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Latest Articles

Wenda Johnson’s Tips to Winning in Different Barrel Racing Setups
Wenda Johnson shares some of the top tips for switching setups between indoor and outdoor arenas on the ProRodeo trail […]

Stop Making These 5 Liniment Mistakes
In the world of barrel racing and equine care, the use of liniments has a long-standing tradition, but misinformation and […]

Equine Network Announces New Partnership with Pink Buckle and Ruby Buckle
Albuquerque, NM—May 24, 2023 – The Pink and Ruby Buckle and the Equine Network, LLC have reached a formal partnership agreement […]

Flex On ‘Em: Understanding 7 Key Muscle Groups for Barrel Racing Horses
Barrel racing is a demanding sport that requires the coordinated effort of various muscle groups in a horse’s body, and […]

Experience Pays: Cheyenne Wimberley Conquers Women’s Rodeo World Championship, Earns $63,400
Cheyenne Wimberley proved that consistency reigns supreme at the Women’s Rodeo World Championship in Fort Worth, Texas, earning the $60,000 […]

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Barrel Racing Gear

The Bits That Won the World: 1984-2022
Barrel racers love to know what bits are winning on the top barrel horses in the world. It’s no secret. […]

Bit Breakdown Part 2: Gag Bits, Combos and Training Tools
Finding the right bit is a beautiful thing, but when it comes to barrel racing bits, the waters can be […]

Bit Breakdown Part 1: The Anatomy of a Bit
Finding the right bit is a beautiful thing, but when it comes to barrel racing bits, the waters can be […]

Game Changer: Emily Beisel Weighs in on Unconventional Headgear and Warm-Up
Emily Beisel’s commitment to thinking outside the box—and doing whatever it takes to keep her horses working and feeling great–has […]

When Should You Use Split Reins?
BarrelRacing.com coach and leading barrel futurity horse trainer Sharin Hall discusses when she feels is the correct time to use […]
Barrel Racers

Dear Barrel Racer, You’re Doing it Right
Dear Barrel Racer, Social media is great and all, until you’re a barrel racer and somebody doesn’t agree with the […]

Cowgirl Bloodlines: Meet the Mother-Daughter NFR Barrel Racing Qualifiers
Meet the complete list of not only mother and daughter NFR qualifying duos, but the barrel racers who have created […]

Rookie Moves: The Resistol Rookie of the Year Legacy
On April 28-29, 2023 Cowtown Coliseum will host the second annual The Cowboy Channel Rookie Roundup Presented by Resistol, bringing […]

Making “Magic” with Redmond Champion Rachelle Riggers
Rachelle Riggers has been turning heads since she filled her WPRA permit at one barrel race in Redmond, Oregon, in […]

Get to Know Futurity Trainer Mark Bugni
Barrel racing futurity trainer Mark Bugni has carved out his place in the industry with methodical training and a no-bones-about-it attitude.
Competitive Edge

Wenda Johnson’s Tips to Winning in Different Barrel Racing Setups
Wenda Johnson shares some of the top tips for switching setups between indoor and outdoor arenas on the ProRodeo trail […]

Kill the Buzz: 5 Ways to Keep Flies Away From Horse Trailers
As the summer barrel racing season moves into full swing, racers are loading up their horses to travel across the […]

Jordon Briggs Shares Top Winter Rodeo Success Tips After 2023 RodeoHouston Win
Jordon Briggs and Famous Lil Jet “Rollo,” have earned the $50,000 event championship not once, but two years in a […]

What Does Artificial Intelligence Know About Barrel Racing?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the buzz in the news lately, but do these computers really know what barrel racing […]

The Highs and Lows of a $4 Million Barrel Racing Career with Troy Crumrine
On this episode of The Money Barrel, Troy Crumrine walks through his decades of barrel racing dominance with host Kayla […]
Popular Articles

Pick Your Poison: The Ultimate List of 2022’s NFR-Qualifying Barrel Horses
The Top 15 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifiers rely on the grittiest and most freakishly talented horsepower in the world […]

Colic Takes Matt and Bendi Dunn’s Remarkable 🍋 Famous Lemon Drop 🍋
On Monday, August 29, Famous Lemon Drop, affectionately known as “Lemon Drop,” passed away at the age of just 6. […]

8 Keys to Raising an 8-Year-Old Barrel Racing Phenom, Part I
Dusky Lynn Hall is the 8-year-old that has been the talk of the barrel racing world in 2022. She isn’t […]

The Jules Story: Hailey Kinsel’s “Other Palomino”
Hailey Kinsel just had a storied week in Fort Worth, Texas, winning the Women’s Rodeo World Championship, and $63,400 in […]

Keep Calm, Sister is Back—Here’s Why Hailey Kinsel Wasn’t Worried
In June 2022, Hailey Kinsel set out on the ProRodeo trail with DH Jess Stellar, “Jules,” and two young, unseasoned […]