In this episode of Mornings in D-Minor, the hosts kicked off the morning with legendary auctioneer Steve Friskup, known as “The Colonel.” The conversation highlighted the world of western performance horses, team roping, and the evolution of the auction industry.

Steve shared his journey from working at a local sale barn as a teenager to managing major equine auctions across the country. The group discussed the expanding market for team roping horses, how breeding standardizations transformed the equine industry, and the importance of putting customers first. Steve also reflected on his daily inspirational show, Coffee with the Colonel, and shared how his faith and passion for the western lifestyle guided his decades-long career.