Recent episodes:

• The Rundown July 8: The Independence Day One
• The Rundown June 30: The One With Reno, Ruby and an Aloha
• The Rundown June 23: The One With the College Finals

Inside this week’s episode:

Futurity Spotlight – Glacier Chaser Classic

• Held at Cottonwood Equine Center, the weekend looked like a Colorado Classic rematch.
• Lora Nichola and Blissful Version swept both rounds and the average of the $10,000-added futurity.
• Kathy Grimes and KG Just Money placed second in every round.
• Toria Madsen had a standout weekend on Cruzn Hail On My Cadi, placing in both rounds and the average.
• In the $10,000-added Sunday open, Kathy Grimes picked up the win after three solid runs.
• The $1,000-added target race winner was Sarah Brownell on Game On Frenchman, with two runs just .003 seconds apart.
• Derby Recap: Krystal Grad and A Famous French Kiss claimed the average title. Cody Adams and ZZ Zeke were reserve.

ProRodeo Roundup – Mountain States & Beyond

• Makenna Shook had a breakout week in Wyoming, winning the average at Casper and placing at Sheridan for nearly $12,000 total on XV Mario.
• Katelyn Scott won Gunnison for $2,557.
• Keyla Costa added $7,300+ at Casper; Andrea Busby, Hailey Kinsel, and Paige Jones also padded their earnings.
• Sheridan: Chloe Gray won the massive one-header for $8,458 and picked up another win in Laramie.
• Lisa Lockhart won Estes Park on Sasha, the full sister to Rollo, and added over $6,000 to her season.

NFR Open at Pikes Peak or Bust

• Emily Beisel & Chewy swept both rounds in Bracket 1.
• Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi & Bobby did the same in Bracket 2.
• Lisa Lockhart & Tana Renick split top honors in Bracket 3, with Abigail Knight also advancing.
• In the finals, Tonozzi switched horses to Sir Epic and won the $13,000 top payout.
• Beisel finished second, Katie Jo Halbert third.
• Tonozzi Clinches Title: NFR Open Barrel Racing Results 2025

WPRA Hall of Fame Induction

• Joyce (Burk) Loomis Kernek and Pam Minick were inducted.
  • Kernek: 1970 WPRA Barrel Racing World Champion.
  • Minick: Miss Rodeo America, WPRA Breakaway Champion, longtime broadcaster, and industry leader.

Calgary Stampede Recap

• The Calgary Stampede Barrel Racing Results 2025
• The American Horses Taking on Calgary Stampede Finals

• Pool A: Anita Ellis clean swept aboard two different horses, winning all three rounds and breaking the arena record.
• Pool B: Megan McLeod-Sprague and Jag won Rounds 1 & 2; Carlee Otero was high money earner on Regina George.
• Pool C: Kassie Mowry reclaimed the arena record on Jarvis; Hailey Kinsel and Leslie Smalygo also took round wins.
• Semi-Finals: Tonozzi, Mowry, and Ellis advanced after a brutally tough round—all three ran under 17 seconds.
• Finals:
  • 1st: Anita Ellis, $50,000
  • 2nd: Kassie Mowry, $20,000
  • 3rd: Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi, $10,000

World Standings Movers

• Major updates following Calgary, Sheridan, and the NFR Open.
• Top 5 as of this episode:
  1. Kassie Mowry – $180K+
  2. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi – $149K
  3. Megan McLeod-Sprague – $116K
  4. Hailey Kinsel – $115K
  5. Anita Ellis – up to No. 5 with a $77K Calgary jump

(For the full standings breakdown, tune in to the episode.)

What’s Coming Up

• 5 States Futurity (South Dakota)
• Levi Wright Memorial Race (Salina, UT)
• Cheyenne Slack begins July 16
• Ruby Buckle East entries due July 15 (avoid late fees!)
• Royal Crown entries due July 18 (mail) or July 23 (online)
• Reminder: Entering the Open + Double Down = chance to double your check at eligible events.

Listen to the full episode above for interviews, inside commentary, and what’s ahead as summer rodeo continues to heat up.