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Tom McCutcheon's THE SHOW
by Tom McCutcheon Reining Horses
NRHA 2 Million Dollar Rider, Tom McCutcheon sits with Million Dollar Rider, Gunny Mathison, Trainer / Judge, Joe Schmidt, and weekly guests to discuss The Reining Industry! In each episode, Tom, Gunny, and Joe dive deep into conversations with top riders, trainers, and industry experts, sharing their stories, insights, and strategies for success. Whether you're a seasoned competitor, a passionate horse enthusiast, or someone just curious about the world of Western performance horses, this podcast offers a front-row seat to the excitement, challenges, and triumphs of the sport.
Episodes
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Inside the Judge’s Seat with Andi Paul | EP 141
Andi Paul is an NRHA Judge and has been a friend of this show since long before there was a show. She’s in town scribing the NRCHA Futurity, so Tom, Gunny, Joe and Cade got to talk to her while she’s here.Our conversation touches on what the job actually looks like from the judge’s seat. How you...
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The $603,000 Incentive | Brock Malson on How Oswood Changed the Congress Forever
Oswood Stallion Station laid out $603,000 of incentive money at the All American Quarter Horse Congress this year — paid out to horses by Oswood stallions across every division. Brock Malson, owner of OSS, gives credit to the people behind the paychecks. He joins Tom, Gunny, Joe and Cade fresh…
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Yearling Colt Sells for $270,000 at the 1st Annual Designer Sale, EP 139 | Pepe Briseño
Dun Deja — a yearling colt by Gunner out of Dun Its Deja Vu, consigned by Toyon Ranch — was the high seller of the 1st Annual Designer Sale at $270,000. The man holding the card was Pepe Briseño. Pepe joins Tom, Gunny, Joe and Cade to talk about how that deal came together. He came to the sale...
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Mandy McCutcheon on the Legacy Sale & the New Designer Sale, Plus Some Other Shenanigans | EP 138
The Legacy Sale is this weekend, and this year there's something new: the Designer Sale on Friday night. Mandy McCutcheon joins Tom, Cade, Gunny, and Joe to walk through the whole weekend — what the Designer Sale is, why she limited it to 31 yearlings, and what she's trying to build with it....
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From Planes & Automobiles to Reining Horses | EP 137, John Tague
John Tague was a part of the team who turned United Airlines around after one of the largest bankruptcy filings in the industry's history, helped run Hertz Rental Car, and sat in rooms with a hundred creditors — but many only know him as a successful breeder, owner, and board member in the…
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How 1 Special Colt Built His Career | NRCHA 2 Million Dollar Rider, Clayton Edsall, EP 136
Every 2 Million Dollar career starts somewhere. For Clayton Edsall, it started with one colt — shown by a green young man who'd never done it before, and good enough to make the Futurity limited finals. That horse set everything in motion. This week Clayton joins us fresh off winning the NSHA…
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The 2026 Run For A Million Champion, Kole Price | EP 135
Golden Coins, indeed. In this episode of The Show, Tom McCutcheon sits down with Gunny Mathison, Joe Schmidt, and Cade McCutcheon to talk with 2026 Run For A Million Champion Kole Price — fresh off one of the wildest nights in reining history, a record-breaking 237.5 on Golden Coins.We go inside…
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Homebred Futurity Champion | Franco Bertolani EP 134
We're back for another episode of The Show! Tom McCutcheon, Cade McCutcheon, Gunny Mathison, and Joe Schmidt sit down with NRHA Million Dollar Rider, Franco Bertolani, fresh off winning the Level 4 Open Futurity at the 100X Brazos Slide. Franco traces his path from barrel racing as a kid in…
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Does Price Determine a Horse’s Potential? – Cooper Smith Says No...(EP 133)
Tom McCutcheon, Cade McCutcheon, Gunny Mathison, and Joe Schmidt welcome longtime friend and legendary horse trader Cooper Smith for a wide-ranging conversation straight off the heels of the 100X Waco Futurity. The crew breaks down recent standout runs from Franco Bertolani, Luca Fappani, and...
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Reining's Debut at the Calgary Stampede | Dany & Fred Tremblay Episode 132
Reining took center stage at one of the biggest events in the world — and the Tremblay Boys were right in the middle of it.Dany & Fred Tremblay join Tom McCutcheon, Cade McCutcheon, Gunny Mathison, and Joe Schmidt to break down reining's debut at the Calgary Stampede — catch-riding horses they'd...
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Building the Solo Select Empire: Melanie Smith | Episode 131
This week, the guys sit down with Melanie Smith, co-owner and co-founder of Solo Select — a rapidly growing business that spans horse sales, breeding, mare management, stallions, products, outdoor services, and more. Melanie shares how she got into the horse world, the journey that led her to...
