MENTORS - Alphabetical Order & continuing to be added.

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Located in Arizona.

Tammy started competing in gymkhanas, team penning, sorting and spent time working with world class cutting and reining trainer Larry Lilly and world champion cutter Joe Suiter.  Tammy has a degree in Agricultural Technology and Equine Management from Western Dakota Technical Institute in South Dakota. Tammy is dedicated to her breeding and training program and helping equine athletes of all disciplines with human problems. Read more information about Tammy on her website.

Located in Texas.

Lisa started riding barrel horses at the age of 6 and started taking outside horses at the age of 16.  Lisa has consistently been in the money and winning awards through 2009 and 2010 is just another year for her to add to her resume. When you see her pull up - you know she has shown up with winning on her mind. 

Located in Texas.

Rosie is a hand with over 20 years of barrel racing competition behind her.  Rosie is married to CR Bradley and, as most married couples, they work as a team. Rosie's accomplishments include: Josey Jr. World Reserve Champion; College National Finals Rodeo Qualifier; WPRA Card Holder.

Located in Weatherford, Texas.

Lynn has over 30 years of experience in training/riding/showing horses. Lynn started her career training show horses in western pleasure, cutting and reining. Lynn was a breakaway roper and team roper before becoming involved in barrel racing . Lynn is a PRCA Gold cardholder and WPRA member. Lynn enjoys mentoring and coaching others in barrel racing, reading and leisure travel to exotic locations.

Located in Loco, Oklahoma.

Ronny and Kim work as a team! Ronny has 40 years of experience and trained many saddle and buckle winners from youth to pros in Barrel racing, calf roping, and Breakaway.  In addition to the training Ronny makes most of the equipment they use.    

Located in Barnsdall, Oklahoma.

Susan was fortunate to grow up with a great horseman, her Dad, who was a calf roper, but his roping horses handled like reining horses.  Susan has trained horses for a living since 1993.  Her business cards read "Futurity horses...WITH a future" and that is so true! The horses Susan has trained are accomplished at all levels, from Josey Jr. World Reserve Champions...to Salinas Pro Rodeo winners. She has been in the Equi-Stat leading rider and owner standings for a number of years. Susan does not have her own website yet, but with the articles and results in the Barrel Horse News over the years - she has had plenty of exposure and positive press.  

Located in North Dakota.

Lynette has a positive and simple approach to training horses and teaching students. Lynette has competed at all levels of barrel racing for a little over 16 years and training horses just as long. Lynette believes horsemanship and the relationship you have with your horse are the most important components to a winning barrel racing team.  Check out some of Lynnette's accomplishments on her website.

Located in Loco, Oklahoma.

Peyton attended the NFR in 1997 and was rookie of the year on a horse the world knows as "Hot Shot" - Peyton sold Hotshot in 2001 to start training more horses, a few of her own and a few for the public. Peyton realized that training was her purpose as she enjoyed training a horse and watching others excel. Read more details about Peyton on her website.

Located in Texas.

Sheridan started barrel racing in her 30's after successfully competing with hunter jumpers. Sheridan worked her way up from the novice level to the professional level. Sheridan currently manages a barrel racing production company; Elite Barrel Racing Productions.

Located in Texas.

Gene Ann has been running barrels and poles for over 40+years. Gene Ann has qualified for the KPRA Finals; Turquoise Circuit Finals; won the Cowboy Nat'ls Senior in 2008. Gene Ann doesn't travel as much these days, but still very much enjoys training and hauling.

Located in Missouri/Kansas area.

Alicia is very serious about the sport of barrel racing and enjoys watching students progress. Alicia prides herself in fixing problem horses and keeping solid horses sound and hauling down the road. Alicia is not a colt trainer. Alicia likes to compete and dealing with finished and problem horses.

Located in Wimauma, Florida.

Aimee started showing 4-H at the age of 8 and has not slowed down.  She has been involved in a lot of disciplines: Barrel Racing, Jumping, Western Pleasure, Huntseat, Showmanship, Equitation, Pole bending, Hunter Under Saddle and Dressage. Aimee trains her own horses using dressage foundation and believes in not rushing a horse.

Located in Acampo, California.

Located in Florence, Mississippi.

Lisa has over 40 years of competition experience in many genres - halter, western and English pleasure, jumping, dressage, barrel racing, pole bending and many regional timed events. Lisa has avidly competed in many associations including Tri-State Rodeo, WPRA sanctioned events, NBHA, AQHA, APHA, District and Regional competitions. Lisa has also held "too many to count" titles in local, district and state competition since 1974.

Located in Dill City, Oklahoma.

Debby is so modest she didn't even fill out her bio information, so this is coming from me - Debby is a wonderful trainer who is very giving and sharing to everyone around her. If you need something - she is there to help. I have ridden horses she has trained and know when she pulls up to a barrel race or rodeo - she's a contender for a check!

Located in McAlester, Oklahoma.

Diane has been training, competing and selling barrel horses for over 30 years. She has won numerous awards on various horses.  Diane has set arena records, won pro rodeos across the country, and is always a strong contender in the national divisional races.  Check out her Bio on her website as she just has too many accomplishments to list here.

Located in Michigan.

Born & Raised in Michigan. Joined the U.S. Navy in 1990 and started training / brokering barrel horses in 1992. Set up shop in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1993. Has competed in all levels of barrel racing. Formerly served as the NBHA Oklahoma State Director. Continues to haul / compete at all levels - open to pro and travels to various locations nationwide. Has various successful programs.  Founder of the Mentoring Program.

