Here’s the results from Day 1 of The American Rodeo 2026, where the 15 qualifiers duked it out for one of five advancing barrel racing positions.
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Taylor Armenta stopped the clock at 15.321 to top the Day 1 barrel racing standings at The American Rodeo from Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Heidi Gunderson (15.339) and Mindy Holloway (15.463) sit second and third heading into Day 2.
Top 5 advance.
Meet the qualifiers:
- First Five: Meet the Contenders From Lexington With a Shot at $2 Million
- Next 5: Meet The American Rodeo Contender Central Finalists
- Final Five: Meet The American Rodeo Western Qualifiers
Day 1 Barrel Racing Standings
| PL | Rider | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taylor Armenta | 15.321 |
| 2 | Heidi Gunderson | 15.339 |
| 3 | Mindy Holloway | 15.463 |
| 4 | Dusky Lynn Hall | 15.495 |
| 5 | Blake Molle | 15.590 |
| 6 | Randee Prindle | 15.631 |
| 7 | Tayla Moeykens | 15.666 |
| 8 | Autumn Snyder | 15.754 |
| 9 | Hadlee Landers | 15.795 |
| 10 | Bayleigh Choate | 15.854 |