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The Man with No Plan B: Gunny Mathison | Episode 130
This week, the guys turn the mic on one of their own — co-host Gunny Mathison takes the guest chair. They dig into how Gunny got his start with horses, his days playing high school baseball, and somehow, how golf entered the picture. From there, the conversation covers the types of horses Gunny...
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From the NFL to the Horse Industry with Davon Godchaux | Episode 129
This week on The Show, we’re joined by Davon Godchaux for a conversation that covers far more than just football. Davon shares what life in the NFL is really like, talks about making the transition from LSU to the professional level, and gives some behind-the-scenes perspective on teams, locker...
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Family, Legacy & Reining Through the Years with Shawn & Sam Flarida | Episode 128
This week on The Show, we’re joined by legendary NRHA Hall of Famer Shawn Flarida and his son, Sam Flarida, for a conversation full of stories, perspective, and plenty of laughs. Fresh off making his first Level 4 Open Finals at the NRBC, Sam talks about the experience and what it meant to reach...
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Multimillion Dollar Non Pro Trainer, Debbie Brown | Episode 127
This week on The Show, the guys sit down with Debbie Brown to talk about her long career in the horse industry, the people who helped shape it, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Before spending the last 12 years working for Tom McCutcheon, Debbie got her start with the McQuay family…
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From Go-Round Leader to Champion: Reed Kyle’s NRBC Story | Episode 126
On this episode, we sit down with the NRBC Level 4 Non-Pro Classic Champion, Reed Kyle. This one is a special one. Reed isn’t just an accomplished showman, he’s also our Bluebonnet Feeds sales rep and a longtime family friend, which makes this conversation feel a little more like sitting around...
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Inside the Showjumping World with Olympian Laura Kraut | Episode 125
This week, the guys sit down with Olympian Laura Kraut for a conversation that steps outside the reining pen and into a completely different side of the horse industry. They talk through what makes showjumping unique—from the team aspect at the highest levels to how young horses are developed…
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Gabriel Borges: From Brazilian Rodeos to Million Dollar Rider | Episode 124
This week, the guys sit down with NRHA Million Dollar Rider Gabriel Borges, fresh off a win at The Run For A Million Qualifier. They break down the qualifier, the level of competition it takes to get it done, and what it means heading into Vegas. Gabriel also shares his story—from getting started...
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The Run For A Million Qualifier Recap with Ben Beckett | Episode 123
The Run For A Million Qualifier at Bosque Ranch brought together some of the best riders, horses, and runs — and this week, we’re breaking it all down with one of the standout competitors. Fresh off securing the final qualifying spot with a 9th place finish, Ben Beckett of Beckett Performance...
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From Hollywood to the Horse Industry: Growth, Authenticity & the Future
This week on The Show, we sit down with Taylor Sheridan — creator of Yellowstone and one of the most influential voices in modern western culture. The guys talk to Taylor about how he got his start in the horse industry, his path into acting and writing, and what it actually took to get projects...
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Should Reining Judging Change? AQHA Two-Year Rule & Industry Debate | Episode 121
This week on The Show, the guys dive into several topics currently being discussed across the reining and performance horse industry, including the proposed AQHA rule on frozen semen, conversations about ¼-point scoring in reining, and what these changes could mean for breeders, competitors, and...
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How Million Dollar Performance Horses Changed the Industry | Austin Shepard
The performance horse industry isn’t what it was 10 years ago — and few people have had a front-row seat to that shift like $11M+ rider and NCHA Hall of Fame member Austin Shepard. In this episode of Tom McCutcheon’s The Show, we dive into the rise of million dollar performance horses, the sales...
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6X NFR Qualifier–Joseph Harrison (EP 119)
This week on The Show, we’re joined by team roping standout Joseph Harrison. Over the course of his career, Joseph has competed on some of rodeo’s biggest stages, including six NFR qualifications and a win at The American Rodeo. He has built a reputation for skill, consistency, and a deep respect...
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The Rise of Breakaway Roping–Sarah Angelone (EP 118)
This week on The Show, we’re joined by a true force in breakaway roping—Sarah Angelone. At her young age, Sarah has already built a résumé that puts her among the elite in the sport. With career earnings surpassing 1 Million Dollars and championships on some of rodeo’s biggest stages, she’s no...
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The Legends Edition–Bob Loomis & Tim McQuay (EP 117)
Sitting down with NRHA Legend Bob Loomis and NRHA $3 Million Rider Tim McQuay is something truly special. These two horsemen have helped shape reining into what it is today — from defining the sport’s patterns to building breeding programs and careers that set the standard for generations. Bob...
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Between Spotlights And Cowhorses–Corey Cushing (EP 116)
This week on The Show, we’re joined by a true legend of the cow horse world — NRCHA $4 Million Rider Corey Cushing. As the first NRCHA professional to ever reach the four-million-dollar mark, Corey has firmly earned his place as one of the very best to do it. With four NRCHA Open Snaffle Bit...
