The 40th Annual Barrel Futurities of America World Championships kicked off Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma, follow along here for all the updates from the premier futurity event of the season.
BFA World Championships All-Time Leaders
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
- BFA Suspended Due to Confirmed Case of EHV-1 on November 18
- Adequan Open 4D Winner
- XN Ranch Youth Winner
- High Roller & Derby First Round Winner
- Super Stakes Winner
- Freshman Slot Race Winner
- BFA Results
(NOVEMBER 18, 2025 — GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA) — The Barrel Futurities of America World Championships held November 15 – 22 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma, was cancelled November 18 through the remainder of the event due to a confirmed positive case of EHV.
In a statement posted to its social media platforms, the BFA made the call to cancel the remainder of the BFA World Championships after receiving an update from the Oklahoma State Vet of a confirmed positive EHV.
“We just received an update from the Oklahoma State Vet. There has been a confirmed positive EVH [sic]. BFA feels that it is in the best interest of all the contestants to cancel the remainder of the show. The state has not quarantined the Lazy E, so it isn’t urgent to leave now, but it is suggested to go within the next 24 hours,” the statement read.
A strain of Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) — including neurological cases classified as equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM) — was confirmed by multiple equine veterinary clinics in Texas on November 18. Several cases have been traced to horses attending major events in early November, including the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association World Finals and Elite Barrel Race held November 5–9, 2025, in Waco. The WPRA was notified on November 18 by the Texas Animal Health Commission that equine attendees at the WPRA World Finals and Elite Barrel Race have exhibited clinical neurological signs of EHV-1 after the event. The WPRA confirmed in an official announcement made on their social media pages and website that prior to the start of the WPRA World Finals on November 5, no livestock — including equine — had been on the event property since October 12, 2025.
At approximately 7 p.m. central time on November 18, the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry confirmed via a social media announcement that the Oklahoma State Veterinarian was monitoring the possible exposure of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalophathy at the BFA World Championships at the Lazy E.
“The Oklahoma State Veterinarian has been made aware of a possible Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy exposure at the WPRA event in Waco, Texas Nov. 5 through Nov. 9. We are working closely with Lazy E Arena, as some of the horses from the WPRA event could be in Guthrie this week for the Barrel Futurities of America World Championship.
“If you are from Oklahoma and were at the WPRA event – it is recommended you go home and quarantine your horse. If EHM is confirmed, horses who were in the Waco event will be required to quarantine at home. Owners should monitor the temperature of their horse for spikes of 101.5 or above and increase biosecurity measures.
“For questions about quarantine or EHM exposure, call the Oklahoma State Veterinarian’s office at 405.522.6141.
“Updates will be provided as they become available,” the statement read.
At the conclusion of the BFA Super Stakes the BFA announced that the remainder of the event would be cancelled after they heard from Oklahoma State Vet of a confirmed positive EHV.
To obtain the latest information on equine disease events or to find resources visit talc.texas.gov/animal_health/equine, www.equinediseasecc.org/alerts, or call the Oklahoma State Veterinarian’s office at 405-522-6141.
This is an ongoing story and will be updated as more information is made available.
40th Annual BFA World Championships
(NOVEMBER 16, 2025 — GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA) — The 40th Annual BFA World Championships kicked off with home state cowgirls taking home the top spots in both the XN Ranch Youth race and the Adequan Open 4D. Merrick Moyer, Woodward, Oklahoma, took top honors in the XN Youth race with a 15.455 riding her palomino she calls Hiccup. The first place check was written for $925. Emily Beisel, Weatherford, Oklahoma’s perennial National Finals Rodeo qualifier, chose the palomino Dashing Olie from her arsenal of winners to clock the winning Open time of 15.158 and a check for $2,359.
Kaylee Weaver Wins High Roller & Derby Round One
(NOVEMBER 18, 2025 — GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA ) — Kaylee Weaver rode French Bling N Kandy (The Handyman x French Streakofbling x A Streak Of Fling) to win the first round of the BFA World Championships Derby with a time of 15.294. Weaver rolled her time from the Derby to win the High Roller as well and earn $4,872.
Jordan Harrell and OE Bachelor Pad Win BFA Super Stakes
(NOVEMBER 18, 2025 — GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA ) — Jordan Harrell rode OE Bachelor Pad (Flinging Roses x FC Strait Cajun x Strait Dallas Fuel), owned by Leslie Willis, to the win of the Super Stakes, for a $100,000 payday.
