Introducing the 2019 Top 15 NFR Barrel Racing Qualifiers
The top 15 NFR barrel racing qualifiers are all settled in Las Vegas and will soon be blasting down the alley at the Thomas & Mack.
In anticipation of the rodeo action, I’m excited to share some background stats and descriptions of the horse power (with pedigree links!) we can look forward to seeing during this years race to the gold buckle.
So before the gates open, let’s dive in and get to know these these amazing women and their horses – who we can look forward to entertaining, educating, and inspiring us at the 2019 NFR and beyond!
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Nellie Miller
#1 NELLIE MILLER
Age: 31
Hometown: Cottonwood, CA
Joined WPRA: 2008
2019 Earnings: $154,611
Career Earnings: $876,021
NFR Qualifications: Four (2010, 2017-19)
NFR Horses: Rafter W Minnie Reba “Sister” – 2008 blue roan mare
Cinco De Cash – 2005 gelding owned by Colleen Kingsbury
Sponsors: Total Equine, Platinum Trailers, Wrangler, BestEver Pads, 12 Gauge Ranch, Haleakala, Corral Boots, Equithrive
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Hailey Kinsel
#2 HAILEY KINSEL
Age: 25
Hometown: Cotulla, TX
Joined WPRA: 2015
2019 Earnings: $148,867
Career Earnings: $804,248
NFR Qualifications: Three (2017-19)
NFR Horses: DM Sissy Hayday “Sister” – 2011 palomino mare
Thunder Stones “TJ” – 2004 brown gelding
Guys Pie In The Sky “Guy” – 2003 sorrel gelding owned by Aasbo family
Sponsors: Classic Equine, Cinch Jeans & Shirts, Purina, Platinum Performance, Yeti, P&P Trailer Sales, Bloomer Trailers, Cavenders, 12 Gauge Ranch, Capital Farm Credit-Agri Insurance, Veterinarian – Hill Country Equine
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Lisa Lockhart
#3 LISA LOCKHART
Age: 54
Hometown: Oelrichs, SD
Joined WPRA: 1993
2019 Earnings: $123,515
Career Earnings: $2,572,065
NFR Qualifications: $2,572,065
NFR Horses: An Oakie With Cash “Louie” – 2003 buckskin gelding
Rosas Cantina CC “Rosa” – 2010 buckskin mare (goes to the left barrel first), owned by Alan Woodbury
Prime Diamond “Cutter” – 2011 brown gelding
Sponsors: Polaris Ranger, Priefert Rodeo & Ranch, Platinum Performance, Woodys Performance Horse Feed, Cowgirl Tuff, DeTye Vet Supply, B Bar Heart Performance Horses, Classic Equine, Martin Saddlery, Rodeo Rigs, Outback Customs NFR
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Shali Lord
#4 SHALI LORD
Age: 39
Hometown: Lamar, CO
Joined WPRA: 2003
2019 Earnings: $526,259
Career Earnings: $526,259
NFR Qualifications: Two (2005, 2019)
NFR Horses: Freckles Ta Fame “Can Man” – 2009 sorrel stallion
Frosted In Fame “CeCe” – 2010 grey mare
Sponsors: Cinch, Justin Boots, Purina, Mirage, Larry the Cable Guy, Simply Equine, Cactus Saddlery, Iconoclast, Fringe Scarves, Wheeler’s Trailers, Bill Fick Ford, JD Conway DVM, Western Dove
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Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi
#5 BRITTANY POZZI TONOZZI
Age: 35
Hometown: Lampasas, TX
Joined WPRA: 2003
2019 Earnings: $105,335
Career Earnings: $2,321,480
NFR Qualifications: 13 (2003, 2005-13, 2017-19)
NFR Horses: Ima Famous Babe “Katniss” – 2013 chestnut mare
Babe On The Chase “Birdie” – 2011 sorrel mare
KissKiss BangBang “Mona” – 2010 sorrel mare
