From Barrel Racing to the NFR: A Journey of Passion and Success

Jessica Routier, a highly successful barrel racer and equine professional, shares her journey in the equine industry and her experiences qualifying for the NFR twelve times. She discusses her upbringing in a horse-focused family, her early experiences in rodeo, and her transition to barrel racing. Jessica also talks about her first great horse, Smoothie, and how she later found her current superstar horse, Missy. She highlights the importance of finding the right horse and the challenges and rewards of training and competing at the professional level. Jessica also discusses her preparations for the NFR and her approach to balancing her professional career with her family life.