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EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 6 MIN

Owning a Horse That Wasn’t Made for Barrel Racing

from Riding Against The Odds · host Rachel Fenske

Not every barrel horse was bred to be one.Some of us start with what we have, not what’s “ideal.” And sometimes, those horses teach us more than the “perfect” ones ever could.In this episode, I talk about:• What it’s really like training a horse that wasn’t built for barrels• The challenges no one talks about, mentally and physically• Why these horses can make you a better rider in the long runThis one’s for anyone making it work with what they’ve gotLinks & Resources:Follow me on Instagram and TikTok at Rfr_rodeo for behind-the-scenes contentalso visit our sponsors Tacktical and Ranch Dress’n using code Rfr_rodeo, Rocket Donkey and Bucked Up using code RachelF10, and Swingin9t using code RachelFenske14If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your rodeo friends! Got a question or topic you'd love to hear about? Send me an email at [email protected] See you next week! Keep those barrels tight and your dreams big!

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