The Money Barrel
Episodes
S2 Ep. 19 Jimmie Munroe and Heidi Uecker-Schmidt
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We got the chance to visit with WPRA President Jimmie Munroe and Vice President Heidi Uecker-Schmidt about the current goals and focus of the WP...
Bonus Episode: The Future of Women in Rodeo
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to our friends at the Breakaway Breakdown podcast we are able to share this crossover episode with our listeners! Chelsea Shaffer, the editoria...
S2 Ep. 18 Andrea Busby
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Busby of Busby Quarter Horses has been heavily involved and successful in every aspect of the barrel racing industry. From owning legendary sir...
S2 Ep. 17 Jordon Briggs
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are beyond excited to have had the chance to sit down with the newly crowned World Champion herself, Jordon Briggs. A million dollar earner and 2x ...
S2 Ep. 16 Schelli Creacy
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kicking off 2022 Kayla got the chance to talk with Schelli Creacy. Schelli has a proven program of winning based on the foundation of patience, consis...
S2 Ep. 15 Paige Jones
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We loved this conversation with Paige Jones who went from winning the BFA Futurity at 16 to winning the WPRA Rookie of the Year title in 2020, on the ...
2021 NFR Average Champion and WPRA World Champion Interview
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2021 NFR Average Champion and WPRA World Champions Jordon Briggs and "Rollo"!!! These round interviews are brought to you by the BarrelRacingMagazine....
2021 NFR Round 9 Winner Interviews and Recap
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Repeat Round Winners Stevi Hillman and Jordon Briggs tie for Round 9 with runs of 13.48! Round 10 is going to be a race to the world title between Jor...
2021 NFR Round 8 Winner Interview and Recap
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Round 8 Winner Jordon Briggs and Famous Lil Jet aka "Rollo" with a 13.45! These round interviews are brought to you by the BarrelRacingMagazine.com te...
2021 NFR Round 7 Winner Interview and Recap
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Round 7 Winner Hailey Kinsel and Sis with a 13.45! Hailey rode in honor of fallen hero, Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee tonight during Military Night. These ro...
2021 NFR Round 6 Winner Interview and Recap
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Round 6 Winner Ivy Saebens and JLO with a 13.43! These round interviews are brought to you by the BarrelRacingMagazine.com team in Vegas and the Royal...
S2 Ep. 14 Ivy Saebens
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have been wanting to talk to Ivy Saebens for a long time and finally got the opportunity a few weeks ago as she was preparing to head to the Nation...
2021 NFR Round 5 Winner Interview and Recap
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Round 5 Winner Emily Miller-Beisel and Chongo 13.43! These Round interviews are brought to you by the BarrelRacingMagazine.com team in Vegas and The R...
2021 NFR Round 4 Winner Interview and Recap
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Round 4 Winner Wenda Johnson and Steal Money with a 13.46! These round interviews are brought to you by the BarrelRacingMagazine.com team in Vegas and...
2021 NFR Round 3 Winner Interview and Recap
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Round 3 Winner Stevi Hillman and Famous Lemon Drop with a 13.70! These round interviews are brought to you by the BarrelRacingMagazine.com team in Veg...
2021 NFR Round 2 Winner Interview and Recap
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Round 2 Winner Dona Kay Rule with a smokin 13.56! These round interviews are brought to you by the BarrelRacingMagazine.com team in Vegas and The Roya...
2021 NFR Round 1 Winner Interviews and Recap
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Round 1 Winners Amanda Welsh and Cheyenne Wimberley with their 13.77 runs - first round win for both cowgirls! These round interviews are brough...
S2 Ep. 13 Jessica Routier
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Routier is a down to earth horsewoman who has been winning in the barrel racing arenas her whole life - yet making it to Vegas was never a top...
S2 Ep. 12 Dona Kay Rule
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dona Kay Rule spent her life training and selling her winners, but when High Valor came into her barn, he changed that. Now a 3X NFR qualifier riding ...
S2 Ep. 11 DaCota Monk
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
DaCota Monk has been jockeying standout horses for years, but really stood out with the incredible mare Famous Lemon Drop in 2020. This year his stand...
S2 Ep.10 Kyle LeLeux
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle LeLeux has been in the winners circle all year on his gorgeous gray stallion Dollys StreakNBadger - including winning the Royal Crown Futurity th...
S2 Ep. 9 Shali Lord
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode is with a multiple time NFR qualifier and circuit champion - Shali Lord. She talks about a different side of the industry. Her spec...
S2 Ep. 8 Lisa Miladinovich Aint Seen Nothin Yet
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aint Seen Nothin Yet has been a stallion to watch with his incredible foals such as Aint Seen Me Yet, Promise Me Famous Guys, and Aint Seen Famous Yet...
S2 Ep. 7 Izzy and Tara Coughlin
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Up next, the Coughlin's, 10 year old Izzy and her mom Tara. After watching Izzy and her five year old futurity horse clean house to the tune of $120,0...
