Masters of the Ride

Masters of the Ride


Latest Episodes

34: Right or Left – Rough Stock University
January 08, 2015

Are some rough stock animals “right-handed” or “left-handed?”

26: Here Comes the Judge! - Rough Stock University
December 04, 2014

Judging is one of the most important parts of the sport of rough stock. You have to have qualified judges who know how to view and evaluate every ride fairly. In this Rough Stock University session, Kelly Timberman tells us how judges become a judge. And

25: Cord McCoy Pt. 1 - Bareback Bronc Riding Through the Parking Lot
December 02, 2014

In his travels around the world with CBS-TV’s The Amazing Race, Cord McCoy has literally seen it all. But as a rough stock rider he has an amazing story to tell of one day when things went weirdly wrong at a rodeo. In this episode we learn how it all st

24: The Horse Ate My Homework! - Rough Stock University
November 27, 2014

Preparing for a ride in the rough stock events is not like any other sport. And there can be no lame excuses for not having prepared. In this MOTR Roughstock University session, Kelly Timberman describes why preparation is so unusual and how bull riders a

23: Justin McKee Pt. 2 - What Did He Just Say?
November 25, 2014

Justin may be best known for his delightful similes. How does he come up with them? The answer involves the world’s most famous “Cable Guy.” Then learn about Justin’s next big passion and perhaps most the impactful project he has ever undertaken.

22: Baby Hold On to Me - Rough Stock University
November 20, 2014

There’s more to getting a grip that just grabbing on.

21: Justin McKee Pt. 1 - From Goats to Greatness
November 18, 2014

Few rodeo announcers are as well know as Justin McKee. He says he learned from the best and as you’ll hear in this episode, he was correct. Today, the veteran roper and announcer is host of the weekly Pro Rough Stock television program on RFD-TV. In par

20: Animal Invitations - Rough Stock University
November 13, 2014

At every PRS event the bucking livestock are key to an exciting evening. If the stock is outstanding the riders are happy, the fans are entertained and the PRS staff will have smiles on their faces. So how does the PRS go about selecting the best availabl

19: Darrel Barron - Ringmaster of the Rodeo
November 11, 2014

If anyone has the best seat in the house, it’s Darrel Barron. He’s the chute boss for Pro Rough Stock. Just what exactly is the chute boss? Find out in this episode as we hear from the man who epitomizes the image and life of the cowboy, from his cozy

Bonus: Louisville Wrap-up and Rapid City Preview
November 07, 2014

In this edition of Masters of the Ride Bryan Lessly and Kelly Timberman wrap up the Duel in the Dirt from Louisville, Kentucky. The first joint event held with Pro Rough Stock and World’s Toughest Rodeo. We’ll update the leaderboard which saw lots of