June 2026 Table of Contents

The Health and Nutrition Issue

Sound Mamas
Maintaining your broodmare’s joint health is an important part of breeding management. By Abigail Boatwright, Page 36

Health and Nutrition Special Advertising Section
Shop this selection of health and nutrition product offerings from BHN advertisers. Compiled by Blanche Schaefer, Page 42

Kelli Thouvenell and KT Edward win the VGBRA Barrel Daze Futurity. **Photo by Bill Lawless**

Features

Merci Beaucoup
Lis Hollmann reflects on the long history of Frenchman’s Quarter Horses. By Abigail Boatwright, Page 20

One Good Martini
Rising fast, Alyssa Urbanek-Wade and Martinis At Midnight are quickly carving out a name in the pro rodeo scene. By Mackenzie Johnson, Page 26

Champions’ Corner

Charmayne James‘ Tips, Page 14

In Every Issue

Arena Record, Page 4
Arena Dirt, Page 6
EquiStat Insider Stats, Page 10
Outside the Arena, Page 16
Drill of the Month, Page 88
Barrel Racing Across the U.S., Page 92
Futurity Roundup, Page 94

Event Spotlights

Seen in the Arena, Page 49
Northwest Futurities Roundup, Page 50
Pro Rodeo Roundup, Page 54
Resistol Rookie Roundup, Page 60
Barrel Bash Chickasha Futurity, Page 64
Sanctuary Barrel Races High Cascades Futurity and Benefit, Page 68
Annual Senior World Championships, Page 70
The American Regional Tournament East Qualifier, Page 74