The inaugural The Hondo Rodeo Fest brought a $1 million payout to Phoenix, Arizona, Nov. 7-9, 2024, and here’s everything you need to know about the world class rodeo for barrel racers, including results and more.

Who won the inaugural Hondo Rodeo Fest barrel racing?

The 2024 Hondo Rodeo took place on the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Nov. 7-9, 2024, and saw Lisa Lockhart earn the win. The first round went to the 18-time NFR qualifier and Blazin Ta Betty. “Sasha,” was bred by Busby Quarter Horses, owned by Keith Nellessen and is a product of the notorious Dash Ta Fame and Blazin Jetolena cross. Sasha’s cross is Dash Ta Fame as her sire, and her dam is Blazin Black Betty by Blazin Jetolena.

Lockhart earned $12,000 for her Round 1 victory, plus placed in Round 2 and 3 en route to the aggregate4 title for a total earnings of $43,000.

Sasha’s full brother is Famous Lil Jet, or “Rollo,” that Jordon Briggs ran at the Hondo and won the second and third rounds aboard. Rollo is a two-time AQHA/WPRA Horse of the Year, mulit-time NFR qualifier and the same horse that helped lead Briggs to an aggregate NFR title and World Championship back in 2021.

The massive earnings also helped lock in the Maverick Award for top earning athletes on the weekend, which she split with team ropers Erich Rogers and Paul Eaves. Lockhart’s share was $16,600 for the award, bringing her total earnings to $59,600.

Hailey Kinsel earned reserve honors in the average on the now $1.1 milllion-earning mare, KN Fabs Gift Of Fame, “JLo.” On the mare bred and owned by Kenny Nichols and Dale Barron, who was made famous beneath Ivy Saebens, Kinsel won a total of $17,500 during their first weekend of rodeo competition together. Read about Kinsel’s plans to take JLo to the 2024 NFR.

Who’s entered in the 2024 Hondo Rodeo Fest barrel racing?

The Hondo Rodeo Fest hand-selected the 2024 barrel racing contestants. Each athlete selected has or will make at least one trip to the National Finals Rodeo, considered the pinnacle of the sport of barrel racing for ProRodeo athletes. The 2024 invitees to the Hondo Rodeo Fest in the ladies’ barrel racing are:

Sherry Cervi

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• Watch Riding the Legacy with Sherry Cervi
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Lisa Lockhart

• Consistency Queen: Lisa Lockhart Locks in Third NFR Average Championship with Round 10 Win
• $100K Day Play-By-Play: Lisa Lockhart Breaks Down Her Third The American Rodeo Win

Jordon Briggs

• One for the Record Books: Jordon Briggs is the 2021 Women’s Professional Rodeo Association World Champion
• The Return of Rollo: Jordon Briggs Talks 2024 Cheyenne Frontier Days Championship

Stevi Hillman

• Football Field or Basketball Court: Stevi Hillman and Sand In My Socks Prove Versatility with NFR Round Win
• Stevi Hillman and Famous Lemon Drop Punch Ticket to WCRA’s Days of ’47 Gold Medal Round
• Three’s a Charm: Stevi Hillman Tops Go No. 3 at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

Kassie Mowry

• $110K in 15 Rodeos: The Unbreakable Kassie Mowry
• Kassie Mowry and Force The Goodbye Win San Antonio Barrels 2024

Emily Beisel

• Emily Beisel, Tana Renick Lock Up Prairie Circuit 2024 Titles
• Teasin Dat Guy is Changin’ Emily Beisel’s 2024 Season
• Liza’s Time: Beisel and Ivory On Fire Earn $43,250 at 2023 Governor’s Cup

Shelley Morgan

• S1 Ep 16: Shelley Morgan on The Money Barrel
• Richest Run: Morgan and “Kiss” Earn Single Biggest Payday at The American

Leslie Smalygo

• ‘I’ll Never Have a Year Like This Again.’ Leslie Smalygo is on FIRE in 2024
• Leslie Smalygo’s Back on Top of WPRA World Standings, Full Weekend ProRodeo Results
• “Big Dreams Come True, I am Proof of it.” Leslie Smalygo Gets First NFR Round Win at 47

The 2024 Hondo Rodeo Fest Concert Lineup

Each day, concerts will take place following the rodeo action at the Hondo Rodeo Fest. Here’s who is on the 2024 schedule.

Nov. 7: Hank Williams Jr. and Whiskey Myers

Nov. 8: Brooks & Dunn and Turnpike Troubadours

Nov. 9: Zac Brown Band and Old Dominion

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RESULTS: Thursday Nov. 7

*Super unofficial. Shoutout to the barrel racers at The Hondo for sending us these results so we can share them with the fans.*

Round 1

1. Lisa Lockhart and Blazin Ta Betty, 13.958 seconds, $12,000
2. Emily Beisel and Teasin Dat Guy, 13.991, $7,500
3. Hailey Kinsel, 14.090, $3,500
4. Shelley Morgan, 14.101, $1,500
5. Leslie Smalygo, 14.115
6. Stevi Hillman, 14.222
7. Sherry Cervi, 14.501
8. Jordon Briggs, 15.087

RESULTS: Friday Nov. 8

Round 2

1. Jordon Briggs and Famous Lil Jet, 13.882, $12,000
2. Emily Beisel and Teasin Dat Guy, 13.970, $7,500
3. Lisa Lockhart, 13.980, $3,500
4. Stevi Hillman, 14.029, $1,500
5. Sherry Cervi, 14.165
6. Shelley Morgan, 14.234
7. Hailey Kinsel, 14.240
8. Leslie Smalygo, 14.300

RESULTS: Saturday Nov. 9

1. Jordon Briggs, 13.843, $12,000
2. Lisa Lockhart, 13.945, $7,500
3. Sherry Cervi, 14.054, $3,500
4. Hailey Kinsel, 14.245, $1,500
5. Shelley Morgan, 14.282
6. Stevi Hillman, 14.426
7. Leslie Smalygo, 19.373
8. Emily Beisel, 19.459

Average

1. Lisa Lockhart, 41.883, $20,000
2. Hailey Kinsel, 42.575, $12,000
3. Shelley Morgan, 42.617
4. Stevi Hillman, 42.677
5. Sherry Cervi, 42.72
6. Jordon Briggs, 42.812
7. Emily Beisel, 47.42
8. Leslie Smalygo, 47.788