The Texan Debut Pays Off in a Million Ways

The Texan Barrel Race concluded Oct. 22, in Abilene, Texas. Thousands of runs were made by talented riders and fast horses over the course of the week aiming for the $100,000 first division prize.

It was a high pressure big reward race that left competitors and spectators alike on the edge of their seat while refreshing the results webpage, eager to see who got a piece of the $850,000.

Chris Woodruff, producer of the Texan Barrel Race, orchestrated this high paying event in hopes to get barrel racers the payout they work tirelessly for.

Succeeding in his high payout goals, Woodruff was able to award over $1million in money and prizes over a total of 5 divisions throughout the week.

Allie Murphy snagged the $100,000 overall first division check on the very last day of the race. Murphy and her horse, Shawnee Ta Fame, smoked a time of 14.41 seconds. With that flawless run the team also took home a custom Seven Brand Saddle and buckle.

Leading the second division and taking home $75,000 was Bryanna Haluptzok and Cat Man Flash running a 14.91 second time.

In the third division there was a tie at 15.41 seconds between Brylee Moore on her horse Raven, and Bradi Good on Famous Bullets, each of them taking home a $35,000 check.

Yet another two competitors tied for the top spot in the fourth division with a 15.91, Gretchen Lehrkid abroad AintKlockenFamousYet, and Cierra Urias each earned themselves $30,000.

Finally in the fifth division Wylie Jo Hodges riding DH Frost Flit and Daniella Salyer both crossed the timer at 16.41 seconds, winning $25,000 each.

Woodruff, along with the rest of The Texan crew, were very pleased with the race and all the positive feedback.

The 2024 Texan Barrel Race has already opened up entries and is going to be bigger and better.