Barrel Racing: Kassie Mowry keeps stretching it

Kassie Mowry, from Dublin, TX, currently holds the lead in the Barrel Racing standings. Her regular-season earnings total $134,021. This places her $40,745 ahead of Latricia Duke. Mowry has secured two event wins this year. She also has six go-round victories to her credit.

The Barrel Racing leader has competed in seven events so far in the 2026 season. She has placed in six of those seven competitions. Her fastest recorded single-run time this season is 13.92 seconds. Mowry’s Playoff Series earnings stand at $114,400.

She is currently positioned within the top 15 NFR cut line. The Wrangler NFR is scheduled for December 3-12, 2026, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The top 15 by regular-season earnings qualify for this event.

The 2026 PRCA season continues, with competitors looking to build on their standings. The summer run includes rodeos like Reno. The Cowboy Christmas week, which features events such as Prescott, Greeley, and St. Paul, will take place around July 4. Cheyenne, with its qualifying format, is set for late July. Salinas and Pendleton's grass arena are also part of the later summer schedule. The Cinch Playoffs in Sioux Falls are scheduled for approximately October 2.