In this industry exclusive, Barrel Horse News brings you a never-before-seen breakdown using EquiStat records of the 2023 NFR barrel racing horses that carried the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association top 15 to their National Finals Rodeo qualifications.
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What if there was a true WPRA World Champion Barrel Horse? Which horse has won the most money during a pro rodeo season? It’s not necessarily the horse that the world No. 1 is riding when the dust settles in Las Vegas.
EquiStat, the statistical division of Cowboy Publishing Group, has tracked WPRA pro rodeo earnings since 2011. It’s a difficult process, as volunteers have to rely on social media or make direct connections with contestants to obtain the names of each individual money-earning horse.
Much like the media guides do for each contestant at the National Finals Rodeo, here are short profiles on each of the 2023 NFR barrel racing horses that helped members of the WPRA top 15 qualify for Las Vegas.
Note: Money totals may differ, as neither EquiStat nor the WPRA completed their audits when this information was compiled. Horses are given a “qualification” if they contribute to a qualified rider’s regular season earnings.
1. Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi
JETS TOP GUN “BENNY”
2015 G, Blazin Jetolena x GL Famous First Lady x Dash Ta Fame
Owner/Breeder: Busby Quarter Horses
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $581,141
Futurity Earnings: $140,003 at 5; 2020 No. 3 Futurity Horse
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2021 Black Gold Stampede (Henderson, Texas), $170 at 6
First Pro Rodeo Win: 2023 Ute Mountain Roundup (Cortez, Colorado), $2,030 at 8
NFR Qualifications: 1, 2023*
2023 Season Earnings: $123,072 from 13 rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: Calgary Stampede, $59,800; Days of ‘47 (Salt Lake City), $17,688; Reno (Nevada) Rodeo, $10,917; Dodge City (Kansas) Roundup, $10,389; Caldwell (Idaho) Night Rodeo, $10,068; Dinosaur Roundup (Vernal, Utah), $4,860; Famous Preston (Idaho) Night Rodeo, $4,063.
*Qualifications split with other horses
SR INDUSTRY TITAN “TITAN”
2013 S, Firewaterontherocks x Mulberry Canyon Moon x Marthas Six Moons
Owner: 70 Ranch Performance Horses; WJR Trucking Inc. during season
Breeder: Matt & Bendi Dunn
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $328,845
Futurity Earnings: $55,618 ($6,500 at 3 and $49,118 at 4); 2017 No. 19 Futurity Horse
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2020 NFR (Arlington, Texas), Round 6, $6,769 at 7
First Pro Rodeo Win: 2021 Canby (Oregon) Rodeo, $3,403 and NW Montana Fair (Kalispell), $2,630 at 8.
NFR Qualifications: 1, 2023* Used at 2020 NFR but didn’t qualify.
2023 Season Earnings: $77,462 from 10 rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: Cinch Playoffs Washington State Fair (Puyallup), $18,863; Ellensburg (Washington), $10,832; Douglas Co Fair (Castle Rock, Colorado), $5,048; Cache Co Fair (Logan, Utah), $3,855; Cowboy Capital of the World (Stephenville, Texas), $2,681; Kit Carson Country (Burlington, Colorado), $1,755.
Other Top Rodeos in 2023: CINCH Playoffs Governor’s Cup (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), $21,000; Horse Heaven Roundup (Kennewick, Washington), $7,399; Moses Lake (Washington) Round Up, $3,612; Kansas Biggest Rodeo (Phillipsburg), $2,417.
*Qualifications split with other horses
BABE ON THE CHASE “BIRDIE”
2011 M, Chasin Firewater x Streakin Six Babe x Streakin Six
Breeder: Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi
Owner: Teton Ridge
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $542,618
Futurity Earnings: $150,907 ($1,500 at 3 and $149,407 at 4); 2015 No. 3 Futurity Horse
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2016 Matagorda County Fair & Rodeo (Bay City, Texas), $126 at 5
First Pro Rodeo Win: 2018 Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo (Rosenberg, Texas), $3,031 at 7
NFR Qualifications: 6*, 2017-2023
2023 Season Earnings: $50,480 from 12 rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: Rodeo de Santa Fe (New Mexico), $2,361
Other Top Rodeos in 2023: National Western (Denver), $10,925; California Rodeo (Salinas), $9,814; Rodeo Austin (Texas), $9,700; San Antonio Rodeo, $4,000; World’s Oldest Rodeo (Prescott, Arizona), $3,469; Southeast Livestock Exposition (Montgomery, Alabama), $2,862; Southwest Exposition & Livestock Show (Fort Worth, Texas), $1,320.
*Qualifications split with other horses
Note: Tonozzi also won $3,766 on her 2022 homebred futurity horse Blazin Babe Olena (17M, Blazin Jetolena x Streakin Six Babe x Streakin Six) at three rodeos and $3,595 on her 2023 Royal Crown Futurity champion Chitichiti Bangbang (19M, Tres Seis x KissKiss BangBang x Dash Ta Fame) at three rodeos. She also rode Busby Quarter Horses’ RC Back In Famous (15M, Famous Gold Coin x RC Back In Black x Ninety Nine Goldmine) to a $6,281 victory at the Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo in Odessa, Texas.
