fourth installment of Beyond the Rodeo, Aubrey catches up wth Peyton Gay, wife of a bull rider and visionary behind Peyton's Project Runway. Peyton's story includes sparks of ranch life, rodeo passion, and fashion innovation—plus all the adventures of being married to pro bull rider Gage Gay. Discover how Peyton's dedication to her family and Western Sports Foundation led to the creation of Peyton's Project Runway, a charity event that's as stylish as it is impactful. Aubrey and...

In this episode of Beyond the Rodeo, Aubrey and Smash sit down with former pro bull rider Nic Lica to discuss Nic's journey, his time in the world of bull riding, and his experience with the Western Sports Foundation. From humble beginnings in Garden City, Michigan, to his 16-year career as a bull rider, Nic shares the essence of what shaped him into the person he is today. Nic started his foray into the world of bull riding in high school, then progressd to intercollegiate rodeo, and...

In this episode of Beyond the Rodeo, hosts Aubrey O'Quin and Ashley "Smash" Webster introduce themselves and discuss their personal connections to the rodeo industry and Western Sports Foundation. Aubrey shares her journey and challenges, including her battle with breast cancer, while Smash discusses her small-town upbringing and the influence her husband, pro bull fighter Cody Webster, has had on her rodeo involvement. The hosts outline the history of their friendship, including...

Welcome to the first episode of Beyond the Rodeo! In this episode, you'll meet our hosts, Aubrey O'Quin and Ashley aka "Smash" Webster, and learn more about Western Sports Foundation.  Western Sports Foundation is a partnership committed to providing an essential support system for Western sports athletes. Supporting one another has always been at the heart of what makes the Western community so special.  In the spirit of that tradition, Western Sports Foundation provides free or low cost...