July 2025 Table of Contents

The Equine Professionals Issue

On The Move
These mobile equine businesses bring horse care services on the road. By Abigail Boatwright, Page 26

Chloe Gray and Heavenly Red win Better Barrel Races World Finals Open 1D championship. Photo by Traci Davenport

Ground Guys
The people behind the scenes who specialize in arena dirt work have played a large role in barrel racing’s advancement and safety. By Maddy Rohr, Page 32

Features

Your Horse’s Health: Anatomy of a Hoof
Farrier Lee Olsen discusses facets of the equine hoof and common hoof ailments. By Abigail Boatwright, Page 14

Lead A Horse to Water
Can you make it drink? BHN experts talk basics on equine hydration and what you can do to ensure your horse is getting enough water. By Josie Mac Fladager, Page 20

Champions’ Corner

Charmayne James‘ Tips, Page 12

In Every Issue

Arena Record, Page 4
Arena Dirt, Page 7
EquiStat Insider Stats, Page 10
Behind The Barrels, Page 89
Barrel Racing Across the U.S., Page 92
Futurity Roundup, Page 94

Event Spotlights

Seen in the Arena, Page 39
Better Barrel Races World Finals, Page 40
48th Old Fort Days Futurity and Super Derby, Page 46
World Champions Rodeo Alliance Rodeo Corpus Christi, Page 52
Ruby Buckle Central, Page 58
Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeo, Page 64
Resistol Rookie Roundup, Page 68
Lucky Dog Production Futurity and Breeders Challenge, Page 72
Royal Crown Canada, Page 76
Yellow Rose Futurity and Derby Canada, Page 80
Josey Jr. World and Reunion, Page 82