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Section K Podcast

by Cody Hedlund

Welcome to the Section K Podcast! The ultimate cutting horse podcast for the ultimate cutting horse enthusiast!Cody, Collbran, and Kaden are three young cutters that share a passion for cutting, sports, and conversation. This podcast will bring you discussions on everything cutting related from current events in and out of the arena, to interviews with cutters all over the country. Our goal is to keep the cutter informed from all over the country, especially those outside of the Cutting Capital, and hopefully entertain you with our views, opinions, and knowledge (or lack therof). As well as cutting you'll also hear some fun conversations about other western equine topics, sports, and other current events in the world. So, sit back, relax, and listen to us shoot the breeze. Enjoy The Ride!

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Episodes

  1. Ep. 71: Sarah Dawson - 2020 Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion

    This week, the cowgirl everyone has been talking about joins the show! Sarah and Chris Dawson stop by the Section K Podcast to talk all things 2020 Snaffle Bit Futurity and of course their unforgettable finals night. Sarah and Chris have had a pretty memorable 2020 with the birth of their first...

  2. Ep. 70: Snaffle Bit/Cow Horse for Cutters/Fall Run Recaps

    We have missed y'all! Thanks for coming back and having a listen to the Section K Podcast. This week we talk all about Cody's busy fall schedule on the show trail, and what we have been up to here lately (not podcasting, unfortunately). We also dive deep into the 2020 Snaffle Bit Futurity event…

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  3. Ep. 69 - Back In Action

    Long time no talk, friends! Apologies for the break, but we are happy to be back. This week we do an overall catch up podcast. We discuss the Way Out West series of events, the West Texas Futurity and just what the boys have been up to in general! Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to pick up…

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  4. Ep.68 - Rodrigo Taboga

    Special show we have for you this week! Kaden, Cody, and Porterfield visit with the Brazilian sensation and 2020 Metallic Cat NCHA Summer Cutting Spectacular Open Derby Champion: Rodrigo Taboga and his wife, Nila. Rodrigo has put in years of hard work and determination to reach the goals he has...

  5. Ep. 67 - The Story of Ghostwood Distilling Co.

    On this week's show, the guys break down the finals of the 2020 Metallic Cat Summer Spectacular Open Derby and Intermediate Open divisions. Huge congratulations to both Rodrigo Taboga and Tag Rice on their championships. We also, chat with Lucas and Lach Perks about Ghostwood whiskey, a new…

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  6. Ep. 66 - Ryan Rapp

    On this weeks show, 2020 NYCHA Sr. Youth Scholarship Cutting Champion: Ryan Rapp sits down with Kaden, Cody, and Porterfield to talk an action pack week of youth cutting that just concluded in Fort Worth, TX. We chat all about Ryan, how he intends to use his scholarship money, and what it was…

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  7. Ep. 65 - JoJo Lemond

    What a treat this week... 9X NFR Qualifier: JoJo Lemond sits down with the Section K boys to talk about his rodeo career, growing up in a rodeo family, having to manage being a kid with a ton of talent, and lastly how he got to be involved with cutting horses. The Lemond legacy is carried on...

  8. Ep. 64 - Jay Winborn

    On this week’s episode, Jay Winborn joins the show to address the new rule changes at the 2020 Metallic Cat Summer Cutting Spectacular. We discuss the mandatory stall rule, the back number rule, and the guys also have some other questions about the current state of the National Cutting Horse...

  9. Ep. 63 - Cutting is back!

    The Section K Podcast is back, and so are horse shows! This week, Kaden and Cody are joined by Evan Moffitt, and new guest: Kody Porterfield to talk about The Non-Pro Plus the Open that was the first major cutting horse event after the shutdown, due to COVID-19. The guys talk about being back in...

  10. Ep. 62 - Chris Dawson

    The boys are back this week, with an interview with Chris Dawson of Dawson Performance Horses and the popular podcast: Cowhorse Full Contact. Chris talks about showing early in life in Appaloosa classes, which he feels is the reason for a lot of his success showing and training performance horses...

  11. Ep. 61 - Talking Heart of a Champion w/ Donene Taylor & Lari Dee Guy

    We have a special treat for you this week! We welcome two WPRA World Champs to the show as Donene Taylor (Certified Mental Performance Coach) and one of her students: Lari Dee Guy ( 8 X World Champ) sit down with the Section K Podcast to talk about Donene's Amazon Best Selling book: Heart of a...

