Hear the stories of some of the best barrel racing horses of all time. That includes the champions of the past and today. Barrel Racing Magazine is here to tell you the stories on the most famous bloodlines, and what offspring are winning in today’s competition. We cover the rodeos, futurities, open and youth events and track what horses are winning in each region. Look back at previous champions and learn how they became great. We also share how to take the best care of your barrel racing horse so that they can stay at the top of their game

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

World Standings Leader Hailey Kinsel Round 6: 13.55 Round Winnings: $21,336.32 Total NFR Earnings: $73,138.09 World Standings Earnings: $186,666.68 Average: 3 World Standings: 1 Charmayne’s […]

Dec 8, 2021

By Bonnie Wheatley

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 […]

Dec 7, 2021

By Bonnie Wheatley

All The Pretty Horses

Cheyenne Wimberley was just a kid when she made her first two trips to the National Finals Rodeo in 1997 […]

Dec 7, 2021

By Bonnie Wheatley

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

Professional barrel racer Emily Miller-Beisel owned round No. 5 of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo barrel racing at Thomas & […]

Dec 6, 2021

By Bonnie Wheatley

Round No. 5 Wrangler NFR Cheat Sheet

Having ridden a number of different horses — “Pecan,” “Quaker,” “Slider,” and “Sparky” just to name a few — down […]

Dec 6, 2021

By Bonnie Wheatley

Wenda Johnson and Steal Money.

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

Two-time qualifier Wenda Johnson, of Pawhuska, Okla., expertly guided 5-year-old Steal Money (“Moe”), owned by Tres Mesa Horses of Fort […]

Dec 5, 2021

By Bonnie Wheatley

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

After placing sixth and fourth, respectively, in the first two rounds, Stevi Hillman and Famous Lemon Drop have steadily worked […]

Dec 4, 2021

By Bonnie Wheatley

Round 3 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Cheat Sheet

Having ridden a number of different horses — “Pecan,” “Quaker,” “Slider,” and “Sparky” just to name a few — down […]

Dec 4, 2021

By Bonnie Wheatley

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

Dona Kay Rule and High Valor owned the second go-round of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo barrel racing in Las […]

Dec 3, 2021

By Bonnie Wheatley

Tight Times: Round 1 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Cheat Sheet

Having ridden a number of different horses down the alley at the Thomas & Mack Center arena — “Pecan,” “Quaker,” […]

Dec 3, 2021

By Bonnie Wheatley

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

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge made its return to Las Vegas, Nevada’s Thomas & Mack Center […]

Dec 3, 2021

By Bonnie Wheatley

Creacy’s 3 Keys to Building a Confident Barrel Horse Yield BFA Derby Title

Schelli Creacy made headlines by capturing the Derby championship at the 36th Annual Barrel Futurities of America World Championships, held Nov. […]

Nov 29, 2021

By Casey Allen

Justin and Jordon Briggs’ Beloved Nutrena WPRA Horse of the Year Famous Lil Jet

How Justin and Jordon Briggs came to recognize greatness in “Rollo,” the 2021 AQHA/WPRA Nutrena Horse of the Year.

Nov 18, 2021

By Bonnie Wheatley

Horse Health: Duct Work

A painful, squinty, swollen eye is an obvious cause for concern, as is an eye with thick or discolored discharge. […]

Nov 15, 2021

By EQUUS Magazine

Dona Kay Rule and “Valor” Dominate Star-Studded WPRA Card Holder Race

If Sunday morning, Oct. 14 at the 2021 Women’s Professional Rodeo Association World Finals presented by Nutrena in Waco, Texas, […]

Nov 15, 2021

By Courtesy WPRA