Kaylee Barker

Western Team

Kaylee Barker

My name is Kaylee Barker and I am an 18yr old barrel racer, breakaway roper, and trap shooter. I have been riding for 5 almost 6 short years, but I strive to be my best at all times.  I grew up with a dad that had done rodeo when he was younger. My brother was a reserve champion Cutter at the age of 13 at his first show. He was the final reason I got into rodeo at the age 9. I have been riding horses ever since December of 2012. I won my first competition at the age of 9 at NAHA, I was 5th place in the 8-10 division. I have been a competitive rider ever since and I strive to be the best horsewoman I can possibly be.  I am an Honor Roll Student and a Sophomore at Camp Verde High School.

Goals:

• I hope to go to Nationals/Worlds for NHSRA and place in any of my events. 
• I hope to inspire the younger generation of Cowboys and Cowgirls with the way I ride, the way I talk to people, and my attitude.
• As I believe that is important for a role model to have! 
• I hope to open my own Performance Horse Business here once I finally click with my new gelding, as well as get certified to be a equine chiropractor and kinesiologist. 

Events:

Accomplishments, History and Education:

•2014 Olsens saddle series youth 1D champion

•2014-15 CVGA 10-14yr old champion

•2015 2day AHSRA barrels Champion

•2015 2Day NAHA 11-12 youth champion

•2015 VVFA Rodeo Princess

•2016 VVFA Rodeo Princess

•2016 VVFA 1K added 1D 3rd

•2016 NAHA 2 Day 13-14 Youth 3rd place

•2015-16 Arizona Junior High School Rodeo 5th in the Average! (5pts from Nationals!) 

•2016 NAHA Rodeo Record for Barrels

•2016 NAHA 5th in the Average 

•2017 VVFA Youth Rodeo Senior Barrels Champion