10/13/2026
This weekend, I had the opportunity to record and talk with several barrel racers for our other business, and it was so cool getting to hear their stories, perspectives, and what matters most to them.
One thing that really stuck with me was the final question I asked three of them “what do you want to be known for?”
All three different people answered that they wanted to be remembered for being kind. And honestly, that spoke volumes to me.
We get so caught up in times, wins, checks, and chasing our dreams that sometimes we forget what really matters. The barrel racing world is competitive enough without making it harder on each other. There is room for all of us to succeed, and someone else’s success doesn’t take away from your own.
Imagine how much better this industry would be if we focused just as much on the kind of people we are as we do on the kind of riders we become.
Be the person who cheers someone on, offers a helping hand, gives a compliment, or makes a newcomer feel welcome. You never know what someone else is going through or how much a little kindness might mean to them.
At the end of the day, nobody will remember every time on the board or every check you cashed. But they will remember how you treated them, how you made them feel, and the kind of person you were.
