Another week of The Rundown on The Money Barrel Podcast is back with recaps from the College National Finals Rodeo, All American Youth and of course, ProRodeo recaps from the June 23, 2025 episode drop.

Inside this week’s episode:

CNFR 2025 Highlights

• Goat Tying Champion: Tori Brower (Tarleton State University)
  • Helped Tarleton clinch the women’s reserve national championship.
  • Rode Nemo, her family’s 21-year-old homebred grade gelding.
  • Read: Tori Brower Wins College National Finals Rodeo Goat Tying 2025: Full Results
  • Nemo helped Tarleton athletes win 7 of 10 Southwest Region rodeos this season.
• Barrel Racing Champion: Acey Pinkston (Southwest Texas College)
  • Won the CNFR average aboard Streakin French Bullet (“Bullet”).
  • Bullet is a 2013 mare by French Streaktovegas out of Lonesome Buck Bar.
  • Pinkston led her team to the national women’s title, winning the Southwest Region despite sitting out the fall rodeos.
  • Teammates Carlee Martinez, Natalia Ramirez, and Alissa Flores also made strong showings.
• Round 2 Barrel Win: Anneliese McCurry (Montana State University) with a 14.00.

ProRodeo Rundown

• Nampa, Idaho – Snake River Stampede
  • Round 1: Julie Plourde and Sue Smith split the win (15.66).
  • Round 2: Wenda Johnson and Mo took the win (15.57); McKenna Coronado was second.
  • Short Round and Aggregate Champion: McKenna Coronado, bouncing back from 7th to win.
  • McKenna’s horse Shine was recently purchased from Kelli Thouvenall after Trashy was sidelined—but Trashy is now cleared to return.
• Lisa Lockhart: Just under $5,000 in earnings at Granite Falls and Buffalo, MN. Now approaching the top 15 with $36K.
• Megan McLeod-Sprague: Won Strawberry Days (Pleasant Grove) in extreme wind with a 17.03, earning $3,822.
• Piper Cordes: Won North Platte, earning $3,400.
• Emily Beisel: Earned $3,200+ at North Platte and Strawberry Days on Chewy (Teasin Dat Guy). Now sitting No. 9 with $45K on 23 rodeos.
• Jordon Briggs: Placed on both Rollo (Pleasant Grove) and Arlo (Delta); trending upward in standings.
• Kristen Meyer: Placed at Granite Falls and Bellevue, IA for $3,300+ total.
• Austyn Tobey: Strong Great Lakes Circuit showing; currently No. 2.
• Katie Chism: No. 1 in GLC and No. 17 in the world, but her standout stallion Ace has been injured and is temporarily off the road.

All American Youth – Shelbyville, TN

• Event Stats:
  • Year 24 of AAY, $24,000 added across divisions.
  • Hosted by IBRA in Shelbyville, TN.
  • Open Youth class had approx. 600 entries.
• Pony Race Highlights:
  • 46 ponies under 52″ with official measurements.
  • Tinsley Paul dominated:
    • Round 1 win on Sunny (16.1).
    • Round 2 win on Bucky (15.9).
    • Finals win on Sunny (15.988).
  • 2D and 3D winners: Myla Whittemore (Brother), Natalie Breece (Bubbles).
• Open Youth Division ($35K Added):
  • Round 1: Braia Vogel & TF Bar Dash Freckles – 15.152, $2,018.
  • Round 2: Summer Muhlenkamp & TS French Traffic – 14.959.
  • Finals Champion: Josie Thompson & TFStreakin Firewater – 14.865, $8,068.
    • Also placed third on Its Eazy Bein Famous ($2,147).
    • Summer and TS French Traffic finished second for $2,881.
• 5D Finals Champions:
  • 2D: Olivia Partin & Chicago – $6,000.
  • 3D: Alivia Bell & Whip Trip – $5,000.
  • 4D: Lathon Phillips & Lobos PC Chilady – $3,500.
  • 5D: Ryder Aull & Famous Native – $2,500.
• Notable: Top 10 received checks, Top 20 received buckles, and Top 5 earned additional awards in each division.

For full results, personal stories, and deeper insights, listen to the full episode above.

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