Uncut & Real Raw With Clinton Anderson

What does it take to build a legacy? Dean Tuftin knows. As the owner of DT Horses, Dean has spent decades building one of the most respected rope horse operations in the country. Success like that doesn't happen by luck.

Clinton sits down with Dean to talk about the decisions, challenges, risks and lessons that shaped his journey. Dean shares his rise to success, from his humble beginnings in Canada to being the first team roper to represent his country at the NFR to pioneering the rise of the rope horse industry and creating DT Horses.

The conversation goes beyond just horsemanship as Dean and Clinton discuss perseverance, work ethic and what it takes to build something great.

Few horsemen have shaped the industry quite like John Lyons. Known as “America’s Most Trusted Horseman,” John built a legacy on making horsemanship understandable, practical and accessible for everyday horse owners. Throughout the episode, John reflects on the early days of his career, the philosophy that helped shape his program and the importance of keeping training simple and effective. Clinton shares how John influenced generations of trainers and helped pave the way for clinicians to educate horse owners on a larger scale. Together, the two discuss the responsibility that comes with teaching, the changes they’ve witnessed in the industry over the years and the principles that remain timeless no matter how much horsemanship evolves.

Rhen Richard and Miguel Guerrero of Old West Rope Horse Futurities and Sales sit down with Clinton. Known for elevating the standard of competition and opportunity in the rope horse world, Old West has quickly become a premier platform for trainers, breeders and competitors alike. The conversation covers everything from the growth of Old West to what it takes to produce a top rope horse and the realities of competing in today’s industry.

Barrel racing powerhouse Tricia Aldridge joins Clinton for a candid conversation about her career and training her record-breaking stallion Adios Pantalones. Tricia shares the story behind her rise in the barrel racing world, the mindset that drives her competitive edge and the lessons she’s learned while chasing big goals in and out of the arena. The conversation also dives into her approach to training young horses, developing confidence in horses and the challenges that come with owning and campaigning a superstar stallion.

Clinton is joined by Don Bell, a high-profile ranch broker and one of the most multifaceted figures in the equine world. The conversation covers everything from Don’s early days in the halter horse industry to what it really takes to succeed at the highest levels of the horse business. They dive into judging, trends in the industry, the realities of ranch ownership, and the hard-earned lessons that only decades of experience can teach.