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That Western Life Podcast

The That Western Life podcast is hosted by Katie Schrock, Rachel Owens-Sarno, Katie Surritt, and Joe Harper! Join us weekly for great conversations about rodeo and the western lifestyle.

Ep. 17 - Markie & Bronc Chat Team Roping & Rodeo

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September 25, 2019 (California) - Rachel & Lisa of the That Western Life podcast team sat down with Miss Rodeo California National Director and team roping competitor Markie Battaglia and her team roping and professional pick-up boyfriend Bronc Boenhlein. We discuss the production side of team roping, balancing picking up and competing when at the same event, and maintaining a healthy relationship while being busy traveling!

Markie was also just featured on the Team Roping Journal Facebook page for her outstanding performance at the California Shootouts World Series of Team Roping, qualifying her for the World Series once again in Vegas!

Photos provided by Markie Battaglia.

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