Here’s what is in store for the second round of the National Finals Rodeo in the barrel racing on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 for NFR Round 2.
The Horses
Here’s the horses getting the call for NFR Round 2 and the running order:
Click here for registered names and more information on each horse.
| 1 | Emily Beisel | Liza |
| 2 | Taycie Matthews | Bud |
| 3 | Lisa Lockhart | Levee |
| 4 | Kassie Mowry | Will |
| 5 | Wenda Johnson | Mo |
| 6 | Jessica Routier | Missy |
| 7 | Summer Kosel | Apollo |
| 8 | Ilyssa Riley | Thriller |
| 9 | Sissy Winn | Scoop |
| 10 | Stevi Hillman | Sandi |
| 11 | Hailey Kinsel | Sister |
| 12 | Sue Smith | Hef |
| 13 | Paige Jones | Bazinga |
| 14 | Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi | Benny |
| 15 | Jordon Briggs | Rollo |
First Round Results
Here’s how things stacked up on the first night of competition
1. Sissy Winn, Chapman, Texas, 13.71 seconds, $30,706
2. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, Lampasas, Texas, 13.75, $24,268
3. Kassie Mowry, Dublin, Texas, 13.90, $18,325
4. Paige Jones, Wayne, Okla., 13.97, $12,877
5. Jessica Routier, Buffalo, S.D., 14.05, $7,924
6. Jordon Briggs, Tolar, Texas, 14.10, $4,953
7. Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D., 14.16
8. Sue Smith, Blackfoot, Idaho, 14.17
9. Wenda Johnson, Pawhuska, Okla., 18.65
10. (tie) Ilyssa Riley, Hico, Texas, 18.87 Stevi Hillman, Granbury, Texas, 18.87
12. Taycie Matthews, Wynne, Ark., 18.98
13. Summer Kosel, Glenham, S.D., 19.12
14. Hailey Kinsel, Cotulla, Texas, 19.18
15. Emily Beisel, Weatherford, Okla., 23.83
The preparation
- NFR Prep Podcasts on The Money Barrel
- All Eyes on Vegas: First NFR Barrel Practice Recap Part 1
- Getting Cozy in Vegas: NFR Barrel Practice Recap Part 2
- Practice Pays: First NFR Barrel Racing Practice Recap, Part 3
Unofficial world standings after Round 1
*including $10,000 NFR qualifier payment*
| Starting Position | Updated | Starting Money | Name | Round 1 earnings | Updated Earnings |
| 1 | 1 | $270,563.42 | Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi | $24,267.97 | $304,830.97 |
| 2 | 2 | $160,824.20 | Jordon Briggs | $4,952.65 | $175,777.05 |
| 3 | 3 | $158,752.41 | Emily Beisel | $168,752.41 | |
| 6 | 4 | $133,802.17 | Kassie Mowry | $18,324.97 | $162,127.14 |
| 4 | 5 | $144,161.40 | Taycie Matthews | $154,161.40 | |
| 11 | 6 | $109,022.49 | Sissy Winn | $30,706.41 | $149,728.90 |
| 5 | 7 | $134,591.65 | Lisa Lockhart | $144,591.65 | |
| 8 | 8 | $118,973.21 | Jessica Routier | $7,924.23 | $136,897.44 |
| 7 | 9 | $120,505.57 | Wenda Johnson | $130,505.57 | |
| 15 | 10 | $102,968.22 | Paige Jones | $12,876.88 | $125,845.10 |
| 9 | 11 | $115,681.61 | Summer Kosel | $125,681.61 | |
| 10 | 12 | $111,473.37 | Ilyssa Riley | $121,473.37 | |
| 12 | 13 | $109,015.44 | Stevi Hillman | $119,015.44 | |
| 13 | 14 | $105,775.77 | Hailey Kinsel | $115,775.77 | |
| 14 | 15 | $105,643.94 | Sue Smith | $115,643.94 |
Stay tuned for full results, stories and The Money Barrel episodes following Rounds 2-10.