2. Jordon Briggs
FAMOUS LIL JET “ROLLO” – 2021 WPRA WORLD & NFR
AVERAGE CHAMPION
2014 G, Dash Ta Fame x Blazin Black Betty x Blazin Jetolena
Breeder: Busby Quarter Horses
Owner: Justin and Jordon Briggs
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $1,065,337
Futurity Earnings: $85,172 at 5; 2019 No. 10 Futurity Horse
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2020 Dodge City (Kansas) Roundup, $8,656 at 6
First Pro Rodeo Win: 2020 Mesquite (Texas) Rodeo, $587 at 6
NFR Qualifications: 3, 2021-2023
2023 Season Earnings: $160,824 from 17 rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: Rodeo Houston, $58,000; Greeley (Colorado) Stampede, $11,794; Horse Heaven Stampede (Kennewick, Washington), $8,991; Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo (Abilene, Kansas), $2,632.
Other Top Rodeos in 2023: Ellensburg (Washington) Rodeo, $9,767; Calgary Stampede, $9,400; Days Of ‘47 (Salt Lake City), $9,000; Southwest Exposition & Livestock Show (Fort Worth, Texas), $8,020; San Antonio Rodeo, $7,500; WPRA World Finals (Waco, Texas), $7,500; Spanish Fork (Utah) Fiesta Days, $7,215; Dodge City (Kansas) Roundup, $7,210; Ogden (Utah) Pioneer Days, $6,821; Rodeo Austin (Texas), $6,428.
3. Emily Beisel
IVORY ON FIRE “LIZA”
2016 M, Ivory James x Lil Miss Firewater x Fire Water Flit
Owner: Emily Beisel
Breeder: Vickie Adams
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $74,399
Futurity Earnings: $0
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2023 Rotary Rodeo (Starkville, Mississippi), $82 at 7
First Pro Rodeo Win: 2023 Tri State Fair (Amarillo, Texas), $2,124 at 7
NFR Qualifications: 1, 2023*
2023 Season Earnings: $64,965 from 10 rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: Cinch Playoffs Governor’s Cup (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), $43,750; Tri State Fair, $2,214.
Other Top Rodeos in 2023: CINCH Playoffs Washington State Fair (Puyallup), $11,425; Mount Pleasant (Texas), $1,789; Pioneer Days (Clovis, New Mexico), $1,528.
NAMGIS D 33 “CHONGO”
2010 G, Bucks Hancock Dude x Track Goddess x Eyesa Special
Owner: Emily Beisel
Breeder: Stan Sigman
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $778,639
Futurity Earnings: $23,171 at 4
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2018 Wichita Falls (Texas), $863 at 8
First Pro Rodeo Win: 2018 Butterfield Stage Days (Bridgeport, Texas), $1,545 at 8
NFR Qualifications: 5*, 2019-2023
2023 Season Earnings: $49,879 from 10 rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: Ponoka (Alberta) Stampede, $16,835.
Other Top Rodeos in 2023: Southwestern Exposition (Fort Worth, Texas), $6,640; San Antonio, $6,500; Calgary (Alberta) Stampede, $6,300; Cody (Wyoming) Stampede, $4,005.
NAMGIS D 35 “PIPEWRENCH”
2010 G, Bucks Hancock Dude x Central Station x First Down Dash
Breeder: Stan Sigman
Owner: Emily Beisel
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $199,727
Futurity Earnings: $143 at 4
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2015 Iowa’s Championship (Sidney), $2,176 at 5
First Pro Rodeo Win: See above.
NFR Qualifications: 5*, 2019-2023
2023 Season Earnings: $23,955 from 12 rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: Duncan (Oklahoma), $1,251
Other Top Rodeos in 2023: Calgary Stampede, $10,000; Odgen (Utah) Pioneer Days, $2,711; Livingston (Montana) Roundup, $2,410; Days Of 47 (Salt Lake City), $2,000.
BIDDIN ON FAME “BEAU”
2013 G, PC Frosty Bid x Jaxsons Olympic Fame x Poco Lijerito
Breeder: Youree Ward Barrel Horses
Owner: Emily Beisel
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $123,325
Futurity Earnings: $1,667 at 4
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2018 Kit Carson Country (Burlington, Colorado), $453 at 5
First Pro Rodeo Win: 2019 Colorado State Fair (Pueblo), $2,299 at 6
NFR Qualifications: 5*, 2019-2023
2023 Season Earnings: $20,178 from 14 rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: 2022 Prairie Circuit Finals Reserve Champion, $5,151
Other Top Rodeos in 2023: Ellensburg (Washington), $2,580; Fiesta De Los Vaqueros (Tucson, Arizona), $2,232; Molalla (Oregon) Buckaroo, $2,013; West of the Pecos (Texas), $1,968.
