February 2026 Table of Contents

The Breeders Issue

InFoal Innovation
Dr. Rick Beck’s work with equine reproduction has launched in exciting new directions to help improve breeding success. By Abigail Boatwright, Page 24

Kassie Mowry defends her WPRA world championship aboard two mounts, including CP He Will Be Epic. PRCA Photo by Mallory Beinborn

Leading Dams
EquiStat presents a statistical look at the top 30 leading barrel racing dams of the past five years. Compiled by Kailey Sullins, Data by EquiStat, Page 30

Leading Junior Sires
EquiStat presents a statistical look at the top 30 junior barrel racing sires. Compiled by Kailey Sullins, Data by EquiStat, Page 32

Features

She’s A Beauty
Meet champion barrel horse RC Back In Black, one of barrel racing’s most prolific producers. By Tanya Randall, Page 18

Champions’ Corner

Charmayne James‘ Tips, Page 12

In Every Issue

Arena Record, Page 4
Arena Dirt, Page 9
Outside the Arena, Page 16
Drill of the Month, Page 74
Barrel Racing Across the U.S., Page 78
Futurity Roundup, Page 79

Event Spotlights

Seen in the Arena, page 35
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Page 36
NFR In Photos, Page 50
GTBRA Equinety Jingle Bell Classic, Page 52
WPRA Circuit Finals Roundup, Page 56
The Icebreaker Futurity, Page 64
KK Run For Vegas Junior NFR, Page 68