Somewhere On The Plains Of Texas: Recent Episodes
Scott Hulme
Conversations with Scott Hulme, a North Texas rancher. Travel through his days on the ranch while he discusses horse training, ranching, religion, family, and more.
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Explore strategies to thrive financially, build legacy, and enhance life experiences.
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Make More with Matt Heslin
Explore strategies to thrive financially, build legacy, and enhance life experiences.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Make More with Matt Heslin
Explore strategies to thrive financially, build legacy, and enhance life experiences.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Make More with Matt Heslin
Explore strategies to thrive financially, build legacy, and enhance life experiences.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Make More with Matt Heslin
Explore strategies to thrive financially, build legacy, and enhance life experiences.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Make More with Matt Heslin
Explore strategies to thrive financially, build legacy, and enhance life experiences.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Make More with Matt Heslin
Explore strategies to thrive financially, build legacy, and enhance life experiences.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Make More with Matt Heslin
Explore strategies to thrive financially, build legacy, and enhance life experiences.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Make More with Matt Heslin
Explore strategies to thrive financially, build legacy, and enhance life experiences.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Make More with Matt Heslin
Explore strategies to thrive financially, build legacy, and enhance life experiences.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Make More with Matt Heslin
Explore strategies to thrive financially, build legacy, and enhance life experiences.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Relationships these days are hard. Scott discusses his thoughts on the matter and why people seem to not stand the tests of time anymore.
Scott expands more on a recent facebook post that garnered some attention recently. Scott believes that horses with a big stop are going to be winners and have what it really takes to win in almost any discipline.
Join Scott while he discusses weaning colts, selling colts, and all of the other fun that goes along with making a living as a rancher and trainer.
As fall is quickly approaching, Scott discusses this year's foals and getting them ready for branding. He reflects back on one filly that was born bay and didn't drum up any interest. Now she is shedding out a bay roan and people went crazy over her. So many folks out there will overlook a horse and it's talent or potential completely based on color, and Scott wants to remind everyone to keep an open mind to the job you're wanting to accomplish and to find the right fit, not necessarily the right color for the job.
I’ve talked to a lot of ol timers that bred horses and always told me the second dam was the most important part of the pedigree. I’m real big on maternal lines. In fact, I believe any decent sire will do, but your mare is your horse. Maternal lines are everything. Every great stud has a great momma and every great mare has a great momma. This also explains why sometimes good and bad traits seem to skip generations.
Hard work looks different to everyone. Scott explains a story where two boys wake up on Christmas day to a tree that has a ton of horse manure under it. One boy is upset at the sight of the manure and pouts. The other goes to digging through the manure and says "With all this manure, there must be a pony in here somewhere!"
So when you are looking at work or opportunities, are you griping or digging for the pony?
“Make sure your yes mean yes and your No means No. that’s part of being a cowboy. “
Chris LeDoux
Scott looks back on his younger years while driving home from a cutting show and gives a great talk to the younger generation about figuring out where you're wanting to go in life and how to get there. He talks about his own moments where his life made a big pivotal change and hopes to be able to help someone else do the same.
It happens a little bit more each day to all of us- getting old. Are you looking forward to getting old and retiring, or do you plan to keep working past retirement age? Scott's family is full of people who continued to stay busy late into their years and ended up living into their late 80's and 90's. He also knows people who retired at 65 and then passed away less than 10 years later.
Of course, it's not the number of years you've lived, but the life you've lived in the years you've been given. Don't let your age limit you or your opportunities!
If my neighbor goes broke and loses his job I’m not going to quit working and go broke too. If my neighbor robs a bank and gets thrown in jail I’m not going to rob a bank too so that I can still be his neighbor.
When I go shopping I try to buy the best products for the best price. I buy American every chance I get to support all my fellow Americans.
Sadly, this inflation and high fuel is completely avoidable. We are a free people belonging to the United States of America and we pledge our allegiance to the republic for which it stands. The USA is not a democracy. Period. The elected politicians work for us . They should not get to tell us what to do.
By God it’s time it stops. It’s time we the people take it back. All this mess is avoidable.