*Qualifications split with other horses
4. Taycie Matthews
FAME FIRE ROCKS “POPROCKS” – 2023 HORSE OF THE YEAR
2017 M, Firewaterontherocks x W R Aces Fame x Dash Ta Fame
Owner: Mission Ranch
Breeder: Rustic River Ranch LLC
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $197,378
Futurity Earnings: $41,778 at 4; Champion 2021 BBR Southern Territorial Futurity
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2022 Peace River Pro Rodeo (Wauchula, Florida), $660 at 5
First Pro Rodeo Win: 2022 Big Sky Roundup (Great Falls, Montana), $3,258 at 5
NFR Qualifications: 1*, 2023
2023 Season Earnings: $117,854 from 37 rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: Killdeer (North Dakota) Mountain Roundup, $4,646; Bowden (Alberta) Daze, $1,392; Fort Herriman (Utah) Rodeo, $1,311; Central Ark PRCA Rodeo (El Paso), $829.
Other Top Rodeos in 2023: CINCH Playoffs Governor’s Cup (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), $21,500; Calgary Stampede, $18,525; CINCH Playoffs Washington State Fair (Puyallup), $9,113; Cheyenne (Wyoming) Frontier Days, $7,660; San Angelo (Texas) Rodeo, $5,026; San Antonio Rodeo, $5,000; Farm City Pro Rodeo (Hermiston, Oregon), $4,831; RodeoHouston, $3,750; Kitsap Stampede (Bremerton, Washington), $3,211; National Western (Denver), $2,911; Canby (Oregon) Rodeo, $2,496.
HEAVENLY FIREWATER “BUD THE STUD”
2012 S, JL Dash Ta Heaven x Firewater Fanny x Fire Water Flit
Owner: Mission Ranch
Breeder: Harry & Vivian Blackwell Trust
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $261,882
Futurity Earnings: $45,897 ($1,043 at 3 and $44,854 at 4)
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2021 Old Fort Days Rodeo (Fort Smith, Arkansas), $194 at 9**
First Pro Rodeo Win: 2022 Arcadia (Florida) Rodeo, $4,113 at 10**
NFR Qualifications: 1*, 2023
2023 Season Earnings: $23,493 in 10 rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: California Rodeo (Salinas), $11,981; Big Fork (Montana) Summer Rodeo, $2,053.
Other Top Rodeos in 2023: Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo (Davie, Florida), $2,506; NW Montana Fair (Kalispell), $1,919; Big Sky Roundup (Great Falls, Montana), $1,311.
*Qualification split with other horses.
**Heavenly Firewater placed and won several International Professional Rodeo Association events prior to his WPRA career as his jockeys — Taycie and her sister Jaylie — weren’t old enough to compete in the WPRA. The talented stallion is a two-time IPRA Champion and two-time International Finals Rodeo Champion, having won one with each sister.
Note: Matthews also won $1,770 on Stoli My Firewater (18M, Heavenly Firewater x Stoli My Guy x Traffic Guy) at three rodeos.
5. Lisa Lockhart
PROMISE ME FAME GUYS (“LEVEE”)
2016 G, Aint Seen Nothin Yet x Bar Blue Lass x FC Aboo
Owner: Teton Ridge
Breeder: Demrece and Harvey Keller
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $486,293
Futurity Earnings: $101,644 ($209 at 4 and $101,435 at 5); 2021 No. 9 Futurity Horse
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2021 Omaha River Rodeo (Nebraska), $959 at 5
First Pro Rodeo Win: 2022 NW Montana Fair (Kalispell), $2,361 at 6
NFR Qualifications: 3*, 2021-2023
2023 Season Earnings: $66,748 in 19 rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo (Minot, North Dakota), $8,058; Red Lodge (Montana) Home of Champions, $4,316; Watertown (South Dakota) Rodeo, $2,107; ABC Pro Rodeo (Levelland, Texas), $1,861.
Other Top Rodeos in 2023: Calgary Stampede, $12,950; Snake River Stampede (Nampa, Idaho), $8,426; San Antonio Rodeo, $7,750; National Western (Denver), $7,015; Yellowstone River Roundup (Billings, Montana), $2,282; Southwestern Exposition & Livestock Show (Fort Worth, Texas), $2,220; Ponoka (Alberta) Stampede, $1,700; Richland County Fair (Sidney, Montana), $1,607: Ardian Foote Memorial Rodeo (New Town, North Dakota), $1,516; Cinch Playoffs Washington State Fair (Puyallup), $1,500.
