Patriot Event • The Rundown March 17: The One With the Patriot

This article was originally posted on BarrelRacing.com

This week on The Rundown, The Money Barrel and BarrelRacing.com team up to discuss barrel racing’s biggest headlines for the week of March 10-17, 2025, including RodeoHouston, Rodeo Austin’s kickoff, the Glenwood Memorial and The Patriot Event Fort Worth.

Upcoming Deadlines & Announcements

Ruby Buckle Central entries closed March 17 (March 17)
Diamond Classic pre-entries close March 31
Royal Crown Guthrie entries & stall reservations are now open

Headlines You Need to Know

New World Record in Brazil – Anderson Carreira & Black Cat Lid ran a 16.080 on a standard pattern, setting a new world record under Brazil’s strict barrel racing regulations.
The Patriot & Hooey JR Patriot Winners – Skylar Nichols, Rinley Rawlins, and Rylee Jo Maryman dominated, with massive payouts across divisions. The Hooey JR Patriot Finals saw Maryman & Heaven Help Me Fly take home $40,000, while Molly Dismuke & Streakin Moon Flash, and Merrick Moyer and French This Redneck all had time in the spotlight.
$150,000 Bonus Sidepots

ProRodeo Highlights

Heidi Uecker Schmidt & Julie Herman elected as WPRA President & Vice President.

Calgary Stampede updates for breakaway ropers and barrel racers

RodeoHouston, RodeoAustin Updates

Emily Beisel & Chewy and Summer Kosel & Apollo topped RodeoHouston Super Series 3 & 4.
Kassie Mowry & Will lead the way in Austin, with 24 advancing to the playoffs.
Fallon Taylor & FuryTyme secured a $5,338 payday in Mercedes, TX, pushing her into the WPRA Top 15.