Ceri Ward and Flinging Goodbyes Win BFA Freshman Slot Race
(NOVEMBER 18, 2025 — GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA ) — Ceri Ward took the win in the Freshman Slot Race at the BFA World Championships riding Flinging Goodbyes (The Goodbye Lane x Blue Moon Fling x A Streak Of Fling) with a time of 15.599, worth $28,000.
2025 BFA World Championships Results
Saturday Open
1D
1) Emily Beisel / Dashing Ole / 15.158 / $2,359; 2) Lindsey Muggli / In The Nick A Time / 15.166 / $2,022; 3) Ruby Lightfoot / Mister Cash Flo / 15.250 / $1,685; 4) Skyla Peters / Pistol Whistle / 15.371 / $1,348; 5) Jeannie McKee / JM Fast Lane Ta Fame / 15.412 / $1,011; 6) Merrick Moyer / Hiccup / 15.455 / $786; 7) Rylee Jo Maryman / WYO Starlight Special / 15.526 / $674; 8) O’Dale Comer / Ransom Note / 15.545 / $562; 9) Merrick Moyer / Namgis Mucho Dinero / 15.575 / $449; 10) Jacie Etbauer-Allred / Frostys Crackerjack / 15.588 / $377.
2D
1) Cayla Small / RDC Black Ta Fame / 15.689 / $2,022; 2) Ashley Dolphin / Repaintabull / 15.705 / $1,733; 3) Debbie Pate / Creditthefirefighter / 15.741 / $1,445; 4) Juddy Farella / Snazzy Lil Dash / 15.746 / $1,156; 5) Rylee Jo Maryman / One Cup Tees Sis / 15.758 / $867; 6) Kaylee Weaver / Friday Night Cowboy / 15.763 / $674; 7) Meghann Daniel / CA Dashing Cattilac / 15.783 / $578; 8) Michelle Notermann / Yeah Shes A Hayday / 15.788 / $482; 9) Lindsey Muggli / Dysco / 15.796 / $385; 10) Faye Shirey / Kiss My French / 15.805 / $289.
3D
1) Traver Rains / Angels Fame N Money / 16.160 / $1,348; 2) Logan Kutz / E Bave Firewater / 16.168 / $1,156; 3) Macie Whitfield / Fabulous French Chic / 16.173 / $963; 4) Elena Bowling / Mannyter / 16.178 / $770; 5) Heidi Gunderson / The Kandyman Can / 16.180 / $578;
4D
1) Kristin Yde / Driftin Hero / 16.664 / $1,011; 2) Emma Gutterman / Suez Firin Ta Fame / 16.676 / $867; 3) Sheyenne Smith / Version 777 / 16.683 / $722; 4) Cayla Small / Beauty Daze / 16.683 / $578; 5) Michelle Serna / JW Rowdy Tom Kitty / 16.708 / $433.
Sunday Open
1D:
1) Ruby Lightfoot / Mister Cash Flo / 15.287 / $2,800; 2) Merrick Moyer / Namgis Mucho Dinero / 15.320 / $2,210; 3) Cassie Morton / SS Rocky Canyon / 15.368 / $1,768; 4) Summer Muhlenkamp / TS French Traffic / 15.432 / $1,474; 5) Rylee Jo Maryman / One Cupa Tees Sis / 15.470 / $1,326; 6) Ceri Ward / VF Last Shot Of Red / 15.523 / $1,179; 7) Cayla Small / Slick N Black / 15.536 / $1,031; 8/9) Chantal Auger / Run For Heaven / 15.543 / $884; 8/9) Sammie Willoughby / Shes So Unreal / 15.543 / ; 10) Christine Laughlin Derenzo / My Flashy Jess / 15.551 / $589;
2D:
1) Stephanie Cleveland / Stylishfrenchdesign / 15.791 / $2,400; 2) Casey Varpness / SC Ima Epic Winner / 15.794 / $1,895; 3) Jacey Dennison / Suite Fame Of Mine / 15.795 / $1,516; 4) Alexandra Lanier / Fiery Blessings / 15.802 / $1,137; 5) Elva May Steinmetz / A Sharp Gold Buckle / 15.821 / $1,137; 6) Caroline Boucher / RR Mist My Jet / 15.822 / $1,010; 7) Emmi Randolph / Running French Fiesta / 15.823 / $884; 8) Savannah Smith / Sheza Bullys Freckle / 15.833 / $758; 9) Stephanie Cleveland / A Stylish Frenchman / 15.835 / $632; 10) McKenzie Small / Firewater N Secrets / 15.842 / $505;
3D:
1) Candie Wolf / Kits Texas Taxi / 16.303 / $1,600; 2) Traver Rains / Angels Fame N Money / 16.310 / $1,263; 3) Haley Bechard / May Fling First Sign / 16.325 / $1,010; 4) Elizabeth Caldwell / BF Good An Ready / 16.327 / $842; 5) Christy Terry / Guards Dashing Man / 16.338 / $758;
4D
1) Tylor Morillo / Packin Dynamite / 16.787 / $1,200; 2) Jamie Dearle / Ivory Hailstorm / 16.793 / $947; 3) Taylor Dobler / Ty Shake N Blaze / 16.806 / $758; 4) Robert Blohowiak / JRJ Maxshaqattack / 16.809; 5) Alexa Eklund / Streakin Hoss / 16.816 / $568;
Saturday XN Ranch Youth
1) Merrick Moyer / Hiccup / 15.455 / $924; 2) Rylee Jo Maryman / WYO Starlight Special / 15.526 / $693; 3) Merrick Moyer / Namgis Mucho Dinero / 15.575 / $462; 4) Buddy Farella / Snazzy Lil Dash / 15.746 / $231.
