Modern Cowboy

 Join me as I talk with Jessica, Modern Cowgirl, Entrepreneur & Founder of “Branded In Ink” an innovative and relevant company serving ranch, cowboy and western culture. Among the rocks and sage of Oregon, the traditions of a high desert cattle operation still live on. Jessica Hedges captures its stories through cowboy poetry, photography and social media interaction. As wife to a full time cowboy and mother to two little buckaroos in training, her writing provides a unique perspective into the function of a modern ranch family. With epic country as her background, her life is shaped by the cattle, horses, gear and people she’s privileged enough to work along side. 
Resources: Follow Jessica
https://www.instagram.com/branded_in_ink/
https://www.brandedinink.com/blog
https://www.facebook.com/BrandedinInk/
Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” (Live) by: Trent Willmon
https://www.trentwillmon.com/
MC Podcast Production & Editing: Matt Kirschner
https://www.righttracmedia.com/

Join me as I chat with the down-to-earth entrepreneur & Wyoming Wild Rags Founder Isis Meyer. Her social media platforms feature gorgeous photos of her displaying the myriad of colors, patterns and styles of her amazing silk scarves. Wyoming Wild Rags originated in Jackson Hole, WY as ‘Covey of Quail’ in 1982. Now we reside at the edge of the majestic Beartooth Mountains. Our silk scarves are unique, hand rolled and machine sewn. The quality provides durability for rough wear and tear that the true cowboys depend on as well as a sensual feeling and warmth that the finest lady deserves.
Resources: Follow
http://wyomingwildrags.com
https://www.facebook.com/wyomingwildrags/
https://www.instagram.com/wyomingwildrags/
Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” (Live) by: Trent Willmon
https://www.trentwillmon.com/
MC Podcast Production & Editing: Matt Kirschner
https://www.righttracmedia.com/

Brent grew up in Everman TX his dad worked at millers and his mom is a CPA. He didn’t grow up riding horses and started roping when he was a sophomore in high school.  He went anywhere and everywhere he could and learned and self taught himself riding and roping off of whatever he could find. He went to work for a man named Foy Keys, who owned a utility construction company that had been in business for 20 plus years. Foy roped calves and trained horses back when he was younger and was a big help to Brent, they would work all day come home and rope until it got dark. Brent had a great chance to buy Foy’s company in 1989 just after he got married.
Brent turned it into a very successful utility construction company, he would put in long hours working all day and come home and train young horses and rope in the evenings. Rodeo all weekend long and back to work on Monday. But deep down the dream to break, start and train rope horses never left. Brent decided in 2012 that he would take a leap of faith and walk away from a company that he had built up to follow his dreams of becoming a full time trainer. Brent not only has had a chance to live out his dream but also is blessed to work and take care of a cow calf operation where he gets to combine his passion for training great ranch and rope horses and take care of cattle his second passion.
Brent had a chance a few years ago to purchase a remarkable 3 yr old mare named Smokin Lena Nena better known at Cat. She qualified for the AQHA World Show and placed in the top 5. The next year Brent had a chance to sell her to Marshall Leonard from Louisiana, Marshall finished in the top 3 at the Worlds one day richest rodeo The American. Brent always has young Ranch Horses that he starts in the pasture and then transitions to the Arena.
Resources: Follow Brent
https://www.instagram.com/brentbennett5279/
https://www.facebook.com/Brent-Bennett-Performance-Horses-542236172526932/
https://www.facebook.com/brent.bennett.96
Photo Credit:  Wes Ireton
https://www.instagram.com/wes.ireton/
https://www.facebook.com/wes.ireton.520
Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” (Live) by: Trent Willmon
https://www.trentwillmon.com/
MC Podcast Production & Editing: Matt Kirschner
https://www.righttracmedia.com/

