4S Performance Horses is a third generation horse family, located in Pleasanton Texas. Christa and Randall both apprenticed with Chris Cox, among other great trainers in the roping and cutting industries. “Todo Corazòn”, which means "All Heart", is the driving force behind their organization...and it shows. Christa and Randall are all heart when it comes to their training methods. Their share their inspiring journeys, and show us that it's always worth chasing your dreams. We even get to hear about their love story. Learn more about https://www.facebook.com/4Sperformancehorses/ (4S Performance Horses on Facebook). This episode is brought to you by https://www.cactusropes.com/ (Cactus Ropes), who are offering 10% for all Finding The Feel listeners. Just enter FINDINGFEEL at checkout. *Limited time only. Exclusions may apply.

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S2E11 4S Performance Horses, Part 1 – Chasing your dreams (and your heart)

4S Performance Horses is a third generation horse family, located in Pleasanton Texas. Christa and Randall both apprenticed with Chris Cox, among other great trainers in the roping and cutting industries. “Todo Corazòn”, which means "All Heart", is the driving force behind their organization...and it shows. Christa and Randall are all heart when it comes to their training methods. Their share their inspiring journeys, and show us that it's always worth chasing your dreams. We even get to hear about their love story. Learn more about 4S Performance Horses on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/4Sperformancehorses/) . This episode is brought to you by Cactus Ropes (https://www.cactusropes.com/) , who are offering 10% for all Finding The Feel listeners. Just enter FINDINGFEEL at checkout. *Limited time only. Exclusions may apply.

Nathan Piper is a Top 20 NRHA Professional. Nathan continues the stories behind his many successes last year, aboard Patriot bred by Toyon Ranch LLC and owned by Shannon and Hershel Reid. He talks about optimizing his nutrition to be the best athlete possible, and helping horses find their own way. Nathan runs his reining business out of Toyon Ranch in Pilot Point Texas, with his wife and two daughters.You can connect with Nathan and learn about his business on  (https://nathanpiper.com/) . Nathan Piper Reining Horses is sponsored by Milestone Horse Food (https://muenstermilling.com/milestone-horse-food/) .

S2E10 Nathan Piper, Part 2 - Becoming an athlete inside & out

Nathan Piper is a Top 20 NRHA Professional. Nathan tells us the stories behind his many successes last year, aboard Patriot bred by Toyon Ranch LLC and owned by Shannon and Hershel Reid. He talks to us about his NRBC win, leading up to his AQHA World Championship title, and how he takes care of the special horses like Patriot - the ones who give it their all. Nathan runs his reining business out of Toyon Ranch in Pilot Point Texas, with his wife and two daughters. You can connect with Nathan and learn about his business on  (https://nathanpiper.com/) .

S2E9 Nathan Piper, Part 1 – Enjoying the ride and being there for your horse

Erin is a leading rider in the NRCHA. In 2015, Erin earned her Reserve Championship at the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, scoring a historic 228 down the fence. Erin talks to us about how making mistakes can help you find confidence and consistency with your horse. Erin and her husband Anthony are former apprentices for NRCHA Hall of Fame Horseman Ron Ralls and Multi Million Dollar Rider Todd Bergen. You can connect with Erin and learn about her business on  (https://www.facebook.com/taorminoperformancehorses/)  .

S2E8 Erin Taormino, Part 2 – Horses as teachers and finding focus without overthinking it

Ben Self is the producer of Cowhorse Full Contact, the hottest podcast for the reined cow horse industry. Ben tells us a bit about himself, and his process in creating the podcast alongside cohosts Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday. If you're looking for more horse podcasts, this is a great one! Subscribe now on your favorite platform. Follow Cowhorse Full Contact's Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/cowhorsefullcontact/) to stay up to date on the latest and submit questions for their next Q&A! Subscribe now on iTunes (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cowhorse-full-contact/id1493836539) PocketCasts (https://pca.st/s80f4ka4) Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1UY1cpcuPVLfpixPlFlYU3) Anchor (https://anchor.fm/cowhorsefullcontact?fbclid=IwAR1rcO3liA1PeTm4j2TAmDUdJ7eh2Qd6iy9rvmTAfM1CfBMTrHFcgSh_3H0) And more!

Introducing Cowhorse Full Contact and Ben Self!

Erin is a leading rider in the NRCHA. In 2015, Erin earned her Reserve Championship at the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, scoring a historic 228 down the fence. Erin talks to us about how making mistakes can help you find confidence and consistency with your horse. Erin and her husband Anthony are former apprentices for NRCHA Hall of Fame Horseman Ron Ralls and Multi Million Dollar Rider Todd Bergen. Learn more in Part 2! You can connect with Erin on  (https://www.facebook.com/taorminoperformancehorses/)  . Also mentioned in this episode is the new podcast, Cow Horse Full Contact (https://www.facebook.com/cowhorsefullcontact/) . Subscribe on your favorite app to hear even more from cow horse insiders!

