#130 Michael Walton on Cutting Horses & the Augusta Futurity: History, Bloodlines & Competition

Join host Doug Simcox as he takes you Beyond the Chutes, the podcast that dives deep into all things Western—rodeo, cutting horses, reining, ranching traditions, and more. From legendary competitors to rising stars, from historic rodeo moments to the behind-the-scenes heroes, this show gives you an all-access pass to the world of Western sports and culture.In this episode, we welcome Michael Walton, a cutting horse expert, to discuss the 45th Annual Augusta Futurity. Michael shares insider knowledge on the history of cutting horse competitions, the breeding and training of elite horses, and what it takes to compete at the highest levels. We also explore the mental and physical demands of cutting, the importance of bloodlines like Highbrow Cat & Metallic Cat, and the evolution of the sport from ranch traditions to modern-day competitions.Presented by Parasite Systems—leaders in AI-powered animal health diagnostics. New in 2025: FecalSight AI, HemaSight AI & FluSight AI. Learn more at ParasiteSystems.com.🎧 Tune in now for an authentic ride through rodeo history, cutting horse culture, reining, and the western way of life!#RodeoPodcast #WesternHeritage #CuttingHorses #Reining #AugustaFuturity #BeyondTheChutes #DougSimcox #RodeoLife #QuarterHorses #NCHA #HorseTrainingAugusta Futurity:https://www.facebook.com/augustafuturity/https://augustafuturity.com/https://nchacutting.com/Here 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/