Jesse Lennox is a Hall of Fame cutting horse trainer with over $3 Million in Lifetime earnings. He's also one of the most positive horse trainers in the game today with a passion for winning. Enjoy the show! IG: @jl.performancehorses This episode is sponsored by: Kimes Ranch: https://kimesranch.com Kerry Kelley Bits and Spurs: https://kerrykelleyspurs.com Stay Grateful!! The Converse Cowboy conversecowboy.com

Truly a pleasure to have singer songwriter, Kenny Feidler on the show.  Kenny Feidler’s sound is dark, gritty, western rock n roll filled with thoughtful, honest songwriting. Feidler’s path to the stage started on the rodeo circuit, writing songs about the life and selling his music from the trunk of an old Cadillac. Now he racks up the miles with his band, traveling from his home on the plains of Western South Dakota, to fill up bars and dance halls across America’s Heartland.  In 2024...

What does colt starting have to do with the conscious and unconscious..? Tune in to find out.  Stay Grateful!! The Converse Cowboy

First ever, "Converse Cowboy Interlude". A brief bio about The Converse Cowboy, and where my mind is today. This short 12 minute episode was uncomfortable for me and at the same time fun to record.  Let me know your thoughts and/or questions for the next episode. IG: @theconversecowboy or feel free to email me at [email protected] Enjoy the show!! The Converse Cowboy

Truly a pleasure to have 10x NFR Team Roper, Charly Crawford join me on this episode. I walked out of the studio after this interview feeling inspired and motivated.  We discuss Charly's career as a team roper in the arena and his life outside of the arena. The mindset of an elite rodeo athlete to have sustainable success requires discipline and consistency. Charly shares his lessons learned and earned secrets that can only be attained through dedication and a focused intent.  Be sure to...

Truly a pleasure to visit with Texas singer-songwriter, Mike Harmeier. We discuss the band's recent decision to make a name change from "Mike and the Moonpies" to "Silverada". Mike shares his songwriting process in detail. One of the main takeaways from this interview is to unapologetically be you, something Mike Harmeier is known for throughout the industry. Be sure to check out the bonus content (for Subscribers only) at the end. Enjoy the show!! "Dream beyond your means".  The Converse...

Texas singer-songwriter, Hayes Carll joins me at the Kimes Ranch Studio in the Ft Worth Stockyards for this episode. We discuss his humble beginnings, his writing process and influences that had an impact on his style of writing along the way. Hayes shares stories about co-writing a song with the legendary, Guy Clark and lessons he learned from that experience.  Whether you're already a Hayes Carll fan or just a fan of great singer-songwriters, you'll want to hear insights from one of the...

"Dale Brisby", a pioneer in the western industry, leading the way in the field of content creation. Also the self proclaimed, greatest bull rider of all time. Dale pulls the curtain back during this interview and shares insights into how the "Dale Brisby/Rodeo Time" brand was built over the past eleven years.  Dale Brisby is the real deal and undoubtedly one of the most humble humans I have ever met, contrary to what you might see on his social media content. He has built a platform that the...

Warning! This episode contains extremely foul language! The 1st Amendment protects the freedom of speech here in the United States of America and Clinton Anderson fully exercises that right throughout this episode. Clinton simply says out loud what most people are thinking and although he wraps those verbal thoughts in a blanket of curse words, there is a sense of authenticity that comes with them that you can't help but respect.  He pulls the curtain back on the Downunder Horsemanship...

Jim Kiser is the mastermind behind the legendary Kiser arena drags that you'll see today at most every big performance horse event. Tune in to this episode to hear how an idea for a piece of equipment to groom the footing for horse events in the late 80' turned into a business that has revolutionized the performance horse industry that we know today.  Enjoy the show!! The Converse Cowboy

Melanie Smith is the owner and founder of Solo Select Horses, the full-service operation at the forefront of the performance horse industry with a focus on disciplines ranging from cutting to roping to racing. More than 15 years ago, Melanie started on a path that would eventually lead her to incredible success in the performance horse industry. Over the years, she has sold thousands of horses all over the world, creating great connections with buyers and sellers alike. The slogan for Solo...

Austin Shepard, NCHA Hall of Fame Rider, two time NCHA Futurity winner, and NCHA Open World Champion with over $10 Million in LTE. Austin has trained some of the most elite cutting horses in the industry today, including: Highbrow CD, Bet Hesa Cat, Bamacat, Bama Jelly, Dual Reyish, Wood She B Magic, Kittenish, Kinky Bootz, Fancy Deville, Countess Catrina and dozens more.   Topics we discuss: •Buster Welch •The evolution of the performance horse •Pregame rituals and mindfulness practice ...

