#127 Legendary Rodeo Tales with Ron Martin: I Showed Them that This City Boy Could Ride.

In this episode of Beyond the Chutes, brought to you by Parasite Systems, host Doug Simcox welcomes a true rodeo legend—Ron Martin, the 1977 IPRA Southern Regional Bareback Bronc Riding Champion and a nine-time IFR qualifier, including a dual-event qualification at IFR 1.Ron shares captivating stories from his rodeo career, Ron talks about rodeo injuries, working with Rodeo Legends Bruce Lehrke and Lecile Harris, and the trials and triumphs of life on the road. With humor and insight, he recounts his upbringing in Cicero, Illinois, how rodeo saved him from a troubled path, and the camaraderie that defined his career. He dives deep into his experiences at Madison Square Garden, the Pontiac Silverdome, and more legendary venues, alongside hilarious behind-the-scenes pranks and the challenges of staying competitive.Whether you're a rodeo enthusiast or simply love compelling stories of grit and glory, this episode promises inspiration, laughter, and a peek into the golden era of professional rodeo.📢 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share this episode with friends!Sponsored by Parasite Systems: Keep your pasture and companion animals healthy with state-of-the-art parasitic diagnostics. Use code BTC023 for 50% off mail-in testing at Parasite Systems.🎙️ Beyond the Chutes – Where legends ride and stories live on.#BeyondTheChutes #RodeoLife #BarebackRiding #RodeoLegends #RonMartin #RodeoHistory #ProfessionalRodeo #WesternLifestyle #CowboyStories #IFRA #RodeoPodcast #WesternHeritage #LifeOnTheRoad #BuckinHorses #RodeoChampion #RodeoCamaraderie #RodeoStories #RodeoCulture #ParasiteSystems #WesternSports #inourrootsHere are some resources for Beyond the Chutes:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093822821241Official Website:https://beyondthechutes.show/You Can Listen to Beyond The Chutes onSpotify: https://shorturl.at/bvK35Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/jnGV4Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/24n3hmk4YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/bdcju8nzRSS: https://rss.com/podcasts/beyondthechutes/ParaSight SystemsCoupon: BTC023 for 50% off Mail In Test Kitshttps://www.parasightsystem.com/The IRA Projecthttps://www.facebook.com/groups/681292165259783