This week on Tough Draw Talks, we’re sitting down with TJ Gray—2X NFR Qualifier, 2025 NFR Average Winner, Top Gun Award Winner, and one of the most consistent riders in the game. After a breakout 2025 season where he won San Angelo, Clovis, Canby, and the Cactus Jack Xtreme Bulls, TJ rode over 51% of his bulls and finished #2 in the World.

From Oregon roots to the bright lights of Vegas, TJ’s story is one of grit, consistency, and rising to the occasion. Come give one of the newest Tough Draw Sports' athlete's story a listen! - Appreciate you bein' along for the ride!

In the upcoming year we are so thankful to be partnering with CINCH; truly a staple brand in the Western Industry - CINCH believes that while clothing may not define a person, it should absolutely inspire them. Rooted in a tradition of hard work and distinction, their story begins with modest origins, genuine people, and a steadfast dedication to superior craftsmanship.

Team Cavender's and Tough Draw Sports' Athlete, Colee Cox joins the podcast to talk about her most recent wins, superstitions and all things Breakaway Roping! A rising star in the world of rodeo, she has already achieved so much and she's just about to start her Senior Year! Can't wait for everyone to hear! - Appreciate ya bein along for the ride!

We are excited to partner with Cavender’s this year as our presenting sponsor. Rooted in American values and inspired by the western spirit, Cavender’s has been the leader in western wear and fashion for over 55 years. Cavender’s, it’s not just what we wear…this is how we live!

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And again, thank you so much to Rodeo Now and Into The West furniture for their support of our podcast!

On Episode 65; we’re sitting down with someone who’s not only helping shape the future of rodeo but is also a key force behind one of the most innovative platforms in the sport.
Today, we’re joined by Courtney Morehead of Rodeo Now, and we’re excited to shine a spotlight on her journey, the app, and the future of rodeo community building. We're excited to dive in on this episode and as always, appreciate ya bein' along for the ride!

We are excited to partner with Cavender’s this year as our presenting sponsor. Rooted in American values and inspired by the western spirit, Cavender’s has been the leader in western wear and fashion for over 55 years. Cavender’s, it’s not just what we wear…this is how we live!

Use code TDT10 for 10% off your next online order. Exclusions apply.

And again, thank you so much to Rodeo Now and Into The West furniture for their support of our podcast!

On Episode 64 we sit down with Doug Champion, the founder of Champion Living Fitness, a fitness coach and performance expert who has made it his mission to help rodeo athletes reach their highest potential. He’s also the host of the Champion Living Podcast, where he shares insights into training, mindset, and living a better, healthier life—especially in the Western and rodeo world. We're excited to dive in on this episode and as always, appreciate ya bein' along for the ride!

We are excited to partner with Cavender’s this year as our presenting sponsor. Rooted in American values and inspired by the western spirit, Cavender’s has been the leader in western wear and fashion for over 55 years. Cavender’s, it’s not just what we wear…this is how we live!

Use code TDT10 for 10% off your next online order. Exclusions apply.

And again, thank you so much to Rodeo Now and Into The West furniture for their support of our podcast!

With Episode 63 we are picking up the pace with a legendary NASCAR Driver and Carolina Cowboys' GM, Austin Dillon! With a Daytona 500 Championship highlighting an incredible career on the track, Austin is taking his success and making a major impact in the world of professional bull riding as well! We're excited to dive in on this episode and as always, appreciate ya bein' along for the ride!

We are excited to partner with Cavender’s this year as our presenting sponsor. Rooted in American values and inspired by the western spirit, Cavender’s has been the leader in western wear and fashion for over 55 years. Cavender’s, it’s not just what we wear…this is how we live!

Use code TDT10 for 10% off your next online order. Exclusions apply.

And again, thank you so much to Rodeo Now and Into The West furniture for their support of our podcast!

Episode 62 brings us a cowboy from Down Unda' - Jacob Carige! He's a professional bull rider in his second season in the PRCA and he's off to a great start! Even before stepping onto US Soil at 17, he had already made a name for himself in his homeland with many accolades before making his way to the states to turn pro! We dive in about his story, the history of some Australian Greats and much more! - Appreciate ya bein along for the ride!