Josh Olschewski, owner and maker at 7/o Brand. I have a passion for cowboy and buckaroo heritage and creating quality gear that lasts. Growing up on a ranch in Herriman, Utah, I started building tack at a very young age making gear for myself and my family.
At the age of 16, I started working at a saddle shop where I strengthened my leather skills, building ground seats, tooling, and building saddles from the tree up.
Over the years I have learned and worked in other trades including ranch day working and construction, but at at 21, I began building saddles, tack, chaps and chinks full time in my own leather shop.
I have a passion for good working gear and buckaroo heritage. Everything we make has functionality and durability in mind; our gear is made for the working cowboy and buckaroo. Saddles and tack are a tool; one that needs to function, fit correctly and last. That is why I pay attention to the details and build saddles and tack the traditional way.
My saddles are built with an all leather ground seat and I sit in every saddle to ensure correct shaping. I know each saddle inside and out. I spend hours meticulously shaping each piece. I put my whole heart into every piece of tack or working gear. It is bittersweet when the day comes to ship the saddle or piece of tack to customers, but I am proud knowing that the piece will serve each person for many years to come as a tool of their trade.
The ought seven brand is one that is close to my heart. The brand represents the seven male members of my family. The brand (and company) is deeply rooted in family christian values. Every piece we make and the business operations are built with these values in mind.
About the Brand
The family brand of the 7/o is a symbol of a strong American family founded deeply on faith in God and the Freedoms and Liberties our country was founded on, We stand behind it as the representation of our bond with our customers. The brand represents the seven male members of our family and the O for representing the family name with pride and true to tradition.
Resources: Follow Josh
https://www.instagram.com/7o_saddleshop/
https://sevenobrandsaddles.com/
https://www.facebook.com/7obrand/
Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” (Live) by: Trent Willmon
https://www.trentwillmon.com/
MC Podcast Production & Editing: Matt Kirschner
https://www.righttracmedia.com/

Join me as I talk Cowboy Hats with the founder Clint Herring, of Herring Custom, fine quality hats made to order. Clint is a true artisan, his hats are handmade in Texas with no industrial equipment. Made by one hat maker “Clint” from start to finish crafted using only American made products, his mission is to deliver each customer “Their Hat.” Clint’s creative skill set, attention to detail and passion for his craft are paramount to the numerous satisfied customer’s he has served, from a predominantly referral based business.
Resources: Follow Clint
https://www.instagram.com/herringcustomhats/
https://herringcustom.com/
Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” (Live) by: Trent Willmon
https://www.trentwillmon.com/
MC Podcast Production & Editing:  Matt Kirschner
https://www.righttracmedia.com/

Coach C.J. Aragon enters his 13th season as a College Rodeo Head Coach Previously having coached at Mesalands Community College in New Mexico and Odessa College in Texas before taking over as the Sul Ross State University Rodeo Coach in August of 2018.
Coach Aragon was named the 2010 National Coach-of-the-Year in 2010.  Coach Aragon was also named the Grand Canyon Region Coach-of-the-Year in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 and the Southwest Region Coach of the year in 2016.  He also earned WJCAC Coach-of-the-Year titles in 2014, 2015 and 2018.
Aragon comes to Sul Ross State University having led four teams to top ten finishes in the nation at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming.
Aragon has also helped guide the program to multiple National Intercollegiate Scholar All-Americans each year under his direction.  He also writes a monthly article for the Rodeo News.
Coach Aragon is originally from Kamiah, Idaho. Coach Aragon was a state champion team roper in high school in Idaho.  Aragon was also the 1998 Reserve National Champion Steer Wrestler whine competing in college.  Aragon has also been a PRCA member for 22 years earning fifteen qualifications to the Turquoise Circuit Finals and a trip to the Ram National Circuit Finals.  Aragon also competed on the United States National Team competing internationally for two years. Coach Aragon has a Bachelor of Science Degree from New Mexico State University and a Master of Science Degree in Coaching from Ohio University.
C.J. Aragon is married to the former Tiffany Power of Yuma, Arizona, and the couple resides in Alpine, Texas with their daughter Lauren.
Resources: Follow C.J.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1506630515
http://www.sulross.edu
http://www.collegerodeo.com/
Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” (Live) by: Trent Willmon
https://www.trentwillmon.com/
MC Podcast Production & Editing:  Matt Kirschner
https://www.righttracmedia.com/

