In this episode, I sit down with Rhen Richard and we get into the weeds on roping, horsemanship, and what it actually takes to stay competitive while balancing family life. We talk about the transition from heeling to heading, how roping techniques have evolved over the years, and the mental shifts that separate guys who last from guys who burn out.
We dig into horse selection, breeding, and managing young horses, plus the influence of good mentors and why solid fundamentals still matter—maybe more now than ever. Rhen shares his road to the NFR, how preparation plays a bigger role than people like to admit, and what he’s seeing change in the industry.
We also cover futurity events, judging standards, old-school vs. modern roping styles, and wrap it up with a conversation about the Old West Futurity and where horsemanship might be headed next.
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