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Bringing you everything western lifestyle, That Western Life is your go-to source of news and stories in rodeo, ranching, agriculture, agvocacy, and western lifestyle! A product of our parent company, Western Insights Media, we aim to bring you current and up to date information in regards to the western industry whether it be rodeo, farming, rodeo, agricultural policy, and more. Stay tuned for 2019 as we prepare to launch the That Western Life magazine featuring pacific northwest rodeo and the That Western Life podcast based on 50% rodeo and 50% other! Subscribe to the e-newsletter today to find out more.

angela meyer & dean marten - episode 13 of the that western life podcast

(June 26, 2019) - She’s a singer-songwriter and he’s a bull fighter. They met in high school over bad horses he tried to sell her as a kid but that didn’t stop these two from creating a fun and exciting relationship! Join us as we bring our first couple onto the podcast, Angela Meyer and Dean Marten. Angela shares her songwriting journey with us, while Dean blames his brothers bad bullriding for getting him into professional bullfighting and life as a bull stock contractor.

Season 1 - Episode 10

In loving memory of legendary announcer chad nicholson

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of legendary rodeo announcer, mentor, educator and western lifestyle advocate Chad Nicholson. While we know his legacy will live on, we are very honored to be chosen by Zach Wells of Reach OutWest to share this interview that he recorded with Chad over a year ago but never released. Tears, love, and passion are all evident in this heartfelt episode number 10.
Listen to the podcast here.
Read the show notes here.

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Season 1 - Episode 12

Get riled up with ryle smith

Texas (June 19, 2019) - Join us for episode 12 of the That Western Life podcast where hosts Lisa, Rachel & Katie chat with National Finals Rodeo steer wrestler and tie-down roper Ryle Smith. Originally from California, Ryle and his beautiful wife & daughter now live in Texas where they are chasing the rodeo dream! Balancing rodeo and family life isn’t easy though and Ryle takes us through some great stories about living the western lifestyle with his beautiful family!

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The Giant Angora Rabbit is one of the oldest breeds of rabbits. Of the 11 breeds of Angora rabbits, 4 are registered with the American Rabbit Breeders Association and are, obviously, used for their wool.
Kamori are a Pakistani breed of goat with a distinctive body confirmation and color. Primarily used for milk production they are extremely rare.
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The Racka sheep is known for their unusual spiraling horns that stick straight out. Originating in the Carpathian Mountains in the 1800's, used for milking, wool and meat.