Sponsors: Roper and Stetson Apparel, Purina Horse Feed, Oxy-Gen, Double J Saddlery, Professional’s Choice, Tanner Equine, MGM, Manzanola Feeds, and Elite Trailers
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Stevi Hillman
#6 STEVI HILLMAN
Age: 33
Hometown: Weatherford, TX
Joined WPRA: 2012
2019 Earnings: $105,335
Career Earnings: $683,472
NFR Qualifications: Four (2016-2019)
NFR Horses: MCM Imasharpguy “Sharpie” – 2010 grey gelding
One Perfect Ruby “Perfecto” – 2011 sorrel gelding
Guys R A Mystery “Sherlock” – 2009 palomino gelding
DTF Mellowdoc “Millie” – 2010 chestnut mare
Sponsors: Rock And Roll Denim, Panhandle, Rock And Roll Cowgirl, HayRite, K&N Equine Solutions, Shiloh Saddlery, MVP, Team PHT, Nutrena, 5 Star Equine Products, Flair Strip, Equipulmin, FlexiNeb, Outlaw Equine Vet, KahmCBD, PrepareToWinTV, and Western Legacy Company
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Emily Miller
#7 EMILY MILLER
Age: 27
Hometown: Weatherford, OK
Joined WPRA: 2013
2019 Earnings: $98,145
Career Earnings: $144,764
NFR Qualifications: One (2019)
NFR Horses: Namgis D 33 “Chongo” – 2010 grey gelding
Namgis D 56 “Foxy” – 2012 palomino mare
Bidden On Fame “Beau” – 2013 bay gelding
Sponsors: American AgCredit, Nutrien, Namgis Quarter Horses, Cinch, Purina, Master Saddles, Stierwalt Superflex, Schneider Performance Pads, RPX Enterprises, Complete Equine Performance, Ortho Equine
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Jessica Routier
#8 JESSICA ROUTIER
Age: 36
Hometown: Buffalo, SD
Joined WPRA: 2010
2019 Earnings: $96,582
Career earnings: $414,976
NFR Qualifications: Two (2018-2019)
NFR Horses: Fiery Miss West “Missy” – 2011 palomino mare
Especials Smoothie “Smoothie” – 1995 sorrel mare
Hot Corona Smoothie “Margie” – 2013 brown mare
Sponsors: Dakota Western Bank, Rodeo Rigs, 5 Star Equine Products, Steele Equi-fit, Thunderbird Brand, Cowgirl Tuff Co, Zesterra, Silver Lining Herbs, Westergren Quarter Horses, Rahn Performance Equine, Top Performance Equine, Whinney Wear
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Dona Kay Rule
#9 DONA KAY RULE
Age: 61
Hometown: Minco, OK
Joined WPRA: 2016
2019 Earnings: $95,507
Career Earnings: $131,296
NFR Qualifications: One (2019)
NFR Horses: High Valor “Valor” – 2009 sorrel gelding
Bullseye Bullion – 2010 sorrel stallion
Sponsors: Koolspeed Feed, 5 Star Equine Products, Deanna’s Essential Oils, Equi-Resp, Express Ranches
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Ericka Nelson
#10 ERICKA NELSON
Age: 39
Hometown: Century, FL
Joined WPRA: 2001
2019 Earnings: $93,433
Career Earnings: $199,491
NFR Qualifications: One (2019)
NFR Horses: Goodfrenchmanfriday “Friday” – 2012 sorrel gelding, owned by Darren Scholl
PC Cash “Bud” – 2010 palomino gelding, owned by Beth Miller
Sponsors: GBA Farms, OE Nutra, K&N Equine Solutions, LB Equine Fitness, Ortho Equine, Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation, Best Ever Pads, Masters Saddles, Zesterra, Kahm
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Ivy Conrado-Saebens
#11 IVY CONRADO-SAEBENS
Age: 25
Hometown: Hudson, CO
Joined WPRA: 2015
2019 Earnings: $93,269
Career Earnings: $718,722
NFR Qualifications: Four (2016-19)
NFR Horses: KN Fabs Gift of Fame “JLo” – 2009 palomino mare