Clearly you can’t trust a voting system. We need to focus on us and stop makin deals with those who want nothing more than to bring us down. They can’t bring us down if we are strong and a self sustaining nation.
Stop letting them control you.
In the excitement of The American Rodeo taking place this weekend, Scott is excited about those who are able to compete for life-changing amounts of money and what that means for our industry, as well as what we can learn from those that don't win. You learn to move on from the losses to give yourself a fresh start at the next one to improve on. When we are working on improving, that means studying and analyzing the event you compete in.
There is a common denominator for distractions in today's world: cell phones. Are you tied to yours? Is it getting in the way of you being able to fully be present for experiences, clinics, family members, work, or learning something new?
After being in Montana at the Billing Livestock Sale, Scott has noticed a new trend rising in the sale rink; fat, shiny, "ranch horses" with long manes and tails.
We've all been there, and probably longed for, the horse in the ring that is shiny as a diamond, slicked out even in the middle of winter, and plump and stout under saddle. Fact is, when you're going to a sale to purchase a horse to be used, those shiny horses probably haven't had to work like the ones that are missing part of their mane (caught in dallies roping or dragging one to the fire), have a shorter tail from getting pulled in the brush, or have a little extra hair on them because they stay working outside year-round.
Scott looks for the diamonds in the rough, and has gotten pretty good at spotting them over the years. Enjoy today's episode and maybe change how you look for horses at your next sale.
Scott is in Montana for another visit to the Billings Livestock Sale. He and his family have been attending for nearly 20 years and they look forward to providing quality horses to the public and spending time with friends that they've acquired over the years. While they were visiting, a friend of theirs requested that Scott speak on family values and how their family has managed over the years. It's not the way everyone chooses to run their family, but it's what has worked for the Hulme's and they are proud of their choices.
Do your kids have to receive the same of everything? Where one football turns into two, or on horse turns into 3 so that everyone gets one? That can be extremely problematic, especially in a world where everyone who participates wins. Scott believes if we don't start encouraging our kids or just people in general to be okay with being an individual, that we will begin to lose sight of the things that make each of us unique!
At the end of the day, we are either in charge of our own lives, or the things we "own" actually own us and dictate how we get to live our lives. If simplifying your life will allow you to live a better life, why not cut out the things that are running you? Vehicle loans, home loans, horse pedigree, keeping up with the Jones's can all hinder us from living the life we truly dream of.
While sitting in his home-built shop, building halters and hackamores, Scott thinks about our ancestors from about 150 years ago when they made the decision to move and start from scratch. They didn't have the tools and the access to stores like we do today, and sometimes just the job of clearing the land they claimed would kill people in the process. Scott wants his children to be able to build something with their bare hands, and that's why they all worked together to make the cabin/shop that Scott builds his hackamores in today.
Scott's wife received a message from someone requesting Scott to speak on narcissism and his thoughts on the subject. His views may differ from others, but he is passionate about the topic and how people tend to overuse this term. He believes that the ever-changing societal norms have brought us to a point where chivalry is dead.
Ranching is tough work. It can be long days and even longer nights, but it usually leads to family operations having a lot to be proud of. While gathering calves to take to a sale, Scott has the benefit of being able to work alongside his boys. In today's episode he shares some stories that illustrate that "ranching ain't always roses." Some neighbor's cows got mixed in with Scott's one time, and they had quite the adventure getting these sorted in and able to be picked up by their neighbor, especially with a particularly nasty bull.
After starting over 2,500 head of colts, you learn a thing or two about a horse program and how to build one. Sit with Scott at his workbench as he discusses colt starting, breeding programs, confirmation, and being picky about your own program to better the horse industry as a whole.
While watching The Last Samurai, Scott got to thinking about a particular line in the movie where destiny is being discussed. The line is as follows;
Katsumoto: You believe a man can change his destiny?
Nathan Algren: I think a man does what he can, until his destiny is revealed.