ROSAS CANTINA CC “ROSA”
2010 M, Corona Cartel x Dash Ta Vanila x Dash Ta Fame
Owner/Breeder: Alan Woodbury
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $540,266
Futurity Earnings: $6,336 at 5
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2016 Northeast Montana Fair (Glasgow), $637 at 6
First Pro Rodeo Win: 2016 Kimball Banner Rodeo (Nebraska), $632 and Wyoming State Fair (Douglas), $1,338, same weekend at 6
NFR Qualifications: 8*, 2016-2023
2023 Season Earnings: $56,555 in 14 rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: Sheridan WYO Rodeo, $8,447; Woodward Elks Rodeo (Oklahoma), $4,100; 101 Wild West Rodeo (Ponca City, Oklahoma), $2,344
Other Top Rodeos in 2023: Calgary Stampede, $20,000; NFR Open (Colorado Springs, Colorado), $5,666; La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros (Tucson, Arizona), $4,442; Cheyenne (Wyoming) Frontier Days, $3,136; Black Hills Roundup (Belle Fourche, South Dakota), $1,847; Ponoka (Canada) Stampede, $1,662; Fallon County Fair Rodeo (Baker, Montana), $1,413; Wyoming State Fair (Douglas), $1,313.
*Qualifications split with other horses
Note: Lockhart was second at the Pendleton Round Up in Oregon aboard Prime Diamond (11G, Prime Talent x Hugos Diamond x Hugo Streakin) to earn $11,331.
6. Kassie Mowry
CP HE WILL BE EPIC “WILL”
2015 G, Epic Leader x Percilla x Dash Ta Fame
Owner: Kassie Mowry
Breeder: Claire Powell
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $515,802
Futurity Earnings: $95,038 ($17,373 at 3 and $77,665 at 4); 2019 No. 12 Futurity Horse
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2020 West Texas Fair & Rodeo (Abilene, Texas), $401 at 5
First Pro Rodeo Win: 2023 San Antonio (Texas) Rodeo $22,500 at 8; won 2022 WCRA Cowtown Christmas (Fort Worth, Texas) at 7
NFR Qualifications: 2*; 2022-2023
2023 Season Earnings: $55,282 in four rodeos (Entered 28)
2023 Rodeo Wins: San Antonio Rodeo, $22,500; San Angelo (TX), $25,340.
Other top rodeos in 2023: Rodeo Austin (Texas), $4,180; Dixie National (Jackson, Mississippi), $3,262.
FAMOUS LADIES MAN “EMMITT”
2015 G, Dash Ta Fame x Lady Perks x Dash For Perks
Owner: Michael Boone
Breeder: Busby Quarter Horses
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $678,374
Futurity Earnings: $185,081 ($3,256 at 3 and $181,825 at 4); 2019 No. 2 Futurity Horse
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2020 Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo (Odessa, Texas), $7,067 at 5
First Pro Rodeo Win: 2020 Sandhills
NFR Qualifications: 2; 2022-2023
2023 Season Earnings: $75,149 in 14 rodeos (Entered 28)
2023 Rodeo Wins: Spanish Fork (Utah) Fiesta Days, $12,547; West Texas Fair & Rodeo (Abilene, Texas), $3,773.
Other top rodeos in 2023: Cheyenne (Wyoming) Frontier Days, $18,517; RodeoHouston, $8,500; Sheridan WYO Rodeo, $6,757; Calgary Stampede, $6,358.3; Ogden (Utah) Pioneer Days, $5,247; Days Of 47 (Salt Lake City), $4,375; Black Hills Roundup (Belle Fourche, South Dakota), $3,694; Old Fort Days Rodeo (Fort Smith, Arkansas), $1,730; Dodge City (Kansas) Roundup, $1,331.
Note: Mowry won $1,540 on KL Touch Of Heaven (18G, JL Dash Ta Heaven x Junior Country Girl x Deep Note Jr), EquiStat’s No. 1 Futurity Horse in 2022. She also won $2,500 aboard Wildchildsgotcashuno (17G, Bugemforcash x XV Wild Child x Whos Salty Dog), owned by David Harmon, at the Calgary Stampede when she was unable to get Famous Ladies Man back across the Canadian border due to a paperwork issue.
7. Wenda Johnson
STEAL MONEY “MO”
2016 G, First Moonflash x Im Chica Stoli x Stoli
Owner: Highpoint Performance Horses
Breeder: J. Santos Espinoza
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $367,953
Futurity Earnings: $40,338 ($9,414 at 4 and $30,924 at 5); 2021 Elite Futurity Champion
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2021 Oakley (Utah) Independence Stampede, $1,441 at 5
First Pro Rodeo Win: 2022 Cowboy Capital of the World (Stephenville, Texas), $2,850 at 6
NFR Qualifications: 3, 2021-2023 — all split with Macgyver Moonflash
2023 Season Earnings: $99,711 at 29 rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: Clark Co Fair & Rodeo (Logandale, Nevada), $8,146; Lea Co Fair & Rodeo (Lovington, New Mexico), $6,236; Lawton (Oklahoma) Rangers Rodeo, $4,023; Magic Valley Stampede (Filer, Idaho), $3,666; Strawberry Days (Pleasant Grove, Utah), $3,156; Omaha (Nebraska) River City Rodeo, $1,840; Hugo (Oklahoma) Rodeo, $1,802.