Positively Streakin “Salty” – 2014 roan mare, owned by Joe & Carla Spitz
Sponsors: Wrangler, Justin Boots, 12 Gauge Ranch, Renew Gold, Platinum, FlairStrips, Equicare, Tanner Equine, Techmix
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Amberleigh Moore
#12 AMBERLEIGH MOORE
Age: 51
Hometown: Salem, OR
Joined WPRA: 2015
2019 Earnings: $93,059
Career Earnings: $920,814
NFR Qualifications: Four (2016-19)
NFR Horses: CP Dark Moon “Paige” – 2009 brown mare
Blue Duck Down “Ducky” – 2010 bay gelding
Sponsors: Tight Joints Plus, OE Nutraceuticals, Earl’s Garage, Katie’s Coast to Coast, Silver Lining Herbs, Double J Saddlery, 5 Star Pads, CR Ranchwear, MR4activet, #Purina, Cowgirl Tuff Company, Professional Choice, House Top H Ranch, Axion Micro 5, Flexineb, Tree Top Ranches, Kyle Zanetti Trailers
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Jennifer Sharp
#13 JENNIFER SHARP
Age: 31
Hometown: Richards, TX
Joined WPRA: 2012
2019 Earnings: $90,361
Career Earnings: $155,431
NFR Qualifications: One (2019)
NFR Horses: KR Famous Tequilla “Tequilla” – 2011 sorrel stallion
NFR Horses: Mitos Cutter “Commander” – 2009 bay gelding
NFR Horses: Dox Midnight Tuck “Shorti” – 2000 bay gelding, owned by Holly Calfee (Shorti only has one eye!)
Sponsors: Nutrena, Rock N Roll, Panhandle Slim, Oxy-Gen, K&N Equine Solutions, PHT Magnetics, 5 Star Equine Products, Double J Saddlery, Lamp Veterinary Services
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Cheyenne Wimberely
#14 CHEYENNE WIMBERELY
Age: 44
Hometown: Stephenville, TX
Joined WPRA: 1987
2019 Earnings: $90,361
Career Earnings: $247,116
NFR Qualifications: Three (1997-98, 2019)
NFR Horses: VQ Sucker Punch “Rocco” – 2011 sorrel gelding owned by Robin Weaver
KN Fabs Mist OF Fame “Misty” – 2008 chestnut mare owned by Robin Weaver
Streakin Images “Lex” – 2010 bay mare owned by Liz Prickett
Dash Ta Suz – 2011 brown mare owned by Dr. Steve Hurlbert
Sponsors: CSI Saddle Pads, Ortho Equine, Charlie 1 Horse, RR Mistakelly, CW Horse Properties, Bascule, Cowboy Classic Saddlery, Albracht Insurance, Cavallo Horse & Rider (boots), Equine Natural Care, Panhandle Rock & Roll Cowgirl, Equinety
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Lacinda Rose
#15 LACINDA ROSE
Age: 41
Hometown: Willard, MO
Joined WPRA: 2010
2019 Earnings: $88,936
Career Earnings: $247,066
NFR Qualifications: One (2019)
NFR Horses: RR Meradas Real Deal “Real Deal” – 2008 sorrel gelding
Miss Dualin Boon “Dirty Sally” – 2012 bay mare owned by Bailey Stuva
Famous Illusion “Louie” – 2013 grey gelding owned by Isabella Quarter Horses
Sponsors: Prime Performance Nutrition, Cowgirl Tuff Co, CSI Saddlepads, PFI Western Store, Bootdaddy.com, Chetopa Veterinary Clinic, Cactus Gear, Runnin Dove Tack & More, Coats Saddlery, Purina, Blackline Conversions, Charlie 1 Horse, A&D Equine Dentistry, Quanta Services, Mears
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The 2019 NFR action starts on Thursday, December 5th and will be televised LIVE nightly through December 14th at 7:00 Pacific, 8:00 p.m. Mountain Time, 9:00 Central and 10:00 p.m. Eastern time on the CBS Sports Network.
Click here for the WNFR TV schedule at WPRA.com.
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