Ranch Riding is the newest discipline to emerge in the western horse show world. Join us as we discuss the AWWA and WWA as they are focused on the Arabian Western horse and the newest open to all breed discipline, the Western Working Alliance.
2026 Rule proposal review on this episode. lessons learned as well as historical actions go into this review and where we are headed.
Arabian Working Western Alliance. The newest challenge in western competition to test your skills. Cowboy is cool. Showing horses, western skills, Arabian and Half-Arabian horses as well as all breeds as the western skills needed to work with your horse.
The Man in the Arena: Jim Kiser from Kiser Arena shares his insight, moving forward, knowledge learned and how to measure, test and manage ground for better performance in our horses. Keeping horses sounder longer and performing at their best. Multiple discipline ground demand and the investment to explore what we don't know and more.
EP 34, Victor Bahna, author of Heliacal Star, the horse racing thrilling novel. We discuss the parallels of our industry's and the pressure to present a quality product to the public. Social License to Operate and much more . This episode looks at thoroughbred horse racing and the performance horse industry as we discuss today's market and the pressure from the public to tend to our horses.
Epic insights from the #2 reining rider of all time, Shawn Flarida. Lesson Learned from Spooks Gotta Whiz and The Run for a Million. Should the Run for the Million be reining's superbowl? Bringing the great Spooks Gotta Whiz back to the Run for the Million in 2024. Along with a great discussion around Open aged event levels and 1 rider and 1 horse entry.
Gabriel Borges, #8 Open Rider in 2023 and climbing the ranks fast. We discuss life after the futurity and 1 Rider: 1 Horse open aged events. Fairness and access to horsepower as life after the futurity is here.
A review and detailed analysis of the 2024 Open NRHA Derby competition. Officiating analytics from the open derby 2024 in OKC. Answering the questions and addressing the myths around officiating are analyzed and discussed. What do the results from this year's NRHA open derby say? This episode compares the 2024 NRHA Open derby to the first half of 2024 open aged events.
Million Dollar week is in year 5 as we look at 2023 Run for the Million numbers, stats and best of the best rider' list for 2024.
A compilation judging analytics from open aged events in reining officiating from 2023 are analyzed and discussed. What do the results from this year's NRBC and 100X Stales say? This episode compares the 2023 judging trends to the first half of 2024 open aged events. The depth of Open competition continues to drive forward and set new trends and norms for the industry. This episode looks at the numbers set by 13 major events and over 2000 open entries in 2023 to create the standard. We slice and...
The top scores were three points lower than the 2023 qualifying scores. The numbers are in and the analysis is complete. What do the results from this years’ qualifier say? This episode compares 2024 to last year’s qualifying event. Heads Up This episode is best consumed by video due to the graphic and visual nature of it. Watch directly via the website, or on Youtube or Spotify for the best experience. The depth of Open competition continues to drive forward and find new peaks and valleys as 10...
Learning from the past, listening to the present, looking to the future. Bart Corrington taps into his Reining History 101 Facebook group and industry experience to give us insights into the reining industry. Our Guest: Bart Corrington - Owner/Operator of BC Reining Horses, Tallahassee, FL - Two-time NRHA World Champion - Horse trainer for 29 years - FB Group: Reining History 101 with over 15,000 members In This Episode: Consider this: The NRHA reported its 2022 membership at 14,384. Reining His...
In today’s episode, we take a look at the 2023 NRHA Futurity. We talk about the tie for Open Level 4 Champion, scores, spreads, and use of the judging scale. We don’t forget about the Non Pro Futurity and address the industry buzz around Lane Colston and Adam Donahue’s finals runs. Congratulations to the Winners! -- Level 4 Futurity Champions Brian Bell, Crystalized Whizkey owned by Wallace Wood -- Level 4 Reserve Champions Andrea Fappani and Inferno Thirty Five owned by Stephen Archer -- Level ...
Maneuver scoring was implemented for the first time and reining and the working western industry was changed. Is it time for a new revolution? Some years become pivotal points in history. The equine industry, the working western world, and the reining industry can look at 1985 as the year everything changed. What was this industry altering catalyst? The introduction of the new reining scoring system. Until this point, judging was subjective with seemingly arbitrary scores assigned based on one j...
A Horse Sporting Event Like We’ve Never Seen! Life After the Futurity is Here The 100X Reining Classic made a lot of claims before the event. They stepped up and delivered, even exceeding expectations. The 100X producers and staff proved that different is better. This wasn’t a horse show, it was an event . With 1,700 horses competing for $3 million in purse money spread over 9 days and distributed deeper across the competition, they are showing the reining world what the future of this industry ...
David McGee and Travis Pufpaff, owners and operators of NARS, may have the keys to making breeding programs sustainable while supporting multiple sectors of the industry. Breeders programs in the reining industry are growing in number and size. The days of building a great breeding program and selling your foal as a stand-alone, no incentives included, deal are quickly fading into memory. Today, buyers of competition-quality reining horses require them to be enrolled in, or at least eligible for...
EP 22: Industry trends, growth, and business. Competition, breeding, and officiating. Associations, medications, and international governance. One of the 12 principles of “The Cowboy Way” is “He must never go back on his word or trust confided in him.” The Cowboys promised to answer your questions and in this episode, they make good on that promise. This straight-shootin’ episode comes directly from questions spurred on by previous episodes. The Show Rundown Industry Trends: The Good and Not So ...
