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I got to catch up with Whitney DeSalvo during the Women's Rodeo World Championship in Fort Worth, Texas. Whitney is the highest-numbered women heeler in the world. She has an impressive list of wins including multiple all-girl titles at the BFI and was just crowned the winner in the team roping of the WRWC in AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas bringing home $60,000 with her partner Kenna Francis.

How well your head horse faces significantly impacts finishing your run and stopping the clock. This episode focuses on the importance of finding the balance of facing or not facing in the practice pen, and it boils down to you, your horse, and what issues you may or may not have in the face.

This episode focuses on some ways to get good practice without your heeler. Whether it's roping the dummy, utilizing the speed trainer, scoring your horse, or doing some solo roping on your steers there are some great ways to maximize your time alone.

Between the WCRA in Corpus Christi, the Women's Rodeo World Championship in Fort Worth, and the Kid Rock's Rock N Rodeo in Arlington a lot is happening in the rodeo world in May. So I sat down with two of the people who are right in the center of it all, Bobby Mote who is the president of the WCRA, Linsay Rosser-Sumpter who is the commissioner of the Women's Rodeo World Championship, and together they are the coaches for team Free Riders for the Kid Rock's Rock N Rodeo.

Brian Bolick is a remarkable individual with a diverse background and a strong commitment to service. Originally from Bessemer City, NC, Brian joined the US Army Reserves in September 1990 and served as a Combat Engineer (12-Bravo) until October 2000. Currently, Brian holds the rank of Sergeant and leads the Special Investigations Unit (VICE/Narcotics) at the Gaston County Police Department in Gastonia, NC. With 28 years of dedicated service, Brian plans to retire at the end of 2024. Throughout his career, Brian has held various roles within law enforcement, including Patrol Officer, K-9 Officer, Undercover Narcotics Detective, Explosive Breacher, and Tactical Bomb Technician for the SWAT Team. He has also served as the Bomb Squad Commander, showcasing his expertise and commitment to public safety. Outside of his law enforcement career, Brian is a proud owner and operator of the Triple Nickel Forty Company, a commercial cow/calf operation. Additionally, he recently ventured into the world of team roping, specializing in heading. His passion for roping led him to be selected for the Horns and Heroes Clinic in November 2021, and he hasn't missed an event since then. Brian Bolick is a true embodiment of dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to serving others both in his military and civilian life.

This episode focuses on the differences between a World Series barrier and a regular rodeo or rope barrier and how that dictates how I want my horse to score in the practice pen.