In a field of just fifteen horses, Joy Wargo trained two of the 2026 The American Rodeo Semi-Finals qualifiers.

Barrel racing success starts long before the arena gate swings open — it’s built through thoughtful, progressive conditioning. From slow-distance work to sprint training, a balanced program develops ...

As with most rodeo events, pinpointing barrel racing’s exact origin is near impossible. “It probably started out as pretty women on fast horses, but now it’s a competitive sport for serious athletes,” ...