NCHA Hall of Famer and co-host Jesse Lennox, aka "The Louis Vuitton Vaquero" is back on the show with cutting horse legend Kenny Platt. With over $4 million in lifetime earnings and an NCHA Futurity win under his belt, Kenny shares the highs and lows of his career, from his mental toughness in the show pen to the life-changing advice that shaped his journey. 

Dive into raw, unfiltered stories of overcoming setbacks, the art of training great horses, and the importance of gratitude in sustaining success. Kenny reflects on his breakthrough moments, the horses that defined his career, and his vision for the future of cutting as a spectator sport. Recorded at Kimes Ranch in Fort Worth during the Summer Spectacular, this episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and heart for horse enthusiasts and anyone chasing their passion.

Sponsored by Kimes Ranch and Kerry Kelly Bits and Spurs.

00:00 The Best Career Advice
03:58 Consistency in Winning
09:58 The Importance of Family and Roots
15:48 Business and Financial Management
20:02 Gratitude in Winning
26:11 Preparing for Competition
29:09 Mindset on Show Day
30:26 Navigating Challenges in Cutting Competitions
33:02 Understanding Cow Selection and Strategy
34:59 The Art of Coaching and Developing Feel
37:09 Learning Through Experience and Practice
39:52 Breakthrough Moments in Training and Showing
46:07 The Journey to Becoming a Professional Trainer
50:14 Finding Confidence in Cutting Competitions
58:06 Reflections on Winning and Expectations
01:03:32 The Importance of Showing and Timing
01:05:05 Advice: The Good and the Bad
01:06:48 Lessons from Failure and Success
01:08:43 First Fraternity Experience and Its Impact
01:14:38 Favorite Failures and Learning from Mistakes
01:16:31 What Separates Great Horses from Good Ones
01:19:05 The Nature of Horses: Personality and Drive
01:20:00 Preparing for The American Performance Horseman
01:25:40 Goals for the Derby and Competitive Mindset
01:27:34 Future of the NCHA and Potential Improvements
01:28:23 Opportunities for Young Trainers
01:29:20 Enhancing Event Prestige
01:30:46 Making Cutting More Spectator-Friendly
01:31:54 The Role of Jay and Industry Improvements
01:33:32 The Future of Cutting Competitions
01:35:16 Rapid Fire Questions and Personal Insights
01:46:09 Gratitude and Perspective on Life