Episode 26: Shane Hanchey

In this episode of Beyond the Rodeo, guest host Kaycie Timm is joined by World Champion Calf Roper Shane Hanchey, who recently won the 2025 American Rodeo Tie Down Roping.

Join us as we dive into Shane's journey from his early aspirations of becoming a pro baseball player to his current status as a tie-down roping legend. Shane takes us through his impressive career by highlighting the milestones that have shaped his path, including a world title, 15 National Finals Rodeo (NFR) qualifications, and nearly $3,000,000 in PRCA earnings to date.

Gain valuable insights from Shane on the rising competitiveness in rodeo, driven by an influx of youth events, and learn how he's adapted to stay at the forefront of the sport.

Next, Shane gives listeners a peek behind the curtain into the life of a rodeo athlete, where the stakes are high and the challenges are many. Shane opens up about the physical and mental demands of rodeo, sharing personal stories of resilience and the emotional tug-of-war between career and family, especially during the hectic summer season. Discover his unique perspective on maintaining focus amidst these pressures, and his hopes of a different—and perhaps less chaotic—future for his son, Stran.

Finally, Shane shares about his Louisiana-inspired food trailer, where he offers a taste of Louisiana home cooking to folks all over Texas.

With anecdotes of memorable calves, cherished horses, and his favorite rodeos, Shane paints a vivid picture of the dedication and zeal needed to excel in the sport of rodeo throughout this riveting episode.

Wondering what happens when the lights go dark after a rodeo? Looking for tips to thrive in the sport of rodeo both in and out of the arena? Searching for how to not only level-up your rodeo game, but also your health and personal life? You’re in the right place.

Welcome to Beyond the Rodeo, a podcast brought to you by Western Sports Foundation that explores the ups and downs of rodeo life, discusses options for providing high-quality, low-cost care for Western sports athletes, and reveals ways to help the sport of rodeo reach new heights.

Join Aubrey O’Quin and Ashley Webster as they take you behind the scenes with stories from rodeo athletes, insight from industry greats, plus tips and encouragement on how to thrive as a rodeo athlete.

Learn more about Western Sports Foundation at westernsportsfoundation.org or follow along on Facebook and Instagram by searching @WesternSportsFoundation.

• No. of episodes: 27
• Latest episode: 2025-06-11
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