No. 16 Julie Plourde Will Replace Injured Anita Ellis at 2025 NFR
A change-up in the 2025 NFR barrel racing roster took place when the WPRA sent word on November 28 that Anita Ellis is officially turning out of the Las Vegas event after injuries sustained from a horse riding accident, while Julie Plourde gets the call to run in her first National Finals Rodeo. Anita Ellis […]
The Rundown November 24: The One With the BFA $uper$takes
This week’s episode of The Rundown centers on the BFA $uper$takes, the debut of the Freshman Slot Race, updates across the Derby, and the ongoing recovery of breakaway roper Anita Ellis. We also cover the WPRA Pro Elite Stallion Auction, which closes November 30 at 6 p.m. MST at wprapesi.com. WPRA Pro Elite Stallion AuctionBidding closes November […]
The Rundown November 24: The One With the BFA $uper$takes
This week’s episode of The Rundown centers on the BFA $uper$takes, the debut of the Freshman Slot Race, updates across the Derby, and the ongoing recovery of breakaway roper Anita Ellis. We also cover the WPRA Pro Elite Stallion Auction, which closes November 30 at 6 p.m. MST at wprapesi.com. WPRA Pro Elite Stallion AuctionBidding closes November […]
One to Watch: Contracts Available Now for Reliance Ranches’ Watch The Lane
Watch The Lane is one of the most exciting young stallions in the Performance Horse Arena, already boasting an LTE of $100K+.
The Patriot Event Moving Forward as Officials Monitor EHV-1 Cases, Tighten Biosecurity for Vegas-bound Horses
LAS VEGAS, Nev., Nov. 19, 2025 – Patriot Las Vegas will move forward on its December schedule in Nevada as animal health officials continue to track neurologic equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) cases tied to recent events in Texas and Oklahoma and Nevada tightens entry and biosecurity requirements for incoming horses. Equine Network and The Patriot Event […]
EHV-1/EHM Outbreak: BFA, Uvalde, Prairie Circuit Finals, NBHA Events Canceled
An aggressive strain of Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) — including neurological cases classified as equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM) — has been confirmed by multiple equine veterinary clinics in Texas. Several cases have been traced to horses attending major events in early November, including the WPRA World Finals and Elite Barrel Race held Nov. 5–9, 2025, in […]
The Rundown November 17: The One Kicking Off the 2026 Futurity Season
Major payouts, record-setting runs, and decisive circuit finals shakeups headlined a packed week in barrel racing, as events from The Mega to the Southwest Desert Classic delivered standout performances across the futurity, rodeo, and divisional scenes. At The Mega, competitors made two runs to qualify back to the finals, and the event introduced a $5,000-added Slot […]
The Rundown November 11: The One With Hondo and Waco
This week’s episode of The Rundown features all the latest barrel racing news with The Money Barrel Host, Kayla Jones and BarrelRacing.com. Presented by ChewyHeavy new blankets, bulky coolers, tubs of supplements, even prescription items—no problem! At Chewy, every order over $49 ships free. Stock up for fall and let Chewy deliver right to your […]
The WRWC is NOW the Premier Women’s Rodeo, Partnered with PBR
PBR (Professional Bull Riders), the global leader in bull riding, today announced PWR (Premier Women’s Rodeo), a new wholly-owned brand built to become the preeminent platform for women’s rodeo athletes worldwide. The organization’s marquee event – the 2026 PWR Championship – will take place May 12 – 15, 2026 at the historic Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. […]
Lisa Lockhart and Blazin Ta Betty Win $102,500 and Second Hondo Rodeo Title
The Hondo Rodeo’s $1 million payout and star-studded list of invitee rodeo athletes lit up Phoenix for the second year in a row, and gave fans the chance to see Lisa Lockhart win a combined six-figure check along the way. 2025 The Hondo Rodeo fest barrel racing recap The invite-only Hondo Rodeo brought major-league production and million-dollar […]
WPRA Finals Barrel Racing 2025: Draws, Results and How to Watch
The WPRA World Finals is happening in Waco, Texas, Nov. 5-9, 2025, and the barrel racing action is dripping with talent in the Derby, Futurity, Open and Junior divisions, alongside the Elite Barrel Racing November extravaganza. Table of contents How to watch WPRA Finals barrel racing draws WPRA Finals Barrel Racing Results Elite Warm-Up Open […]
Jayden Wilson Talks Dream 2025 Canadian Season on The Money Barrel
Canadian barrel racer Jayden Wilson capped a standout 2025 campaign by claiming the Canadian Finals Rodeo Barrel Racing Championship aboard her home-raised gelding, Fame Is Dynamite, aka “Whiskey.” The duo led the Canadian standings heading into Red Deer and delivered under pressure, securing the average title and earning Whiskey the CPRA Barrel Horse of the Year honor. “It’s still kind of crazy to think […]
The Rundown Nov. 3: The One With the World Shows
It was a packed week across the country, with champions crowned at the Turquoise Circuit Finals, AQHA World Show, and NBHA Open and SeniorWorld Championships — plus stallion auction season officially underway. Listen now. Turquoise Circuit Finals – Cave Creek, Arizona Katelyn Scott went into the Turquoise Circuit Finals leading the standings by about $1,500 […]
The Rundown Oct. 28: This Month’s Rapid Fire Barrel Races
October closed with a rush of record runs and circuit titles across the country, as top barrel racers tuned up for the winter rodeo push and futurity season finales at events like the Mountain States Circuit Finals, Xtreme South Jordan, Shawnee Classic and more. Listen now, thanks to our friends at Chewy. Mountain States Circuit […]
The Rundown Oct. 20: The One With The Texan
From record-breaking futurity runs in Utah to one of the richest open barrel races in the country, this week’s Rundown has plenty to celebrate — including a major industry award and key fall deadlines every barrel racer should know. Listen now. Dr. Leslie Schur Named PRCA Veterinarian of the Year After nearly three decades of service behind […]