After a many conversations and months of back-and-forth, we have officially decided to put an end to the WSBRI and the Upper Left Barrel Racing Podcast.  This was a very difficult decision, and we are sad to see this era end, but we are as excited as ever for the future of Northwest barrel racing! Tune in to hear why we made this decision, as well as a few final thoughts from the founders, Linzie and Kayli ..read more

Let's talk futurities!  We are coming up on that famous day, November 15th, that futurity trainers and fans alike look forward to every single year. So, we thought, why not discuss all things futurity training and entering? We cover everything from the basic how-to to the more advanced training, tips, and tricks that we have learned. If you are curious about this side of the industry, or you just want to hangout with us and talk horses for a bit, this is a great episode for you!  (01:24) Futurities 101 (06:26) Northwest Futurities (09:40) Entering Futurities (13:54) Ad: Venustas Hea ..read more

There's no denying that Rachelle Riggers and her two geldings, Mighty and Magic,  are up-and-coming stars in the rodeo world. Coming in at number 26 in the WPRA World Standings this year, they have made their mark against some really tough competition at multiple top-notch rodeos!  We got the pleasure of chatting about her life on the road, working remotely while she travels, and the peaks and valleys of being a professional barrel racer trying to make it to the Finals.  If you have big dreams like Rachelle does, we highly recommend giving this one a listen!  ..read more

In this episode, we were so blessed to be joined by NWBHA Co-Directors Lisa Lee and Amber Grey! We got to explore the story behind their separation from the NBHA and the creation of their new association, as well as the "how" and "why" behind everything that have done and continue to do.  They are truly trailblazers in the Northwest-barrel-racing world, creating opportunity for us to set ourselves apart in the industry and truly grow this sport that we all love. If there is any organization that you want to support, the NWBHA is absolutely it!  ..read more

Phillip Kenyon is a well-known futurity trainer with several accolades all over the country. He is originally from Oregon, but moved down to Texas to pursue his dream of being a renowned barrel-horse trainer.  This chat was so fun and enlightening, and we got to learn from him about building your confidence in the arena, the balance between taking other people's advice and your own, and just how hard it can be to make it to where he is.  He is funny, inspiring, smart, and so much more, and it was such a pleasure to learn from him and get his perspective on our industry.  ..read more

Tamara Barnhart is the new hot topic in Northwest barrel racing because of her amazing performances on the road to The American Rodeo! She made it to the top 10 to compete with the best in the world for 1.1 million dollars.  She explains how she did it, the struggles of the process, and the feeling of being on that big of a stage in that big of an arena!  Not only is her story one of a kind, she is truly one of the most down-to-earth, inspiring people we have had the pleasure of talking to. From just getting into barrel racing six years ago to competing in the biggest rodeo in the ..read more

Tamara Barnhart is the new hot topic in Northwest barrel racing because of her amazing performances on the road to The American Rodeo! She made it to the top 10 to compete with the best in the world for 1.1 million dollars.  She explains how she did it, the struggles of the process, and the feeling of being on that big of a stage in that big of an arena!  Not only is her story one of a kind, she is truly one of the most down-to-earth, inspiring people we have had the pleasure of talking to. From just getting into barrel racing six years ago to competing in the biggest rodeo in the ..read more

Welcome to Season Two of The Upper Left Barrel Racing Podcast!  We can't think of a better way to kick off our second year of episodes than with the owners of Star Bailey Ranch! These two have their foot in every door of the barrel-racing industry, and we got to pick their brain about it all.  Jordan is a young futurity trainer who is working on making it to the top, and Tammy is her coach and the owner of their fabulous breeding program, Star Bailey Ranch.  We cover everything from nutrition to bloodlines to working with young horses and more! This was a genuine, insightful ..read more

We are so grateful to have been able to talk to Lindsay Schulz about what it takes to get to the level of the game that she is at! She gives so much real, raw advice on training horses, setting goals, dreaming big, and ultimately being successful in this growing industry. We talk about the "Secret Sauce" to barrel racing (if there even is one), and how we can implement it in our day-to-day work! Lindsay is down-to-earth, knowledgeable, and inspiring, and it was an absolute pleasure to have this amazing conversation with her ..read more

When we say this episode is educational GOLD, we are not kidding!  We had the pleasure of talking to Tigger Montague, Founder of BioStar US, about everything that our horses need in order to thrive and exceed in all of the strenuous activity that we ask them to do.  Tigger is an absolute trailblazer, and she tells us the story of how she broke into the whole-food supplement industry, even highlighting that she began by creating whole-food formulas in her very own kitchen!  She covers the science of mineral bioavailability, component feeding, and more, and she details what bar ..read more