Other Top Rodeos in 2023: CINCH Playoffs Governor’s Cup (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), $8,806; Rodeo Houston, $8,000; Spanish Fork (Utah) Fiesta Days, $7,215; CINCH Playoffs Washington State Fair (Puyallup), $4,850; Cheyenne (Wyoming) Frontier Days, $4,494; Ogden (Utah) Pioneer Days, $4,198; Douglas Co Fair (Castle Rock, Colorado), $4,038; Horse Heaven Round Up (Kennewick, Washington), $4,001; Calgary Stampede, $3,850; Lewiston (Idaho) Roundup, $2,946.
MACGYVER MOONFLASH “MAC” (2013-2023)
G, First Moonflash x Touched By The Moon x Bad Moon Arising
Owner: Highpoint Performance Horses
Breeder: Ivy Lane Racing
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $481,635
Futurity Earnings: $32,753 at 5; Glen Wood Memorial and Texas Fall Barrel Classic Champion
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2019 North Texas Fair (Denton), $765 at 6
First Pro Rodeo Win: 2020 Coleman (TX), $2,081 at 7
NFR Qualifications: 4, 2020-23 (split with Steal Money since 2021)
2023 Season Earnings: $21,026 at five rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: Clovis (California), $9,393
Other Top Rodeos in 2023: Southwestern Exposition & Livestock Show (Fort Worth, Texas), $6,760; Guymon (Oklahoma) Pioneer Days, $1,976; Santa Rosa Roundup (Vernon, Texas), $1,578; Palo Pinto Co Livestock Show & Rodeo (Mineral Wells, Texas), $1,319.
8. Jessica Routier
FIERY MISS WEST “MISSY”
2011 M, Firewater Frenchman x Frenchmans Bo Dashus x Royal Quick Dash
Owner/Breeder: Gary A. Westergren
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $964,207
Futurity Earnings: $14,235 at 5; 2016 Gridiron Open & Breeders Futurity Champion
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2017 Bismarck PRCA Rodeo (North Dakota), $335 at 6
First Pro Rodeo Win: 2017 Western Fest Stampede (Granite Falls, Minnesota) $1,995 at 6
NFR Qualifications: 5; 2018-2023
2023 Season Earnings: $117,900 from 38 rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: NFR Open (Colorado Springs, Colorado), $24,553; Fallon County Fair & Rodeo (Baker, Montana), $4,710; Iowa’s Championship Rodeo (Sidney), $3,271; Yellowstone River Roundup (Billings, Montana), $2,685; Buffalo Stampede (Kadoka, South Dakota), $1,254.
Other Top Rodeos in 2023: RodeoHouston, $16,750; CINCH Playoffs Washington State Fair (Puyallup), $11,525; Dodge City (Kansas) Roundup, $8,903; Rodeo Austin (Texas), $6,750; Deadwood (South Dakota) Days of 76, $4,844; Calgary Stampede, $3,850; San Antonio Rodeo, $2,500; Cheyenne (Wyoming) Frontier Days, $2,413; Nebraska’s Big Rodeo (Burwell), $2,242; Roughrider Days Rodeo (Dickinson, North Dakota), $1,783.
Note: Routier also won $1,073 at three rodeos aboard her homebred High On Smoothies (15M, High On Corona x Especials Smoothie x Especial).
9. Summer Kosel
FIREWATERFRENCHFAME “APOLLO”
2014 G, Aint Seen Nothin Yet x Fire Water Flyer x Fire Water Flit
Owner: Summer Kosel
Breeder: Carol Warren
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $215,244
Futurity Earnings: $0
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2021 Newtown (North Dakota) Rodeo, $653 at 7
First Pro Rodeo Win: 2021 Black Hills Roundup (Belle Fourche, South Dakota), $4,274 at 7 NFR Qualifications: 1, 2023
2023 Season Earnings: $115,414 from 33 rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: Sikeston (Missouri) Jaycees Boothill Roundup, $8,186; Guymon (Oklahoma) Pioneer Days, $6,256; Buffalo Bill Rodeo (North Platte, Nebraska), $2,640.
Other Top Rodeos in 2023: Cheyenne (Wyoming) Frontier Days, $15,441; CINCH Playoffs Governor’s Cup (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), $14,500; RodeoHouston, $8,250; Dodge City (Kansas) Roundup, $8,186; San Angelo (Texas) Rodeo, $6,597; Red Bluff (California) Roundup, $5,914; Horse Heaven Roundup (Kennewick, Washington), $4,625; Walla Walla (Washington) Frontier Days, $3,336; Southwestern Exposition & Livestock Show (Fort Worth, Texas), $3,080; Kansas Biggest Rodeo (Phillipsburg), $2,975.
