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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.

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