Talking about overcoming challenges from life, rodeo, and everything in between. As well as tying in tips for rodeo and barrel racing, daily life as a rodeo student athlete, and learning things together along the way!
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Let's talk about something every horse owner knows but not everyone talks about enough: the money!
Buying a barrel horse is only the beginning. Between feed, hay, farrier visits, veterinary care, tack, hauling, entry fees, and unexpected emergencies, the costs can add up quickly. And if you're dreaming of competing, it's important to understand what you're getting into before you fall in love with a horse.
In this episode, we're breaking down the expenses that come with buying and owning a barrel horse, the costs people often forget, and ways to plan ahead without sacrificing your horse's well-being.
We're talking about:
What affects a barrel horse's purchase price
The difference between buying a green horse and a finished horse
Monthly care expenses and emergency funds
The hidden costs of rodeos and barrel races
Where you can save money—and where you shouldn't cut corners
Why the cheapest horse isn't always the cheapest horse to own
You don't need the most expensive horse in the arena to chase your dreams. But you do need to understand the responsibility that comes with owning one.
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Follow me on Instagram and TikTok at Rfr_rodeo for behind-the-scenes content
also visit our sponsors Tacktical and Ranch Dress’n using code Rfr_rodeo, Rocket Donkey and Bucked Up using code RachelF10, and Swingin9t using code RachelFenske14
If 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 rachelfenske1@gmail.com
See you next week! Keep those barrels tight and your dreams big!
30 Oct 2026
Spooks, Shadows & Saddle Stories: A Horse Girl's Halloween
It's spooky season, and we're bringing a little Halloween magic to the barn! Have you ever had your horse spook at something that absolutely wasn't there? Heard a strange noise in the barn after dark? Had a ride go completely sideways for no reason you could explain? Or heard one of those creepy horse stories that makes you think twice before walking into the barn alone? This Halloween, we're talking about all things spooky in the horse world!
In this special episode, we're covering:
Creepy barn stories and unexplained horse behavior
Why horses spook at the most ridiculous things
The classic midnight barn-check experience
Barrel racing superstitions and competition-day rituals
Funny and frightening horse-owner experiences
Halloween safety for horses, riders, and barn decorations
Whether you're riding under the arena lights, checking horses after dark, or convinced your horse has seen a ghost in the corner of the barn, this episode is for you! Grab your favorite fall drink, get cozy, and come hang out for a Halloween episode full of horse-girl chaos, spooky stories, and a few laughs.
Links & Resources:
Follow me on Instagram and TikTok at Rfr_rodeo for behind-the-scenes content
also visit our sponsors Tacktical and Ranch Dress’n using code Rfr_rodeo, Rocket Donkey and BuckedUp using code RachelF10, and Swingn9t using code RachelFenske14
If 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 rachelfenske1@gmail.com
See you next week! Keep those barrels tight and your dreams big!
23 Oct 2026
Magnetic Sheets & Other Therapies: What Helps and What's Hype?
Magnetic blankets. PEMF machines. Massage guns. Ice boots. Red light therapy. Ceramic-lined sheets. The horse industry is full of products promising better performance, faster recovery, and improved comfort. But which therapies actually have evidence behind them, and which ones rely mostly on testimonials and marketing? In this episode, we're taking a balanced look at some of the most popular recovery and wellness therapies in the horse world. We'll discuss magnetic sheets, PEMF, massage, stretching, heat therapy, and cold therapy while exploring what current research supports, what remains uncertain, and how owners can make smarter decisions before spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Because at the end of the day, no therapy can replace proper nutrition, conditioning, hoof care, veterinary care, and good management.
Links & Resources:
Follow me on Instagram and TikTok at Rfr_rodeo for behind-the-scenes content
also visit our sponsors Tacktical and Ranch Dress’n using code Rfr_rodeo, Rocket Donkey and BuckedUp using code RachelF10, and Swingn9t using code RachelFenske14
If 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 rachelfenske1@gmail.com
See you next week! Keep those barrels tight and your dreams big!
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