January 2025 Table of Contents

The Stallion Issue

Right on Time
With good timing and a devotion to their one-of-a-kind stallion, Crystal Shumate and Derek Piel propelled BHR Frenchies Socks to the forefront of barrel racing sires. By Ross Hecox, Page 30

William Ball and Red As Hale win the Barrel Futurities of America World Championships SuperStakes. Photo by Kenneth Springer

For The Boys
A behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to manage stallion stations, where some of the top performance horse stallions stand for the duration of their breeding careers. By Maddy Rohr, Page 36

The Future is Now
Stock is rapidly rising for EquiStat’s leading junior stallions. By Tanya Randall, Page 40

Features

Those Pearly Whites
Here’s why regular dental care is so important for your barrel horse. By Abigail Boatwright, Page 16

Formula 1 Barrel Racing
Brazilian-based Split Timing aids barrel racers, event producers and fans with their innovative timing software. By Tanya Randall, Page 22

Champions’ Corner

Charmayne James‘ Tips, Page 14

In Every Issue

Arena Record, Page 4
Arena Dirt, Page 9
Drill of the Month, Page 88
Barrel Racing Across the U.S., Page 92
Futurity Roundup, Page 94

Event Spotlight

Seen In The Arena, Page 49
Barrel Futurities of America World Championships, Page 50
National Barrel Horse Association World Championships, Page 58
Ruby Buckle East, Page 66
Pro Elite World Challenge Finals, Page 70
WPRA World Finals and Elite Barrel Racing, Page 74
Top Shelf Breeders Barrel Race, Page 78