Andy Holcomb is among the top ranks of rope horse trainers in our industry. I was thrilled to catch him while he was down in Texas a few days early, preparing his team of horses for the ARHFA Finals. Andy's ability to train amazing horses on the head and heel side shows his dedication to his craft, and I am very honored to have him on the podcast and share some of the things he's learned from all the years of hard work.

The American Rope Horse Futurity Association has taken the rope horse industry to a new level. With their main event in Fort Worth next week, October 16-19th, I wanted to get two of the guys, Jay Wadhams and Gary Wells, who have a major role in the success of this association, on for a more in-depth talk about what all is happening, break down the judging side of things a little more and give the spectators a closer look at what it takes to make this event happen.

Jay and Lindsay Wadhams have been producing the ARHFA events since its inception. Gary Wells is the head of judges and has done an excellent job of finding the people to decide the winners at these great shows.

The ARHFA World Championship Rope Horse Futurity starts October 16th at 8 a.m. You can catch all the action live online at https://rodeologistics.co/event-livestreams/ or come out to the John Justin Arena at the historic Will Rogers Memorial Center to watch the best ropers and horses compete for the shot at a World Champion title.

Keeping your horses slick and shiny during the colder months is more than just putting blankets on, the amount of light they get is the key factor in keeping that hair off. In the last solo podcast for this year, I wanted to pass along the protocol for keeping your horses looking show-ready!

A few spots are left in my final two clinics of the year. All the information for those clinics can be found on my website charlycrawford.training. I am looking forward to a lot of great interview episodes coming up with some of the most talented ropers in the world. Thanks for all the support and for tuning in, God Bless!

Having my wife, Jackie Crawford, on the podcast this week was awesome. She tells stories from her childhood in Illinois, and how the 23-time World Champion Cowgirl got her start. We recapped the 2024 season in the world of breakaway, what to be excited about coming up in the future, and a lot more. Thanks to everyone for listening and God Bless!

With colder weather just around the corner for us here in Texas, I wanted to share my thoughts on when and what horses get blankets when the temperature drops.

Thanks for listening, and I hope you all have a great fall! There are still spots in my Champions Level Clinic in November at NRS in Decatur, Texas. If you are interested head to my website charlycrawford.training where the enrollment process only takes a few clicks!

Ryan Studdard is the owner/broker at Oak + Ash Realty out of Burleson, Texas. He grew up competing in all three events on the timed event end of the arena and has been involved in the Western industry his whole life. With interest rates dropping, I wanted Ryan to share his thoughts on what that means for potential homebuyers and how it will affect our industry. Ryan is a great friend and was very generous in coming on the podcast to share his expertise.

One of the best things you can do for your horse is to ride them somewhere other than inside the arena. Not only is it good for their body, it's good for their mind. Mixing it up and not asking them for everything they've got day in and day out inside the arena is a good reset for them and you too!

There are still spots in my Champion's Level Clinic in November available for purchase on my website charlycrawford.training. The enrollment process is simple, so don't miss out on your opportunity to get tuned up before heading to Vegas for the biggest jackpots of the year!

This week, I sat down with Liberty and Loyalty board member Bill Force to update everyone on our main event in November and talk about some of our favorite memories from the 2023 American Hero Celebration. We have some exciting new things in store for 2024 and look forward to building on the successes from previous years.

How you feed your horse plays a critical role in their performance in the arena. How much your horse gets used, how they handle certain feeds, and age are all factors to consider when choosing a feed regiment. I wanted to give some insight on what we feed our horses as well as a few other tips and tricks that I've picked up on over the years.

My website charlycrawford.training is live; you can find all the information on the upcoming clinics there. Also, If you want to enroll in my Champions Level Clinic November 12-14, you can just click the tab on the website and fill out all your information to secure your spot. Thanks for listening!

Brandon Carrell is the owner/agent of BC Insurance of Texas based in Stephenville, Texas. Being an avid team roper himself, we talk about the importance of having an agent who understands all things farm and ranching and how that can help you get the right policies. He also explains the recent spike in the cost of insurance and how the economy and inflation affect the price of policies. This was an eye-opening conversation and a useful resource for anyone with questions about how insurance works.

You can find them on social media @bcinsuranceoftx or their website at bcinsurancetx.com.