Cowhorse Full Contact

Reined cow horse is one of the most demanding and exciting western disciplines, and Cowhorse Full Contact is the podcast that does it justice. Hosted by Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday -- both legends in the cow horse world -- and produced by Ben Self at Performance Horse Central, the show brings an insider perspective that you simply cannot get anywhere else. The format is straightforward: each episode is an in-depth interview with a professional from the reined cow horse community. Guests like Karin Richards, Ted Robinson, Ron Emmons, and Shadd Parkinson share stories from the arena and the barn that you would normally only hear around a campfire at a show. The chemistry between Chris and Russell is a big part of what works here. Listeners describe it as raw and authentic, and the relaxed conversational style makes you feel like you are sitting in on a private conversation between old friends. With 97 episodes and a 4.9-star rating from 38 reviews, the show has earned serious credibility in a niche that does not have a lot of media coverage. Episodes typically focus on career journeys, training insights, and the stories behind iconic runs and horses. If you compete in cow horse, train cow horses, or just love watching a good horse work a cow, this is the only podcast specifically dedicated to your sport.