This Month

May 2026 Table of Contents

The Tack and Equipment Issue

New and Notable
Barrel racers discuss which equine products help improve your horse life.  By Abigail Boatwright, Page 26

Bits of Success
Through the years, BHN has caught up with pro rodeo, futurity and divisional champions to discuss the ins and outs of their favorite bits. Here, in this exclusive compilation, we revist a few of the BHN staff’s favorite pieces. Compiled by Blanche Schaefer, Page 30

Tack and Equipment Special Advertising Section
Shop this selection of the season’s latest tack and equipment offerings from BHN advertisers. Compiled by Blanche Schaefer, Page 36

Anita Ellis and SGL Rico win the San Antonio Stock Show Rodeo. Photo by Hailey Rae Photography

Features

Your Horses Health: Travel Tips
Help your horse stay comfortable and healthy while hauling and stalling on the road with tips from Dr. Noah Grimes. By Abigail Boatwright, Page 16

Lasting History Part Two
Barrel Horse News celebrates 30 years since its first issue in May 1996. In Part Two, learn about the staff from past and present. By Kailey Sullins, Page 22

Champions’ Corner

Charmayne James‘ Tips, Page 14

In Every Issue

Arena Record, Page 4
Arena Dirt, Page 9
EquiStat Insider Stats, Page 12
Behind the Barrels, Page 75
Barrel Racing Across the U.S., Page 78
Futurity Roundup, Page 79

Event Spotlights

Seen in the Arena, Page 41
Pro Rodeo Roundup, Page 42
The Grand Pix, Page 48
Elite Extravaganza, Page 52
Spring Futurity Roundup, Page 56
The Patriot, Page 60
XX Annual Dixie Classic and Konra Minniera Memorial, Page 64

NBHA News

NBHA Ashville Super Show, Page 66
NBHA Member Profile, Page 70
NBHA State News, Page 72

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