Barrel Racers
The women of barrel racing share their stories, inside and out of the rodeo and roping arenas.

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 & […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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,” […]

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 […]

The 2021 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Features a Historic Payout
The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge has made its return to Las Vegas, Nevada’s Thomas & Mack […]

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. […]

Storybook Ending for Return Of The Mac at BFA World Championship Futurity
Return Of The Mac (“Creed”), ridden by Danyelle Campbell for FC Ranch, capped off his triumphant return from a condylar […]

Newcomer Dominates Great Lakes Circuit Finals Held in Louisville, Ky., Nov. 11-13
BryAnna Haluptzok and Mr. Cool Eddie won the Great Lakes Circuit Finals aggregate title.

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.

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, […]

Good Things Come in 3’s for Southeastern Circuit barrel racer Christine DeRenzo
With less than $2,000 separating the top four contenders in the Southeastern Circuit barrel racing standings, all eyes will be […]