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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.

Posts in Canadian Rodeo
Ep. 122 - Rookie Saddle Bronc Rider Q Taylor

Rookie Saddle Bronc Rider Q Taylor is on the hunt for his first National Finals Rodeo - no small feat for a first year professional rodeo cowboy! The 21 year-old Casper, Wyoming, native had a stellar permit year in 2022, and is one of the great young guns that the That Western Life podcast team is following through the 2023 season. 

Currently sitting #2 in the Resistol Rookie Standings, Q dives into his upbringing, his rodeo strategy, and his hobbies/interests out side of the rodeo arena. 

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Ep. 109 - NFR Steer Wrestler Stetson Jorgensen of Idaho

Heading towards his fourth consecutive National Finals Rodeo sitting number one in the world, Idaho’s own Stetson Jorgensen didn’t always steer wrestle. In fact, he beat out fellow NFR bull riding qualifier Garrett Smith for the Idaho High School Rodeo bull riding title when they were first getting their careers started. Mounted on the #3 Nutrena Steer Wrestling Horse of the Year Mable, we dive deep into Mable’s history, what makes steer wrestling horses, and NFR strategy for Stetson.

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Ep. 74 - Surviving Cancer & The Power of Horses with Adelle Stewart

Adelle Stewart's story starts with a passion for horses and, despite the many trials and tribulations along the way, continues in the horse world. As the executive director for a Canadian non-profit centered around mental health in agriculture, Adelle's passion for helping people and animals also includes her luxury boutique boarding facility Prime Equine. A cowboy mounted shooter, a lover of good riding ponies, and a wilderness survivial expert, Adelle shares her journey with us, as well as her pivotal 2020 of handling cancer and a pandemic alone.

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Ep. 69 - Broadcasting & Barrel Racing with Janie Johnson

We’ve mentioned Janie Johnson on all three seasons of the That Western Life, which may come across a bit creepy, but just goes to show how big of a fans we all are from the podcast! Janie is fresh off of RFD-TV’s The American, a crazy week full of tailgate parties, performances and exciting story lines, so we were excited to chat with her more about all things pro rodeo!

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Ep. 61 - National Finals Rodeo 2020 Round 8 Recap

Welcome to Round 8 and CANADA night! This year, five Canadians qualified for the National Finals Rodeo with one bareback bronc rider, two team ropers, a saddle bronc rider and a steer wrestler.

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Ep. 41 - March 2020 Rodeo Updates Part I

Join Katie Schrock, Katy Lucas and Rachel Owens-Sarno as they give you the first roundup for March 2020! There are a lot of big rodeos happening, a new partnership created for the PRCA, and a new opportunity for women in rodeo. Join us as we chat about all of this and, of course, the coronavirus.

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Ep. 36 - Katy Lucas with KT Rodeo Industries

(January 15, 2020) - Katy Lucas is a former Miss Rodeo Canada who is living in Texas, ropes in Arizona, and is an all and all jack-of-all-trades. A broadcaster and a reporter, you may have thought that Katie (Schrock) was analytical when it came to rodeo stats but Katy Lucas will show you what’s up when it comes to rodeo stats and updates! Join hosts Katie & Rachel as they talk to Katy about her career as a rodeo athlete team roping and breakaway roping, rodeo sports broadcasting, Canadian rodeos in comparison to U.S. rodeos, and her time spent as a former Miss Rodeo Canada.

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