In this episode of Beyond the Chutes, host Doug Simcox talks with Merrily Steffen, an accomplished rodeo entertainer, now living in Heiko, Texas. Join us as Marilee shares her captivating journey from her first horse purchase in Wheeling, Illinois, to performing unforgettable contract acts like riding a bull named Jambalaya, roman riding and creating a famous dog and monkey duo, Cisco and Poncho. You’ll hear personal stories of rodeo, her partnership with her husband Randy, and the adventures of raising her rodeo family on the road. Marilee talks about performing in New York’s legendary Madison Square Garden with the World’s Toughest Rodeo for Steve Gander.
This episode also provides an inside look at how to navigate the rodeo lifestyle—whether it’s training animals, hauling them across the country, or learning Roman riding in the snow! Through it all, Marilee’s passion for the rodeo shines through, offering invaluable lessons in showmanship, artistry, persistence, and life on the road. As always, we hope our conversation makes your miles go by faster, whether you’re hauling livestock or driving the open road.
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