Countdown to NFR Barrel Racing: #6 Kassie Mowry Interview

Name: Kassie Mowry

Hometown: Dublin, TX

Rank: 6th

2023 Winnings: $133,802

NFR Qualifications: 4 (2005, 2017, 2022-23)

Career Earnings: $625,816

Biggest Win of 2023: San Antonio was a big one for me because it got me far enough ahead that I knew making the NFR was a realistic goal.

Horse(s): CP He Will Be Epic “Will” – 8-year-od grey gelding, Famous Ladies Man – “Emmett” – 8-year-old bay gelding; Force The Goodbye “Jarvis” – 5-year-old gelding.

Who do you plan to run in Round 1: I plan to run Big Will first.

Strategy for NFR: I don’t really have any major goal but to go at it like it is 10 separate rodeos. A lot can happen with that kind of money up.

Saddle: Martin Saddlery BTR

Top 3 favorite bits: Flaharty O-Ring; Kerry Kelley Bogie; L & W Chain Mouth Combo

Horse leg Protection: Classic Equine Legacy

Jeans and Shirts: I wear various brands, but I tend to like Stetson jeans and CR Ranchwear shirts.

Hat: American Hat Co.

Truck: Ford F450

Trailer: Bloomer 6 Horse

Must haves in truck and trailer: I won’t leave home without my impact wrench. I like having an extra fuel tank and extra water in my trailer.

Travel partners: My Fiancé Mike.

Motto: Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn. It just seems fitting for my line of work.

Favorite Food on the road: I’m pretty happy with anything but fast food!

What defines a champion: A champion is someone who never gives up.

Advice: My advice would be to always be a compassionate competitor and have your horses well-being on top of the list.