That’s a wrap on the 2026 regular season. The WPRA posted its final world standings Oct. 1, and these are the 15 barrel racers headed to Las Vegas in December.
Hayle Gibson-Stillwell comes in No. 1 with $218,456. A year ago she came in No. 12 for her first NFR. Emily Beisel is right behind her, $4,333 back and headed to her eighth straight. Carlee Otero, who won Puyallup and took the world lead in September, is third at $202,389.
Michelle Alley, Sydney Graham and Makenzie Mayes are going for the first time. Lisa Lockhart is going for the 20th year in a row.
Kassie Mowry got there on 27 rodeos. Andrea Busby went to 99, then won the Governor’s Cup on Benny the last weekend of the season to lock in her third. Tricia Aldridge holds down the 15th hole, $4,949 ahead of LaTricia Duke.
Here’s the whole field, with our best reads on every one of them.
Table of contents
- 1. Hayle Gibson-Stillwell, Redcrest, Calif.
- 2. Emily Beisel, Weatherford, Okla.
- 3. Carlee Otero, Perrin, Texas
- 4. Kassie Mowry, Dublin, Texas
- 5. Hailey Kinsel, Cotulla, Texas
- 6. Michelle Alley, Madisonville, Texas
- 7. Tayla Moeykens, Three Forks, Mont.
- 8. Megan McLeod-Sprague, Marsing, Idaho
- 9. Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D.
- 10. Sydney Graham, Abilene, Texas
- 11. Katelyn Scott, Odessa, Texas
- 12. Makenzie Mayes, Scroggins, Texas
- 13. Kathy Grimes, Medical Lake, Wash.
- 14. Andrea Busby, Millsap, Texas
- 15. Tricia Aldridge, Sanger, Texas
1. Hayle Gibson-Stillwell
2026 World Standings: 1st
2026 Earnings: $218,456
Rodeos: 64
NFR Qualifications: 2 (2025-26)
Hometown: Redcrest, Calif.
Read more:
- PROFile: The Hayle Gibson-Stillwell Story
- Big Dreams Realized: Hayle Stillwell Rides Buncha Dinero to $100K The American Rodeo Win
- California Girl: Hayle Gibson-Stillwell on the Money Barrel
2. Emily Beisel
2026 World Standings: 2nd
2026 Earnings: $214,123
Rodeos: 63
NFR Qualifications: 8 (2019-26)
Hometown: Weatherford, Okla.
Read more:
- PROFile: The Emily Beisel Story
- The Right Horse, the Right Time: Emily Beisel’s Strategy Shines on Chewy With Reno Win
- Emily Beisel’s One Who Started It All: The Pipewrench Story
3. Carlee Otero
2026 World Standings: 3rd
2026 Earnings: $202,389
Rodeos: 82
NFR Qualifications: 6 (2011-12, 2014, 2024-26)
Hometown: Perrin, Texas
Read more:
- PROFile: The Carlee Otero Story
- Carlee Otero Wins Puyallup on AM Regina George and Takes the World Standings Lead
- Carlee Otero Talks Life and Rodeo Journeys on The Money Barrel
4. Kassie Mowry
2026 World Standings: 4th
2026 Earnings: $170,868
Rodeos: 27
NFR Qualifications: 7 (2005, 2017, 2022-26)
World Titles: 1 (2024)
Hometown: Dublin, Texas
Read more:
5. Hailey Kinsel
2026 World Standings: 5th
2026 Earnings: $166,081
Rodeos: 57
NFR Qualifications: 10 (2017-26)
World Titles: 4 (2018-20, 2022)
Hometown: Cotulla, Texas
Read more:
- PROFile: The Hailey Kinsel Story
- Hailey Kinsel Wins Calgary Stampede 2026: Full Barrel Racing Results
- A Decade of Dominance: The Strategy That Led to DM Sissy Hayday’s 2026 Calgary Stampede Title
6. Michelle Alley
2026 World Standings: 6th
2026 Earnings: $165,512
Rodeos: 54
NFR Qualifications: 1 (2026)
Hometown: Madisonville, Texas
Read more:
- Lipstick N Stilletos Crosses $500K as Michelle Alley Struts Into NFR Contention
- Otero Takes the World Lead at Puyallup, Alley Tops the Week at $16,693
- Michelle Alley’s Story on The Money Barrel
7. Tayla Moeykens
2026 World Standings: 7th
2026 Earnings: $164,788
Rodeos: 85
NFR Qualifications: 2 (2025-26)
Hometown: Three Forks, Mont
Read more:
- PROFile: The Tayla Moeykens Story
- Tayla Moeykens Wins Cheyenne Frontier Days Title on KN Fames Best Yet
- Moeykens Wins Mandan: North Dakota Roughrider Cup 2026 Barrel Racing Results
8. Megan McLeod-Sprague
2026 World Standings: 8th
2026 Earnings: $162,701
Rodeos: 74
NFR Qualifications: 2 (2025-26)
Hometown: Marsing, Idaho
Read more:
- PROfile: The Megan McLeod Sprague Story
- Carlee Otero Closes: 2026 Puyallup Barrel Racing Results
- Megan McLeod-Sprague on The Money Barrel
9. Lisa Lockhart
2026 World Standings: 9th
2026 Earnings: $160,066
Rodeos: 75
NFR Qualifications: 20 (2007-26)
Hometown: Oelrichs, S.D.
