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Our guest today is fifth generation rancher, colt starter, barrel racer, and mom - Kit Johnson. Kit’s career has taken her from starting colts and working for some of the country’s top performance horse programs to building a program of her own alongside her husband, Isaac. Many of you will recognize Kit aboard Wolverrine, but there’s a lot that goes into their partnership before they ever head down the alley. We talk about her background, what she’s learned from starting young horses, and how working cattle—and even buffalo—fits into her barrel horse program. We hope you enjoy this conversation with Kit! Today’s episode of The Money Barrel is brought to you by Wolverrine, standing at Solo Select Horses in Gainesville, Texas. Wolverrine made his first futurity entry a winning one, taking the title at the March Into Spring Fling in Shawnee, OK and he’s never slowed down, now with more than $137,000 earned. His 2027 breeding contracts are available now. To learn more and book your mare, visit soloselecthorses.com.

Welcome to the Rundown! Your "Monday" morning rundown of the latest happenings in barrel racing! Once again this year, the Rundown is brought to our listeners thanks to Chewy! Chewy is your one stop horse shop, from feed and supplements, to supplies, medications, and more! Chewy.com/equine

While we were at Pink Buckle, we had the chance to sit down with Hallie Hanssen and Coleman Swanson to talk about how their programs work together. Coleman has started some of the highest-selling colts at this fall’s auctions, and we wanted to hear more about his approach to colt starting and building that foundation. Hallie joined us to share her perspective as both an owner with horses in Coleman’s program and a trainer herself—how she manages expectations as an owner, knowing firsthand what goes into the training process. A unique conversation and one we hope you enjoy!  This week's episode is brought to you by our partners at Chewy. For a well-stocked barn through every change in season - for life with horses, there's Chewy. Shop at chewy.com/equine

Welcome to the Rundown! Your "Monday" morning rundown of the latest happenings in barrel racing! Once again this year, the Rundown is brought to our listeners thanks to Chewy! Chewy is your one stop horse shop, from feed and supplements, to supplies, medications, and more! Chewy.com/equine

Welcome to the Rundown! Your "Monday" morning rundown of the latest happenings in barrel racing! Once again this year, the Rundown is brought to our listeners thanks to Chewy! Chewy is your one stop horse shop, from feed and supplements, to supplies, medications, and more! Chewy.com/equine

Kathy Grimes has been a friend of The Money Barrel since the start…she was our third guest ever. Time flies and six years later we have her on again to discuss her second NFR qualification, this time on KG Just Money - who was born the year we did the first podcast in season one! This year Kathy and “Showie” have set the rodeo world on fire just a year after being one of the leading futurity teams in 2025. They set the new WPRA World Record on a standard pattern, set a new record in Columbia River Circuit history, leading the circuit with just shy of $65,000 in earnings and securing her first Columbia River Circuit Championship before circuit finals even happened! We can’t wait to watch them in the Thomas and Mack - thanks for joining us for another talk Kathy!  This week's episode is brought to you by A Cut Above Buckles. Crafting custom pieces for more than 25 years, a Cut Above Buckles offers premium craftsmanship without the stress. Visit acutabovebuckles.com

Welcome to the Rundown! Your "Monday" morning rundown of the latest happenings in barrel racing! Once again this year, the Rundown is brought to our listeners thanks to Chewy! Chewy is your one stop horse shop, from feed and supplements, to supplies, medications, and more! Chewy.com/equine

Welcome to the Rundown! Your "Monday" morning rundown of the latest happenings in barrel racing! Once again this year, the Rundown is brought to our listeners thanks to Chewy! Chewy is your one stop horse shop, from feed and supplements, to supplies, medications, and more! Chewy.com/equine

Welcome to the Rundown! Your "Monday" morning rundown of the latest happenings in barrel racing! Once again this year, the Rundown is brought to our listeners thanks to Chewy! Chewy is your one stop horse shop, from feed and supplements, to supplies, medications, and more! Chewy.com/equine

Joy Wargo has spent her career developing colts, learning how to give them confidence and watching horses she started go on to win at some of the highest levels of the industry. Joy has not only built her program around creating confident horses, but she has also had to learn how to handle the mental side of competition herself—to trust her preparation, believe in the horses underneath her and ride with confidence when the opportunity finally came. This year, that commitment paid off with the major futurity wins including the Colorado Classic and the Breeders Challenge - wins she had worked toward for more than a decade. Today, Joy talks about what she focuses on with her colts, the horses that helped shape her program and what it takes to stay committed for the long haul when the results don’t always come quickly. This week's episode is brought to you by A Cut Above Buckles. Crafting custom pieces for more than 25 years, a Cut Above Buckles offers premium craftsmanship without the stress. Visit acutabovebuckles.com

Welcome to the Rundown! Your "Monday" morning rundown of the latest happenings in barrel racing! Once again this year, the Rundown is brought to our listeners thanks to Chewy! Chewy is your one stop horse shop, from feed and supplements, to supplies, medications, and more! Chewy.com/equine

Last month we had Trevor Jeffers of XactRX on the podcast to discuss ulcers and ulcer medication in the performance horse. We had such good feedback we wanted to have him join for another episode to discuss another category of medication commonly used in our industry and this episode is a deep dive on pain management medications. As always these conversations are for educational purposes - the what, when, where, why and how a medication works in our equine athlete. Every situation is different, and a 50 minute podcast cannot replace a trip to your vet. For all specific conversations and uses for your horse please discuss with your veterinarian. We believe that every medication has its place, and our goal is to give horse owners a little more education behind why they would chose that medication. Thank you for listening! This episode is brought to you by Martin Saddlery. Their iconic line of barrel saddles continues to help riders of all levels gain confidence and security in today’s tough competition. Read more about their line of saddles at MARTINSADDLERY.COM

Welcome to the Rundown! Your Monday morning rundown of the latest happenings in barrel racing! Once again this year, the Rundown is brought to our listeners thanks to Chewy! Chewy is your one stop horse shop, from feed and supplements, to supplies, medications, and more! Chewy.com/equine

The Myers name has been tied to great horses for a long time, and Bill Myers has built a program around not only raising and training talented horses, but understanding what makes them work—from the breeding decisions behind them to developing them into successful competitors. We talk about how the Myers program has evolved over the years, some of the horses and bloodlines that have helped shape it, and Bill’s approach to breeding, training and building horses for the long haul. There’s a lot of experience behind this conversation and plenty to learn from someone who has spent a lifetime studying horses and building a program that continues to produce. This week's episode is brought to you by SSR Productions. Looking for your next barrel race? SSR Productions brings exciting, competitive races to Utah, Arizona, and Nevada, that are designed specifically to be fun, welcoming, and accommodating for every level of competitor. From big-money races to major futurities, there’s a place for everyone at SSR Productions. Find upcoming events, entry information, and more at SSRProductions.org.

Welcome to the Rundown! Your "Monday" morning rundown of the latest happenings in barrel racing! Once again this year, the Rundown is brought to our listeners thanks to Chewy! Chewy is your one stop horse shop, from feed and supplements, to supplies, medications, and more! Chewy.com/equine