What does life after professional rodeo look like? In this heartfelt episode, the Champion Living Podcast hosts chat with former rodeo athlete, JR Vezain. Tune in as JR shares his inspiring journey of overcoming paralysis, finding new competitive arenas in cow horse cutting, and the vital role of resilience and passion in facing life's biggest hurdles.

Show Notes:

03:37 | Reconnecting with old friend sparked renewed motivation.

06:28 | Passion for horse training leads to career.

15:01 | Risky horse ride ends with a fall.

16:57 | Pursuing dreams led to success despite setbacks.

26:05 | "Unknown love for competition came as surprise."

29:30 | Realizing priorities, torn between passion and family.

31:32 | Demanding coach commitment to high-level goals.

41:21 | Retired athletes rely on friends for support.

48:44 | Struggling to find competitive edge, lacking perspective.

55:06 | Men need to be open and seek help.

 

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