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Hoof to Hat - Season 2 Episode 1 - "New Year - New Fun!" - Hoof to Hat On the first Hoof to Hat podcast of 2024, Russ and Rusty cover lots of topics since the holiday season. Russ talks about the retail side of the Christmas season, his quick trip to Las Vegas for the Miss Rodeo America pageant and the National ...

Stay tuned for a Facebook LIVE with Russ and Rusty in the next few days!

One never knows who might stop in on the Hoof to Hat Podcast!

Hoof to Hat Episode 29 - Tammy Rowland - A Zebra Lady - Hoof to Hat This week on Hoof to Hat, Rusty meets a local zebra owner. Tammy Rowland tells about her lifelong obsession with the horse's stripped cousin. She tells explains why it's not a good idea to own one and what the future might hold for her and "Flip F...

Bulls and Broncs and bar fights!

Hoof to Hat Episode 28 - URA Stock contractors Barry Wright & Chuck McKellips - Hoof to Hat The United Rodeo Association Finals were recently held in Topeka, KS. and Russ and Rusty pulled a few strings to convince Barry Wright of Wright Rodeo Company and Chuck McKellips of CR McKellips Rodeo Co. to spend time on the Hoof to Hat Podc...

Think you know Marilyn Domer?...yeah, so did we. Wait to you hear her on this episode of the Hoof to Hat podcast.

Hoof to Hat Episode 27 - Barrel Racer/Team Roper/Artist Marilyn Domer - Hoof to Hat There is more to a person than meets the eye and when it comes to cowgirls, Marilyn Domer of Kansas is a perfect example.  This week Russ and Rusty help reveal some of this accomplished barrel racer/team roper's not-so-hidden talent...ART! Ma...

I am in total shock!

I just got the notice that our podcast has made the "25 Best Western Lifestyle podcasts you must follow in 2023"! We are number 5!

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25 Best Western Lifestyle Podcasts You Must Follow in 2023 Best Western Lifestyle Podcasts to Listen to ⋅ 1. NFR Extra ⋅ 2. Burnin’ Daylight ⋅ 3. Bonanas for Bonanza ⋅ 4. Western Ag Life ⋅ 5. Hoof to Hat ⋅ 6. The Gauge ⋅ 7. Cowboy Tracks

Is your horse not performing like it used to? A MagnaWave treatment might be what it needs. Find out more on this episode!

Hoof to Hat Episode 26 - Hang 10 on the MagnaWave with Bill and Kiley - Hoof to Hat This week Rusty and Russ find out how a grandfather and his granddaughter go from competing in and winning national titles in the AHCA (American Horsemen Challenge) to breakaway roping to becoming PEMF (Pulsating Electro-Magnetic Field) MagnaWave ...

The REBUTTAL...with Shawn Day.

Hoof to Hat Episode 25 - Setting the record straight with Shawn Day - Hoof to Hat This week the Hoof to Hat podcast went on the road to catch up with PAFRA member, roper, mounted shooter and full on interesting person, Shawn Day.Shawn tells his side of everything including how a guy from Oklahoma doesn't start in rodeo until he...

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This podcast took an additional week in the making, but I guarantee it's worth the wait! We have our 1st International guest!!

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Hoot to Hat Episode 24 - Trainer Lee Hart and Mattijs Werbrouck - Hoof to Hat This week Russ and Rusty catch up with clinician Lee Hart and his apprentice from Belgium, Mattijs Werbrouck. Mattijs is in the US to learn to train horses in the sport of EXCA which is becoming popular in Belgium. Mattijs is also getting rea...

Hoof to Hat Episode 23 - A quick check up - Hoof to Hat This week Russ and Rusty pull from their years of experience to give insight on many topics including how to catch a racoon and what wonderful pets racoons make, what you get when you breed a zebra with a donkey and if baby skunks have the ability...

Hoof to Hat Episode 22 - Miss Rodeo Kansas 2023 Jessica Klumpe - Hoof to Hat This week on the Hoof to Hat podcast, Rusty and Russ visit with Miss Rodeo Kansas the Monday morning after the Topeka PRCA Rodeo in August. Jessica Klumpe has a strong drive to never give up on a dream and she tells of all the obstacles she overca...

Our next podcast featuring Miss Rodeo Kansas 2023 will be posted tomorrow, Thursday September 14th. Sorry for the delay.

Our time with members of PAFRA was so big, we had to make it into TWO episodes!! And if you think regular rodeo competitors are tough, wait till you listen to MILITARY rodeo competitors!

Hoof to Hat Episode 21 - Professional Armed Forces Rodeo Association continues - Hoof to Hat Russ and Rusty's conversation with members of the Professional Armed Forces Rodeo Association continues. In part two, Aaron Auld, Michael Hall, Jessica Beck, Travis Beck, Jeremy Johnson and Dakota Smithreman talk about the similarities and the dif...

Don't miss this episode! We talk PAFRA Officers (Professional Armed Forces Rodeo Association) and what it means to be part of this organization.

Hoof to Hat Episode 20 - Professional Armed Forced Rodeo Association part 1 - Hoof to Hat On this week's podcast, members of the Professional Armed Forces Rodeo Association (PAFRA) stopped by the Hoof to Hat studio. Rusty and Russ get to know PAFRA President Aaron Auld, VP Michael Hall, Secretary Jessica Beck, Steer Wrestling Director ...

