William Ball joined Kayla Jones on The Money Barrel podcast to talk about his 2024 BFA $uper$takes win on Red As Hale and the lessons he’s learned building a winning futurity barrrel racing and pole bending program.
In the latest episode of The Rundown, 2024 BFA $uper$takes Champion William Ball joins the podcast to share the highs and humbling moments from his standout year with the gritty mare Red As Hale. By Streaking Ta Fame and out of Designer Diamond, Red As Hale helped Ball secure one of the industry’s most prestigious titles for barrel racing trainers—and in doing so, spotlighted his growing presence in the futurity world.
The conversation dives into how the pair came together, the challenges they faced early on, and what shifted in the lead-up to their $uper$takes win. Ball reflects on the mental and physical side of futurity training, how he handles horses that need more time, and why Red As Hale stood in the beginning to Ball.
Listeners will get a behind-the-scenes look at what the BFA week was really like—including the pressure, the preparation, and the exact run that sealed the deal. Ball also shares honest insights on building trust with owners, developing his program, and how mentorship from standout trainers helped him find his rhythm as a horseman.
This episode gives a deeper look into the mindset of a young trainer gaining confidence in his style—one who’s not just showing up with good horses, but shaping them.
Whether you follow futurity horses closely or want to understand what it takes to win on one of the sport’s biggest stages, this is an episode worth a listen.
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