S2 Ep. 6 Sharin Hall
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We got the chance to talk with Sharin Hall right before her massive win at the Breeder's Challenge. Sharin is having a fairy tale year, but her career...
Ep 5: Lainee Sampson
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Seven years ago Irish Pay was added to the stallion roster of Sampson Family Ranch and since then they have jumped right into the deep end of industry...
S2 Ep. 5 Andre Coehlo
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andre Coehlo is a good friend and a very talented trainer that you will see time and time again in the winners circle. We have been waiting to be able...
S2 Ep. 4 Nicole Waggoner Ludwick
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Waggoner Ludwick is a 5x Mountain States Circuit Finalist and if you see her entered, she has a darn good chance of winning. Her story and appr...
S2 Ep.3 LaTricia Mundorf
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
LaTricia Mundorf is a true legend in our sport, earning over 1.6 million dollars in her career and riding horses such as FireWaterOnTheRocks, Dial it ...
S2 Ep. 2 Nikki Steffes Hansen
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coming up next is the all around legend Nikki Steffes Hansen! From high school to the NFR, she excelled in all events, won the College Rodeo Central R...
S2 Ep. 1 Jordan Bassett Kircher
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Bassett Kircher is a winning futurity trainer, multiple times circuit finals rodeo qualifier, a mom and has a background full of racehorse know...
Ep. 48 Troy Flaharty
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Troy Flaharty is known throughout the industry for his balanced and high quality bits that horses have won millions in. You do not have to be a barrel...
Ep. 47 Kelsey Hayden
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This California Cowgirl has some awesome stories about starting at the bottom, traveling to local jackpots and riding other's horses, to owning her ow...
Ep. 46 Kelsey Treharne
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kelsey Treharne started her career winning in the goat tying and breakaway roping, but quickly excelled in the futurity world becoming a million dolla...
Ep. 45 Jodee Miller
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week our episode is with the gal who just made history in Fort Smith by being the first Breeder/Owner/Rider to win both the futurity and derby, J...
Ep. 44 Jill Lane
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Lane Quarter Horses is known throughout the nation for their quality breeding program and the prospects they create year after year. Jill Lane do...
Ep. 43 Marcie Wilson
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marcie Wilson is known for her fast horses, her competitive drive, and her love for her family. As the mother of two children and the youngest of four...
Ep. 42 Jimmie Munroe
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kayla had the opportunity to talk with a true legend of the industry, Jimmie Munroe. Jimmie shares with us her story-from being a breakaway ...
Ep. 41 Performance Horse Academy: Samantha Winslow
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we got a second chance to sit down with Samantha Winslow of the Performance Horse Academy. So much knowledge crammed into a one hour podcas...
Ep. 40 Lacey Harmon
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This was such a fun conversation! If you know Lacey Harmon you know her laugh and smile are infectious! She is the Queen of $100K slot race wins and e...
Ep. 39 Dr. Becca Dietz
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we got the opportunity to speak with Dr. Becca Dietz. Dr. Dietz is a breeding specialist at Littleton Equine in Colorado. If you are prepari...
Ep. 38 Janna Brown
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you have paid attention to any of the results of the biggest races in the industry lately they all have one thing in common - Janna Brown's name is...
Ep. 37 Vauna Walker
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We had her daughter, Anita Ellis, on our podcast last year and it was about time we got to talk to the one and only Vauna Walker! A million dollar rid...
Ep. 36 Amanda Welsh
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven’t heard of Amanda Welsh yet, take one look the the current WPRA standings. After watching a few runs of hers and her outstanding geldin...
Ep. 35 Dr. Devan Catalano
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We had the opportunity to talk to Dr. Devan Catalano, Director of Nutrition for Woody’s Horse Nutrition and it was such a great, easy to listen to a...
Ep. 34 Leslie Kinsel
27 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Widely known for her heel kicks celebrating a fast run of her 3X world champ daughter at the NFR, Leslie Kinsel has spent her life dedicated to her fa...
Ep. 33 WPRA 101 with Heidi Uecker-Schmidt
20 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We had a great conversation with Heidi Uecker-Schmidt, the Vice President of the WPRA. We discussed all things WPRA - how to join, permits vs cards, h...
Ep. 32 Mary Ellen Hickman
13 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We had a fantastic talk with Mary Ellen Hickman - the founder of Future Fortunes. The knowledge she has gained from of a lifetime spent in our industr...
Ep. 31 Dr. JD Conway
06 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back this week! We had the great opportunity to talk to Dr. JD Conway - a performance and lameness equine vet who is very involved in the phar...
Ep. 30 Bendi Dunn
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have the opportunity to share our talk with Bendi Dunn! Their story of their small time start with one of the most extraordinary mares o...
Ep. 29 Charlie Cole
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode is with one of the main men behind High Point Performance Horses, Charlie Cole! Many in the barrel racing world know him as an owne...
