Countdown to NFR Barrel Racing: #13 Hailey Kinsel Interview

Sports Illustrated's Rodeo Daily continues our countdown to the NFR with #13 barrel racer Hailey Kinsel.

Laura Motley Lambert | Nov 26, 2023

Countdown to NFR Barrel Racing: #13 Hailey Kinsel Interview /

Name: Hailey Kinsel

Hometown: Cotulla, TX

Rank: 13th

2023 Winnings: $105,775

NFR Qualifications: 7 (2017-2023)

World Titles: 4 (2018-2020, 2022)

Career Earnings: $1,983,583

Biggest Win of 2023: I won Kansas Biggest Rodeo and then won second at five major rodeos – Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, San Angelo Stock Show, Woodward Elks Rodeo, Reno Rodeo, and Cody Stampede.

Horse(s): DM Sissy Hayday “Sister” – 12-year-old Palomino mare; Slick N Black “Spatch” – 9-year-old mare; BCK Spyder Monkey “Spyder”; Corona Share of Fame “Nala”

Who will you run in Round 1: Sister.

Strategy for NFR: My strategy is to have my horses fit and ready and to keep them and myself feeling good each day. I want to enjoy each round and go for it every night.

Saddle: Martin Saddlery Stingray

Top 3 favorite bits: Hollis gag; Johnson Hackamore; Medium Shank Elliot 3 piece lifter.

Horse leg Protection: Classic Equine Legacy 2, Polo wraps, and No Turn bell boots

Jeans and Shirts: Wrangler jeans and shirts

Hat:Resistol

Truck: Ford

Trailer: Bloomer

Published Nov 26, 2023

LAURA MOTLEY LAMBERT

Laura Lambert resides in Wiggins, Colo. With her husband, Ricky and two sons, Brayden and Boedy. She attended the University of Northern Colorado while studying economics. She is an accomplished rodeo athlete and barrel horse trainer. Over the years, Laura has been active in journalism in a variety of roles. While continuing to cover western sports and country music, she is currently enjoying expanding her reach into multiple sports including MLB, NFL, PGA and LPGA. You can reach her at lauralambertmedia@gmail.com