Episodes

Total customization, from the size of your saddle horn to the shape of your tree, Martin Saddlery not only gives you a saddle that fits your horse, they create a saddle to fit the rider. Some of the top ropers and riders in the world ride a Martin saddle, and we got to sit down with Matt Smith to hear about all of the ins and outs of this custom saddle shop. Click here to see what all they have created!

How to become a winner… In this episode we got to sit down with Buddy Hawkins. We are so excited about our new partnership with Buddy, and we can’t wait for you guys to hear what he has to say.

We sit down with Rhett Baker to hear how Rhett got started roping, how that led him to discover his passion for training horses, and how he ended up getting involved in showing working cow horses. Rhett dives into the details of what showing looks like for him, and the time he puts in, and the reasons he loves it, along with training techniques and tips you'll want to hear about!

A team roping boot camp to catapult your team roping career to the Next Level? Listen as Charly Crawford breaks down his desire for his Next Level clinic, and the goals he has to arm the generations coming up with the skills and fundamentals that will help take their roping to the Next Level.

Tune into this episode to hear Lane Ivy discuss his rodeoing and professional heading career, the mindset that keeps him motivated, practice pen habits, horse training methods and more!

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What’s your workout regimen like? As a roper, you’re an athlete and that means training like an athlete. In this episode, Pace sits down with Ben Masztak to discuss workout regimens catered toward ropers, ways to fuel your body for top performance, and ultimately staying healthy from the inside out. If you are interested in a training program specifically centered around team ropers and other rodeo athletes, then tune in and let us know what you think! Listen on your favorite podcast app on iTun...

We want to educate the rodeo contestants to be able to use PRCA resources to their full advantage! That is why we met up with PRCA team roping director Manny Egusquiza. You would not believe the “ins and outs” that a Team Roping director is in charge of! “I am the voice of the contestants!” – Manny Check it out! Download Episode!

X Factor Roping had the pleasure of sitting down with “roper turned “producer” Austin Robertson of Robertson Hill Ranch Corrientes. Many of you know him from his renowned open ropings such as The Lonestar Shootout and The Open Showdown. Listen in on this podcast to hear about all the ins and outs that goes into these team roping productions! Download Episode!

In this episode we sit down with second-time NFR qualifier, Buddy Hawkins, and talk about his journey, how he and Lane Ivy prepare for rodeos and the road they have taken to the NFR! Download Episode!

Clay Logan grew up in a ranching family gathering wild cattle out in Arizona. He spent plenty of time with his father roping and learning the basics of horse care and ranch management. Clay later moved to Texas and began working with some of the leading cutting horse trainers when he met and married Colleen Murphy. Together. Clay and Colleen collaborated and thus began Logan Performance Horses. They built their facility and home in Granbury, TX. Since 2000, Clay has worked with young cutting hor...

In this episode, southeast Idaho native, Roe Torres sits down with us to talk about the unique challenges and obstacles he has faced and overcome as he is missing part of his left arm. Torres is a talented heeler and horse trainer with a true passion for the sport and an inspiring story. We all have challenges and obstacles to face, but whether or not we overcome them depends on how bad we want to achieve our goals. Download Episode!

We have sat down with him before, and we were excited to get to set down with him again. As the one who oversees all of the rope production for Equibrand, George Mcquain has quite the story and we dig right into it on this episode of X Factor Roping Podcast.

X Factor Roping was thrilled to sit down with Trey Johnson, he is not only an exceptional roper, but a remarkable minister. He definitely has a way with words that will give you a positive outlook and the confidence to improve oneself. Tune in to the podcast to see what Trey has to say, it will change your life! Download Episode!

Check out this intriguing interview with 4X NFR Qualifier and BFI Champion Ryan Motes! Ryan is known for his athletic ability with both his roping and horsemanship. Watch this interview to hear what Motes has to say, we guarantee you will NOT be disappointed! Download Episode!

At X Factor Roping, we not only want to feature the household names in the Rodeo World but also the guys who are on there way! This episode features a phone call with the “up and coming” Paden Bray. He discusses the ongoing struggles and triumphs in his journey to success! This “series” of podcasts will be called…THE JOURNEY. Download Episode!

Get to know NFR Qualifier Marty Becker! Coming from a ranching background in Canada, Mart Becker learned from a young age how to create a feel riding different horses. His career has been extensive ranging from calf roping to heading and heeling. He is proof that hard work pays off! Download Episode!

One of the top headers in the world, Dustin Egusquiza, sits down on the XFTR Talk show and talks about how he got his big break into becoming one of the most talented team ropers. He also goes over his favorite wins such as the George Strait Classic and his experience at the 2017 NFR. Download Episode!

“In any athletic event, you’re going to have peaks and valleys. There is no way around it, we are all humans so we are going to mess up. To me, the biggest thing is to try and make the valleys as shallow as I can and when you start to dip, you gotta know those two or three checkpoints for yourself that help you get out of them.” -Jake Long Listen to world class heeler Jake Long speak of his own “peaks and valleys” as well as his personal upbringing and how he became the athlete he is today. Down...

The general manger of “Smarty” was able to take a phone call with the XFTR Talk Show to speak about the Young Pro Program that is growing rapidly with recognition for having the top youth ropers. Smarty Pro Team works closely with the youth such as Kory Koontz and Clay Tryan to help train the up and coming team roping generation. Download Episode!

Listen to Joseph Harrison’s journey to becoming a world-class horse trainer and NFR Qualifying heeler. You will be enlightened by Joseph’s work ethic as well as enjoy his great sense of humor! Download Episode!

Listen and learn all kinds of tips and tricks from Classic Rope’s George McQuain. He discusses how to break in your rope and how to get the most out of it as well as what some of the top ropers in the industry prefer to use. Download Episode!

Listen to the winner of 2018 Reno Rodeo heeler, Trey Yates! He talks about how he grew up as well as where he would like to take his roping in the future!

Get to know more about JoJo LeMond’s journey to becoming one of the best ropers and horseman in the industry. Download Episode!