The Futurity Issue
Brick By Brick
Barrel horse trainer Helen Nowosad brings intentionality to her training, competition and commitment to elevating the sport of barrel racing. By Abigail Boatwright, Page 32
Futurity 101
A beginner’s guide to the futurity world. By Kailey Sullins, Page 38
Futurity, Derby and BFA EquiStat All-Time Leaders
EquiStat presents a history of the highest-earning horses, riders, owners, breeders, sires and dams of all time in Futurity and Derby competition, plus an exclusive look at the lifetime leaders of the Barrel Futurities of America World Championships. Compiled by Kailey Sullins and EquiStat, Page 40
Features
Your Horse’s Health: Sport Injuries
Learn about six common musculoskeletal injuries to watch for in your barrel horse. By Abigail Boatwright, Page 20
Stop and Smell the Roses
Two-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier Sarah Rose Waguespack has made a successful career of training barrel horses after spending the early years of her career on the rodeo road. By Morgan Anderson, Page 26
Christmas Gift Guide
The annual Barrel Horse News Christmas Gift Guide brings you a selection of gift ideas from select, trusted BHN advertisers. Compiled by Blanche Schaefer, Page 52
Champions’ Corner
Charmayne James‘ Tips, Page 16
In Every Issue
Arena Record, Page 4
Arena Dirt, Page 9
EquiStat Insider Stats, Page 12
Behind the Barrels, Page 99
Barrel Racing Across the U.S., Page 102
Event Spotlights
Seen in the Arena, Page 57
The Breeders Challenge, Page 58
Xtreme Million Nampa, Page 62
The Breeders Elite Incentive, Page 66
The Blitz, Page 70
The Bayou Gold, Page 72
Bring the Heat & Leslie Willis Benefit, Page 74
ANHA Shootout, Page 76
Expanded Futurity Roundup, Page 78
NBHA News
NBHA Tour: Music City Super Show, Page 88
NBHA News, Page 94
NBHA Member Profile, Page 96
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