S2E7 Erin Taormino, Part 1 – Making Mistakes and Finding Consistency

You can learn more about Wade and his methodologies on his website  Road To The Horse 2020 (https://roadtothehorse.com/) . We’ll be rooting for you Wade!

S2E6 Wade Black, Part 2 – Developing Feel & the Three Causes of Resistance

We were lucky enough to have a great phone call with Wade Black, winner of the Wild Card competition at Road To The Horse 2019. Wade is an accomplished horseman and teacher, who has spent his career training prospects to be successful on the ranch and in the show pen. He teaches full-time at the TVCC Equine Program, passing on his knowledge, and the horsemanship philosophies of his father Martin Black and grandfather Ray Hunt. Wade talks to us about how his faith guides him to find success with his horses and his students. You can learn more about Wade and his methodologies on his website Road To The Horse 2020 (https://roadtothehorse.com/) . We'll be rooting for you Wade!

S2E5 Wade Black, Part 1 – Road To The Horse & competing with a sense of calm

Phillip Ralls’ love for reined cow horse and showing began at the young age of 8-years-old when he showed his first bridle horse. From that moment forward, Ralls focused on improving himself and his horses. At the age of 36, Ralls became a National Reined Cow Horse Association million dollar rider. Ralls has ridden many special horses throughout his career, including One Fine Vintage (One Time Pepeto x Shiners Siena x Shining Spark). One of his recent accomplishments was aboard multiple NRCHA champion and reined cow horse sire Call Me Mitch. In addition to being an accomplished horseman and NRCHA Million Dollar Rider, Ralls’ list of accomplishments includes three NRCHA World’s Greatest Horseman reserve champion titles. Phillip will share what happened; what went wrong during a specific fence run. What makes a horse special as well as his favorite thing(s) with working with horses. Know what kind of approach or format that Phillip uses at his program so that the horses would have a long career. He will also be sharing his thoughts on showmanship, riding a horse like Call Me Mitch, and making good decisions while hustling for that win. —– Connect with Phillip on  (http://nrcha.com/phillip-ralls/) .

S2E4 Phillip Ralls, Part 2 – Going for the win, while making good decisions

Phillip Ralls’ love for reined cow horse and showing began at the young age of 8-years-old when he showed his first bridle horse. From that moment forward, Ralls focused on improving himself and his horses. At the age of 36, Ralls became a National Reined Cow Horse Association million dollar rider. Ralls has ridden many special horses throughout his career, including One Fine Vintage (One Time Pepeto x Shiners Siena x Shining Spark). One of his recent accomplishments was aboard multiple NRCHA champion and reined cow horse sire Call Me Mitch. In addition to being an accomplished horseman and NRCHA Million Dollar Rider, Ralls’ list of accomplishments includes three NRCHA World’s Greatest Horseman reserve champion titles. Phillip will share what happened; what went wrong during a specific fence run. What makes a horse special as well as his favorite thing(s) with working with horses. Know what kind of approach or format that Phillip uses at his program so that the horses would have a long career. He will also be sharing if there was a horse from his past that stood out compared to the rest. Phillip will discuss about having balance in life and consistency. Furthermore, he will be talking about the lessons he learned from his dad, and his personal struggles along the way. ----- Connect with Phillip on (http://nrcha.com/phillip-ralls/) .

S2E3 Phillip Ralls, Part 1 – Choosing the right approach for your horse

In Part 2, Bud Lyon tells us how he accidentally started competing in ranch riding, how it helped teach him to embrace the journey (in your own way), and how it helped him in reining. Learn more and connect with (https://ondemand.horseandrider.com/)

S2E2 Bud Lyon, Part 2 – Lessons from ranch riding and perseverance

Bud Lyon sits down with us to chat about finding purpose for yourself and your horse, what it takes to be a good coach and a good student, and his accidental venture from reining into ranching riding (and the benefits of doing both). Learn more and connect with (https://ondemand.horseandrider.com/)

S2E1 Bud Lyon, Part 1 – Solving puzzles & finding your purpose

A NRHA Non Pro Futurity & Derby Champion, while riding and training her own horses, Sandy Bentien is the ultimate DIY-er. In this episode, she tells us how building a connection with your horse can give you an edge in the show pen, and how to balance your ambitions with the wellbeing of your horse. Learn more about Sandy and her horses on Facebook at Gotta Twist It Up (https://www.facebook.com/Gotta-Twist-It-Up-1977053712576674/) (Ace).

S1E14 Understanding and empowering your horse with Sandy Bentien

NRCHA and AQHA World Champion. Cowgirl and NRCHA Hall of Fame inductee. International Clinician and Judge. These are just a few more-than-deserved titles earned by Sandy Collier. Sandy joins us to share how positivity, confidence and patience helps lead to success as a horse person and a showman. Learn more about Sandy on her Be Unstoppable on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/SandyandBarbra/about/?ref=page_internal) .

S1E13 Sandy Collier on finding confidence and using your failures to grow

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