Hoof to Hat Episode 19 - A girl and her goats. Lexi Welsh tells us about her goat business. - Hoof to Hat This week Rusty and Russ get to explore the world of goats with Lexi Welsh and her mom Dianna.  Lexi started showing goats when she was 8 years old.  Now she buys, sells and breeds goats and plans to continue to reinvest into her herd.&n...

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170970/13411065-hoof-to-hat-episode-18-sheepy-talk-part-2-with-lindsey-reister-hendricks

Hoof to Hat Episode 18 - Sheepy talk part 2 with Lindsey Reister-Hendricks - Hoof to Hat Talking about sheep continues with Russ Brown, Rusty Walker and sheep producer/shower Lindsey Reister-Hendricks.  We asked how old does a child need to be to start showing sheep and how to you groom a lamb for a show. Lindsey also tells us ho...

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This week on Hoof to Hat, Russ and Rusty explore the world of sheep with third generation sheep producer Lindsey Reister-Hendricks.
Lindsey answers all of our questions from what breeds she raises, gestation period to halter breaking lambs. We also talk about Lindsey's recent trip with her 5 year daughter to the All American Junior Sheep show.

For Storytime, Lindsey tells about how sheep also make fun pets.
Below are some helpful links for getting into sheep showing.

Home - All-American Junior Sheep Show (allamericanjuniorshow.com)

KSA: Kansas Sheep Association (kssheep.com)

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This week on Hoof to Hat Russ and Rusty talk with one of R Bar B's newest employees. Her name is Jen. She was a hair salon owner and she recently moved to Northeast Kansas from Florida. Jenn tells why her and her husband made the move and what they hope to accomplish in the future with highland cows. She tells about an unusual feature of her in-laws Kansas home called a Clivus toilet...or just the p**p shoot.

For Storytime, Jen tells how she met her music/content producer husband.

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Hoof to Hat's first "After Hours" podcast continues with team roper/clinician Chad Mathes.
Chad reveals a talent he developed in high school and how he likes to keep it alive after the steers are put away. He tells us what is the saddest thing that can happen at a bonfire. The elusive event of goat roping is discussed as well as breakaway roping. Steer health and how to keep a herd performance ready is also talked about.

For Storytime, Chad breaks a Hoof to Hat record by bringing 4 different stories including a memory with Walt Woodard. Other stories include retro coolers, Chad's saddle size and differences between his place in Texas and Russ's place in Topeka, KS.



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This week's podcast was recorded "after hours". Rusty gets to know Russ's longtime friend Chad Mathes. Chad is a roper talks about the popular sport and how he got started. He also gives advice on what color rope to buy for best results.

For Storytime, Chad talks about addiction...to roping.

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This week on Hoof to Hat, Russ's friend Karen Rabe tells of her un-traditional introduction to horses. She bought a horse sight unseen off the internet and tells Rusty and Russ how she learned from the experience. Karen goes on to explain what she has gained from horsemanship clinics, why everyone should go to them, how to be a "clinic-newbie" and what she would advise to avoid.

During Storytime, Karen relives an event that awarded her with a trip to the operating table.

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This week Hoof to Hat explores the world of pig showing. Rusty and Russ bring in Russ's oldest son Payke to find out some of the ins and outs of show pigs. Payke explains the hobby of showing pigs and explains this hobby that is fun for the entire family.

For Storytime, Payke tells his favorite memory in the show ring.

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This week Rusty and Russ spend time with one of Russ's best childhood friends, Ben Lohmann. We hear about some of their high school shenanigans. They are debate over grape or black cherry Kool aide and how Ben makes a living as an international bull matchmaker.

For Storytime, Ben remembers when a couple of country music legends take him out for dinner and a show.

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Russ and Rusty celebrate their 10th episode of the Hoof to Hat podcast. They review some of their technical challenges in the world of podcasting.

For Storytime, Russ reveals how he came to own a part of NFR history!

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Russ and Rusty continue their lively conversation with EXCA World Champion Lee Hart. In this episode, Lee's wife Laura joins them and tells how they met in a warm-up pen at an EXCA race. The topic of married life and sharing chores is discussed. Lee also talks about the opportunity's mustang owners have with the EXCA. For Storytime, Laura Hart tells how she accidently helped Lee beat her in an EXCA race.

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This week Russ Brown and Rusty Walker welcome multiple EXCA World title winner, clinician and Road to the Horse Wild Card competitor Lee Hart.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170970/12989846-hoof-to-hat-episode-8-with-exca-champion-lee-hart

Part 2 of the conversation with Clint Tatum, former rodeo pickup man. What is it like to be on the road working rodeos across the country? Listen and find out!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170970/episodes/12942220

"There's something women love about a Pick-up man..."
Ever wonder why! In this week's episode Russ Brown and Rusty Walker talk to former rodeo pick-up man Clint Tatum.
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Hoof to Hat Episode 6 with guest Clint Tatum - Hoof to Hat "There's something women love about a pickup man!" Wanna know why?This week on Hoof to Hat, Russ Brown and Rusty Walker visit with former rodeo pickup man Clint Tatum. Hear about the adventures from one of the hardest jobs in the world of rodeo w...

"Cal, how exciting is your second podcast?"

Cal: "Its THIS EXCITING!!"

If you liked chapter one of Cal and Kim Noyons story, you will LOVE chapter two!

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Hoof to Hat Episode 4 with Cal & Kim Noyons - Hoof to Hat This week Russ Brown and Rusty Walker welcome Marine/farrier and equine clinician Cal Noyons along with his wife Kim. It's been nearly a year since their near fatal motorcycle accident that shocked the Kansas horse community. Cal and Kim talk ope...