Back At The Trailer

Toni Simon

Back at the Trailer is where two rodeo moms pull up a chair for real conversations about raising kids in the rodeo world—the wins, tough lessons, long drives, big dreams, horses, parenting, money, and all the chaos in between. We don’t always have the same perspective, and we definitely don’t have all the answers. Expect honest conversations, plenty of laughs, occasional guests, and stories every rodeo family will recognize. Whether you’re just getting started or have been hauling down the road for years, pull up a chair. We’ll meet you back at the trailer.

Episodes

  1. Sep 29

    Keeping Everyone Alive | Back at the Trailer Ep. 6

    The horses need watered, the kids need fed, somebody needs sleep, and Mom is probably running on caffeine and whatever was left in the snack bag. In this episode, we’re talking about what it takes to keep both horses and kids healthy when rodeo life means long weekends on the road, hours in the practice pen, late nights, early mornings, and a schedule that doesn't always leave a whole lot of room for rest. We’re sharing what works for our families when it comes to nutrition, hydration, rest, recovery, and keeping everyone feeling their best through a busy rodeo and practice schedule. We also talk about knowing when it’s time to push through, when it’s time to slow down, and why taking care of the athlete matters—whether they have two legs or four. Are we doing everything perfectly? Absolutely not. But everybody is fed, watered, mostly sound, and headed to the next one—so we’re calling that a win. Pull up a chair and join us back at the trailer. COME HANG OUT WITH US The conversation doesn’t have to end when we leave the trailer. Follow along for rodeo life, behind-the-scenes moments, new episodes, and whatever else happens between here and the next jackpot. BACK AT THE TRAILER Instagram: @backatthetrailer TONI Instagram: @dustbowlfarmer, @dustbowlmedia LISA Instagram: @lisa.m.medlin Links: https://linktr.ee/backatthetrailer Amazon Storefront: https://a.co/d/0hgAk3iH GOT A QUESTION, EPISODE IDEA, GUEST SUGGESTION—OR JUST WANT TO SAY HEY? Pull up a chair and send us an email:backatthetrailerpodcast@gmail.com New episodes every other week. Subscribe so you don’t miss the next conversation from Back at the Trailer.

  2. Sep 15

    Everybody Calm Down | Back at the Trailer Ep.5

    Everybody calm down, we’re about to rodeo. Easier said than done, right? In this episode, we’re talking about the mental side of rodeo and what happens before—and after—the run. From our pre-run routines and pep talks to figuring out when our kids need encouragement, when they need us to say absolutely nothing, and when everybody involved might just need a minute. We talk about how much mindset can affect a run, how we try to help our kids get their heads in the game without adding more pressure, and what our routines look like leading up to competition. And then there’s the part that can sometimes be even harder: after the run. Whether it was a great run, a bad run, a missed opportunity, or one they'd really rather forget, we talk about helping our kids process it, learn from it, and move on to the next one. Because sometimes the hardest part of rodeo has nothing to do with what happens in the arena—and sometimes the rodeo moms need to calm down too. Pull up a chair and join us back at the trailer. COME HANG OUT WITH US The conversation doesn’t have to end when we leave the trailer. Follow along for rodeo life, behind-the-scenes moments, new episodes, and whatever else happens between here and the next jackpot. BACK AT THE TRAILERInstagram: @backatthetrailer TONIInstagram: @dustbowlfarmer, @dustbowlmedia LISAInstagram: @lisa.m.medlin Links: https://linktr.ee/backatthetrailer Amazon Storefront: https://a.co/d/087gszNv GOT A QUESTION, EPISODE IDEA, GUEST SUGGESTION—OR JUST WANT TO SAY HEY?Pull up a chair and send us an email:backatthetrailerpodcast@gmail.com New episodes every other week. Subscribe so you don’t miss the next conversation from Back at the Trailer.

  3. Sep 1

    Somebody’s Gotta Pay the Entry Fees | Back at the Trailer Ep.4

    There’s a whole lot more to rodeo than what happens when you back into the box. In this episode, we’re talking about the work no one sees—the hours in the practice pen, taking care of horses, putting in the reps, and all the work it takes to be ready when it’s finally time to compete. Then there’s the work happening on the other side of the arena fence. The jobs, schedules, planning, hauling, entry fees, and everyday juggling that goes into helping our kids chase some pretty big rodeo goals. Turns out, those goals don't exactly fund—or schedule—themselves. And then there’s the village. Because if you’ve ever tried to get through a rodeo weekend with multiple events, horses, kids, conflicting schedules, and only two hands, you already know—sometimes it takes a small army. We’re talking about the friends, family, coaches, hauling buddies, and fellow rodeo parents who step in, help out, hold a horse, get a kid where they need to be, and somehow help keep the whole circus moving. It may be one kid backing into the box, but there are usually a whole lot of people who helped get them there. Pull up a chair and join us back at the trailer. COME HANG OUT WITH US The conversation doesn’t have to end when we leave the trailer. Follow along for rodeo life, behind-the-scenes moments, new episodes, and whatever else happens between here and the next jackpot. BACK AT THE TRAILERInstagram: @backatthetrailer TONIInstagram: @dustbowlfarmer, @dustbowlmedia LISAInstagram: @lisa.m.medlin GOT A QUESTION, EPISODE IDEA, GUEST SUGGESTION—OR JUST WANT TO SAY HEY?Pull up a chair and send us an email:backatthetrailerpodcast@gmail.com New episodes every other week. Subscribe so you don’t miss the next conversation from Back at the Trailer.

About

Back at the Trailer is where two rodeo moms pull up a chair for real conversations about raising kids in the rodeo world—the wins, tough lessons, long drives, big dreams, horses, parenting, money, and all the chaos in between. We don’t always have the same perspective, and we definitely don’t have all the answers. Expect honest conversations, plenty of laughs, occasional guests, and stories every rodeo family will recognize. Whether you’re just getting started or have been hauling down the road for years, pull up a chair. We’ll meet you back at the trailer.

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