Rachelle Riggers turns a barrel on Magic.

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 […]

Apr 17, 2023

By Casey Allen

Jimmie Smith-Tew barrel racing in Denver.

The “Accidental” Denver Champions: Jimmie Smith-Tew and A Valiant Nicky

When Jimmie Smith-Tew made the decision to run A Valiant Nicky at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in […]

Jan 25, 2023

By Casey Allen

Sissy Winn barrel racing at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo.

FWSSR Barrel Racing: 8 Barrel Racers Remain in ProRodeo Tournament

The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is underway in Fort Worth, but the ProRodeo Tournament kicks off on January […]

Jan 20, 2023

By Casey Allen

Abigail Knight at Montana Circuit Finals barrel racing.

Abby Knight Completes 2-fer at Montana Circuit Finals

Abby Knight of Charlo, Montana, captured both the aggregate and year-end barrel championship in the PRCA Montana Circuit in Great […]

Jan 18, 2023

By Lillian Kent

Wenda Johnson barrel racing in round 1 of the NFR

For the Love of the Horse: Wenda Johnson Wins Round 1 of the 2022 NFR

Wenda Johnson and Steal Money topped Round 1 of the 2022 National Finals Rodeo barrel racing with a 13.56-second run […]

Dec 1, 2022

By Casey Allen

Kelly Kaminski barrel racing NFR

What’s the Thomas & Mack Success Formula?

Each of the top 15 barrel racers in the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association earned their 2022 qualification to the 2022 […]

Dec 1, 2022

By Casey Allen

Jessica Routier Barrel Racing

The Horses That Shaped Jessica Routier’s Career

Jessica Routier may be one of the quietest, most consistent forces in barrel racing’s recent years.  Most recently, she dominated […]

Oct 30, 2022

By Casey Allen

Emily Beisel Prairie Circuit Finals

Beisel and Hurst Prove It’s Not Lonely at the Top at Prairie Circuit Finals

Close friends Emily Beisel and Ivy Hurst battled for checks all weekend long in Duncan, Oklahoma’s Ram Prairie Circuit Finals, […]

Oct 20, 2022

By Casey Allen

Sissy Winn wins Texas Circuit Championship

Veterans and Underdogs Split NFR Open Qualifications at Texas Circuit Finals

The 2022 Texas Circuit Finals, held October 11-14 in Waco, Texas, allowed both Sissy Winn and Ilyssa Riley the chance […]

Oct 17, 2022

By Jimmie Smith-Tew

Lisa Lockhart barrel racing

“My Story is one of Gratitude,” – Lisa Lockhart

Lisa Lockhart clinched her 16th NFR qualification in dramatic fashion in a photo-finish end to the 2022 ProRodeo season. The […]

Oct 16, 2022

By Casey Allen

That’s a Wrap: ProRodeo’s Regular Season Comes to a Close

The hopes and dreams of Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and ProRodeo Circuit Finals hopefuls comes down to one day–September 30, […]

Sep 30, 2022

By Bonnie Wheatley

Margo Crowther professional barrel racer

Florida’s Margo Crowther Closes on First NFR Qualification in Puyallup

With a nearly $16,000 weekend in Puyallup, Washington, at the NFR Playoff Series Finale, Margo Crowther can finally breathe a […]

Sep 14, 2022

By Casey Allen

Jessica routier barrel racing

Slaying It In The Circuits   

The Badlands Circuit Buffalo, South Dakota, cowgirl Jessica Routier has been hustling in the Badlands Circuit with $17,956 earned from […]

Aug 24, 2022

By Bonnie Wheatley

Katie Chism and Ace barrel racing in Cheyenne, Wyoming

Playing Her “Ace:” Rookie Contender Katie Chism is Hot On ProRodeo Trail

The 2022 rodeo reason has been a dream for Resistol Rookie contender, Katie Chism. Chism has placed all over the […]

Aug 1, 2022

By Casey Allen

Taycie-Matthews-CFD-Bobby-Rosales-22

🚨The Rookies are Coming!🚨 Barrel Racing’s Newest are Stacked in WPRA Circuit Standings

Bayleigh Choate has been the talk of the Resistol Rookie race all season long and sits within the top 10 […]

Jul 26, 2022

By Casey Allen