Scott believes that while we are all instruments of God, that we can also help to choose our destiny, both good or bad. He discusses his upbringing within the LDS Church and when he was set to go on a mission and how that helped to shape his own destiny. His experience varied greatly from others, but he knows that the decisions he made along the way helped to shape his life exactly into what he was destined to do; be a cowboy.
After discussing a man's destiny in his last episode, Scott went on to think more about how sometimes all it takes are a couple small moments that end up changing the projection of our own destiny. Scott tells stories of two moments when he followed a prompt in his life that changed his life and allowed him to really find his path to his destiny.
It might seem like a simple concept; teaching your kids to say "Yes sir" and "Yes mam." But in the Hulme household, it's what they've used to teach their boys about respect and how to conduct themselves in everyday life. From banking to buying trucks, and paying family back for favors, his boys have always been taught to represent their family name in the best way possible. Scott is proud of all that his boys have accomplished.
Scott recently spoke on his podcast about being disciplined in order to achieve your goals. After listening to a Clinton Anderson podcast about not settling for mediocre and that if you set out to do something to be the very best one, Scott realized that while he agrees with this mentality, he thinks that this isn't always possible! The good Lord sent us here to be our best SELF, and that might not always equate to being the best at everything we do. By staying focused, staying humble, and remembering that you never lose as long as you're still learning.
“Your thoughts are the architects of your destiny.”
David O McKay
After watching a movie with his family, Scott got to thinking about how Samurai's are known for being so disciplined in everything they do. Scott has always been disciplined in two areas of his life, which are his finances and his health. These two areas are discussed in today's episode and how covid-19 has changed the economy for everyday people when they go to the store, including when we all went through the great toilet paper shortage. From financial issues to addictions like alcohol or cigarettes, being disciplined and holding yourself accountable can unleash a warrior that you never knew existed!
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is incredibly talented at posting or sharing bits of her life to social media, and walking away. By not engaging in the negativity that can come from being in the spotlight she undoubtedly leads a happier life and we can all learn from that. Governor Noem is known to many as one of the best Governors that our nation has known, but that could be because she has stayed true to herself and her values. Scott believes that you should do what you want to do, and do it to the best of your ability.
Scott finished off his time with his family at the Oklahoma City Triangle Sale this past weekend. Any time they sell horses at a sale, Scott will receive calls or messages from people asking why they sell their best horses off or the ones that they love so much.
The answer is simple: there is no simple answer for anyone that sells their livestock. Scott talks a little bit more about how ranchers make choices that come from a place of necessity rather than emotion, and how his family makes the decisions to part with horses that they own.
When you have horses to sell, you will inevitably deal with a lot of questions from potential buyers. A pet peeve that Scott has is folks looking for a "husband horse," simply because the term means so many things to many different types to people. For Scott, and many ranchers, a husband horse means that a horse can be prickly and only the husband can handle him until the horse proves himself otherwise. For some, the term husband horse is now synonymous with a kid's horse or a mother-in-law horse, when the term that should be used is gentle. The horse industry can be a tricky one, and any horse on the market will come with 20 other people asking lots of questions. Scott hopes that people can be more clear in their communication when it comes to shopping for horses, so that people from different backgrounds can all be on the same page.
If you have any questions about the horses that Scott has for sale, head to Facebook (Hulme Ranch) or check them out at the upcoming Triangle Sale in OKC Saturday January 29th.
It would scare the world to death, what YOU are capable of, if you had confidence. Yes, I mean you.
Confidence is not arrogant. Confidence is preparation. When you are prepared you don’t ask yourself if you’re good enough to win, you know.
Self doubt comes from procrastination, not being prepared, laziness and surrounding yourself with non confident people.
Get up and prepare yourself.
Scott found himself two new guns today; an American made Henry lever action Golden Boy 45-70 and a Barkeep single six shooter for his wife. From Idaho to Texas, they’ve always been “well healed.” Join Scott as he discusses how guns and rifles assist in their ranching lifestyle, as well as their every day lives. In today’s world, whether you’re protecting your herd or protecting your family, Scott believes everyone should exercise their God-given responsibility to own and bear arms.
