On this week’s episode of The Rundown, learn all about winter rodeo formats, the Kinder Cup barrel race and more

Episode Recap: The Rundown – February 2025

Kinder Equinety Cup Recap

• Renamed “KIND-er Cup” for 2025, moved to Tunica, MS.
• $150K+ in added money with opportunities for all levels.
• Key winners:
  • Ashley Schafer & HP HotRod won the Slot Race, Futurity 1st Go, and Open – over $33K in earnings.
  • Hallie Hanssen & The Kandyman Kid won the Futurity Average and Reserve in the Slot Race – $60K+ earnings.
  • Taylor Carver & Miss Rare Perks took the Derby title ($8K payout).
• Fastest Time of the Week: Taycie Matthews on Fame Fire Rocks.
• First Breeders Challenge Qualifier of the year.
  • Finals format changed to a two-round semi-finals system with a 2D split and more chances at money.

Rapid City & Fort Worth Rodeo Highlights

• Rapid City ($13.5K added)
  • Katie Chism & MF Aces Famous Fling won by nearly two-tenths.
  • Past podcast guest, currently 9th in world standings.
  • Lisa Lockhart, Karson Bradley & Stephanie Fryar (on Fast Frank) also placed.
• Fort Worth Rodeo Finals Recap
  • Andrea Busby & Born on Derby Day took the win and $20K payout.
  • Megan McLeod Sprague & Jag finished Reserve Champion, rebounding from injury.
  • Kassie Mowry & Jarvis took 3rd, with Toria Madsen finishing 4th.
  • Exciting Wild Card results: Two qualifiers made it all the way to the finals!

World Standings Update (As of Feb 5th)

• Leader: McKenna Coronado ($23,817).
  • Won big in Denver after qualifying through the Denver qualifier.
• WPRA Tour:
  • Used for limited-entry rodeo qualification, with select rodeos in each circuit.
  • Top WPRA Tour earners gain entry to major rodeos (e.g., Houston).

San Antonio Rodeo Breakdown

• 50 entries total → top 4 from standings, WPRA Tour, and qualifier.
• Bracket format:
  • Top 4 money earners from each bracket advance to semi-finals.
  • Semi-finals & Wild Card payouts provide multiple chances to reach finals.
• Finals payout: $15K+ to the winner, one of the biggest checks of the season.

Royal Crown Update

• Free livestream on Ride TV for the week.
• Sidepots: Future Fortunes, Diamond Classic, Top Shelf Breeders, and Double Down Bonus.
  • Double Down: Pink Buckle, Ruby Buckle & Young Guns horses can enter for a chance to double their Royal Crown Open 4D earnings.

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