Rodeo road seasoning wins

Welcome to the 15th edition of The Arena Feed!

I missed a week of the Arena Feed because of a clinic I was hosting, and then got off my publication schedule. Next week I will also be away early in the week so the next issue will come later in the week as well. Thanks for sticking with me, I’m trying to stay regular with our weekly celebrations, but sometimes family and horse time need to take precedence.

This week we have the pleasure of hearing from Janet Moen after her win at Swift Current CCA rodeo. She is riding a home grown and Canadian bred gelding that sounds like is all heart.

You can listen the the audio or read the text responses for this one. We get a few more details out of Janet in the audio that you may enjoy while keeping it between the white lines this weekend.

There have been many big barrel races and rodeos happening it’s an exciting time in barrel racer land. It was especially exciting to watch Jennifer Neudorf with Ponoka with many Canadian cowgirls also in the hunt. Find our previous interview with Jennifer in an earlier newsletter (and about a different horse) HERE

Thanks you for reading and sharing to help celebrate these riders and spread the word about the newsletter. You’re appreciated.

In this issue:
➡From The Arena Floor: Interview with Janet Moen
➡Upcoming Events & Deadlines
➡Featured ad
➡Road Apples - tidbits from around the web
➡Featured Ranch
➡Mindset Minute with Michelle
➡Meme of the week

From The Arena Floor with Janet Moen

I was able to catch up with Janet Moen after her in in Swift Current, SK. We have both an audio version and text version below depending on what your preference is. The audio shares a few more details.

Thank you Janet for taking the time to visit and share.

Tell us about the horse you ran in Swift Current.  Who bred him, who owns him, who has done the training etc.  Tell us about their personality and what they're like to run. 

Raptor is a 8 yr old gelding by 99 out of Howes about me who I made the CCA finals on in 2012. I bred and raised him. Kyle Elliot started him as a 2 yr old and I have done all the training from there. He has the biggest heart and is a little sensitive. He is not very big but has a long stride. From the fall of his 4 yr old year to now he has had a lot of set backs. He seems to always find away to push through and win. He is the fastest and most talented horse I have ever ridden. I just take one run at a time with him.

Tell us about yourself.   Where you're from, how long you've been barrel racing and what do you like to do when you're not barrel racing. 

I currently live near Stewart Valley SK. I grew up on a family farm, going on 5 generations near Delisle SK. We always had horses. I started in 4H and showing horses than transitioned to barrel racing at the age of 14. So I have been barrel racing for a long time lol. Started out in the SBRA, before it was SBRA, to highschool rodeos and than onto CCA and CPRA. When I’m not barrel racing I’m at my daytime job and following my kids around to their rodeos and sporting events.

Have you had to overcome any challenges with horse to make it to this level of success?

Raptor has had a lot of challenges health wise. Surgery, fractured bones, muscular atrophy. He truly does have the biggest heart.
(more details on this in the audio version)

What do you think about before you go to make a run on this horse?  What's the game plan?

I’m not afraid to fail, I have nothing to prove, Trust your horse and leave the trainer at the gate. Remember this is a timed event. Sit square and let him work.

What do you think it was it about this run (in Swift) that gave you the edge to take the win?

Probably my first barrel. He is quicker footed and fast.

Tell us about your gear setup for this horse   What are you riding in for a saddle, pad, bit etc?  Shoes or no shoes?

I ride in a Raylee barrel saddle, 5 Star pad and I most recently started using the new Dave Elliot combo bit, rims on all four for shoes

And how about the feeding and maintenance plan? What fuels this speedy horse?

Grass pasture all day, alfalfa hay, beet pulp, osteon, milled peas, flax and amino acids

What are your competition plans for yourself and this horse for the rest of the season?

I’m taking it one run and one rodeo at a time. Trying to season and build a rodeo horse. I forgot how hard it is lol

Do you have anyone you'd like to thank or sponsors we can promote for you? 

My family. They have always supported me. It isn’t easy been away from home.

Upcoming Events:

If you want YOUR event listed free, please reply to this email or use the “hot tips” form on the website. Everyone is welcome to help me out and submit events whether you’re the producer or contestant. ;)

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Breeders Elite Event Schedule is posted HERE
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I started a spreadsheet with many of Western Canada’s barrel races listed including 4 Provinces. It is a work in progress, please send changes or additions. Have a look HERE
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The 20th Twirl and Whirl in Brooks, AB set their dates for September 19-21st and announced $15,000 added. Info here
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Find info on each of the Canadian Barrel Futurities Events HERE 
the next CBF approved event is the Big Bang, Aug 5 -10.
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Supernova Productions announced a move from Wetaskiwin, to Red Deer - Westerner Park for their event The Big Bang Aug 5-10, 2025. They have recently shared the arena set up. Entries are open.
It was also recently announced Futurity and Derby contestants can enter either pool A or B this year. HERE
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CBHI announced and exciting 2D Slot Race to be added to their weekend. More info HERE The CBHI Flagship event is October (9TH-12TH) 2025 in Ponoka, AB. The have indicated this event and their approved race derby age is continuing to be 7 & under.
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Presented by: Rodeoclassifieds.com

RodeoClassifieds.com is 25 years young this year! To celebrate we are having an ad sale. Post now, pay later.  Free upfront, pay only if we have helped to sell your horse. Stallions and businesses only after 500 views. Post today, pay later.

🍎Road Apples - tidbits from around the web this week

🍎Do you forget to turn the water off? Try a water “bracelet” HERE

🍎Gross, but if you want to see a case of hidden strangles, check this out HERE

🍎An interesting and educational post on how diet and inflammation contribute to COPD HERE

🍎Product recall on Professional Choice bits - Specifically Swivel Port equine bits from Bob Avila collection More info and pictures and steps to take for refund HERE

Featured Ranch

Would you like your ranch or business featured? We’d love to promote yours, get in touch.

Mindset Minute with Michelle Davey

We have previously talked about different mindfulness practices like grounding and breathwork. Going down my list, let’s talk about having a journaling practice.

Because everyone processes information and energy differently it is helpful to experiment with different practices. Journaling is one that can really help someone that tends to hold onto things or who tends to ruminate on their thoughts but doesn’t want to talk to someone else to unload it. Sometimes you know your thoughts are garbage but they’re still there. Journaling can me a mind dump where you can just vent and complain and get it all out. It can also be used to draw out of you, your dreams and aspirations. You can talk out your fears and you can talk to your higher knowing about what you really know is possible for you. Like any practice, getting your butt in chair and putting pen to the paper is often the hardest paper. Find your flow and let it roll. Sometimes you might just garbage what you wrote and other times you might read it back and be surprises at how wise you really are.
Try and set a regular time of day to journal and commit to 7 days in a row and see how it changes how you feel. I suspect you’ll feel so much lighter, motivated and aligned with possibility.

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Michelle