We are excited to partner with Cavender’s this year as our presenting sponsor. Rooted in American values and inspired by the western spirit, Cavender’s has been the leader in western wear and fashion for over 55 years. Cavender’s, it’s not just what we wear…this is how we live!

Use code TDT10 for 10% off your next online order. Exclusions apply.

And again, thank you so much to Rodeo Now and Into The West furniture for their support of our podcast!

Episode 61 brings us cowboy from The Land of 10,000 Lakes, the Minnesotan, Ethan Skogquist! With a young pro career that's been interrupted by unfortunate injuries, this cowboy keeps everything in perspective and brings an amazing amount of thought and wisdom to the sport of bull riding! Living by a mantra of, "There's no room for fear when your mind's full of faith," we can't wait for you to hear this one! - Appreciate ya bein along for the ride!

We are excited to partner with Cavender’s this year as our presenting sponsor. Rooted in American values and inspired by the western spirit, Cavender’s has been the leader in western wear and fashion for over 55 years. Cavender’s, it’s not just what we wear…this is how we live!

Use code TDT10 for 10% off your next online order. Exclusions apply.

And again, thank you so much to Rodeo Now and Into The West furniture for their support of our podcast!

Episode 60 brings us the kickoff to 2025! With a New Year will come many new podcasts, starting off with Decatur's own, Chase Dougherty! Chase has been with Tough Draw Sports now for a couple years and since his last podcast has made a big change going back to rodeo in 2024! After a successful season and his new journey, we wanted to make sure we sat down with him to get the scoop! - Appreciate ya bein along for the ride!

We are excited to partner with Cavender’s this year as our presenting sponsor. Rooted in American values and inspired by the western spirit, Cavender’s has been the leader in western wear and fashion for over 55 years. Cavender’s, it’s not just what we wear…this is how we live!

Use code TDT10 for 10% off your next online order. Exclusions apply.

And again, thank you so much to Rodeo Now and Into The West furniture for their support of our podcast!

Episode 59 brings us one of our favorite return guests, Trey Holston! He is a 2X NFR Qualifier and was crowned the CINCH World’s Toughest Bull Riding Tour champion amongst other accolades this season before a setback during the summer run altered his plans. He has been keeping sharp and pouring into the next generation of rodeo athletes in his off time and we are thankful he made some time to sit down with us again!

We are so excited to partner with Cavender’s this year as our presenting sponsor. Rooted in American values and inspired by the western spirit, Cavender’s has been the leader in western wear and fashion for over 55 years. Cavender’s, it’s not just what we wear…this is how we live!

Use code TDT10 for 10% off your next online order. Exclusions apply.

And again, thank you so much to our newest Sponsor, Rodeo Now. Whether it’s one of your best rides, or one of those rides that got the best of you  - when you upload to RodeoNow you're helping your fellow riders discover stock they might draw.  There’s no community like the rodeo community.  Join RodeoNow and help build that community together. 

Episode 58 brings us someone that Brad was introduced to a few years ago now and he truly thinks the world of him. It was actually 3 years ago this month we put him in the hot seat in this very same room at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum for the LANE documentary, and he’s here again with us today, Dr. Skip Ross. He’s well known around CFD as the arena doctor and well loved by the rodeo athletes he cares for. Between the rodeo, his private practice, and his partnership with OCR, the man is always busy, but always makes time for everyone he can! We chatted with him about his POV from 35 years ago when he did everything he could for Lane Frost, but we also dove deeper into who Skip is and what keeps him coming back year after year.

We are so excited to partner with Cavender’s this year as our presenting sponsor. Rooted in American values and inspired by the western spirit, Cavender’s has been the leader in western wear and fashion for over 55 years. Cavender’s, it’s not just what we wear…this is how we live!

Use code TDT10 for 10% off your next online order. Exclusions apply.

And again, thank you so much to Orthopaedic and Spine Center of the Rockies for their sponsorship of today’s episode and for all their involvement with our screening of the documentary, LANE: Life | Legend | Legacy, and for Skip’s involvement in that as well. OCR: Specialists in the medicine of motion to get people back to doing what they love.