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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2025 · 36 MIN

Ep. 49 Ryan Motes: Grit, Growth, and the Rodeo Road

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This week on Grit Branded, Lauren Lafleur sits down with Ryan Motes — a 5-time NFR heeler, American Rodeo and BFI Champion, and respected rope horse trainer. No stranger to the winner’s circle, Ryan has experienced every angle of the sport, from hauling down the rodeo trail to building a business training futurity horses and coaching the next generation.In this conversation, Ryan shares his passion for giving back through roping schools and youth involvement, the lessons learned from a lifetime in rodeo, and valuable advice for young adults starting their careers. Whether you’re an aspiring roper, a young professional chasing big dreams, or simply a fan of the western lifestyle, this episode offers both inspiration and perspective.

This week on Grit Branded, Lauren Lafleur sits down with Ryan Motes — a 5-time NFR heeler, American Rodeo and BFI Champion, and respected rope horse trainer. No stranger to the winner’s circle, Ryan has experienced every angle of the sport, from hauling down the rodeo trail to building a business training futurity horses and coaching the next generation.In this conversation, Ryan shares his passion for giving back through roping schools and youth involvement, the lessons learned from a lifetime in rodeo, and valuable advice for young adults starting their careers. Whether you’re an aspiring roper, a young professional chasing big dreams, or simply a fan of the western lifestyle, this episode offers both inspiration and perspective.

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