Born to Ride: The Trick Riding Journey of Windy Ratchford Lattin

Feb 18, 2025

Born to Ride: The Trick Riding Journey of Windy Ratchford Lattin
Born to Ride: The Trick Riding Journey of Windy Ratchford Lattin

Join host Doug Simcox as he sits down with Windy Ratchford Lattin, a trick riding sensation who grew up in the heart of rodeo. Raised in the legendary Wild Horse Rodeo Company, Windy shares her earliest memories on the road, her secret practice sessions, and her rise to the premier Longhorn Rodeo stage.

Windy reflects on the mentors and legends who shaped her journey, including Lenore Rowe, Nancy and Bill McEnany, Melanie and Keith Isley, and Angelo Iodice. She discusses the art of selling a performance, the thrill of performing high-speed tricks, and the realities of life on the road. This episode dives into rodeo’s golden era and the showmanship that made it unforgettable.

Whether you’re a rodeo fan or love behind-the-scenes stories of grit, passion, and showmanship, this episode is for you!

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