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Meet the Field: 2026 NFR Barrel Racing Qualifiers
The WPRA has finalized the world standings for the 2026 regular season, determining the top 15 barrel racers who will compete at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Hayle Gibson-Stillwell enters the NFR in the No. 1 spot, followed closely by Emily Beisel and Carlee Otero. The field includes a mix of decorated veterans, such as Lisa Lockhart making her 20th consecutive appearance, and several first-time qualifiers.
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Governor’s Cup 2026: Sioux Falls Barrel Racing Draw, Payout and Preview
Andrea Busby is first out Friday night and Carlee Otero is last when 12 barrel racers open the Cinch Playoffs Governor’s Cup, running for $166,666.66 in added money Sept. 25-27 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. The trade list is in, so here’s the unofficial draw, the 2026 payout and what’s riding on it.
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Carlee Otero Wins Puyallup on AM Regina George and Takes the World Standings Lead
Carlee Otero won the Puyallup Rodeo finals on AM Regina George, the palomino mare she calls Regina, for $13,900 on Sept. 13, and left Washington as the No. 1 barrel racer in the world. Otero left home for the summer with three horses and a schedule for all of them. The schedule did not survive the first month. “Look, I’m sorry that I said I had a plan, but I don’t,” Otero said.
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The feeling everyone’s after 👀
This video features several professional rodeo athletes, including Hayden Welsh, Tilden Hooper, Sam Petersen, Carlee Otero, Daxton Field, Kyle Irwin, and Jess Pope, who describe what the 'winning feeling' means to them. Their responses range from feeling 'on top of the world' to comparing it to a perfect ice cream cone or simply 'victory.' The video showcases their personal reflections on success in rodeo.
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Rodeo in 3 words… go 🙌⬇️
This video features several rodeo athletes completing the sentence 'Rodeo in 3 words is...'. Each cowboy and cowgirl provides their unique three-word description of rodeo, offering insights into their personal perspectives on the sport.
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Full Rodeo Austin 2026 Barrel Racing Results, Format and More
Rodeo Austin kicks off March 14-28, 2026, continuing the Texas Swing of rodeos. Rodeo Austin traces its roots back to 1938 when it was first established as the Travis County Youth Show. Over the years, it evolved into a prominent event celebrating Texas’ rich cowboy heritage and agricultural traditions.
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The Rundown March 30: The One With Rodeo Austin
Rodeo Austin wraps up the winter run, Kassie Mowry continues her dominant start to 2026, and the Select Stallion Stakes Futurity delivers a deep field and strong payouts in Chickasha. Listen to this week’s episode below, then follow along.
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