# Erin Taormino | The Converse Cowboy (Free Version)

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Podcast: [The Converse Cowboy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-converse-cowboy-6577398)
Published: 2025-05-21T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Erin Taormino, the first woman to win the 2025 World's Greatest Horseman title. Erin shares her journey from a Canadian grain farm to breaking barriers in the cow horse world, overcoming self-doubt and a late start in the sport. She reflects on training her horse, Hazardous Material, for four events despite not being a roper, and the humbling moment of her historic win. Erin's resilience shines through stories of competing weeks after a broken leg and surviving a cow horn injury, all while balancing motherhood and a demanding career. Mentors like Jackie Crawford and Todd Bergen helped her hone her skills and business acumen. NCHA Hall of Famer and co-host of this episode, Jesse Lennox, brings professional horse trainer insights, discussing their collaborative dynamic and the evolving performance horse industry. Together, they explore trusting one's process, the importance of horsepower, and increasing female participation in the NRCHA and NCHA. This episode is a compelling blend of grit, growth, and industry knowledge, offering listeners lessons in perseverance and passion. Tune in to hear how Erin turned challenges into triumphs and why Jesse believes she's the coach to lead him to the World's Greatest Horseman finals. Enjoy the show! This episode is brought to you by Kimes Ranch, kimesranch.com and Kerry Kelley Bits and Spurs, kerrykelleyspurs.com

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