Everything happens for a reason, especially when horses are involved.

In this episode, Chad Hewlett sits down with Taylor Manning to trace her journey from growing up in Edson, Alberta, surrounded by barrel racing, to becoming a young CFR competitor with a deep respect for training, pressure, and perseverance.

Taylor reflects on the horses that shaped her, including Silver, Tivio, Matlock, and Bling, while giving credit to the strong women who guided her, especially her mom, Shelly, and Rael Little.

From making the Canadian Finals Rodeo at just 13 to learning how to reinvest winnings, move through hard seasons, and surround herself with elite horse people in Texas and Ponoka,

Taylor’s story is a powerful reminder that success is built through grit, humility, great horses, and the courage to keep learning.

Listen For:

00:00 What does it feel like to compete at the Canadian Finals Rodeo at 13 years old?

13:35 How did Taylor's mom keep the pressure off at the biggest rodeo of her young career?

25:19 What was it about Bling that made Taylor know she was different from the first day?

34:42 What happened when Taylor showed up to a futurity with only $19 to her name?

33:02 What does being around world-champion barrel racers in Texas actually do for you?

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