Read more:
- PROFile: The Lisa Lockhart Story
- Trailblazer: Lisa Lockhart is First $4 Million WPRA Barrel Racer
- Inside the NFR Grind with Lisa Lockhart and Hailey Kinsel on The Money Barrel
10. Sydney Graham
2026 World Standings: 10th
2026 Earnings: $157,781
Rodeos: 81
NFR Qualifications: 1 (2026)
Hometown: Abilene, Texas
Read more:
- Breakin’ Records: Sydney Graham and Dupont First Celebrate Historical Win in Heber City
- ‘He Walked in Like He Owned That Arena’ Sydney Graham, Dupont First in NFR Conversation After Redding Win
- Sydney Graham on DuPont First, Learning ProRodeo Ropes and EHV Experience
11. Katelyn Scott
2026 World Standings: 11th
2026 Earnings: $138,222
Rodeos: 87
NFR Qualifications: 2 (2025-26)
Hometown: Odessa, Texas
Read more:
- PROFiles: The Katelyn Scott Story
- Kosel Closes In: 2026 ProRodeo Barrel Racing Results and World Standings, September 14-20
12. Makenzie Mayes
2026 World Standings: 12th
2026 Earnings: $135,783
Rodeos: 88
NFR Qualifications: 1 (2026)
Hometown: Scroggins, Texas
Read more:
- Makenzie Mayes and “Rousey” Win $100K+ in Hondo Rodeo Knockout
- Moving Up: Makenzie Mayes Banks $14,617 and Climbs to 10th
- The NFR Field is *Unofficially* Locked After Busby Wins 2026 Governor’s Cup, Mayes Makes Final Four
13. Kathy Grimes,
2026 World Standings: 13th
2026 Earnings: $135,262
Rodeos: 61
NFR Qualifications: 2 (2017, 2026
Hometown: Medical Lake, Wash
Read more:
- Grimes Gets In, Otero Gets the Lead: August 24-30 ProRodeo Results, World Standings Analysis
- Grimes Tops the Week at $13,723, Gibson-Stillwell Leads by $220
14. Andrea Busby
2026 World Standings: 14th
2026 Earnings: $133,911
Rodeos: 99
NFR Qualifications: 3 (2024-26)
Hometown: Millsap, Texas
Read more:
- PROFiles: The Andrea Busby Story
- Andrea Busby Locks NFR Berth with 2026 Governor’s Cup Win on Jets Top Gun for $34,000
- Benny’s Comeback: Andrea Busby and Jets Top Gun Win Caldwell
15. Tricia Aldridge
2026 World Standings: 15th
2026 Earnings: $128,747
Rodeos: 61
NFR Qualifications: 2 (2025-26)
Hometown: Sanger, Texas
Read more:
- PROFile: The Tricia Aldridge Story
- Say Hello to Adios: All-Time Winningest Barrel Stallion Returns From Hock Fracture Beneath Tricia Aldridge
- Tricia Aldridge and Adios Pantalones Seal the Deal on California Rodeo Salinas Win
Standings information courtesy WPRA.com, which lists its standings as unofficial and subject to audit.
The final regular-season board
Full results from the last week of the 2026 regular season: 2026 ProRodeo Barrel Racing Results and World Standings: September 21-30.
Every PROFile we have run on an NFR qualifier lives under our PROFiles tag.