Join me as I talk with Carly Twisselman about her life of being raised on a ranch, rodeo, hunting & firearms to attending UCLA.  We discuss her work as an Actress, Model, Television Host & Stunt Woman and her carrier as a professional barrel racer and her journey to qualify for the National Final Rodeo in Las Vegas. Carly is a fascinating young woman who knows what she wants and goes after it. She is an exemplary role model and an “All Around Modern Woman”.
Resources: Follow Carly
https://www.facebook.com/carlytwiss
https://www.instagram.com/carlytwiss/
http://www.youtube.com/user/CarlyTwiss
Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” (Live) by: Trent Willmon
https://www.trentwillmon.com/
MC Podcast Production & Editing:  Matt Kirschner
https://www.righttracmedia.com/

Tyson Durfey,
Join me as I talk with Tyson, who is rapidly becoming the “Worlds Most Recognized Cowboy” World Champion, Entrepreneur, Personal Development Coach and Force for Good. He is a Modern Cowboy to the core and I know you will enjoy listening as he details his humble & tumultuous beginnings to his rise as a World Champion. His dedication, inspiration and conviction are contagious!
-2016 World Champion
– “The American winner 2014”
– 10 time NFR qualifier
– 3 time Canadian Champion
– 2016 Rodeo Houston Champion
Resources: Follow Tyson
https://www.instagram.com/tysondurfey/
https://www.facebook.com/tysondurfey/
https://corralboots.com/shopc/shopc/tyson-durfey-42
https://www.facebook.com/SheaMichelleBuckleDesigns/
https://sheamichellebuckles.com/
Photo Credit: Westfall Photography
Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” (Live) by: Trent Willmon
https://www.trentwillmon.com/
MC Podcast Production & Editing:  Matt Kirschner
https://www.righttracmedia.com/

Chris “Booger” Brown
Booger grew up on the family farm, and has been a rancher his entire life. He is also an accomplished horseman and renowned horse trainer whose natural instincts allow him to “think like a horse.” Booger has a fun-loving personality and is often quick to joke around with his best buddies. After several “adventures” in dating, including a less than successful online match, Booger met Jaclyn on a blind date arranged by Misty. The couple married in September, 2017. As they start their lives together, Booger settles into his instant family, taking on the role of daddy—and cowboy mentor—to son, Matthew.
Booger Brown, star of The #CowboyWayAL on INSP! Professional Horse trainer and Cattle Rancher.
Resources: Follow Booger
https://www.facebook.com/BoogerBrownFanPage/
https://boogerbrownalabama.com/
https://www.instagram.com/booger_brown/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/cowboywayal/?hl=en
Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” (Live) by: Trent Willmon
https://www.trentwillmon.com/
MC Podcast Production & Editing:  Matt Kirschner
https://www.righttracmedia.com/

Join me as I talk with Moe Headrick a man with an amazing career. He is a 6th Generation Texas Cowboy, Saddle Maker, Stuntman, Horseman, Western Historian & Movie Maker. Moe has a passion for the Old West & Cowboy way of life. He believes being a Cowboy is in a persons heart and it doesn’t matter if they are wearing a Cowboy hat or a cap.
Follow Moe & his work in the links below.
Resources:
https://www.facebook.com/moe.headrick?ref=br_rs
https://www.facebook.com/Yellow-Rose-Films-749834148436436/
https://www.facebook.com/OldWestSaddleShop/
Show Music: “The Ropin Pen” (Live) by: Trent Willmon
https://www.trentwillmon.com/
MC Podcast Production & Editing:  Matt Kirschner
https://www.righttracmedia.com/