This week on Behind The Buckles we got to sit down with NFR qualifier and National Champion wrestler Ruger Piva. We all love Ruger and we got real, honest and hilarious conversations about life on the road and just life in general. Loved having him!

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In this episode of Behind the Buckles, we sit down with NFR qualifier Kathy Grimes for an honest conversation about her future in rodeo and the next chapter of her breeding program. Kathy opens up about the challenges of staying competitive at the highest level, what drives her passion for raising and training top-tier horses, and how she’s shaping the next generation of champions. It’s a genuine look into the grit, grace, and determination that define one of rodeo’s respected competitors.

In this episode of Behind the Buckles, we sit down with saddle bronc rider Kade Bruno to talk about his rodeo career, the people he travels with, and the different formats that make up the professional rodeo season. Kade shares how much the traveling partner dynamic matters on the road, and why those buddy groups become such an important part of life in rodeo.
We also dig into the way rodeos can vary from one event to the next, from smaller circuit rodeos to bigger winter stops and major championship events. Kade explains how entering, hitting the road, and figuring out the best rodeo format all play into staying competitive and building momentum through the season.
Along the way, Kade talks about the grind of travel, the support system that comes with rodeo, and what it takes to keep showing up when the miles stack up. His perspective gives a great look at how much strategy, chemistry, and consistency go into a successful season.