Charly Crawford Podcast

Danielle Lowman is one of the top breakaway ropers in the world. She has set multiple arena records and has been crowned the "Texas Swing Queen" for her amazing show of talent throughout the Texas winter rodeo run. She is a proud member and representative of the Navajo Nation. We talk about her mentality towards roping, where the sport of breakaway is headed, as well as her heritage and what it took to get to where she is today!

When a steer changes directions, it causes several things to happen and makes the run develop slower. In this segment, I give you a few pointers on how leaving the box in the correct lane can put you in the correct position faster.

Trey Johnson is a man of God, a preacher, a heeler, and just an all-around great human being. We talk about everything from faith and what God continues to do for each of us in our lives, to recapping the roping school that we had in Wickenburg, Arizona.

This episode focuses on the importance of developing the fundamentals of roping, and how going back to the basics can pull you out of that slump.

It was an honor and pleasure to sit and talk with the first Brazilian all around champion cowboy and heeling sensation, Junior Nogueira. He talks about his journey from humble beginnings in Brazil to the United States where he was discovered by Hall of Fame Cowboy and legend of the sport Jake Barnes. He has since won 2 world titles heeling and continues to etch his legacy as one of the greatest to ever pick up a rope.

Part 3 focuses on trying to find the root of your problem so you can work on fixing it versus focusing on your strengths hoping that the problem will work itself out. Also, the importance of developing a winning mindset and the benefits of simulating high pressure situation in the practice pen.

On this episode I sit and chat with Erin Taormino. We talk about her journey coming to Texas from Canada in pursuit of her dream. She has now established herself as one of the top female horse trainers in a very male dominant industry, and has recently qualified for the finals of The World's Greatest Horsemen.

Part 2 focuses on how trusting the run that you are comfortable with can make high pressure situations seem like another day in the practice pen.

On today's episode, I sit and talk with 3x NFBR Qualifier Taylor Munsell. We talk about the trials and tribulations that breakaway ropers are going through as they are getting more immersed in the world of professional rodeo, how she got her start roping, and how she's making a name for herself in the sport of breakaway!

This is the first part of a four part series on different ways to get out of roping slump. Part 1 focuses on learning from the adversity and how important focusing on the right thoughts can get you out of that slump. We will be dropping a new segment each week for the next three weeks, so be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss out!