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Training & Showing Million Dollar Horses–Casey Deary (EP 115)
After an absolutely remarkable year, Casey Deary was the perfect choice for this episode. In 2025, he captured the NRHA Open Derby Championship, won The American Performance Horseman Individual Reining, piloted Down Right Amazing to $1 Million in lifetime earnings, and topped it all off by…
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Raising The Next Futurity Champions–Owen Deary (EP 114)
This week on The Show, we’re joined by Owen Deary, fresh off a massive first NRHA Futurity—and what a debut it was. Owen is coming off a career-defining week in Oklahoma City, taking home over $100,000 at his first NRHA Futurity. His results included the Levels 1–3 Co-Championship, the Levels 1–3...
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Tin Man’s Epic Futurity Episode - Matt Palmer (EP 113)
With the NRHA Futurity right around the corner, we were excited to have longtime friend and NRHA Million Dollar Rider Matt Palmer in town for an episode of The Show. Matt is an established professional with over $1,000,000 in lifetime earnings, and this conversation could not have come at a…
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Making breakfast in Brazil – João Felipe Lacerda & Eduardo Christians (Ep 112)
This week on The Show, we’re joined by two incredible guests: João Felipe Lacerda—six-time ANCR Open Futurity Champion, five-time ANCR Open Derby Champion, and one of the most accomplished riders to come out of Brazil—and Eduardo Christians. João is no stranger to the international reining world....
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How to win a free night on your couch – Scott and Cade McCutcheon (EP 111)
After Joe’s accident, we’re beyond glad to have him back for another episode of The Show—and even more excited to welcome this week’s special guests, Scott & Cade McCutcheon! From hearing more about Joe’s incident to hospital stories featuring Tom and a few of Gunny’s assistants, this episode…
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The One Where Joe Tells Everything – Joe Schmidt (EP 110)
This week on The Show, we’re joined by a very special guest… and our co-host… Joe Schmidt. We’ve known Joe for years, but we’ll be honest — we had no idea about the life story we were about to hear. For two hours, we sat on the edge of our seats as Joe walked us through the twists, turns, chaos,...
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The Famous Brothers – Fred & Dany Tremblay (EP 108)
This week, we sit down with two of the most iconic names in the reining industry — Fred & Dany Tremblay of Tremblay Reining Horses. These brothers are not only industry leaders, but also dear friends, and we couldn’t be more excited to share this conversation with you. Dany, an NRHA $1.8 Million...
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A Legendary Veterinarian – Dr. John McCarroll (EP 107)
Dr. John McCarroll is one of the most respected and beloved veterinarians in the equine world. As the owner and DVM of Equine Medical Associates, Dr. John has built a career dedicated to keeping performance horses healthy and competitive. He has worked with the McQuay and McCutcheon families for...
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Episode 106: New Ranch Debut – Allison Thorson
Episode 106 – Allison Thorson Allison Thorson is no stranger to the horse industry. With over $330,000 in NRHA lifetime earnings, an NRHA Futurity Non Pro L3 Championship, and an unmatched record of success in the Tennessee Walking Horse world, Allison has made a name for herself as both a top...
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CASEY DEARY - NRHA 5 Million Dollar Rider, LIVE at the 100X Reining Classic (EP 104)
NRHA 5 Million Dollar Rider, Casey Deary is the first and only man to ride and train a reining horse that has surpassed One Million Dollars in lifetime earnings, you might know the horse as DOWN RIGHT AMAZING owned by DAG Ventures. We had the pleasure of sitting with Casey LIVE at the 100X Tulsa...
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Episode 105: “The Man of the 220’s” – Craig Schmersal
Craig Schmersal has truly done it all. As an NRHA $5 Million Rider, Craig is the only Level 4 Open Champion of all five major reining events: The Run for a Million, NRHA Futurity, NRHA Derby, National Reining Breeders Classic, and the Quarter Horse Congress. He’s also taken home top honors...
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Episode 103: The Million Dollar Man – Gil Galyean
This week on The Show, Tom, Gunny, and Joe sit down with a true legend—Gil Galyean, NSBA’s first Million Dollar Rider and Hall of Fame inductee. With a career packed full of titles, including multiple Congress Championships and 16 Open Western Pleasure World and Reserve World Championships, Gil…
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NCHA Royalty – Jody Galyean (EP 102)
This week on The Show, we sit down with a true icon in the cutting horse world: Jody Galyean — NCHA Hall of Fame Inductee, NCHA Open Futurity Champion, and Multi Million Dollar Rider. Jody’s influence on the sport is undeniable, but it doesn’t stop with him. From his roots in the all-around and...