Sunday XN Ranch Youth
1) Merrick Moyer / Namgis Mucho Dinero / 15.320 / $1,058; 2) Summer Muhlenkamp/ TS French Traffic / 15.432 / $794; 3) Rylee Jo Maryman / One Cupa Tees Sis / 15.470 / $529; 4) Haiven Teel / KN Lil Bit Of Heaven / 15.623 / $265.
Super Stakes
1) Jordan Harrell / OE Bachelor Pad / 15.419 / $100,000; 2) Jamey Hunt / GBA Buckin Epic / 15.454 / $35,000; 3) Elaina McKinney / TJR Let It Rock / 15.517 / $23,000; 4) Brandi Zimmer / Tornado Lane / 15.562 / $15,000; 5) Jolene Montgomery / LD Lemons N Lace / 15.612 / $14,000; 6) Chris Coffey / BR Will She B Famus / 15.644 / $12,000; 7) Joy Wargo / Chasin Tres Cans / 15.659 / $11,000; 8) Kelsey Treharne / Winners Chase Cans / 15.694 / $10,000; 9) Pete Oen / Backfire / 15.747 / $9,000; 10) James Barnes / KVS Fame N Heaven / 15.772 / $8,000; 11) Lacey Donegan / Jess Moven / 15.787 / $7,000; 12) Cadyn Nelson / Catchyaontheflipside / 15.833 / $6,000.
Freshman Slot Race
1) Ceri Ward / Flinging Goodbyes / 15.599 / $28,000; 2) Taylor Carver / Abitoffrenchfame / 15.641 / $15,000; 3) Kaiden Ayres / MJ Chow / 15.721 / $8,000; 4) Jordan Harrell / Tres Seis 727 / 15.790 / $6,000; 5) Joao Leao / JL Slicks Royal Dash / 15.829 / $4,000; 6) Andre Coelho / Famous Gentlemen / 15.888 / $3,000.
Derby
Round One:
1) Kaylee Weaver / French Bling N Kandy / 15.294; 2) Pete One / UX Google It / 15.335; 3) Janet Staton / Makevegas Greatagain / 15.390; 4) James Barnes / Adios Amigoz / 15.400; 5) Lacey Donegan / Whenever Wherever / 15.417; 6) Tyler Rivette / Slingin Firewater / 15.435;
High Rollers
1D:
1) Kaylee Weaver / French Bling N Kandy / 15.294 / $4,872; 2) Darcy Dement / Boons French Star / 15.312 / $3,846; 3) Pete One / UX Google It / 15.335 / $3,077; 4) Alona James VF Peanut Stinson / 15.477 / $2,564; 5) Alona James / XF Tres Of Heroine / 15.515 / $2,308; 6) Marne Loosenort / PT Love TaBeA Blazin / 15.540 / $2,051; 7) Carley Turak / Sounds Like Fiesta / 15.646 / $1,795; 8) Ruby Lightfoot / Shawnee Got Yo Seis / 15.656 / $1,538.
2D:
1) Lori Wooten / TJR Stinson N Stoli / 15.830 / $1,282; 2) Michelle Noterman / Yeah Shes A Hayday / 15.918 / $1,026; 3) Carly Gregg / Decades Of Honor / 15.971 / $769; 4) Dustin Angelle / Swingers Kandy / 15.974 / $513.
