On this episode of the Converse Cowboy, I talk to Daniel Donato, an amazing guitarist from Nashville. Daniel's music has been described as a blend of the Grateful Dead and Merle Haggard and he is regarded as one of the best young guitar players in his genre today. Daniel and I discuss how he began his music career, how he's overcoming the difficulties, as well as mindset and philosophy as it relates to performing music.

The Converse Cowboy - Daniel Donato

The Converse Cowboy is a Podcast that focuses on mindset and mental health as it relates to performance and in life. This platform has given me the opportunity to sit down with some amazing people, to tease out their habits and routines so that you can apply and test in your own life. With a growth mindset, I am constantly asking questions and pursuing knowledge. The Converse Cowboy Show allows me to do just that. 

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Warning! This episode contains extremely foul language! The 1st Amendment protects the freedom of speech here in the United States of America and Clinton Anderson fully exercises that right throughout this episode. Clinton simply says out loud what most people are thinking and although he wraps those verbal thoughts in a blanket of curse words, there is a sense of authenticity that comes with them that you can't help but respect.  He pulls the curtain back on the Downunder Horsemanship Empire. Three and a half hours of unfiltered and raw conversation. We talk business, horses, marketing, successes, failures and lessons he's learned along the way.  Behind the profanity and foul language is a man that has mastered his craft as a clinician and horseman. Clinton Anderson has kept tens of thousands of people safe as they followed his method pursuing a journey with their horse and a better understanding of basic horsemanship. Warning: last chance, if you click play then you're giving consent to have your hearing violated and your mind altered. I'm sorry and you're welcome... Enjoy the show! The Converse Cowboy PS: be sure to stick around til the end to hear about one of Clinton's most embarrassing moments in the arena. 

Clinton Anderson | The Converse Cowboy (Free Version)

Jim Kiser is the mastermind behind the legendary Kiser arena drags that you'll see today at most every big performance horse event. Tune in to this episode to hear how an idea for a piece of equipment to groom the footing for horse events in the late 80' turned into a business that has revolutionized the performance horse industry that we know today.  Enjoy the show!! The Converse Cowboy

Jim Kiser | The Converse Cowboy (Free Version)

Melanie Smith is the owner and founder of Solo Select Horses, the full-service operation at the forefront of the performance horse industry with a focus on disciplines ranging from cutting to roping to racing. More than 15 years ago, Melanie started on a path that would eventually lead her to incredible success in the performance horse industry. Over the years, she has sold thousands of horses all over the world, creating great connections with buyers and sellers alike. The slogan for Solo Select Horses is "The VERY Best", and Melanie stands firmly behind those words. She is well known for her honesty, integrity, passion and quality stock in the world of Western performance horses. Tune in to this episode to find out how she has continued to innovate in a world that is rooted in tradition and at the same time maintained respect for the western way of life.  "It's either going to work or it isn't". #keepbuilding (Melanie Smith) Enjoy the show! The Converse Cowboy ​

Melanie Smith | The Converse Cowboy (Free Version)

Austin Shepard, NCHA Hall of Fame Rider, two time NCHA Futurity winner, and NCHA Open World Champion with over $10 Million in LTE. Austin has trained some of the most elite cutting horses in the industry today, including: Highbrow CD, Bet Hesa Cat, Bamacat, Bama Jelly, Dual Reyish, Wood She B Magic, Kittenish, Kinky Bootz, Fancy Deville, Countess Catrina and dozens more.   Topics we discuss: •Buster Welch •The evolution of the performance horse •Pregame rituals and mindfulness practice •Show shirts •The American Performance Horseman •Lessons learned the hard way •Top horses in the industry today Enjoy the show! The Converse Cowboy

Austin Shepard | The Converse Cowboy

Mark Michels, owner and founder of 'Performance Horse Central' visits me on the show at the Teton Ridge booth during the '2023 Metallic Cat NCHA Futurity'.  'Performance Horse Central' has revolutionized how spectators and competitors stay in tune with the performance horse industry today.   Mark is the mastermind behind PHC and the primary reason that it has become a staple for the performance horse industry.   Enjoy the show! The Converse Cowboy

The Converse Cowboy - Daniel Donato

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