Ep 41: No Foot No Horse with D.J. Stox
November 7, 2025
No Foot No Horse with DJ Stox. We discuss the industry where we re going and the pressure on the horse as the intensity of competition continues to rise.
Breeders programs in the reining industry are growing in number and size. The days of building a great breeding program and selling your foal as a stand-alone, no incentives included, deal are quickly fading into memory. Today, buyers of competition-quality reining horses require them to be enrolled in, or at least eligible for, multiple breeders programs. The number of aged events that won’t let you through the gate without a paid enrollment are growing. And because the purses that result from these programs are skyrocketing, breeders programs continue to thrive. But can it last?
In this episode, the Cowboys talk with the owners and operators of the North American Reining Stakes (NARS). They’ll get honest answers about the sustainability of these programs along with a peek into the future of the NARS breeders program.
The Show Rundown
Breeder Program Evolution
Gearing up for the NARS Derby at the 100X Reining in Tulsa, OK, this week
Big Picture Goals for NARS
The Future of Breeders Programs
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No Foot No Horse with DJ Stox. We discuss the industry where we re going and the pressure on the horse as the intensity of competition continues to rise.
Teresa Goforth, one of the oldest combined age competitors, qualifies for the 2025 Non-Pro Challenger at The Run For The Million in Las Vegas as well as the Select AQHA World Show 2025 in OKC.
What a conversation about Teresa and her 20 year old gelding, Maverick.
Episode 39
The AWWA and The Ranch Challenge.
Jesse Chase, professional trainer from NC shares his insights on The Ranch Challenge.
Episode 38
The AWWA and The Ranch Challenge.
Leo Fourre, judge, BOD & professional shares the insights on The Ranch Challenge and the new development of the WWA ( Working Western Alliance).
Episode 37
The NRHA has 40 rule proposals on the table for 2026. We review and discuss each rule and explore the effects for the sport and association.
Episode 36 The Arabian Working Western Alliance. AWWA.
The newest challenge to the working western horse in a competitive arena. Amateurs are the highlight as well as the skills of a western horse put together in a challenging format that is more than Ranch Riding.
Reining Licensed officials stats and measurable data:
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