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Real Rider of the Month

The horses they care for. The work they put in. The stories worth sharing. Meet the riders we’re proud to recognize, one month at a time.

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Asher, Karly Petrossi’s bay horse, in her submitted portrait

October 2026 · Featured rider

Karly & Asher

Willow Creek, Montana

“We may not win in a show ring, but I win every day I get to see him!”

A two-year-old horse, a difficult stretch following surgery, and the everyday bond that makes caring for him worthwhile. Meet Karly Petrossi and Asher.

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The 2026 honorees

Every month has a story.

Browse all ten features from January through October. Each photograph opens the rider’s full story.

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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Your story belongs here, too.

Tell us about your horses and the everyday care behind your rides. Beginning with the October 2026 spotlight, one selected rider each month receives a $150 Draw It Out® gift card after 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.