August 2024 Table of Contents

The Betty Barrel Racer Issue

All in the Family
These moms and their children have bonded over a love for barrel racing. Here’s what brings them together. By Abigail Boatwright, Page 30

Cover page of the August issue of Barrel Horse News — Kindyl Scruggs and Melrose Chrome win Women’s Rodeo World Championship. Photo by Bull Stock Media courtesy WRWC

Hit the Highway
Professional barrel racers Leslie Smalygo and Dona Kay Rule share their top tips for hitting the road with horses in tow. By Jessica Lash, Page 36

Features

Deep Breaths
Equine asthma can be a concerning condition, but here’s how you can reduce issues and treat it. By Abigail Boatwright, Page 20

Headgear How-To: Part Two
When coupled with good horsemanship, tie-downs and bonnets can help fine-tune a horse’s pattern work. In Part Two of this three-part series, our experts dive into the do’s and don’ts of these headgear pieces. By Jessica Lash, Page 24

Champions’ Corner

Charmayne James’ Tips, Page 14

In Every Issue

Arena Record, Page 4
Arena Dirt, Page 9
Outside the Arena, Page 16
Behind the Barrels: Sarah Van Vuren, Page 89
Barrel Racing Across the U.S., Page 92
Futurity Roundup, Page 94

Event Spotlight

Seen in the Arena, Page 43
WCRA Women’s Rodeo World Championships, Page 44
Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo, Page 50
Royal Crown Guthrie and Breeders Challenge Qualifier, Page 54
Colorado Classic and Run at the Rose, Page 62
Bonus Race World Finals, Page 68
Resistol Rookie Roundup, Page 72
All American Youth, Page 76
Xtreme Million Finals, Page 78