10. Ilyssa Riley
MISTYS MONEY BLURR “MONEY”
2016 G, The Money Depot x Mistys Dash Of Fame x Dash Ta Fame
Owner: Slash Z Quarter Horses
Breeder: Joe and Dee Lynn Braman
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $141,668
Futurity Earnings: $32,945 at 4; 2020 Ardmore Futurity Champion
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2021 Ellis Co Livestock Show (Waxahachie, Texas), $1,006 at 5
First Pro Rodeo Win: 2021 Tops In Texas (Jacksonville), $1,371 at 5
NFR Qualifications: 1*, 2023
2023 Season Earnings: $62,461 from 24 rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: 2022 Texas Circuit Finals (Waco), $11,467; Waller Co Fair (Hempstead, Texas), $3,224; Westcliffe (Colorado) Stampede, $2,969; NW Montana Fair (Kalispell), $2,476; Toppenish (Washington), $2,033; Los Fresnos (Texas), $1,777; Sanders Co Fair (Plains, Montana), $1,617.
Other Top Rodeos in 2023: Days of 47 (Salt Lake City, Utah), $6,000; Livingston (Montana) Roundup, $5,543.
THEMAJORTHRILLER “THRILLER”
2010 G, Ninety Nine Goldmine x Cutters Brass Tack x Cutters Bonanza
Owner: Slash Z Quarter Horses
Breeder: Kristy White
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: **
Futurity Earnings: **
First Pro Rodeo Check: **
First Pro Rodeo Win: **
NFR Qualifications: 1*, 2023
2023 Season Earnings: $44,306 from 17 rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: Reserve Champion NFR Open (Colorado Springs, Colorado), $12,878.
Other Top Rodeos in 2023: Reno (Nevada) Rodeo, $9,269; Ellensburg (Washington), $3,524; Mandan (North Dakota) Rodeo Days, $3,169; San Angelo (Texas), $3,141; St. Paul (Oregon), $2,671; Wild Bill Hickock (Abilene, Kansas), $1,842; Helotes (Texas), $1,739.
*Qualifications split with other horses
** Themajorthriller started his career in Canada, and his results history is incomplete due to the under reporting of Canadian events
Note: Riley also won $2,920 on former aged-event winner Championofthehouse (11G, Furyofthewind x Teenish x Pritzi Dash) at the National Western in Denver and $1,298 at three rodeos on Six Moons Flaming (17G, Flaming Fire Water x Sheza Six Moons Doll x Marthas Six Moons).
11. Sissy Winn
A R DASH TA FLAME “SCOOP”
2013 G, Dash Ta Fame x Discreat Retreat x Mr Jess Perry
Owner: Sissy Winn
Breeder: Atwood Ranches
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $230,501
Futurity Earnings: $30,972 ($5,109 at 3 and $25,863 at 4); 2017 Copper Spring Ranch Futurity Champion
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2017 Cowtown (Fort Worth, Texas), $85 at 4
First Pro Rodeo Win: 2018 Mesquite (Texas) August #1, $609 at 5
NFR Qualifications: 2*, 2022-2023
2023 Season Earnings: $85,618 from 22 rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: Valley West Stampede (Langley, British Columbia), $6,002; IPE & Stampede (Armstrong, British Columbia), $3,656.
Other Top Rodeos in 2023: Southwestern Exposition & Livestock Show (Fort Worth, Texas), $13,760; RodeoHouston, $12,080; Red Bluff (California) Roundup, $5,617; San Antonio Rodeo, $5,500; Ellensburg (Washington), $5,447; Calgary Stampede, $4,850; St. Paul (Oregon), $4,274; CINCH Playoffs Washington State Fair (Puyallup), $4,013.
JL I AM REDDY “TED”
2017 G, JL Reddy To Charm x JL Seraphina x Dash Ta Fame
Owner: Sissy Winn
Breeder: Jill Lane Quarter Horses
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $74,948
Futurity Earnings: $29,464 at 4
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2023 Walker Co Fair (Huntsville, Texas), $1,793 at 6
First Pro Rodeo Win: See above.
NFR Qualifications: 1*, 2023
2023 Season Earnings: $15,120 from 10 rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: Walker Co Fair, $1,793.
Other Top Rodeos in 2023: Caldwell (Idaho) Night Rodeo, $3,676; Famous Preston (Idaho) Rodeo, $3,250; Last Chance Stampede (Helena, Montana), $1,892, Strathmore (Alberta) Stampede, $1,723.
*Qualifications split with other horses
Note: Winn also rode Chewingthehotwire (17G, Flaming Fire Water x Native Quick Dash x Royal Quick Dash) to earnings of $6,135 at the Texas Circuit Finals Rodeo, which counted toward the 2023 world standings, and Guadalupe Co. Fair in Seguin, Texas.
