December 2025 · Real Rider of the Month
Lindy Johnson
Hayden, Alabama
Barrel racing, cattle work, and six distinct personalities at Johnson Bend Farm.
Quick answer: Lindy Johnson grew up on horseback at Johnson Bend Farm in Hayden, Alabama. At 19, her program already spans barrel racing, cattle work, lesson horses, broodmares, and the daily responsibility of six distinct horses.
A life built on horses
Lindy has ridden since she was two. On a working cattle operation, horses are partners in the job rather than decorations around it. Barrel racing, pasture roping, and cutting each ask for different skills, but they share the same foundation: a rider who knows the horse before the work starts.
The herd behind the rider
- Star: Lindy’s first barrel horse, trained by Lindy and now a broodmare.
- Vernie: a gritty Quarter Horse mare who worked cattle and ran barrels, now retired to raise foals.
- Ghost: a 23-year-old gray who still attends shows for fun and teaches lessons.
- JB: an eight-year-old registered Appaloosa with intelligence and mischief in equal measure.
- Bugs: a 15-year-old palomino Paint mare who continues to surprise her.
- Saint: a reliable 15-year-old sorrel gelding who lives up to his name.
JB, the escape artist
JB learned to unlock the gate and then lock himself back in. A special clip now helps keep his timing from becoming the whole barn’s problem.
How Draw It Out® entered the routine
Lindy first found the brand at Tractor Supply and later connected with Draw It Out® content on TikTok. She described improved performance and said her horses “feel great and breathe better when performing.” That is Lindy’s attributed experience, not a universal medical or respiratory claim.
For a current, in-stock care pathway, explore the Draw It Out® 16oz Liniment Gel and follow its current label.
Bottom line: Lindy’s story is not one horse or one run. It is a working-farm education built through six personalities, practical responsibility, and care that continues after the arena.