The numbers are in and the analysis is complete. What do the results from these 108 horses tell us about the reining industry? Perhaps there’s room for improvement. As the depth of reining competition skyrockets, the systems in place must work to keep up. The ground is there and purses are rising to meet the challenge. Are the NRHA leveling structures and judging systems keeping pace? The numbers will tell in the analysis of the NRHA Open Derby Finals. The Show Rundown Score ranges per section: ...
With over 300 horses in the running for over $100,00 guaranteed to the winner at the NRHA Open Derby proved that another year of great reining is upon us. This show analyzes the go round at the NRHA Derby, including the breakdown at all 4 levels, the effect of the draw, and the judges scores and performance. The Show Rundown Did the draw affect scoring / finals qualifications? What did it take to make the cut & go to the finals Purses are growing, creating greater depth of competition in thi...
Hello horse world from the AI sphere, well not yet. Jody and Brian are still in human form and bringing a jam-packed analysis to The Buckeye Reining in Ohio. Join the guys as they key in on some of the hidden aspects of the battle that judges face during a competition and the evolution of the sport and competition depth as a whole. How hard is it to separate horses? What’s it like dealing with so many different classes at once? As our co-host Jody says, “"You know, Brian, it's not like the old d...
You don’t often get to interview someone who has touched so many facets of the horse industry in her career and knows the evolving ins and outs of the horse show business. Marnye Langer is the general manager of Hansen Dam Horse Park, CEO of the Langer Group, USEF “R” judge, author and award winning writer. She’s also an accomplished hunter/jumper rider who is taking a walk on the wild side as she explores reining and ranch classes. Will this fifth generation Californian who’s known for her hunt...
A much awaited return of the NRBC, as it settled into its new roots in the great city of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Join the hosts Brian and Jody as they analyze the L4 Open Reining and dive deep into the analytics. {Best viewed with a video experience as CowboyOffice.com, Youtube or Spotify}. This episode is one for our data enthusiasts as we break down the spreads, whether the judges got it right or not, and answer the question of whether it seems better to show in the first or second go to make the fin...
Reining fans won’t want to miss this episode as we are joined by NRHA President, Mark Blake, and President-Elect, Mike Hancock. We’ll peek behind the gate to see what's happening in the sport of reining today and hear how they are planning for the future. Cowboy is cool again thanks to the popularity of Yellowstone and innovative producers of The American Performance Horseman and The Run for a Million. Reining is poised to tap into the potential for continued growth and advancement if the leader...
(BEST VIEWED ON WEBSITE, YOUTUBE OR SPOTIFY) Scores, spreads and the judges perspective explained. A new 10 riders will slide in for their opportunity at one of the biggest paychecks in Reining history as the Cactus Reining Classic hosted the run for a million qualifier. In this episode, Brian Dygert and Jody Brainard, bring their many years of reining judging and monitoring expertise to the arena. With an overview of statistics, score spreads, and the best runs from the competition, you will le...
Parents and high school students will want to check out this episode of Cowboy Office as Brian & Jody talk to Oklahoma State University Equestrian Team coaches Larry Sanchez & Laura Brainard. You might be surprised to learn that your riding skills aren’t the main focus of collegiate recruitment. Riding skill may catch their attention, but another characteristic may cost you a place on their team. At the Cowboy Office Today: Larry Sanchez OSU Equestrian Team Head Coach since 1999 5 Nation...
If you have an interest in breeding, bloodlines, or business, you won’t want to miss this episode. The Cowboys meet up with Aldo Ramon of Rancho El Fortin to talk about the history and future of the horse breeding business. Rancho El Fortin and Caballos La Paloma are multinational breeding ranches operated by an industrious and determined family. What we talk about: Evolution of the family business Cala and reining horses Operating in multiple markets Science of breeding Purse structure Horse pr...
Doug Huls, CEO of AzQHA shines a light on producing a Top 10 AQHA show while fostering growth and camaraderie at all levels of competition. Doug joins the Cowboys to discuss industry changes and how to capitalize on the opportunities and meet the challenges they represent. What we talk about: Meeting the needs of different sectors from amateurs to professionals Increased specialization Finding unique show identity Career development and professional staffing today What makes a successful show pr...
The National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) is steeped in vaquero traditions yet moves confidently into the future with the energy of a cow horse going down the fence. There’s a lot to learn from this dynamic association that is leading the way in membership engagement, growth across multiple sectors of competition, and spectator enthusiasm. What we talk about: World’s Greatest Horseman competition Growth of the NRCHA NRCHA History & Growth Customer Service Payout Structures Cattle for...
Bigger isn’t better when it creates barriers to entry and places the economic viability of an industry at risk. This is an interesting stance from the association that hosts the largest Arabian show in the world. Taryl O’Shea, Executive Director of the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona (AHAA), joins the Cowboys to discuss responsible growth, introducing more people to the horse lifestyle, and creating paths for entry that encourage longevity. This episode is for all horse enthusiasts regardle...
Show producers and competitors will want to watch this episode of Cowboy Office to catch a glimpse of the challenges shows face now and in the future, learn how we call all remain diligent about biosecurity concerns, and see a side of venue management that you may have overlooked. The League of Agricultural and Equine Centers promotes and supports facility management, brings people together, and offers a network of experts that bring awareness of best practices, new developments, and looks to th...
