X Factor Roping

#96 Cutter Thomison and Chet Weitz

The 2023 Cowboy Christmas run has officially wrapped up and we got the opportunity to catch up with two PRCA rookies. Cutter Thomison and Chet Weitz shared their experience of the Fourth of July. They discuss the struggles on the road, staying mentally strong, and the importance of having friends that they can count on […]

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#95 J.C. Yeahquo

J.C. Yeahquo started his professional rodeo career in 2020 with his brother, L.J. Yeahquo. Throughout the past couple of years, he has learned that he must do HIS job and stay true to the run they like to make as a team. J.C. and his brother have had a strong start to the 2023 season

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#94 L.J. Yeahquo

L.J. Yeahquo and his brother, J.C., have taken the team roping world by storm this winter with big wins at Rapid City, South Dakota; Jackson, Mississippi; Austin, Texas; and San Angelo, Texas. L.J., the heeler in this brother partnership, shares his thoughts on winning and losing, competing at a professional level, and staying true to

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#93 Cory Kidd

Cory Kidd is from Statesville, North Carolina. In this podcast, Cory discusses what it was like growing up roping on the east coast, the move to Texas, and the adjustments he has made along the way. In 2022, he ended up 16th in the PRCA World Standings. He talks about this accomplishment and how he

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#91 Kolton Schmidt

Kolton Schmidt is a two-time NFR Qualifier from Barrhead, Alberta. Kolton is constantly trying to become more competitive mentally. In this podcast, he discusses some of the methods he has used to become more mentally strong and how he had to shift his mindset about winning. This podcast can be watched at: https://xftr.net/schmidtpodcast

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#90 Tristan Mahoney

Tristan Mahoney, the owner of TM Bits & Spurs, has one goal–to bring you quality handmade bits and spurs at a reasonable price. It doesn’t matter what your horse needs, he has a bit that will fit both horse and rider. Every bit and spur is handmade by Tristan, in his Florence, AZ shop. To

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Two men practicing team roping in an open area.

Team Roping Dummy Guide

Can’t get roping out of your head? Do you dream of roping in the big leagues? You may have the makings of a top-notch team roper. Team roping  is a rodeo event that starts with a rider on horseback. He or she will try to catch a steer with a rope. The sport started as

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#89 Ty Hillman

There is no doubt that the most elite athletes in the world make their mental game a priority—constantly training their minds to better handle pressure and adversity. Ty Hillman, is a mental skills coach that focuses on helping and training people to develop a competitive mindset. In this podcast, he discusses his thoughts on success,

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#87 Cole Matier

Cole Matier moved from Alberta, Canada to Texas at the age of 17. He now specializes in riding young cow horses, rope horses, and barrel horses. During this podcast, he discusses how he got his start in the industry and created a horse training business of his own.

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