12. Stevi Hillman
CUATRO FAME “TRUCK”
2007 G, Dash Ta Fame x Princess Streaks x Streak Laico Bird
Owner: Ty and Stevi Hillman
Breeder: Brandy Wilson-Mehl
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $774,131
Futurity Earnings: $0
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2015 Butterfield Stage Days (Bridgeport, Texas), $1,338 at 8
First Pro Rodeo Win: See above.
NFR Qualifications: 8*, 2016-2023
2023 Season Earnings: $69,599 from 18 rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: Strathmore (Alberta) Stampede, $6,848; Livingston (Montana) Roundup, $9,641; Raymond (Alberta) Stampede, $2256; Durant (Oklahoma), $1,533.
Other Top Rodeos in 2023: RodeoHouston, $9,000; Ellensburg (Washington), $4,895; Silver State Stampede (Elko, Nevada), $4,720; Cody (Wyoming) Stampede, $4,005; Deadwood (South Dakota) Days of 76, $3,936; Calgary Stampede, $3,850; Farm City Pro Rodeo (Hermiston, Oregon), $3,344.
SAND IN MY SOCKS “SANDI”
2017 M, BHR Frenchies Socks x JC Pick Six x Tres Seis
Owner: Isabella Quarter Horses
Breeder: 70 Ranch Performance Horses
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $304,084
Futurity Earnings: $236,645 ($105,334 at 3 and $131,311 at 4); No. 6 Futurity Horse in 2020 and No. 7 in 2021
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2022 National Finals Rodeo (Las Vegas), Round 4, $7,462 at 5
First Pro Rodeo Win: 2023 Owyhee Co Fair (Homedale, Idaho), $2,000 at 6
NFR Qualifications: 1*, 2023. Used at 2022 NFR but didn’t qualify.
2023 Season Earnings: $22,186 from 9 rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: Pendleton (Oregon) Roundup, $11,656; Owyhee Co Fair, $2000; Springhill (Louisiana), $1,858.
Other Top Rodeos in 2023: CINCH Playoffs Washington State Fair (Puyallup), $2,513, Tri State Rodeo (Amarillo, Texas), $1,487.
RV BRIJETT “BRIJETT”
2017 M, Blazin Jetolena x DTF Mellowdoc x Dash Ta Fame
Breeder: Megan McLeod Sprague
Owner: Sawmill Ranch
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $105,789
Futurity Earnings: $66,086 at 4; 2021 No. 25 Futurity Horse
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2022 Atoka (Oklahoma), $46 at 5
First Pro Rodeo Win: 2023 Andrews (Texas), $949 at 6
NFR Qualifications: 1*, 2023
2023 Season Earnings: $16,646 from 11 rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: Andrews (Texas), $949
Other Top Rodeos in 2023: Reno (Nevada) Rodeo, $5,210; Big Sky Roundup (Great Falls, Montana), $2,623; Southwestern Exposition & Livestock Show (Fort Worth, Texas), $2,200; Coleman (Texas), $1,703.
*Qualifications split with other horses
13. Hailey Kinsel
DM SISSY HAYDAY “SISTER” — 2018-2020 & 2022 WPRA WORLD CHAMPION
2011 M, PC Frenchmans Hayday x Royal Sissy Irish x Royal Shake Em
Owner: Hailey Kinsel
Breeder: Dillon Mundorf
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $2,767,062
Futurity Earnings: $11,273 at 5
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2016 Crockett (Texas) Lions Club Rodeo, $498 at 5
First Pro Rodeo Win: 2016 Elizabeth (Colorado) Stampede, $1,634 at 5
NFR Qualifications: 7, 2017-2023
2023 Season Earnings: $100,740 from 17 rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: Kansas Biggest Rodeo (Phillipsburg), $3,719
Other Top Rodeos in 2023: Southwestern Exposition & Livestock Show (Fort Worth, Texas), $17,520; Reno (Nevada) Rodeo, $13,256; San Angelo (Texas) Rodeo, $12,731; Calgary Stampede, $9,750; Cody (Wyoming) Stampede, $9,155; San Antonio Rodeo, $6,500; RodeoHouston $6,250; Dodge City (Kansas) Roundup, $4,762; Woodward (Oklahoma) Elks Rodeo, $3,280; St. Paul (Oregon) Rodeo, $3,206.
Note: Kinsel also won $5,154 on four other horses: TR Judges Doll (16M, Judge Cash x TR Dashing Badger x Mr Illuminator), who placed at the Lea County Fair in Lovington, New Mexico, the Cache County Fair in Logan, Utah, the Canby Rodeo in Washington and Moses Lake Roundup in Washington; VQ Nonstop Stinson (17M, Eddies Stinson x Honor This Nonstop x Mr Honor Bound), who placed at Coleman, Texas; BCK Spyder Monkey (14M, The Goodbye Lane x Phoebes Myth x Phoebes Cartel), who placed at the Farm City Pro Rodeo in Hermiston, Oregon; and DH Jess Stellar (13M, Mighty Jess x PC Frosted Stellar x Sun Frost), who placed at the Austin County Fair in Bellville, Texas.
