We've got another great podcast episode for you this week! In Episode 70 of The Show, we are thrilled to sit down with NRHA Professional, Mathieu Buton! Joining Tom McCutcheon, Gunny Mathison, and Joe Schmidt, Mathieu provides an engaging and insightful breakdown of the recent 100X Show in Paris and much more.

This episode dives into the intriguing differences between showing in the U.S. and Europe, offering listeners a unique perspective on the global reining scene. Mathieu shares his personal journey of moving away from his home country, detailing the challenges and triumphs he faced working for many household-name trainers.

Listeners will gain a fresh perspective on the reining industry through Mathieu's eyes, as he offers candid reflections on his career and the path that led him to success.

The discussion also ventures into the controversial topic of showing 3-year-olds before the futurity, sparking thought-provoking conversations among the hosts.Filled with humor and deep insights, this episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about reining.

This week, we're thrilled to welcome the one and only, Mandy McCutcheon, as our special guest. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about the reining world and the growing industry surrounding it.

🎥 In this exciting episode of Tom McCutcheon’s The Show, join Tom, Gunny, and Joe as they dive deep into the recently concluded NRHA Derby.

The trio takes center stage to discuss the standout preliminary and finals runs from industry leaders, shedding light on the evolving training techniques behind the winning horses. They also hit on their respect for the L4 Non-Pro Co-Champions, who decided not to run off their tie.

👏Gunny, the APHA L3 Open Derby World Champion, shares his firsthand experience from the show down in Fort Worth, while Joe unveils his innovative ideas for the 100X slide contest, and Tom brings up a tale from his experience at Judge’s School.

🎧 Tune in and catch all the highlights, 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩 opinions 😉, and innovative ideas that will keep you on the edge of your seat. You won’t want to miss this episode!

This week, we are discussing the tragic barn fire that occurred on Saturday in Belle Center, Ohio. We will hear from Brandon Brant, who expresses gratitude for the great support from the horse community.

The reining community stood witness to an unpredictable, and completely heart-wrenching event. NRHA Professionals Brandon Brant and Eric Priest suffered the loss of their entire facility, nearly all of their tack and equipment, not to mention irreplaceable horses and memories.

Our community has stepped up in truly mind-blowing ways, and Brandon wanted to share his gratitude for everyone who has helped, donated, and shown their support in these devastating times.

Through all of his hardship, Brandon has kept an impressive optimistic outlook and stated the importance of learning from this tragedy.

Thank you for watching this week's episode, the links to the Brandon and Priest fundraisers can be found below.

Brant - Priest Benefit Auction:

Brant Family Go Fund Me:

Priest Family Go Fund Me:

Brant Employee, Marina's Go Fund Me:

Food Train:

Amazon Barn Wishlist;

In this thrilling episode of Tom McCutcheon's The Show, we sit down with the 2024 100X Open Shootout Champion and NRHA 2 Million Dollar Rider, Cade McCutcheon. Join us as Cade shares the exhilarating details of his winning run on Varsity Blu, offering exclusive insights into what it takes to reach the top in the world of reining.

This episode isn't just about the competition. We dive deep into the vibrant atmosphere of the recent 100X Show in Fort Worth, renowned for its exquisite experience, stunning decorations, gourmet food, and the much-anticipated inaugural slide contest, where Cade took home over $24,000. Hear firsthand about the event's highlights and what made it a standout in the western sports world.

We also get a unique perspective from Gunny, who shares his experiences judging the European Futurity, adding a fascinating international angle to our conversation. Plus, Cade opens up about his recent wedding, giving listeners a glimpse into his personal life and how he balances it with his demanding career.

Whether you're a die-hard reining fan or new to the sport, this episode is packed with exciting stories and valuable insights you won't want to miss.

Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive content from the heart of the western sports and lifestyle community!

Western sports and lifestyle podcast, Tom McCutcheon’s THE SHOW is back! We spent just over two weeks in Tulsa horseshowing, and we are glad to be home for Episode 65 with NRHA Professional, Gabe Hutchins.

This week, we had a lot more fun than maybe we should’ve, but we know you’ll enjoy the episode. We’ll dive into Gabe’s outstanding run at the NRBC that earned him the Open L3 Co-Champion title, and what he thought about the changes to the NRBC. We also got to learn a lot about how Gabe chooses the best crosses for his mares, and how he handles the incentive programs. Not to mention, some hilarious conversations about starch vs no starch in your jeans, and a heartwarming story about Cade McCutcheon and TMRH Stallion, Super Marioo.

We hope you enjoy this episode, make sure you like, follow, and subscribe! 

The best podcast in the world of performance horses is proud to bring you Bud Lyon as this week’s guest! Join NRHA 2 Million Dollar Rider, Tom McCutcheon, and his co-hosts, Gunny Mathison and Joe Schmidt as they sit with NRHA Professional & lifetime AQHA member, Bud Lyon!

Bud has proven himself as a multi-faceted horseman earning impressive titles in the Reining, Reined Cow Horse, and Ranch Riding events. His vast knowledge about the mechanics of horses in each discipline and how horses can benefit from diversity in showing is very admirable. 

Join us in learning what exactly ranch riding is, how it’s scored, and what benefits exploring the discipline can bring to the world of reining for both horse and rider. We hope you enjoy this episode with Bud, make sure to subscribe and follow the podcast on YouTube and Spotify, and thank you for watching!

Tom, Gunny, and Joe sit with NRHA Million Dollar Rider, Jared Leclair to discuss his ride at The Cactus Classic that qualified him for the 2024 Run For A Million!

They also go into depth about Jared’s ongoing project of building his own facility, and what that looked like for him, as everything was manufactured overseas.

Jared talks about the challenges compared to tremendous savings, and how he managed to get it done… and only burn up one major piece of equipment…

Tune in for the full story, you won’t want to miss Jared’s thoughts about the film crew at the horse show, and so much more!

Welcome back for another episode of The Show! This week Tom, Joe, and Gunny sit down with NRHA 2 Million Dollar Rider, Cade McCutcheon, to break down Cade’s experience at The American Performance Horseman. 

Cade showed “Finals Bound” owned by Burnett Ranches and they had a great run together as one of their first times in the showpen. 

We’re excited to talk about what Cade felt as a rider for all of the different moments of the event, the impact Teton Ridge had on The American Rodeo, and some of our thoughts on the production. We’ll also dive into how the nerves of such a big event can affect your ride, and maybe a sneak peak of Tom’s tabletop dancing skills… 

We’d like to extend a huge thank you to everyone at Teton Ridge for making this event possible. The American has made such a great impact on the Western Performance Horse industry, and we are grateful for such a cool event to showcase what we do.

Cade also sends a big thank you to Taylor Sheridan and 6666 Ranch for the opportunity to show the incredible Finals Bound.

If you weren’t able to attend, make sure to watch The American Performance Horseman on Fox, Saturday, March 16 at 11:30 AM EST-1:00 PM EDT on FS1! 

Happy Friday!

This week we are so excited to sit down with the new Commissioner of the NRHA, Billy Smith. With a formal start date of Jan. 1, 2024, Billy has spent the last couple of months acclimating, and now we get to hear all about his role, and what changes he's looking forward to seeing in our industry!

In this episode, the guys talk about...

Thank you, Billy for coming out to The Show, we can't wait to have you back again soon!