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Jack of All Trades, VAN LUSE (EP 101)
Episode 101 of Tom McCutcheon’s The Show brings you a true jack-of-all-trades in the reining world—Van Luse. If you’ve been around the reining pen, chances are you’ve seen Van in action—whether as a rider, a trainer, a judge, or the head steward of the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel. With…
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All Around Icon, Troy Compton - (EP 100)
This week on Tom McCutcheon’s The Show, we’re celebrating our 100th episode with a special guest who’s seen and done it all—Troy Compton. A 3x World Champion and 12x Congress Champion, Troy has built a standout career in the all-around world. With roots that go all the way back to growing up in…
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Inside the Boot Business with President of Rod Patrick Bootmakers, Bobby Smith (EP 99)
This week on Tom McCutcheon’s The Show, we’re joined by long-time friend, business partner, and the man behind the best boots in the game—Bobby Smith, President of Rod Patrick Bootmakers at Miller International. Bobby’s been around the western world for a long time, and in this episode, we get…
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Todd Crawford on Reining, Cow Horse, and Staying Addicted to the Game (EP 98)
This week on Tom McCutcheon’s The Show, we’re joined by none other than Todd Crawford—a NRCHA 3 Million Dollar Rider, NRHA earner of over $900,000, and an all-around legend in both the reined cow horse and reining worlds. If you've followed either sport, you know Todd's not just part of the...
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Shaping the Sport: Marketing Legend, Jay Winborn (EP 97)
This week’s guest is no stranger to pushing boundaries—and we’re thrilled to welcome Jay Winborn to The Show! With a background at Red Bull and a passion that’s transformed the western performance horse world, Jay brings a rare blend of innovation, insight, and wild stories to the mic. From his...
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The QUEEN of Cowboy Hats - Shorty Koger (EP 96)
It’s time for another episode of Tom McCutcheon’s The Show—and this week, we sit down with one of the most respected and inspiring figures in the western industry: Shorty Koger from Shorty’s Caboy Hattery. 🎙️🤠 From humble beginnings to becoming the go-to custom hatter in the business, Shorty...
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10 MILLION Dollar Man - Matt Gaines (Ep 95)
Episode 95 of Tom McCutcheon’s The Show features one of the biggest names in cutting: NCHA $10 Million Rider Matt Gaines. Ranked the #3 All Time Leading Open Rider in NCHA history, Matt Gaines is a cornerstone of the cutting horse world. In this episode, Tom, Gunny, Joe, and Matt sit down for a...
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We'll CHEERS to That!! - EP 94 Chelsea Edsall @Cheersitschelsea
It’s time for another episode of Tom McCutcheon’s The Show—and this week, we’re bringing the laughs with none other than Chelsea Edsall, aka @cheersitschelsea! 🤠🎤 From Stockton to the show pen, Chelsea takes us on a wild ride through her journey—from jumper kid to full-blown cow horse wife. We...
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The LEGENDARY, Todd Bergen - NRHA & NRCHA 2 Million Dollar Rider (EP 93)
This week on Tom McCutcheon’s The Show, we’re joined by none other than Todd Bergen—an NRHA 2 Million Dollar Rider and NRCHA 2 Million Dollar Rider. If you’ve been around the reining or cow horse world, you know Todd’s no stranger to the winner’s circle. He’s a true legend, and we’ve got plenty…
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Barns from China & Riding Double on Harleys (EP 92 Jared Leclair)
It’s time for another episode of Tom McCutcheon’s The Show—and this week, we’re welcoming back NRHA Million Dollar Rider and longtime friend of the show, Jared Leclair! Jared’s no stranger to The Show, and as always, he brings a good dose of insight, humor, and a few stories we probably shouldn’t...
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NRBC L4 Open Champion - Kole Price & Golden Coins (EP 91)
It’s time for another episode of Tom McCutcheon’s The Show—and who better to join us this week than 2025 NRBC Open Champion and NRHA Million Dollar Rider, Kole Price! 🏆🔥 Just days after his huge win with Golden Coins, Kole sits down with Tom to talk all about the road to the top—how he prepared...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
NRHA 2 Million Dollar Rider, Tom McCutcheon sits with Million Dollar Rider, Gunny Mathison, Trainer / Judge, Joe Schmidt, and weekly guests to discuss The Reining Industry! In each episode, Tom, Gunny, and Joe dive deep into conversations with top riders, trainers, and industry experts, sharing their stories, insights, and strategies for success. Whether you're a seasoned competitor, a passionate horse enthusiast, or someone just curious about the world of Western performance horses, this podcast offers a front-row seat to the excitement, challenges, and triumphs of the sport.
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NRHA 2 Million Dollar Rider, Tom McCutcheon sits with Million Dollar Rider, Gunny Mathison, Trainer / Judge, Joe Schmidt, and weekly guests to discuss The Reining Industry! In each episode, Tom, Gunny, and Joe dive deep into conversations with top riders, trainers, and industry experts, sharing...
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