Taylor Manning on Rodeo, Futurities, and Building Confidence from the Ground Up
Taylor Manning may be young, but her experience and success in the barrel racing world speak volumes. A two-time Canadian world champion and recent Texas Classic Futurity winner, Taylor has established herself as one of the top up-and-coming riders in North America.
In this episode of The Money Barrel, Taylor walks through her early start in rodeo, the influence of her mom and legendary trainer Rayel Little, and her approach to developing futurity horses that can transition into competitive rodeo horses. From winters in Texas to training at home in Canada, Taylor’s story is one of hard work, thoughtful horsemanship, and quiet confidence.
Highlights from the Episode:
- How winters in Texas have helped her elevate her program
- The process of training horses from weanlings with her mom’s guidance
- Backstories on standout horses like Bling, Archie, Mattlock, and Praise
- What it was like winning Canadian titles as a teenager
- The traits she looks for when buying a young horse
- Conditioning, seasoning, and mental strategies for rodeo and futurity preparation
- Her go-to tack and warmup process, including insights from Rayel Little’s program
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