Travis Dickinson on Cow Horse Training, Gratitude & Sobriety

<p>Neil, with co-host Kyle Johnson, welcome trainer Travis Dickinson, who starts each day in the gym and has 12–15 horses in training, mainly reined cow horses. Travis explains the three events—herd work, reining pattern, and fence work—and he and Kyle recount how they met when Kyle sought help learning reined cow horse after moving to California. Travis describes his background from construction and a strict, successful father to pursuing horse training, defines a "bridle horse" progression, and shares key training lessons about focus, circles, and knowing when to push or quit. The talk shifts to Travis's addiction history, 12-step recovery, two years of sobriety, faith, gratitude-list routine, and the importance of supportive partners, patience, and maintaining success.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Links</p> <p dir="ltr">Visit us online: https://thecowboyperspective.com/</p> <p dir="ltr">Travis Dickinson on social media: @travisdickinson</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Topics</p> <p dir="ltr">02:23 Travis Daily Routine</p> <p dir="ltr">03:10 What Is Reined Cow Horse</p> <p dir="ltr">04:31 Kyle Finds a Mentor</p> <p dir="ltr">06:28 First Impressions and Intensity</p> <p dir="ltr">09:07 Training Mindset and Progress</p> <p dir="ltr">11:14 Horses and Dogs Talk</p> <p dir="ltr">13:38 Slow Down in the Arena</p> <p dir="ltr">15:56 Construction Roots and Lessons</p> <p dir="ltr">19:31 Cowboy Lifestyle Philosophy</p> <p dir="ltr">21:33 Early Showing and College Detour</p> <p dir="ltr">24:51 Dad Relationship and Sensitivity</p> <p dir="ltr">26:23 Back to Horses for Real</p> <p dir="ltr">27:55 Bridle Horse Explained</p> <p dir="ltr">29:47 Apprenticeship and Getting Broke</p> <p dir="ltr">31:45 Fixing Circles and Fundamentals</p> <p dir="ltr">34:03 Applying Concepts Across Disciplines</p> <p dir="ltr">35:36 How Trainers Keep Learning</p> <p dir="ltr">36:53 Chasing Big Events</p> <p dir="ltr">37:53 Favorite Mare Story</p> <p dir="ltr">39:20 Training Breakthroughs</p> <p dir="ltr">41:19 Snaffle Bit Costs</p> <p dir="ltr">42:45 Hardest Colt Lessons</p> <p dir="ltr">44:53 When to Push or Quit</p> <p dir="ltr">48:33 Going Off the Rails</p> <p dir="ltr">49:38 Family Roots and Shame</p> <p dir="ltr">52:02 Treatment and Genetics</p> <p dir="ltr">55:35 Sobriety and Boundaries</p> <p dir="ltr">01:02:48 Self Worth and Success</p> <p dir="ltr">01:09:12 Gratitude and Growth</p> <p dir="ltr">01:10:40 Daily Gratitude Routine</p> <p dir="ltr">01:12:00 Humility In Sobriety</p> <p dir="ltr">01:14:07 Gratitude After Success</p> <p dir="ltr">01:16:23 God Moments And Purpose</p> <p dir="ltr">01:19:43 Manifestation And Mindset</p> <p dir="ltr">01:27:24 Patience In The Process</p> <p dir="ltr">01:32:56 Partnership And Support</p> <p dir="ltr">01:40:38 Choosing The Right Partner</p> <p dir="ltr">01:42:27 Final Thanks And Wrap</p> <p> </p>