14. Sue Smith
DASHS CENTERFOLD “CENTERFOLD”
2011 M, Dash Ta Fame x Diamonds Tiny Effort x Proudest Effort
Owner: Kyle Edwards/Sue Smith
Breeder: Bob Alan Pence
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $390,351
Futurity Earnings: $117,278 ($2,726 at 4 and $114,522 at 5); 2016 No. 1 Futurity Horse
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2017 War Bonnet Round Up (Idaho Falls, Idaho), $110 at 6
First Pro Rodeo Win: 2018 War Bonnet Round Up, $2,074 at 7
NFR Qualifications: 1*, 2023
2023 Season Earnings: $87,443 from 23 rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: Cheyenne (Wyoming) Frontier Days, $22,257; Snake River Stampede (Nampa, Idaho), $14,509; Ogden (Utah) Pioneer Days, $10,494; Cave Creek (Arizona) Rodeo Days, $3,833; Brawley (California) Cattle Call, $2,557; Lakeside (California), $2,555; Eagle (Idaho), $2,308.
Other Top Rodeos in 2023: Clark Co Fair (Logandale, Nevada), $5,906; Redding (California), $3,492; Gooding (Idaho), $3,377.
*Qualifications split with her son, Diamond Center
DIAMOND CENTER “HEFF”
2016 G, A Smooth Guy x Dashs Centerfold x Dash Ta Fame
Owner: Kyle Edwards/Sue Smith
Breeder: Kyle Edwards/Sue Smith
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $252,190
Futurity Earnings: $129,1197 at 5; 2021 No. 8 Futurity Horse
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2022 War Bonnet Round Up (Idaho Falls, Idaho), $110 at 6
First Pro Rodeo Win: 2023 Poway (California), $1,911 at 7
NFR Qualifications: 1*, 2023
2023 Season Earnings: $14,649 from 11 rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: Poway, $1911.
Other Top Rodeos in 2023: CINCH Playoffs Governor’s Cup (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), $5,000; NILE (Billings, Montana), $1,731; San Bernardino (California) Sheriff’s Association Rodeo, $1,341; Kitsap Stampede (Bremerton, Washington), $1,256; Lehi (Utah) Roundup, $1,171.
*Qualifications split with his dam, Dashs Centerfold
15. Paige Jones
FAMOUS HAYDAY “BAZINGA”
2012 G, PC Frenchmans Hayday x Jaxsons Olympic Fame x Poco Lijerto
Owner: Paige Jones
Breeder: Youree Ward Barrel Horses
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $252,841
Futurity Earnings: $20,538 ($12,500 at 3 and $8,038 at 4)
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2020 Southwest District Stock Show & Rodeo (Lake Charles, Louisiana), $399 at 8
First Pro Rodeo Win: 2021 Eugene (Oregon) Pro Rodeo, $2,069 at 9
NFR Qualifications: 1*, 2023
2023 Season Earnings: $90,037 from 21 rodeos
2023 Rodeo Wins: Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo (Casper), $11,851; Cody (Wyoming) Stampede, $11,444; Wainwright (Alberta) Stampede, $7,281.
Other Top Rodeos in 2023: Ponoka (Alberta) Stampede, $12,870; RodeoHouston, $9,000; Wainwright (Alberta) Stampede, $7,281; Cheyenne (Wyoming) Frontier Days, $6,032; Sundrie (Alberta) Pro Rodeo, $3,971; Clark Co Fair & Rodeo (Logandale, Nevada), $2,851; Ogden (Utah) Pioneer Days, $2,711; CINCH Playoffs Governor’s Cup (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), $2,556; San Antonio Rodeo, $2,500; Guymon (Oklahoma) Pioneer Days, $2,360.
*Qualifications split with other horses
HIGH COTTON LANE “COTTON”
2014 G, The Goodbye Lane x HMB Soon Tobe Famous x Dash Ta Fame
Owner: Paige Jones
Breeder: Bob Burt
Lifetime Earnings as of October 1: $411,551
Futurity Earnings: $112,816 at 4; 2018 No. 5 Futurity Horse and BFA Futurity World Champion
First Pro Rodeo Check: 2020 Woodward (Oklahoma) Elks, $3,468 at 6
First Pro Rodeo Win: 2020 Cody (Wyoming) Stampede, $8,426 at 6
NFR Qualifications: 1, 2023
2023 Season Earnings: $11,762 from 6 rodeos 2023 Rodeo Wins: Lewiston (Idaho) Roundup, $3,682 Other Top Rodeos in 2023: Caldwell (Idaho) Night Rodeo, $2,328; Pendleton (Oregon) Round Up, $2,137*; West Texas Fair & Rodeo (Abilene), $1,887.
*Qualifications split with other horses
**Ran Brad and Karen Gleason’s homebred Mobetta Fame (14G, A Smooth Guy x Daves Jet Ta Fame x Dash Ta Fame) in the Finals at the Pendleton Roundup.
