Draw It Out® · 2026 honorees

Real Rider of the Month

Meet the horse people behind the stories. Each month, we recognize a rider for the care they give their horses, the experience they share, and the difference they make in their community.

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Janel Flook barrel racing, in the photograph she submitted for her Real Rider feature

September 2026

Janel Flook

Paicines, California

A return to competition and a commitment to giving back through Chasing Dreams Finding Cures.

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Courtney Sabral standing with one of her Quarter Horse mares

August 2026

Courtney Sabral

Chico, California

Barrel racing, gymkhana, and a daily routine built around Diamond and Ricky.

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Kaitlyn Schmuck competing on her barrel horse

July 2026

Kaitlyn Schmuck

Thermopolis, Wyoming

Rodeo, trail miles, and day work with the horses at Misfit Rodeo.

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Anna Ryen Rowe with her Morgan horse and award ribbons

June 2026

Anna Ryen Rowe

Oklahoma

A lifelong horsewoman, versatile Morgan horses, and the everyday work at Riverview Ranch.

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Payton Golding, Draw It Out Real Rider of the Month

May 2026

Payton Golding

Gold-N-Arrow Ranch

Fifteen years with horses and a practical care routine shaped by barrel racing.

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Kaylee Rankin barrel racing with her Quarter Horse Rita in Tennessee

April 2026

Kaylee Rankin

Lebanon, Tennessee

Building a partnership with Rita, a bay Quarter Horse mare, at home and in the arena.

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Abby Pacheco riding a bay horse around a pole in an indoor arena

March 2026

Abby Pacheco

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Barrel horses, Rocky Mountain trails, and a varied training routine at Pacheco Performance Horses.

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Mississippi barrel racer caring for two Quarter Horse mares at a home barn

February 2026

Rivers Turner

Mathiston, Mississippi

Barrel racing and pole bending with French Fry and Triple, through every season.

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Washington barrel racer caring for horses at a practical home barn

January 2026

Stephanie Schwagler

Rochester, Washington

Experience across disciplines, three distinct personalities, and horses cared for at home.

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Tell us about your horses and the everyday care behind your rides. Selected riders receive a $75 Draw It Out® gift card when their feature is published. No follower requirement or posting quota.

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Selection considers story fit, useful insight, and community contribution. Applying does not guarantee a feature. Rider stories share personal experiences and do not replace veterinary care or current product directions.

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