  12. Ep. 60 - Steven Hayes: APHA

    On this week's show, Kaden and Cody give quarantine updates on what they have been up to, recap the Kevin Knight interview, and discuss the recent passing of Slate River Ranch's great mare: Junie Wood. Stick around for an all encompassing conversation with Steven Hayes: The American Paint Horse...

  13. Ep. 59 - Kevin Knight

    We have a very special guest this week as Mr. Kevin Knight of Knight/Swift Transportation joins the show. Kevin gives an update on how his trucking and freight companies are handling the pandemic, how folks in our industry could benefit from the SBA loans and grants, and lastly some fun stories...

  14. Ep. 58 - Section K: SuperPod

    We have an awesome episode for you, this week. We welcome SIX friends of the Section K Podcast back to the show via Skype calls to discuss the coronavirus and what everyone has been up to during self-quarantine. Thanks so much to: Cass Tatum (1:02-9:50), Scott Amos (9:53-17:34), Austin Shepard...

  15. Ep. 57 - Grant Setnicka

    This week, Grant Setnicka joins the show to discuss his journey in the cutting pen thus far. Grant talks about growing up a "city kid" in California and the road he took to becoming the head trainer for the J5 Horse Ranch. Having made the Open Futurity Finals a total of 9 times, Grant talks about...

  16. Ep. 56 - Cullen Chartier

    This week, everyone is locked down and in self-quarantine so we decided to bring you a special episode. We begin the show talking about the impact of COVID-19 on the cutting and horse world as well, as what we have been doing with any extra time on our hands. We then, welcome Cullen Chartier to…

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  17. Ep. 55 - Adan Bañuelos

    We have a special interview for you this week, with one of the hottest hands in the performance horse industry at this time: Adan Bañuelos of AB Performance Horses in Granbury, TX. Adan has been the leading money earning rider, over the last two show years (2018-2019) and has continued his streak...

  18. Ep. 54 - Cattleman's Derby/Roll-Back Discussions

    On another Thursday evening edition of the Section K podcast, we talk about the dominating performance by team Beau Galyean Performance Horses, with Beau and Rodrigo both picking up championships at the Cattleman's. We also dig into the roll-back into the intermediate/limited rule that allows...

  19. Ep. 53: World's Greatest Horseman/Arbuckle Open Finals

    We are a little late this week, (apologies) but we wanted to make sure and take in the great cutting action that took place in Ardmore, Oklahoma. before recording this week's episode. We also discuss the great finals day at the NRCHA Celebration of Champions which concluded with the World's...

  20. Ep. 52 - One Year Anniversary/Bonanza/Intermediate Rollbacks

    The Section K Podcast is officially a YEAR old! Thanks to all of our listeners for keeping this train rolling! This week, we chat all about the Open and Intermediate Open Finals at the Bonanza Cutting in Belton, TX. Lastly, we discuss the rollback eligibility for intermediate competition and what...

  21. Ep. 51 - Hottish/Ike Wrap

    This week, Cody returns to North Texas to discuss his trip to Louisiana and the IKE Derby & Classic (Yes, Crawfish City is still as good as ever). We talk about the Champs and also have a short discussion about the lack of entries in the Non-Pro Division. We conclude the show by discussing the...

  22. Ep. 50 - Ike Derby & Classic Open Finals Discussion

    A little bit of a delayed episode today, due to the Open 4 year old finals being held on Tuesday afternoon. This week: Kaden and CBL watch the 5/6 Open finals and react live to the unreal finals that took place in West Monroe on Monday evening. The second part of the show Cody Hedlund calls in…

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  23. Ep. 49 - Augusta Futurity & Kobe Bryant Remembrances

    A bit of a different show today... we start out by discussing the gentleman we just had on the podcast last week, and his continued success in the cutting pen. Then we shift gears a little and discuss the sudden passing of the late, great, Kobe Bryant, his daughter and 7 others in a helicopter...

  24. Ep. 48 Austin Shepard

    This week, we round out our archive of interviews from the 2019 NCHA Futurity with none other than a man who has won that event twice: Austin Shepard. Big A discusses his kids successes in the show pen, how special it is watching his kids show, and lastly we talk about some pretty special horses...

