
Episode #24
Cowboy Up / Basecamp for Veterans Ep. 24 - Terry McDonald
In Episode #24 of Cowboy Up , hosts Russell True and Steven Clauson sit down with Terence "Terry" McDonald, the Head Wrangler at White Stallion Ranch. Terry shares his inspiring, unconventional journey from being terrified of horses to leading the entire riding program at one of the country's most renowned guest ranches. Tune in for a heartwarming conversation on taking leaps of faith, overcoming fears, the power of mentorship, and what it truly means to turn ranch guests into family. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: From Fear to Focus: How Terry overcame a deep-seated fear of horses to pursue his passion for working with animals and people. The Leap of Faith: The story behind Terry moving from Arkansas to Arizona with zero equestrian experience and earning a chance at White Stallion Ranch. Rising through the Ranks: How relentless work ethic and mentorship helped Terry rise from a novice to Head Wrangler in under three years. "Created, Not Hired": Host Russell True unpacks his famous philosophy on developing talent from within, referencing his reality show The Wranglers . Guest Hospitality: Why Terry’s unique talent for connecting with returning guests defines the spirit of Western hospitality.

