2025 Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finalist Sarah Verhelst

Which horse(s) are you taking to the finals? Stoney

What is unique about their personality and what are their strengths?
He is very chill and calm trys to rub his mane out every chance he gets.

How tall are they and what is their weight (thought it would be fun to compare)? 15 hands 1200 pounds

What are your favorite memories/highlights and obstacles you faced getting to the 2025 circuit finals? Lots of rain and mud in August

How long have you been a WPRA member and how many circuit finals have you qualified for? 6years

When did you start competing in breakaway? Grade school.

Do you raise your own horses? Or do you purchase? Are you looking for specific bloodlines? We raise and train all our own horses, Bloodlines are Doc O Dynamite, Paddys Irish Whiskey, Peptoboonsmal.

What are your conditioning and workout routines for both you and your horse(s)? I dont practice on Stoney much, just keep him exercised. I do CG Epic workouts 3-4 days a week.

When you're headed to a rodeo what do you listen to: inspirational podcasts, music, audio books? All of these.

What or who are you thankful for?
My entire family is super supportive and I wouldnt be able to do any of this without them. My husband KC and my kids are constantly helping run chutes, keep horses in shape. My brother Bode let me ride his calf horse in the middle of the season last summer and it really turned things around for me in a big way. My sister Hannah is my mental coach, and my mom and Dad are my biggest cheerleaders.

Do you have favorite spots to stop at or favorite snacks while on the road? Black Iron Grill in MC.

What are your hobbies or other sports do you compete in?
I help manage our horse program and ultrasound cows in the fall.

The Run Down

Saddle: Faith saddle
Rope: King Ropes
Pad:Classic Equine
Leg Gear: Relentless Boots
Shoeing: My husband KC
Bits: Balding and Kerry Kelly
Feed and Supplements (in addition to what, how much you feed daily): Rocky Mountain Sweet Feed