  25. Ep. 47 - Wes Galyean

    Today, it is Claremore, Oklahoma cutting horse trainer: Wes Galyean's turn to join the Section K Podcast. In a lengthy interview from the NCHA Futurity, Wes talks about growing up a Galyean and tells some great anecdotes about Spots Hot and training horses alongside is brother Beau and his…

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  26. Ep. 46 - Tarin Rice

    Happy New Year to all our listeners! Today, Tarin and Katie Rice stop by the Section K Podcast to talk CR Gotcha Covered's Open World title and recap the year of hauling. Tarin also tells some great stories about showing some other special horses, and why he was showing in the 2007 Summer...

  27. Ep. 45 - Section K: Highlights of 2019

    On today's pod, we discuss the year that was 2019. We discuss some of our favorite moments spectating, competing and podcasting. We end the show, talking a bit about some things we are looking forward to in 2020. We cannot than you guys enough for listening all year long! Happy New Year!

  28. Ep. 44 - Kenny Platt

    This week, the World Finals show champion and Open reserve World Champion: Mr. Kenny Platt stops by the Section K Podcast. Kenny gives us a run down of this year's 7Ranch World Finals and what Moms Stylish Player is like to ride and show. Merry Christmas to all the Section K listeners!

  29. Ep. 43 - NCHA Futurity Recap

    On today's episode the guys are finally back home and settle in for a good chat about the final weekend of fantastic cutting action at the NCHA Futurity. Kaden, CBL, and Cody each talk about their favorite memories from the show and just how awesome for our sport it is to see a guy like Gary...

  30. Ep. 42 Jeremy Barwick

    Today's show is recorded from the exhibit hall at Will Rogers Memorial Center, and features a great discussion with the owner of Western Bloodstock: Jeremy Barwick. Jeremy chats with Kaden, CBL, and Cody about the high sellers that advanced to the Open semis, and even tells some tidbits about his...

  31. Ep. 41 Tim Smith

    This week, Kaden, CBL, and Cody are joined by $6 million dollar man, 2019 $25 Novice Horse World Champion, and 2019 Open Futurity Semi-finalist: Tim Smith. Tim chats with the boys about his year hauling, his experiences catch riding and showing at the NCHA Futurity and just how tough the...

  32. Ep. 40 NCHA Futurity 1st Round/World Finals Chat

    We bring you a bit of a brief episode today, live from the CHC booth at Will Rogers in Fort Worth, TX. Kaden and Cody discuss the leaders of the first round of the Open Futurity, then discuss the World Finals which get rolling this Friday night at 7 PM in the Watt Arena.

  33. Ep. 39 - Futurity Hype/Horse of the Year Chat

    This week, Cody is back from the AQHA World Show in OKC. We discuss his trip to OKC and the Champs in the cutting at the AQHA World Show. We also chat about the horses of the year for 2019 in all three divisions. Lastly, we have a little G.O.A.T. talk: Lloyd Cox is the newest leading cutting…

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  34. Ep. 38 - HBC/NCHA Futurity Talk

    On this weeks show, we bring back Evan Moffitt to discuss all things going on in the industry. We get his take on the legacy High Brow Cat left on the cutting horse industry, talk about some favorite runs in the go rounds at the futurity and lastly, CBL pays homage to the late, Larsen family…

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  35. Ep. 37 - High Brow Cat/NCHA E.D./Pre Work Chat

    On today's show: CBL joins Cody and Kaden on Skype to talk about the new NCHA Executive Director: Jay Winborn. The guys also talk about the recent passing of High Brow Cat and sone of their favorite Cat offspring. Stick around toward the end of the show as we dive into some pre work discussion!…

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  36. 2019 Snaffle Bit Open Futurity Champion: Lance Johnston

    What a treat this week, to be able to have the 2019 Snaffle Bit Open Futurity Champ: Lance Johnston on the show. Lance talks in detail about finals night, what all has led to this point in his career, and why he will train cow horses as long as he is physically able to. Lance is living proof that...

  37. Ep. 35 - Snaffle Bit Futurity/Las Vegas Recaps with Evan Moffitt

    On today's episode we introduce one of the guy's best pals to the people: Mr. Evan Moffitt of Tarin Rice Performance Horses. Evan helps us break down both our trip to Las Vegas for the PCCHA Futurity as well as the Snaffle Bit Futurity and Western Bloodstock sales that we attended this last week.

  38. Ep. 34 - Scott Amos

    This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with long-time horse trainer our friend: Scott Amos from Loma, Colorado. Scott talks about what it is like to train cutters away from the Weatherford area and what it means to overcome adversity. Huge thanks to Scott for stopping by!

