Event Coverage NBHA

Youth Battle: 2026 NBHA Youth & Teen World Championships

The 2026 NBHA Youth and Teen World Championships take over the Georgia National Fairgrounds each July and the youth riders showed out this year. The NBHA Youth and Teen World Championships kicked off July 18 in Perry, Georgia.

By Kailey Sullins

Event Coverage Rodeos

2026 WPRA World Standings Updates

The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association regular season runs October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Find updates, stories and more here.

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Gold Standard: 2026 Utah Days of ’47

The 2026 Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo presented by Zions Bank kicked off Tuesday night, July 21 with an electric atmosphere. From action to weather delays, the night had a little of everything at the Days of ’47 Arena.

By Kailey Sullins

Event Coverage Rodeos

2026 California Rodeo Salinas

Event Coverage Rodeos

2026 NFR Open at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo

Event Coverage

2026 Cheyenne Frontier Days Barrel Racing Updates

Training

Six-Barrel Drill

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2026 5 State Breeders Futurity

July 21, 2026

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Andrea Cline wins the 2026 Barrel Race of the Year

July 17, 2026

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2026 Glacier Chaser Classic

July 16, 2026

Tack & Equipment

Boot ‘Em Up: Boots vs. Polos

By Abigail Boatwright

July 15, 2026

Backing a Square

By Abigail Boatwright and Kelcey McNamee

July 14, 2026

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2026 Minnesota Breeders Futurity

July 14, 2026

Good at Gates

When Kelly Kaminiski prepares a young horse to pattern the barrels she starts with her trusted gate exercise to build muscle memory.

Cierra Nelson discusses how she frees up a ratey horse through her Fake Barrel Drill.

The Fake Barrel: Freeing Up A Horse

Cierra Nelson discusses how she frees up a ratey horse through her Fake Barrel Drill.

Cierra Nelson discusses what broke means to her as a barrel horse trainer and competitor.

What Does Broke Mean

Cierra Nelson discusses what broke means to her as a barrel horse trainer and competitor.

Cierra Nelson simplifies the barrel pattern for beginner riders and demonstrates tips for working the pattern.

Beginning Riders on the Pattern

Cierra Nelson simplifies the barrel pattern for beginner riders and demonstrates tips for working the pattern.

Cierra Nelson discusses counter arcing your horse, shows how it works and how it should be utilized.

Counter Arcs

Cierra Nelson discusses counter arcing your horse, shows how it works and how it should be utilized.

Cierra Nelson describes her approach to the first barrel and first barrel rating techniques.

First Barrel Approach and Rate

Cierra Nelson describes her approach to the first barrel and first barrel rating techniques.

Cierra Nelson demonstrates her first steps with young horses after she gets them back from a colt starter.

First Steps with Young Horses

Cierra Nelson demonstrates her first steps with young horses after she gets them back from a colt starter.

Cierra Nelson demonstrates switching leads between barrels and how to achieve a lead change.

Switching Leads Between Barrels

Cierra Nelson demonstrates switching leads between barrels and how to achieve a lead change.

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