2015 Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finalist Mandy Hamilton

Which horse(s) are you taking to the finals? Okie Dokie Dutchess

What are your horse's lifetime earnings? Not sure, but over $100,000.

List a few of your horse's and your major accomplishments.
3-time Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finalist
5-time NWRA Finals Barrel Racing Finalist
2015 NWRA Barrel Racing Champion
2-time NWRA Horse of the Year
NWRA Finals Breakaway Roping Qualifier
2-time WPRA Highest Money Winning Montana Bred Horse
Rookie of the year Breakaway Roper (2005)
Reserve UBRC 1D Champion (08)

What is your favorite part of barrel racing and the rodeo lifestyle? The excitement of competition and the friends that become like family.

What is your favorite inspirational quote or saying that you use to keep you going during the year? "When you fear, when you fail, when you feel you're gonna fall, follow your heart and always believe in the underdog"--A line from an Aaron Watson song.

What is your favorite thing to do with your horses other than barrels? Go rope.

What special qualities does your horse have and what makes him/her unique? She is all heart and try.

What one piece of horsemanship or barrel racing advice would you give someone trying to run barrels on a professional level? Listen to your horse, believe in yourself and never stop learning.

If you horse was a celebrity who would he/she be? She is already a celebrity, or at least she thinks so :-)

The Run Down:
Saddle: An old Cecil Phillips
Pad: Three Forks
Leg Gear: Classic Equine or Pro Choice Sports boots
Bit: Jim Warner short shank hackamore
Head Gear: none
Feed: Progressive Nutrition's grass formula and Envision Classic
Hay: Grass/alfalfa mix
Supplements: Red Cell
Additional Care: Chiropractic
Sponsors: Ryan :-)