#278 - The Comeback Behind The Timed Event Champion | Taylor Santos

In this episode of In The LOOP, Jordan Jo sits down with Taylor Santos—2x Timed Event Champion—for a conversation rooted in grit, discipline, and the relentless pursuit of getting better.

From growing up in a family built around the timed event to winning one of rodeo’s toughest titles not once—but twice—Taylor shares what it really takes to compete at the highest level across five events in three days.

Behind the buckle, though, is a story most people didn’t see.

After years of competing through pain, Taylor faced a season where he didn’t know if he’d ever get back to the level he once was. Through surgeries, rehab, and rebuilding from the ground up, he leaned on faith, family, and the discipline of doing the work—day in and day out.

He opens up about the mental side of rodeo, the importance of preparation, and why confidence is built long before you ever back in the box.

At the core of it all is one simple mindset he’s carried since he was a kid: Run one more.

This episode is a powerful reminder that success isn’t built in the spotlight—it’s built in the unseen reps, the hard seasons, and the choice to keep going when it would be easier to stop.

🎧 Tune in to hear how Taylor Santos fought his way back—and why the smallest decisions can lead to the biggest wins.