In this episode, we talk to Cesar De La Cruz, nine-time NFR Qualifier Heeler. He has owned and ridden some of the best heel horses that the sport has ever seen. We also discuss the influence his family's military background has had on his life and career and how the people he surrounded himself with early on made a large impact. 

Cesar De La Cruz | The Road Less Traveled

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Beverly Robbins and Jessy Remsburg are among the most dominant teams in the all-girl roping circuit. You name it they've won it. We had a great conversation about roping and how they got their start, recapped the success of the Women's Rodeo World Championship and what that event means to them, and much more. 

Beverly Robbins & Jessy Remsburg

This episode focuses on keeping these three steps in order and how doing so will set up your runner faster and better for your heeler.

Score Ride Rope

I got to catch up with Whitney DeSalvo during the Women's Rodeo World Championship in Fort Worth, Texas. Whitney is the highest-numbered women heeler in the world. She has an impressive list of wins including multiple all-girl titles at the BFI and was just crowned the winner in the team roping of the WRWC in AT&T; Stadium in Arlington, Texas bringing home $60,000 with her partner Kenna Francis. 

Whitney DeSalvo

How well your head horse faces significantly impacts finishing your run and stopping the clock. This episode focuses on the importance of finding the balance of facing or not facing in the practice pen, and it boils down to you, your horse, and what issues you may or may not have in the face. 

Facing Your Horse in the Practice Pen

This episode focuses on some ways to get good practice without your heeler. Whether it's roping the dummy, utilizing the speed trainer, scoring your horse, or doing some solo roping on your steers there are some great ways to maximize your time alone. 

Cesar De La Cruz | The Road Less Traveled

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