November 2024 Table of Contents

The Equine Professionals Issue

A Big Production
Want to put on your own barrel race? Here’s what it takes to produce a top-quality event. By Abigail Boatwright, Page 30

Dusky Lynn Hall and KD Baby Driver earned the Breeders Challenge Youth Finale, Open Derby and High Stakes wins. Hall also won the Open Finale aboard Jets Letter Ta Abby. All totaled, Hall banked $103,724 at the event, which pushed the 10-year-old over the $1 million mark in career earnings. Photo by Shoop Shots Photography

Craftsmen of Barrel Racing
The gear barrel racers use on their horses is well-researched and well-made, as these five makers can attest. By Kate Bradley Byars, Page 38

Features

Demystifying the Nebulizer
Learn how this medical device can help your horse breathe easier. By Abigail Boatwright, Page 20

BFA EquiStat All-Time Leaders
EquiStat presents a history of the highest-earning horses, riders, owners, breeders, sires and dams of the Barrel Futurities of America World Championships. Compiled by Kailey Sullins and EquiStat, Page 26

Christmas Gift Guide
The annual Barrel Horse News Christmas Gift Guide brings you a collection of gift ideas from select, trusted BHN advertisers. Compiled by Blanche Schaefer, Page 46

Champions’ Corner

Charmayne James‘ Tips, Page 14

In Every Issue

Arena Record, Page 4
Arena Dirt, Page 9
Drill of the Month, Page 98
Barrel Racing Across the U.S., Page 102

Event Spotlight

Seen in the Arena, Page 53
The Breeders Challenge, Page 54
The MEGA, Page 62
The Blitz, Page 66
The Breeders Elite Incentive, Page 68
OKC Shootout, Page 74
Expanded Futurity Roundup, Page 78