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Passionate Piper: Homebred Buncha Dinero Named 2026 Horse of the Year Beneath Hayle Gibson-Stillwell
Buncha Dinero, the homebred palomino mare Hayle Gibson-Stillwell calls Piper, has been voted the 2026 Nutrena Horse of the Year presented by AQHA in barrel racing, leading a top three that went entirely to offspring of PC Frenchmans Hayday. Kathy Grimes’ KG Just Money (“Showie”) was second, and Hailey Kinsel’s DM Sissy Hayday (“Sister”), the 2025 winner , was third. Ann Bleiker of the WPRA called with the news on Friday, Oct.
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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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