  39. Ep. 33 - Cass Tatum

    We are back after a little break last week with a great interview, with our good friend and assistant trainer at Lloyd Cox Cutting Horses: Cass Tatum. We chat Cass up about both his Derby intermediate and Classic intermediate championships at the PCCHA Futurity and what it is like working for the...

  40. Ep. 32 - Brazos Bash/NCHA Press Release

    On today's episode, Kaden and Collbran break down all the Brazos Bash Open Finals. The guys also have a little discussion about the announcement of a newly appointed governance committee and plans for an all directors meeting to be held during the 2019 NCHA Futurity, in November.

  41. Ep. 31 - John Echeverria/Favorite Futurity Finals/El Rancho Recap

    On this week's episode, west coast cutter: John Echeverria calls into the show and gives his thoughts on the petition that was has been brought forth to call an NCHA special members meeting. We also recap the winners at the El Rancho Futurity that just finished up. Lastly, we start getting pumped...

  42. Ep. 30 - NCHA Discussion/Cotton Stakes Round-Up

    On today's show, we chat about all the champs that sweated out victories in West Monroe at the Cotton Stakes Cutting. We also have a lengthy discussion about the two-class proposal that was brought forth by the Non-Pro committee. Lastly, we give our opinions on the news that broke yesterday about...

  43. Ep. 29 - Idaho Futurity Rundown/Leveling Chat

    On today’s show, the fellas discuss the second leg of the west coast run: The Idaho Futurity & Aged-Event. We talk about the folks who had success in Idaho and what the Texans are up to during this week off before the El Rancho Futurity gets started. Lastly, the guys chat a little about leveling...

  44. Ep. 28 - MLB All-Star: Aaron Cook/Road Trip Talk

    Another heater of a show today: MLB All-Star, former Colorado Rockies starting Pitcher, and fellow cutter: Aaron Cook sits down with the boys and talks all things baseball today. Aaron has many good anecdotes about playing in both the minor and major leagues, and also discusses what it was like...

  45. Ep. 27 - Carol Ward/NCHA Discussion/Show Round-Up

    Big show this week: Carol Ward joins us and helps us get pumped for the west coast run that is about to commence. She was fresh off making the finals at the Metallic Cat Summer Spectacular on her unbelievable horse Crafty With Cows, and we talk about his amazing aged-event career. We also update...

  46. Ep. 26 - Morgan Cromer

    On this weeks show, Morgan Cromer stops by the Section K Studio during the Metallic Cat Summer Spectacular in Fort Worth, TX. Morgan talks small and big futurity horses and what it's like traveling from the west coast to a major event in Fort Worth, TX. Huge thank you to Morgan for coming on the...

  47. Ep. 25 - NCHA Derby Finals Recap

    The boys have all returned to their respective homes after an action packed weekend of cutting in Fort Worth. On today's show, Kaden, CBL, and Cody break down both the Non-Pro and Open Finals and talk about the winners of the Metallic Cat incentive!

  48. Ep. 24 - Youth Week/Amateur Finals/Thomas Bray

    On today's episode, the guys chat about Youth week, discuss all the amateur champions, and stick around after that for a great chat with South Texas cowboy, and 5/6 Limited Open Champ: Thomas Bray.

  49. Ep. 23 - Classic Challenge Finals Recap/Youth Week Memories

    The boys are back together and in one place this week as CBL arrives in cowtown for the Metallic Cat Summer Spectacular. On this episode, the guys cover both the 5/6 Open and Non-Pro finals, chat about some of the fun events taking place during Youth Week at the Summer Spectacular and even make...

  50. Ep. 22 - Metallic Cat Summer Spectacular Preview

    On this week's show, Kaden and Cody discuss the field of horses set for the Open Classic Finals, this Thursday. The guys also discuss the results of the 5/6 Limited Open Finals and preview some exciting events that are going to be taking place at this year's Metallic Cat Sumer Cutting Spectacular!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the Section K Podcast! The ultimate cutting horse podcast for the ultimate cutting horse enthusiast!Cody, Collbran, and Kaden are three young cutters that share a passion for cutting, sports, and conversation. This podcast will bring you discussions on everything cutting related from current events in and out of the arena, to interviews with cutters all over the country. Our goal is to keep the cutter informed from all over the country, especially those outside of the Cutting Capital, and hopefully entertain you with our views, opinions, and knowledge (or lack therof). As well as cutting you'll also hear some fun conversations about other western equine topics, sports, and other current events in the world. So, sit back, relax, and listen to us shoot the breeze. Enjoy The Ride!

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