Kassie Mowry dominated the barrel racing arena at the 2025 NFR with a blazing 13.66 aboard CP He Will Be Epic to claim Round 1 victory. The reigning champion defended her No. 1 position in the WPRA World Standings while earning $36,668 in prize money.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Kassie Mowry won Round 1 with 13.66 seconds aboard her horse CP He Will Be Epic
- Mowry earned $36,668 and maintained her No. 1 ranking in the WPRA World Standings
- Hailey Kinsel placed second with 13.70 seconds for $28,980
- The 2025 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo barrel racing kicked off on December 4, 2025 in Las Vegas
Mowry Sets The Pace At 2025 NFR Round 1
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Kassie Mowry made an emphatic statement to start the 2025 National Finals Rodeo barrel racing competition. Riding CP He Will Be Epic with precision and speed, the reigning champion clocked a winning time of 13.66 seconds to capture the opening round victory.
Mowry’s performance proved why she remains the benchmark in women’s barrel racing. Her time of 13.66 gave competitors little hope of matching her speed and consistency. The victory allowed her to immediately strengthen her grip on the No. 1 position in the WPRA World Standings as the rodeo competition unfolds across ten intense rounds.
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The reigning world champion showed no signs of missing a beat despite the high pressure and bright lights of the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Top Finishers In Women’s Barrel Racing
Second place honors went to Hailey Kinsel, who posted a solid 13.70 seconds for earnings of $28,980. Lisa Lockhart claimed third place with 13.79 seconds and earned $21,882 in prize money.
| Position | Rider Name | Time (Seconds) | Earnings |
| 1st | Kassie Mowry | 13.66 | $36,668 |
| 2nd | Hailey Kinsel | 13.70 | $28,980 |
| 3rd | Lisa Lockhart | 13.79 | $21,882 |
Katelyn Scott rounded out the top four with a time of 13.81 seconds. Tricia Aldridge finished fifth at 14.11 seconds. The depth of talent competing at the NFR demonstrates the elite level of barrel racing at this venue.
CP He Will Be Epic’s Dominance With Mowry
The partnership between Kassie Mowry and CP He Will Be Epic has proven to be one of the most formidable combinations in barrel racing. The gray mare consistently demonstrates the athletic ability and heart needed to compete at the highest level.
“Will,” as the horse is affectionately known, has become Mowry’s trusted partner in the barrel racing arena. Together they have compiled an impressive record through various rodeos and championships. The horse’s natural speed combined with Mowry’s exceptional riding skills creates a winning formula that continues to produce results at the NFR.
Round 1’s victory marks another successful outing for this championship pair as they look to maintain their winning momentum throughout the 2025 National Finals Rodeo competition.
WPRA World Standings Position Strengthened
Mowry’s victory on December 4 was particularly significant because it allowed her to maintain and reinforce her No. 1 ranking in the WPRA World Standings. Every round at the NFR carries substantial prize money and world ranking points that determine season standings and qualification for future competitions.
The reigning world champion enters the competition as the favorite, and her consistent performances validate that status. Competitors know they must raise their level significantly to challenge Mowry throughout the remaining nine rounds of competition.
Other strong performers like Hailey Kinsel and Lisa Lockhart are positioned to mount challenges, but Mowry’s early Round 1 victory serves as a reminder of her championship pedigree.
What Does Mowry’s Victory Mean For The 2025 NFR Championship Race?
The opening round victory sets a decisive tone for the upcoming rounds of competition that will determine the 2025 NFR Barrel Racing Champion. Mowry enters from a position of strength with momentum on her side heading into Round 2.
Her performance demonstrates that the competition level remains intensely high, with 13.70 earning second place. The narrow margin between winners and placers means every hundredth of a second matters. Trailing competitors understand they will need flawless runs across all ten rounds to catch the defending champion.
Can Kassie Mowry carry this momentum all the way to the championship title, or will her competitors find the consistency needed to claim the 2025 crown?
Sources
- BarrelRacing.com – Official 2025 NFR Round 1 barrel racing results and victory details
- Montana Sports – NFR Round 1 coverage with competitor standings and regional context
- WPRA.com – Women’s Professional Rodeo Association official statistics and world standings
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