When Scott thinks of hard workers, one of the first people that comes to mind is his father in law. He doesn't think of someone that spends their days behind a desk, or someone who relies on government support as a career. Go down the wormhole with Scott as he discusses politics, farmer/rancher conspiracies, insider trading and campaign contributions, all while driving down the road somewhere on the plains of Texas.
While sitting in the sale yard waiting for his sons to buy and sell some calves, Scott read Baxter Black's last article titled "Where The Horse Matters."
Scott truly believes this is the best piece of literature that he has ever read. Scott goes on to talk about trucks compared to his horses and what they mean to his family. From meeting his wife, to building his business and buying and selling properties, one thing has always stayed constant in Scott's life: horses.
Scott grew up in rural Idaho where his family ranched, and made a lot of memories. Take a trip down memory lane with Scott and some of his experiences hunting with his dad. Enjoy as he tells stories with his horse, Rhythm, as well as an elk hunting trip. Those experiences are the kind that built Scott, and he hopes you enjoy them.
Scott believes in a "Leave It To Beaver" type of life. He's been able to see different family roles and how it can affect marriages and families alike. He believes it is a man's duty to be a steward over his family, and while that may not be an easy task in 2022, he and his wife make it work. Scott hopes that more boys can act like men and girls to act like ladies in today's episode.
After attending a sale in Shawnee, Oklahoma, Scott found himself reflecting on his experiences in the horse industry while building hackamores at his work bench. Scott and Kim started their horse business in 2003. Since that day, they have seen a lot of changes in this industry. Listen to this episode for more information on where the horse industry has been and where it is going, all from the viewpoint of Scott.
Scott talks about how choosing human interaction over online interaction has helped to change the trajectory of his life. Enjoy his story of how one small decision can trickle down into an amazing event, or a moment that will stick with you forever.
When you work for someone you are selling them your time. So sell them a good product. Sell them your time in the best way. Do a good job, no matter what job you are doing.
Sell your time for the most you can sell it for. Even if you only make a dollar an hour more than the rest of the workers, sell the best of you that you have to offer. Once you realize that one day you’re going to die, you will value your time more.
After a long day's work, Scott shares some thoughts on working for others, working for yourself, and running a business. From experiences in his own family to painting a scenario with a saw mill, his hopes of today's episode is providing some insight to workers of all backgrounds.
We all focus very heavily on how to properly feed and supplement our horses, but when was the last time we took as close of a look at our own nutrition and what we are putting in our bodies? Scott talks about changes that he made in his health and nutrition while also looking back at family members and previous generations that were in better condition than many folks today.
Scott reflects on a family project and how it keeps his family close. He also looks back on some similar moments in his life that became memories over his years. He recommends everyone finding a family project to do together so you can have some new memories together to look back on some day too.
When it comes to acceptance, Scott believes that being yourself and doing worthy things will bring people of your kind into your life.
Scott discusses a "hot" topic this time of year- the cold! Learn about his feeding regiment and how he has handled temperature swings both in Idaho and in Texas.
Scott discusses his thoughts on goal setting and the first day on the calendar. Wishing everyone a prosperous 2022 from somewhere on the plains of Texas!
Scott reflects on karma and how maintaining gratitude and perspective can help combat anxiety. He discusses how his mom has shown him how to be Christ-like, and what it means to him in every day life and how a "normal" person can reflect Christ.
Join Scott as he tells the story of his first colt-starting adventure with one of his closest friends. Enjoy the nostalgia and message of friendship from Scott while he works at his workbench!
Don’t ever let someone tell you how to feel. You know how you feel. If something interests you, go for it. If it don’t work you’ll find out and try something new. I have been able to experience so many things as a cowboy and a horse trainer because I refused to listen to others and let them tell me how to feel. I felt this was the life I wanted so I went for it. No regrets.
The world needs all kinds and there is only one of you. Go be you.
Scott Hulme introduces you to himself and a little bit about how his life has brought him to the plains of Texas where he resides with his family. Conservative values tie in with a hard work ethic, with a lot of fun along the way. Join Scott and his family as they discuss life, horses, training, and more.