Mark Michels, owner and founder of 'Performance Horse Central' visits me on the show at the Teton Ridge booth during the '2023 Metallic Cat NCHA Futurity'.  'Performance Horse Central' has revolutionized how spectators and competitors stay in tune with the performance horse industry today.   Mark is the mastermind behind PHC and the primary reason that it has become a staple for the performance horse industry.   Enjoy the show! The Converse Cowboy

Cade Shepard sets the tone for the 2023 NCHA Futurity, marking a 225 in the 1st go.  He visits the show at the Teton Ridge booth to discuss his run.  We talk about what makes this horse special and his strategy for events like the Futurity.  Enjoy the show! The Converse Cowboy

Luca Fappani, professional Reining Horse Trainer, $625K LTE, has a bright future ahead of him.  With some of the best to ever play the game in his corner, we discuss the role that his father and NRHA legend, Andrea Fappani, ($8 Million LTE) has played in shaping his mindset in the show pen.  We discuss what shows like 'The Run For A Million' and Teton Ridge's 'American Performance Horse' are doing for the performance horse industry.  Enjoy the show!! The Converse Cowboy

Glad to have Matt MIlls visit the show in Las Vegas at 'The Run For A Million'.  Born and raised in Southern California, Matt began riding horses at an early age. He enjoyed a successful career as a youth rider, earning multiple championships throughout California in a variety of disciplines including western pleasure, horsemanship and trail. In 1996 he switched his focus to reining and a few years later established his own training operation in Scottsdale, Arizona. Recently he made the move...

Truly a pleasure to visit with Chelsea Edsall (@cheersitschelsea), this episode is entertaining and informative.  Tune into this episode to hear more about the performance horse world from a trainer's wife perspective.  We cover a number of topics throughout this interview, ie. Texas living, IG Lives, Cowhorse mental health, The Run For A Million and much more.  Enjoy the show!   Subscriber Benefits, (Subscribe only on Apple Podcast).                                                        ...

Al Dunning has owned and operated the Almosta Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona since 1970. Over the years, Al has developed his multi-faceted equine business with a focus on the development of champion horses and riders. With over 45 World and Reserve World Titles, Al and his students have dominated in AQHA, NCHA, NRCHA, and NRHA events. His love of teaching has taken Al all over the world, conducting clinics and sharing his techniques and philosophies of horsemanship.  Enjoy the show!   ...

NRCHA Million Dollar Rider, and 2016 Worlds Greatest Horseman Champion, Clayton Edsall joins me on the show in Las Vegas during 'The Run For A Million'.  Enjoy the show!! Subscriber Benefits:  (Subscribe only on Apple Podcast).                                                             •Early Access To All Shows  •Ad-Free Listening •Exclusive Content  •A minimum of 10% of subscription profits will be donated to charity •(New episodes released weekly) As always thank you for your...

Truly a honor to have living legend, Boyd Rice join me on the show in Las Vegas at 'The Run For A Million'.  Boyd has lifetime earnings in excess of $4 million in the Western performance horse industry. Well respected professionally as a horseman and as a human.  His successes have come from natural talent, hard work and family support. Among Boyd's many accolades are, NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Championship and Worlds Greatest Horseman Champion, along with multiple aged event finalist...

With NCHA lifetime earnings in excess of $9 Million, professional cutting horse trainer and living legend, Matt Gaines needs no introduction.  The NCHA Hall of Famer and 2016 NCHA Futurity Champion joins me on the show at the Kimes booth in Las Vegas to talk about his strategy and mindset for events like the 'Run For A Million'.  Enjoy the show! Now Offering Subscriptions:  (Subscribe Only On Apple Podcast).                                                             Early Access To All...

$5 Million NCHA Hall of Famer, Wes Galyean, stopped by the Kimes Booth at 'The Run For A Million' in Las Vegas to chat about the performance horse industry, Teton Ridge's, 'Third Edge', and his strategy for events like 'The American' and 'The Run For A Million'.   Tune in to this episode for insights from one of the best to ever play the game, as he talks about his horse, 'Third Edge' aka 'Harms', which is arguably one of the most dynamic equine athletes to ever enter the show pen.  Enjoy...

Had a good time visiting with professional cutting horse trainer, Clay Johnson at the 2023 "Run For A Million" in Las Vegas.  Clay has Lifetime Earnings in excess of $1.6 Million and he was the 2013 NCHA Open Futurity Champion riding Dual Smart Kitty.  He showed one of his own at this years 'Run For A Million', (Rosalitta), a 2018 mare by METALLIC CAT x GS COUNTING ON KITTY (Im Countin Checks).   Tune in to hear the story behind this amazing equine athlete along with Clay's thoughts about...

Insider insights with $2Million Cutting Horse Trainer, Jesse Lennox.  Jesse stopped by the Kimes booth/studio to give his insights on the horses and trainers that were competing at the first ever Run For A Million in Las Vegas, (Cutting Edition).  It's an exciting time for the performance horse industry, with events like The American and The Run For A Million; tune in to this episode to hear about some of the best horses competing in the NCHA today along with other news in the performance...