How to Build a SmartPak for a Barrel Horse
SmartPak’s supplement selection is huge—but their supplement quiz makes selecting the right ones simple.
Kalli McCall Exercises Veteran Patience, Faith to Claim 2023 Resistol Rookie of the Year Title
Kalli McCall was relentless in her pursuit of the 2023 Resistol Rookie of the Year title.
Here’s the 8 Youth Barrel Racers Locked and Loaded for the WCRA DY Youth Cowtown Coliseum Showcase
Here’s the eight barrel racers who will be competing at the WCRA Division Youth Showcase on November 4 in Fort Worth.
Stephanie Fryar Repeats at WCRA Rodeo Carolina, Gathers $20K
Stephanie Fryar and Fast Frank did it again, winning WCRA Rodeo Carolina and a pile of cash, which will come in handy for Fryar.
Frankly Fast! Stephanie Fryar Wins Progressive Round 2 at WCRA Rodeo Carolina
Stephanie Fryar was blown away by “Frank,” who went all out and ran the fastest time of WCRA Rodeo Carolina so far.
Like Mother Like Daughter—Maddy Helm Takes Over the Reins on MP Beach Memories for WCRA DY Youth Win
Maddy Helm jumped on mom Nicole’s mare MP Beach Memories and ran away with the WCRA Rodeo Carolina DY Youth Showcase Championship.
Ryann Pedone Flies from Pink Buckle to Progressive Round Win at 2023 WCRA Rodeo Carolina
Ryann Pedone and HP Feel The Fame topped the first progressive round of WCRA Rodeo Carolina.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Canadian Sensation Julie Plourde
Canadian Julie Plourde’s got a few defining characteristics including one of the stickiest seats North of the border and the horsepower to match.
What Supplements Do Highpoint’s Stars Like Slick By Design Get? 👀
Highpoint Performance Horses takes pride in their barrel horse feeding and supplement program, and that includes feeding horses ranging from record-breaking stallion Slick By Design and his son Slye By Design in the breeding shed to Wenda Johnson’s NFR mounts MacGyver Moonflash “Mac” and Steal Money “Mo.” Keeping these animals in peak performance condition is […]
5 Supplements Barrel Horses Can ACTUALLY Benefit From
With hundreds of horse supplements available, reading the ingredients can make more sense than the fancy supplement names and bold claims. Check out these five ingredients and take one step closer to becoming a feed room expert with the help of our friends at SmartPak. No. 5 Mushrooms for immune function Mushrooms have been used […]
The 411 on Ulcers and Barrel Horses
What are ulcers, why do barrel horses struggle with them and what are some popular ways to manage the nasty buggers? Find out here.
Kill the Buzz: 5 Ways to Keep Flies Away From Horse Trailers
Here’s five veterinarian-backed ways to cut down on bugs this summer during barrel racing travels.
Get to Know Futurity Trainer Mark Bugni
Originally from Butte, Montana, and now making his home in Shawnee, Oklahoma, 53-year-old barrel racing futurity trainer Mark Bugni has carved out his place in the barrel industry with methodical training and a no-bones-about-it attitude. In 2021 and 2022, Bugni and futurity standout gelding JL Roc Lost A Soc (JL Sirocco x Reddy To Reboud […]
Bit Breakdown Part 2: Gag Bits, Combos and Training Tools
Finding the right bit is a beautiful thing, but when it comes to barrel racing bits, the waters can be murky and the quest to finding the perfect headgear can be overwhelming. Behold, the bit breakdown series. Barrel Racing Magazine caught up with professionals from every corner of the barrel industry to discuss bit mechanics. In the […]
French Canadian Kathleen Ménard-Perron Builds Rodeo Life on American Soil
Forty-two-year-old Kathleen Ménard-Perron moved from Quebec, Canada, to Ocala, Florida four years ago to take advantage of the year-round barrel racing opportunities in the United States. Speaking French Canadian and picking up English as a second language throughout her life, Ménard-Perron has now competed alongside the sport’s biggest stars at The American Rodeo. Winning 2023 […]
