What Is Para Dressage and Why Does the Horse Matter So Much?

What Is Para Dressage and Why Does the Horse Matter So Much?

Sep 30, 2026 | Event

Para dressage is dressage adapted for riders with a physical disability, judged on the same technical standard as dressage for riders without one. Athletes are placed into one of five grades based on functional ability, and within each grade they ride the same level...
How Many Rodeos Does It Take to Qualify for the NFR?

How Many Rodeos Does It Take to Qualify for the NFR?

Sep 30, 2026 | News

To qualify for the National Finals Rodeo (NFR), barrel racers typically enter between 75 and 95 rodeos in a single season, and timed event athletes, including calf ropers, team ropers, and steer wrestlers, typically enter 65 to 75. Qualification comes down to season...