Jeff Medders, the President of Cowboy Channel, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday. Growing up on a cattle ranch in southeastern Oklahoma, Medders had a passion for rodeo and all sports in general. He was an all-state football player in 1981 and headed to college to pursue his dream of being a television sportscaster. All was going according to plan until 1989, when he was approached by a Tulsa-based company to host America’s Horse, AQHA’s new television show on ESPN. Soon after, his hosting role grew to include the Wrangler World of Rodeo and the National Finals Rodeo. Having grown up in Oklahoma and attending the NFR in Oklahoma City every year, it was a dream come true.

Over the next two decades, Medders’ resume grew by hosting thoroughbred racing and LPGA golf coverage on ESPN, poker, and motorcycle racing on CBS Sports, but nothing tamed his passion for the sport of rodeo and the National Finals Rodeo. Today his company, Geronimo Productions, produces more major cowboy events than any other production company in the nation. Championship Bull Riding on Fox, Cinch High School Rodeo Tour on RFD-TV, and of course, all of the PRCA’s events on CBS Sports Network, including the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Jeff Medders has been the television host for over 20 National Finals Rodeos.

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Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday interview NCHA and NRCHA Professional Horseman, Boyd Rice. Boyd Rice has amassed earnings in excess of $3.8 million in the Western performance horse industry. Well respected professionally and personally, his successes have come from natural talent, hard work, and family support.

Accomplished professionals surrounded Boyd as he grew up within the Rice family. His father, Sonny, uncles Raymond and Ronnie, along with his cousin, Tag, and brother, Matlock, all earn a living as cutting horse trainers. With all that genetic background in 'show biz,' one might deduce Boyd's career was a given. Not so – it took a lot of sweat and elbow grease.

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Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday interview the creator and host of the Converse Cowboy podcast, Mike Roberts. Mike has a passion for horses and is very competitive. These things make him hungry to learn and grow, so he set out to create a platform to allow him to sit down with elite-level horsemen & women to apply what he knows to his own life. The Converse Cowboy focuses on mindset as it relates to performance and life. The Converse Cowboy has allowed Mike to sit down with some fantastic people to tease out their habits and routines so that listeners can apply and test them in their own life. With a growth mindset, Mike is constantly asking questions and pursuing knowledge. The Converse Cowboy Show allows Mike to do just that. 

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Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday interview Jim Jirkovsky! From breeding to judging, Jim Jirkovsky has been involved in virtually every facet of the Appaloosa industry for more than four decades. From his high school days when he would sneak out of class to go to rodeos, a deep passion for horses was instilled in him, turning into his life's work and a mindset that revolves around showing everyone how good an Appaloosa is can be. An ApHC-carded judge since 1987, Jim has served multiple terms on the national board of directors, has supported and served his regional club loyally for decades, and was recognized for his contributions beyond his barn throughout the region over a long period by his induction into the Nebraska Hall of Fame. 

     Known to be a formidable competitor in the show ring, "Cowboy Jim" had many wins that predated the national pointed system, and since 1979/1980 has amassed a staggering 9,646.3 open points in everything from Halter to Reining to Driving and Heritage, and shown more than 400 horses to 334 Top Tens, 38 National Championships and Reserves, and 45 World Championships and Reserves. But it is the mentoring, coaching, and training that have helped his clients and friends achieve their highest goals that he is most proud of. 

Exhibiting, training, and coaching for years, Jim has played a significant role in producing 12 World's Best Appaloosas, three Iron Horse Award winners, and two of the only 16 Appaloosas in history to earn Gold Medallions. Ready with advice and assistance, Jim has lived daily as a mentor in every arena. He has represented the Appaloosa breed as an ambassador in open competitions, venues, and events worldwide. 

Markus Schopfer, an Italian NRCHA Professional Horseman, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday!

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Markus Schopfer originates from Alto Adige, He started his equestrian and professional trainer carrier over 30 years ago.

During his career, he collected many successes showing in cutting, reined cow horses, and reining.

Markus is the 2015 NRHA Intermediate Open World Champion riding his stallion Jokin Whiz.

He’s the highest European money earner in NRCHA events, one of the founders of the European Reined Cow Horse Association (ERCHA), and has been the president of this association for 15 years.

NRCHA Lifetime Earnings $285,668.68

NRHA Lifetime Earnings $150,798.93

NCHA Lifetime Earnings $15,461.27

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Brad Lund, an NRCHA Professional Horseman, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday!

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Brad Lund is an AQHA, NRCHA, NCHA, & ARHFA professional horseman with three AQHA Superhorse titles to his name, 18 World Championships & was a 2005 member of Team Wrangler. Brad runs his training business out of his facility in La Cygne, Kansas, alongside his wife, Amy, & their son, Garett.

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Brad Lund, an NRCHA Professional Horseman, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday!

Presented by Oklahoma Equine Hospital!

Brad Lund is an AQHA, NRCHA, NCHA, & ARHFA professional horseman with three AQHA Superhorse titles to his name, 18 World Championships & was a 2005 member of Team Wrangler. Brad runs his training business out of his facility in La Cygne, Kansas, alongside his wife, Amy, & their son, Garett.

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Casey Deary, an NRHA Professional Horseman, is interviewed by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday! Casey Deary grew up in Texas riding horses, taking low-cost colts, training them, and reselling them, allowing him to grow his training business.   Deary won the National Reining Horse Association Futurity in 2021 on Ten Thirty, 2012 on Americasnextgunmodel and again in 2015 on Shesouttayourleague, and has made the finals at many major limited-age events. He has earned more than $1.5 Million in reining competition. He and his wife, Nicole, and their four children live in Weatherford, Texas, where he coaches youth and amateur clients to successfully work with their horses, not only in competition but every time they ride.

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Chris and Russell give a recap of the year with NRCHA Executive Director, Anna Morrison. 

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