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Author: Bonnie Wheatley

Bonnie Wheatley brings a lifetime of professional experience in the Western industry to her role as Barrel Racing Content Director for BarrelRacing.com and Barrel Racing Magazine. She grew up immersed in ranching and the Western lifestyle before graduating from the University of California at Davis and relocating to the eastern plains of Colorado. When not researching and writing exciting new content, Wheatley enjoys running barrels, showing reined cow horses, cheering at her daughter Sage’s sporting events, and for her husband, Scot, and son, Regan, at team ropings and horse shows.

A Race to the Wire: NFR Round 8 Cheat Sheet

11x Women’s Professional Rodeo Association World Champion Barrel Racer Charmayne James shares her impressions from Round 7 and what to look for in Round 8.

Lucky Number 7: Hailey Kinsel Wins Round 7 of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

Defending World Champion Hailey Kinsel takes her first victory lap of the 2021 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, presented by Teton Ridge

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Cheat Sheet: Round No. 6 Recap

11x Women’s Professional Rodeo Association World Champion Barrel Racer Charmayne James breaks down round 6 and what to look for in round 7.

Saebens Snags Round 6 Win at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, presented by Teton Ridge

It was a rapid night of barrel racing for the ladies of the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association here at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nev., but none was faster than Ivy Saebens.

Round No. 6 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Cheat Sheet

11x Women’s Professional Rodeo Association World Champion Barrel Racer Charmayne James breaks down the 2021 Wrangler NFR, presented by Teton Ridge.

All The Pretty Horses

Cheyenne Wimberley’s Powerful String of NFR Horses and Her Journey Back to Rodeo and the Wrangler NFR.

Emily Miller-Beisel and Namgis D33 Top Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Go-Round No. 5

Miller-Beisel and Chongo stopped the clock in 13.43 seconds—the fastest time of the 2021 Wrangler NFR, presented by Teton Ridge

Round No. 5 Wrangler NFR Cheat Sheet

10x NFR barrel racer, trainer, and clinician Molly Powell, of Stephenville, Texas, breaks down the 2021 Wrangler NFR, presented by Teton Ridge.

Stealin’ the Money: Wenda Johnson and Steal Money Top Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Go-Round No. 4

Two-time NFR qualifier Wenda Johnson guides Steal Money to the first Wrangler NFR go-round win of her barrel racing career.

Three’s a Charm: Stevi Hillman Tops Go No. 3 at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

Hillman and Famous Lemon Drop capture their first 2021 go-round win in Las Vegas, Nevada’s Thomas & Mack Center.

Round 3 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Cheat Sheet

10x Wrangler National Finals Rodeo barrel racer, trainer, and clinician Molly Powell, of Stephenville, Texas, breaks down 2021 NFR action.

Poetic Justice: Dona Kay Rule Wins Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Go-Round No. 2

Decisive win for Rule and Valor against an ultra-tough field of NFR barrel racers.

Tight Times: Round 1 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Cheat Sheet

10x Wrangler National Finals Rodeo barrel racer, trainer and clinician Molly Powell, of Stephenville, Texas, breaks down Round 1 action at the 2021 NFR.

A Pair of First-Time Wrangler NFR Round Winners Share Top Honors in Round No. 1

Cheyenne Wimberley and Amanda Welsh celebrate round one victory at the Wrangler NFR presented by Teton Ridge

The 2021 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Features a Historic Payout

The 2021 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge returns to Las Vegas, Nev., Dec. 2-11, 2021