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Latest Videos
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Andre Coelho talks about how the best advice he’s received about horsemanship has impacted his training career
Shali Lord demonstrates an effective warm-up routine that helps keep her horses soft, responsive and ready to perform.
Cheyenne Wimberley’s approach, rate area and footwork to and around the first barrel.
Latest Articles
Miles Baker Drops all the Colt Starting Knowledge on The Money Barrel
This special episode of The Money Barrel podcast features standout trainer and roper Miles Baker, who is the “King of […]
French Canadian Kathleen Ménard-Perron Builds Rodeo Life on American Soil
Forty-two-year-old Kathleen Mérnard-Perron moved from Quebec Canada, to Florida to take advantage of the year-round barrel racing in the U.S.
Nominations Open for Richest Rodeo East of the Mississippi
AUSTIN, Texas- The WCRA (World Champions Rodeo Alliance) announced today that nominations for the last stop of the 2023 Triple Crown […]
What is the WCRA and How Can Barrel Racers Play? (Part 1)
Since the World Champions Rodeo Alliance came around in 2018, it’s been a source of confusion for rodeo athletes, so […]
Hailey Kinsel Brings 4 Gold Buckles’ Worth of Knowledge to BarrelRacing.com
Albuquerque, NM—March 21, 2023 – Four-time Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) and reigning World Champion barrel racer Hailey Kinsel is […]
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Barrel Racing Gear
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 […]
Oh, Whoa It’s Magic – The Magic Tiedown
About 15 years ago, Kim Smith was in the process of switching a roping horse over to the barrel pattern. […]
Justin Briggs Explains Snaffles, Hackamores and Choosing the Right Bit for Your Horse
Here’s some of the best tips about barrel racing bits and hackamores that have helped Justin and his wife, World […]
Barrel Racers
French Canadian Kathleen Ménard-Perron Builds Rodeo Life on American Soil
Forty-two-year-old Kathleen Mérnard-Perron moved from Quebec Canada, to Florida to take advantage of the year-round barrel racing in the U.S.
Who is Tamara Barnhart?
Tamara Barnhart took The American Rodeo Contender Finals by storm Thursday March 10, 2023, topping the field and punching her ticket to the Saturday night Final. But who is this competitor?
Julie Thomas Three-Peats at the IFR
Julie Thomas wins her third International Professional Rodeo Association Barrel Racing Championship
Annika Ruth Rides Wave of Amateur Rodeo Success to Top Youth Barrel Racing Ranks
Annika Ruth of Rolla, Missouri, is taking the amateur rodeo world by storm against barrel racers that are far more […]
Martha Josey: A Fashion and Barrel Racing Icon
Martha Josey’s love of fast horses is matched only by her passion for fashion, and a propensity for creating magical […]
Competitive Edge
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 […]
4 Ways Parents are Hurting Their Kids’ Horsemanship and Don’t Even Know It
I’ve taught lessons and schools on barrel racing and horsemanship for over 20 years, and in that time I’ve always […]
How Kacey Gartner Prepared Her Sleek Speedster “Mercedes” to Dominate the Pendleton Round-Up
Kacey Gartner’s Rebel Look, known as “Mercedes,” doesn’t look like the perfect Pendleton horse, but there’s something magical about her […]
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 […]