Ep. 28 So You Want to be a Producer?
09 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode is all about sharing the experiences from the producers point of view! We asked producers to send us some of their stories and adde...
Ep. 27 Tricia Aldridge
02 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Were back! And with a great episode featuring this years OKC $75,000 slot race champion Tricia Aldridge! A construction engineer who got her college d...
Ep. 26 The Sun Frost Story - Tigh and Bree Cowan
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the dominance displayed in the rodeo this past week by a daughter of PC Frenchmans Hayday – we decided to go to the start of this dynasty and t...
Ep. 25 Brett Monroe and Cody Bauserman
12 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted to be the fly on the wall in a room with industry legends just sharing their thoughts with friends ? Well we got that chance! Wit...
Ep. 24 Jimmie Smith
05 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If there’s one thing you’ll learn from our podcast with 2020 NFR round 2 winner Jimmie Smith - its that she loves and cherishes her main girl Lena...
Ep. 23 Wenda Johnson
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kayla got the opportunity to speak with the #14 cowgirl in the world headed into the 2020 NFR, Wenda Johnson. Known for dominating at the futurities a...
Ep. 22 Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lucky for all of us - we were able to talk to the CHAMP! Knocking on the door of the $3 Million earning mark, Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi visited with us f...
Ep. 21 Meka Farr
28 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We were excited to take advantage of our opportunity to talk to the 2020 Wilderness Circuit Finals and year end champion Meka Farr! She’s a mom and ...
Ep. 20 Hailey Kinsel
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we had the chance to visit with the 2x champ of the world, American champ and current world record holder on a WPRA rodeo standard pattern - H...
Ep. 19 Tiany Schuster
14 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are back on our NFR qualifier series with 2X NFR qualifier Tiany Schuster ! She was recently crowned the NBHA World Champion and we got t...
Ep. 18 Kelly Yates
07 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Kayla talks with lifelong cowgirl, Kelly Yates, who just won her second straight Mountain States Circuit Finals. The reserve world champ ma...
Ep. 17 Emily Beisel
31 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Next up - newly married 2X NFR qualifier Emily Beisel (formerly Emily Miller)! She lit the Thomas and Mack on fire last December and then planned on a...
Ep. 16 Shelley Morgan
24 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our first 2020 NFR qualifier to share their story with The Money Barrel is Shelley Morgan! Her first trip to the NFR was in 2009, and in February 2010...
Ep. 15 Hallie Hanssen
17 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Up next on The Money Barrel - million dollar cowgirl Hallie Hanssen! She just wrapped up an incredible weekend at the Pink Buckle running back t...
Ep. 14 Crystal Nichols
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we had the opportunity to talk to Crystal Nichols of NickelBar Ranch. Crystal and her husband Radley have created one of the best breeding progr...
Ep. 13 Molly Otto
03 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Next up is our North Dakota cowgirl Molly Otto! We had many requests to talk to Molly especially since she has lit the futurity scene on fire this yea...
Ep. 12 Futurity and Stallion Incentive 101
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kayla gives a quick run down of the Futurity and Derby world, and talks about Stallion Incentives that each of your horses might be eligible for. Tune...
Ep. 11 Anita Ellis
12 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anita Ellis - the first time futurity trainer that has been winning HUGE checks all year - is our guest this week! We got to talk about her year, what...
Ep. 10 Amelia McCumber
05 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Had an awesome talk this morning with Amelia McCumber! She took a different path to barrel racing success - by buying some young horses while focusing...
Ep. 9 Lainie Whitmire
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We had the opportunity to talk to Lainie Whitmire of Whitmire Ranch and can’t wait to release this episode! We discussed her background growing up a...
Ep. 8 Samantha Winslow
22 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This next episode, with Samantha Winslow of Interval Timing and the Performance Horse Academy may as well be titled “the hard truths of barrel racin...
Ep 7: Liz Herrin
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to get the chance to talk to Liz Herrin this week. A 2X College National Champion Barrel Racer and a winning all around cowgirl - she w...
Ep 6: Samantha Flannery
08 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We can’t wait to talk to Samantha Flannery - a top 50 leading futurity trainer out of South Dakota that’s says it how it is, isn’t afraid to cir...
Ep. 4 Maggie Poloncic
26 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Maggie Poloncic not only trains and runs one of the most impressive athletes of our industry today, Ain’t Seen Me Yet, she is also an accomplished b...
Ep 3: Kathy Grimes
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are many people who raise, train, and run their own horses. However, there are not very many who start from breeding the mare and flushing embry...
Ep 2: Bill and Cheryl Kennedy
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What started as Smoke Creek Wirehairs has turned into a nations lifetime top 20 futurity breeding program including raising champions of the 5 State F...
Ep 1: Taylor Hildreth
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Described as talented, fun loving yet serious, goofy and laid back - with a quarter of a million dollars in earnings to her name - this mom of two, fu...