Cowboy Up / Basecamp For Veterans

Cowboy Up / Basecamp for Veterans Ep. 12 - Carol Bachmann

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Cowboy Up / Basecamp for Veterans Ep. 11 - Russell True & Bridger Talbot

High Desert Heritage: Guarding the Legacy of Elder Ranch Deep in the high desert of Burns, Oregon, lies the Elder Ranch—a place where the "Cowboy Way" meets the modern challenges of 2026. This week, Ranch Manager Bridger Talbot joins us to discuss the delicate balance of managing a family legacy across 180,000 acres of wild terrain. From navigating the proximity of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge to the reality of predator pressure and wolf coexistence,Bridger shares what it takes to produce "High Desert" beef in one of the most rugged environments in the West.

Cowboy Up / Basecamp for Veterans Ep. 10 - Erin Michalski & Russell True

The $10 Pound: Is Beef Becoming a Luxury? With cattle numbers at a 75-year low, the American dinner plate is changing. In this episode, first-generation rancher Erin Michalski of Eagle Rock Ranch joins us to break down the "Direct-to-Table" revolution. We discuss why beef has hit $10/lb, the truth behind grain-finishing in a high-cost market, and why "visiting the ranch" is the new standard for the 2026 consumer. If you’re tired of grocery store sticker shock, Erin shares how to find value—including the one "undervalued" cut you should be asking for right now.

Cowboy Up / Basecamp for Veterans Ep. 9 - Dora Brown, Jeff Copfer, & Theo Windish

Missiles, Mustangs, and Mentorship What do nuclear missiles and therapeutic riding have in common? Reliability. Join us as Jeff Copfer—a veteran who admits he’s better at "eye-to-eye" horse communication than riding—shares how TROT serves as a sanctuary for veterans and first responders. We also talk with Program Director Dora Brown, the expert behind TROT’s herd welfare and adaptive riding. Whether it’s the Wednesday morning coffee social or ground-based counseling, learn how this team uses the power of the horse to foster post-traumatic growth.

Cowboy Up / Basecamp for Veterans Ep. 8 - Deborah Plum & Barry Taylor

On this episode, we invite Barry Taylor and the return of Deborah Plum is back and both are here at the studio to talk more in regards to basecamp for veterans. join us on this awesome topic as we unravel various topics