Located in Eufuala, Oklahoma.

Audra is 20 years old and has been competing since she was 4. Audra grew up going to rodeos and small barrel racing associations in tough Oklahoma competition. Audra has been very blessed to have been mentored by some of the best horsemen, barrel racers, and trainers in the industry. Audra currently competes at the Professional level, college rodeos and amateur rodeos.

Located in Montana.

Andrea has been riding and training barrel horses since 1999. Andrea studied under Mary Ketchum. Andrea was the 2003 NDHSRA Barrel Racing and Girls' All Around Champion. Check out Andea's Bio on her website.

Located in Winterset, Iowa.

Amber has been around horses her entire life. Horses are Amber's passion. Amber started barrel racing and hitting rodeos when she was 8 and has competed every year since. Amber trains all of her own barrel horses, Amber feels you bond better with the horse when you do the training yourself.

Located in Oklahoma.

Carrie takes each horse as an individual and part of the training is simply a lot of trail riding and pasture riding.  Carrie competes on horses she has trained herself. Carrie likes her horses broke, broke and finish them out. Carrie keeps an open mind to my barrel racing because you never know what is around the next turn.

Located in Texas.

Jackie has such a bio to post I have no idea where to begin! She has literally been raised in the saddle and continues to share her knowledge with others as well as haul down the road on a weekly basis! NFR Competitor, etc. Too much info to list, check out her Bio on her website.

Located in Choctaw, Oklahoma.

Kim has ridden horses and ran barrels all of her life. Kim has been a member of the WPRA since 1993 and qualified for the WPRA finals 1995. Kim has competed in IPRA and made the regional finals in 2003. Kim has trained horses since she was a teenager, having a successful career in the Futurities, Derbies, Sweepstakes and Rodeo arena.

Located in Wayne, Oklahoma.

Joyce is a "Living Legend" in the barrel racing industry pursuant to an article in the July, 2007 issue of the Barrel Horse News and she is still sharing her knowledge with all of those wanting to learn with no sign of slowing down in the near future! Joyce won her 1st World Title in 1970 and is truly an elite of in our field. Joyce has a book "Barrel Racing - Just the Basics" - and so much more to list that I cannot even begin to share.  Visit her bio on her website. 

Located in Texas.

Carol was Iowa Rodeo Cowboys Assoc. Rookie of the Year, Res. Champ, and State Finalist 10 yrs., Buckskin World Pole Bending Res. Champ, Barrel Bash year end Res. Champ. Texas District 28 1D & 2D Champion 2009. Iowa Horse Fair Barrel & Pole Clinic Facilitator 3 years, Trainer of several winning horses and riders including two NBHA State Champion youth. Carol also worked with Judy Townsend (now deceased) for 10 years putting on clinics.

Located in Cleveland, Texas.

Shari has been hitting the rodeo trail and barrel races over 37 years.  Shari has a lot of training experience in addition to her personal competition experience, including working for Carol & Phil Goostree training, and training outside horses for herself. Shari has shared her knowledge by giving lessons and also sings and plays guitar at Christian Cowboy Fellowship Church.

Located in Enid, Oklahoma.

Karla has ridden barrel horses all of her life and started training in high school. Karla became known for fixing problem horses early in her career.  Karla did ride outside horses for several years then decided to only ride for herself and family since she started her own breeding operation. You can see more detailed information about Karla and her family on her website.

Located in Purcell, Oklahoma.

Kendal has trained and sold some of the most successful barrel horses going down the road. She has won at every level of competition on numerous horses. Kendal focuses on training futurity horses, but will ride anything that shows talent. Visit the latest with Kendal on her blog.

Located in Washington.

Louise has "been there and done that" to a certain extent and wants to give back to the barrel racing community by sharing her knowledge with others.  Louise has competed in the WPRA; IPRA; URA and several other associations. Louise also started the Hawaii Rodeo Association.

Located in Beggs, Oklahoma.

Brandy has been riding since she was old enough to sit up.  Brandy's family had horses and knew how to ride and train, but competition was something no one had ever tried before. Brandy has competed in youth rodeo, college rodeo and now hauls and competes for fun at open events and where the added $$$ is.

Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Jennifer makes her living as a jockey on the track.  Currently racing at Remington Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  Jennifer loves working with barrel horses on the side for relaxation and fun. She enjoys all aspects of training, and especially enjoys taking on nervous or problem horses. Jennifer has competed successfully in many aspects of the horse industry in addition to barrel racing.

Located in Nevada.

Carrie has been successful in many associations as well as being a director and involved in many associations.  She has competed at all levels - youth to pro!

Located in Anadarko, Oklahoma.

Summer was the youngest person to make the NBHA Open Short Go in Augusta, Georgia in 1996 and she was making some waves prior to that as a youngster and ever since! That is just one of the accomplishments Summer has achieved.  She competes at all levels (open to pro) and takes home the $$$.  Summer also raises and trains performance horses. She believes in all-around horses that can excel at different jobs both inside and outside of the arena.  Summer takes great price in her horses and her breeding program.

Located in Combine, Texas.

Bridget rode English disciplines until moving back from Germany, Hunter Jumpers, Saddlebreds. Bridget likes to ride and train her own horses, or move up with novice horses. Bridget also likes the challenge of horses that others have not been able to get along with and change a few things to make them better.