Casey Wagner, October 12

Casey and Preacher at the Lynda Ottun Memorial

Tell us about your family. My Husband Ross, and I live in Fromberg, Montana. We have been married for 3 1/2 years. Three years ago Ross and I founded the It's All About "U" Barrel Racing Championships. It's All About "U" Barrel Racing Championships is a fresh barrel racing experience in a professional environment. Riders success in seasoning their horses, or in fine tuning one it is a direct result of the professional environment of the UBRC! The UBRC strives to help horses and jockeys get to their peak performance! We wanted to give Barrel Racers a place to go to Season their young horses for the Rodeos, to run their Rodeo horse on good ground, and give racers that may not want to haul to Rodeos a Rodeo Type Atmosphere. We offer Tour Stops around the State with Added Money and Prizes at each race. The Racers also receive points at each Tour Stop that accumulate through out the year in Each Division and end the year at our Finale in September. We are continually working to make the UBRC better and give Racers a great place to come and Run their horses.

Tell us about your horse(s) (age, personality, where you got them, etc). Chicka Moon Frost AKA-"Preacher" is the horse that I am currently running. He is so fun to ride. He has his own style and is very quick. He is a little mischievous and loves attention. Ross's sister Tiffany Wagner started him on the barrels and I started hauling him this year. Ross ropes on him too.

Driftin Barbette AKA "BeBe" is a Mare that we have raised. My Dad put the first few rides on her and I have been riding her since she was Two. We have roped on her, and she is Ross's favorite branding horse. We are hauling her to the barrel races and she has a really neat style.

Sparklelkyavegasdiamond AKA "Crissy" is a super nice mare. We got her from Sid & Janet Erickson. Ross rode her for them and started roping on her and liked her so much, we bought her. She is ready to go to the barrel races .

What do you feed your horse? Grass/Alfalfa Mix, Strategy with Platinum/Lubrisyn & Agri-Best (Sweet-Pro Lick Tubs)

What are your other interests besides riding horses? I love to go boating or to the water slides. I also like to go skiing in the winter.

What's the coolest place you have ever been and why? I would have to say Sayulita Beach, Mexico. It was so beautiful! I could live there, I loved it!!

Which reality TV show do you think you would do the best on and why? Real World, I think it would be fun to go to a new town and lead a totally different life for 4 months.

Do you have any superstitions or rituals before you run? I always Pray!

Milk chocolate or dark chocolate? Milk Chocolate

How did you get started riding horses? My Mom and Dad both rodeoed when I was little. I started riding my own pony when I was Two years old and I have loved it ever since.

What do you listen to while you're driving? I like to listen to just about everything; Except Glen Beck (FOX NEWS)! Ross Loves it.

What food(s) do you absolutely refuse to eat? Onions

What do you do to stay awake when you are driving? I listen to music and eat sunflower seeds.

Did you play any sports in high school or college? In High School I played Volleyball, Tennis and Rodeo. In College just Rodeo.

Are you a morning person or a night owl? Morning Person.

What kind of saddle do you ride in? I have a Sherry Cervi made by Martin and Charmayne James (Record Breaker) By Cactus Saddlery

Who are your rodeo idols? I like Sherry Cervi and Brittany Pozzi.

Where did you grow up? I am originally from Washington State. I lived there until I was 12 years old and then My Dad and I moved to St. Ignatius, Montana.

Do you prefer mares or geldings and why? I like both! I always had Mares in High School and College, but lately I have had a lot of geldings. I think Mares try hard and Geldings are Loyal.

Do you like a particular bloodline or cross? I like Running/Cow bred Horses. We Rope on all our horses, so we like them to do both. Preacher has Mossbar bloodlines and they all seem to make good horses.

What style of horse do you prefer for barrel racing and breakaway roping (small or large, free runner or push, quick or long- stride, etc)? I really like Push-Style, or one that you can hustle.

Do you raise and train your own horses? Yes, we raise and train are horses. We rope and run barrels on all of our horses (Pistols & Crystals Performance Horses) www.pistolsandcrystals.net