Episodes

Speed Williams 8x PRCA World Champion Header and creator of SpeedRoping.com talks about his rodeo career and going from a professional header to a world-class team roping teacher.

Levi Lord has just qualified for his very first NFR in 2020! To quote the podcast host Pace Freed, “this guy is a grinder”! Listen to Levi tell his story of how he has learned to rope for a living.

In this episode, Dustin and Pace give their opinions on the Monday Night Match and breakdown the 2020 NFR teams.

For this podcast, we wanted to step over to the business side of team roping and dig into the details with Ken Bray, President & CEO of Equibrand (which currently operates popular brands such as Classic Rope, Classic Equine, Martin Saddlery, Rattler Rope and more…). Bray talks about what it takes to build, manage, and grow a business to become one of the largest influencers in the equine industry. For questions or feedback about this podcast, please reach out to PaceFreed@xfactorteamroping.com

NFR qualifier Kolton Schmidt talks about competing at the highest level of roping. Kolton shares his personal training and mental techniques that have helped him handle the lifestyle of team roping. For questions or feedback about this podcast, email Pace personally at: PaceFreed@xfactorteamroping.com

Winning isn’t just for the World Champions but for EVERY level of roper. Listen in to Wesley Thorp sharing his story talking about how he capitalized every number along the way to a World Title. For questions or feedback about this podcast, email Pace personally at: PaceFreed@xfactorteamroping.com

Listen to Jade Corkill tell HIS story. The ups, the downs and everything in between. For questions or feedback about this podcast, email Pace personally at: PaceFreed@xfactorteamroping.com

Texas Born and raised, Craig Cameron grew up in the ranching life and started his career competing in rodeo and soon developed his love for training horses. Today, Cameron is a world-renowned clinician specializing in training horses and riders, touring all over the country sharing his training techniques. He has many accomplishments including winning the 2010 “Road to the Horse” competition as well as being inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame. Cameron is still currently taking horses in...

Husband, Father, and Competitor. 3x World Champion Clay Tryan talks about his mindset and work ethic that has perpetuated his successful career in team roping. Listen as he discusses his competitive nature as well as his advice to all young ropers including his own kids. For questions or feedback about this podcast, email Pace personally at: PaceFreed@xfactorteamroping.com

World Champion Header Erich Rogers talks about his life journey as a team roper. He has an amazing story and provides insightful information on how he sets goals and accomplishes them through hard work and determination. For questions or feedback about this podcast, email Pace personally at: PaceFreed@xfactorteamroping.com

Hunter Koch is a 22 year old NFR qualifier from Vernon, TX and has a story that is truly inspirational! In this episode, Hunter shares his personal journey to success. Interesting fact: Hunter did not grow up with a background in team roping! This young man is very relatable and resonates with everyone who enjoys the sport of team roping! Enjoy! For questions or feedback about this podcast, email Pace personally at: PaceFreed@xfactorteamroping.com

Steven Duby is a 22 year old PRCA header from Caldwell ID. He talks about his young rodeo career which consists of many ups and downs such as winning the PRCA rodeo “Pendleton Round-Up” to being part of a controversial call at one of the year’s biggest rodeos. You’ll enjoy listening to Steven’s great faith and overall outlook on life. For questions or feedback about this podcast, email Pace personally at: PaceFreed@xfactorteamroping.com

We have all heard about CBD products, but do you know much about them? Take advantage of this podcast with Samantha Oats, Marketing Director of Kahm CBD to get up to date information on CBD: What it is, what it does and how it can benefit you and your pets. To learn more about CBD products, visit https://kahmcbd.com/ For questions or feedback about this podcast, email Pace personally at: PaceFreed@xfactorteamroping.com

First trip to the WNFR this year for 20 year old Brenten Hall! Listen to the podcast to find out where he has been, where he is now, and how he got there! To watch Brenten Hall’s practice sessions for the NFR, please visit: www.XFactorRoping.com For questions or feedback about this podcast, email Pace personally at: PaceFreed@xfactorteamroping.com Thank you for listening! -XFR

How do you go from a #7 to a #9 heeler? Glad you asked. Check out this podcast featuring 2019 Resistol Rookie Heeler of the Year, Paden Bray to find out how he made that jump that launched him into an open roping career at the young age of 20! For questions or feedback about this podcast, email Pace personally at: PaceFreed@xfactorteamroping.com

Check out this interview with the young up and coming roper, Jaxson Tucker! This 17-year-old is from North Carolina and is taking the roping world by storm! Tune into to find out more! For questions or feedback about this podcast, email Pace personally at: PaceFreed@xfactorteamroping.com

Imagine the best rope horses 6 years or younger being shown by some of the best ropers and horse trainers. THAT is what the American Rope Horse Futurity Association is all about. During the World Championship in Fort Worth, TX, we stole the judges for a brief moment to help us clarify HOW these horses are judged. We know that team roping is a timed event but these horses are also judged on performance so it made for a great educational topic of discussion! The judges in this podcast are: Mark Wr...

Breakaway roping is coming on strong! If you enjoy breakaway or looking to “up” your mental game in the roping industry, then you NEED to listen to this podcast featuring Kelsie Chace. After filming some instructional videos with her, we were blown away with her skills AND knowledge about the sport. . . . . . . . . Please be sure to reach out to us either on our website or any of our social media platforms, we would love to hear feedback about our podcasts! Enjoy! For questions or feedback abou...

What does it take to be an 11X NFR Qualifier in calf-roping? Pace takes advantage of his Idaho neighbor, Matt Shiozawa, and sits down and really gets to the nitty-gritty on what goes into such a successful career in rodeo! Matt has a great sense of humor and is a husband and a father. We hope you love this podcast as much as we do! For questions or feedback about this podcast, email Pace personally at: PaceFreed@xfactorteamroping.com

What an honor it was to sit down with 2X Army 101st Airborn, purple heart recipient, Idaho’s 40 most successful people under 20, and president of the PTSD Veteran Athletes, Russell Davies! Russell was a childhood friend of the host, Pace Freed, which made it even more special for them to sit down and share not only Russell’s story about the military but also his amazing organization that he put together for veterans! >> Professional Transformation Sports Development is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organi...

There are many medications and supplements that you can feed your horse, but what about going back to the basics? At Silver Lining Herbs, they use all-natural ingredients that have been proven to help and alleviate all kinds of ailments! This podcast is with Silver Lining Herbs owner, Josi Young, and touches on his past, present, and future of the company as well as the benefits of his products! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To learn more about S...

Serial entrepreneur, steer wrestler, businessman, motivator, influencer, KC Jones does it all. In this episode we got to sit down with 9X NFR qualifier and hear about the journey he's been on, the lessons he learned, and how he got to where he is today. Don't forget to leave a review and let us know what you think!

From humble beginnings to 2x NFR qualifications, Tyler talks about how he initially started his team roping career as a heeler, how he has learned to play to his strengths and the ups and downs that have brought him to where he is today.

In this episode Pace and Marty talk about training yourself as a roper and how to develop feel and flow for the run. Learn how to intentionally go through your run and stay in control!