When this episode is published, I will be really close to having a baby (my first) if I haven't already. So this is a very special episode for me. Andrea and I talk about what it's like to get back in the saddle and back in shape after giving b

Ep 54: Overcoming Negativity with Co-host Andrea Otley

Jun 3rd, 2016 36m 17s

In this episode, Andrea and I chat about some of the negativity that can crop up at horse events and how, as a new competitor, you shouldn't let it get you down. While most western folks are great, as we all know, just one bad apple can really

Episode 53: Is it Really Worth it All with Co-host Andrea Otley

May 5th, 2016 41m 21s

I recently wrote a blog post titled, "This Part Time Cowboy Lifestyle, is it Really Worth it All?" where I wrote about the reasons, even with all the struggles that go along with it, this lifestyle is totally worth it to me. I got a lot of feed

Ep 52: Setting SMART Horse Goals for 2016

Jan 22nd, 2016 23m 57s

I find January to be a great time to make plans and set goals for the upcoming year. I don't know about you, but I nearly always feel like I didn't spend enough time with my horses when December rolls around, and in January I'm thinking about w

Ep 51: Outside the Comfort Zone with John Harrer

Nov 25th, 2015 43m 49s

The host of the Whoa Podcast, John Harrer returns to the show to talk about his experience training a wild horse for the Vaquero Heritage Trainers Challenge in Tehachapi.John didn't grow up around horses. In fact, he didn't really get into hor

Ep 50: The Art of Barrel Racing with Heather Smith

Oct 22nd, 2015 1h 11m

In this interview, I talk with Heather Smith of barrelracingtips.com about the many facets of competetive barrel racing. It's such a simple concept - take your horse around 3 stationary barrels in a cloverleaf pattern. But it turns out, there i

Ep 49: Horsemanship Made Simple with Van Hargis

Oct 1st, 2015 1h 6m

Today's episode features an interview I did with horseman, Van Hargis for the Cowboy Champions Summit this past June. I got a lot of great feedback on this interview, so I wanted to share it with those of you who missed the summit. Van talks ab

Ep 48: East Coast Cowboy with Cliff Schadt Jr.

Aug 26th, 2015 43m 37s

Cliff Schadt Jr. is not your typical cowboy. In fact, he grew up in a family of hunter jumper trainers on Long Island, New York. Even so, he knew from a young age, that there was "cowboy" in his blood. That hankering eventually led him to the w

Ep 47: Epic Dude Ranch Vacation with Tom Carr

Jul 22nd, 2015 44m 32s

In this episode I speak to the Owner of Colorado Cattle Company, Tom Carr. He tells the story of how he came to love and later own his dream working cattle ranch/dude ranch, and why it's a great option for a vacation if you're into that sort of

Ep 46: National Day of the Cowboy with Bethany Braley

Jul 17th, 2015 53m 30s

Maybe you are familiar with National Day ofthe American Cowboy already. Perhaps you have been to one of the dozens of events held across the US and even in other countries, to celebrate the iconic cowboy hero. However much you think you know, I

Ep 45: Live Like a Cowboy (Without Actually Being One) with Kent Noble

Jul 8th, 2015 38m 47s

When I ask my guests at the end of each episode what they think is the most important quality for any good cowboy to have, I get answers like, "integrity," "kindness," "honesty," and "grit." Never once have I heard, "the ability to rope two fee

Ep 44: Horses are Healers with Tim Hayes

Jul 1st, 2015 47m 15s

In this episode, I speak with equine clinician Tim Hayes. Tim never rode a horse until he was 48 years old, but was fortunate enough to learn with some of the greatest horsemen to ever live. Today he travels the country giving his own clinics a

Ep 43: The American Cowboy Hat with Keith Mundee

Jun 24th, 2015 45m 23s

This week's episode features the president of American Hat Company, Keith Mundee. He shares some helpful information about how hats are made, how to judge the quality of a hat, and what the "kids" are wearing these days. And if you are a connoi

Ep 42: Fitness For Riders with Andrea Otley

Jun 17th, 2015 39m 58s

Andrea Otley is a health and fitness coach who specializes in helping riders reach their goals. As a barrel racer and reined cowhorse competitor, Andrea understands firsthand how developing your fitness can be a huge asset for having more succe

Ep 41: Cowboy Champions Summit Preview

Jun 2nd, 2015 12m 34s

The Cowboy Champions Virtual Summit features top horsemen and rodeo athletes sharing their expert knowledge about what it takes to be a champion. The sessions will boost your confidence and help motivate you to push yourself to the next level.

Ep 40: The Dirt on Cowboy Boots with Steven Kahla

May 26th, 2015 45m 7s

Today's episode features Brand Manager for Olathe Boot Company, Steven Kahla. We talk about fit, function and fashion of the modern-day cowboy boot. And I can almost guarantee you will learn something new (I know I did!)

Ep 39: Learning to Rope the Right Way with Bret Beach

May 19th, 2015 47m 16s

Bret Beach is a multiple time NFR qualifier and the founder of totalteamroping.com. He loves to rope and he loves teaching newcomers how to get started and how to win. In this episode, Bret offers some great advice to those looking to get into

Ep 38: Adventures in Ranching with Laura Jean Schneider

May 12th, 2015 46m 38s

Laura Jean Schneider is one half of a young ranching couple, neither of who grew up with any experience in ranching. Her husband, Sam, is a Yale architecture grad. We talk about how they were able to get their cattle business started, what it's

Ep 37: Reading and Writing and Rodeo with Bryce Barnes

May 5th, 2015 49m 2s

If you listened to the Christmas episode of the show, you already met my brother Bryce. But I wanted to have him back on in a more "official" capacity. So today's episode is all about what he does as the assistant rodeo coach at the University

Bonus Ep: Whoa Podcast with Clinton Anderson

May 1st, 2015 53m 9s

Today is a special bonus episode of the Earn Your Spurs podcast where I am going to introduce you to my friend, John Harrer of the Whoa Podcast. If you love the Earn Your Spurs podcast, you have to check out the Whoa Podcast. And this is a spec

Ep 36: Bronc Rider Girl with Kaila Mussell

Apr 28th, 2015 44m 36s

If you're looking for inspiration inside the world of rodeo, look no further than Kaila Mussell. Kaila started breaking colts as a kid, moved onto trick riding and just to turn the intensity up another notch, she started riding broncs. And she

Ep 35: Ride Confidently, Ride Well with Barbra Schulte

Apr 21st, 2015 44m 49s

One of the biggest struggles riders at any level have is building and maintaining confidence. After all, being an effective rider requires a strong grasp of your attitude and knowing how to use it to your advantage. Today, Barbra Schulte is my

Ep 34: Are You Hindering Your Horse with Karen Ososki

Apr 14th, 2015 53m 9s

Karen is a Top 50 Riding Instructor with American Riding Instructor's Association and after talking with her, it is no surprise. Karen has a unique ability to teach her clients proper riding technique and form. But beyond that, she can explain

Ep 33: Horses Spurring Change with Jaimie Stoltzfus

Apr 7th, 2015 40m 9s

I have always been interested in psychology, coaching and how the mind works. In fact, I was even a psychology major for one semester (more on that another time)... So, when I heard about life coaching and therapy using horses, I just had to le

Ep 32: Goat Roping Gone Wild with Will Stevens

Mar 31st, 2015 52m 28s

Will Stevens is a lot of things, including a rancher, deputy sheriff, and cafe owner. But up until a couple years ago, he never dreamed he would also become the father of the hottest sport in Texas right now. That's right, goat roping is taking