When the dust settled on both events it was two veterans of the game winning the Reno Rodeo for the first time in their careers. After narrowly missing the winner’s circle the last two years, seven-time NFR qualifier Emily Beisel secured her first set of Reno Rodeo spurs after landing atop the barrel racing leaderboard.
Beisel, of Weatherford, Oklahoma, had been the bridesmaid the last two years behind four-time world champion Hailey Kinsel and Sister but this was Beisel and Chewy’s year. Riding Teasin Dat Guy, the 10-year-old palomino owned by 4M Ranch, the duo finished with a total time of 50.74 on three runs, improving on their time for 2025 which was 51.12 on three runs.
“I was on a mission to get this win for Chewy as she is such a special mare and we have been so close the last two years,” said Beisel, in front of the sold-out crowd. “I’m just so grateful, what an incredible animal. Thank you, Reno, she obviously loves it here. She loves running for this crowd.”
The finish was razor thin with Carlee Otero and Sly hot on their heels finishing with a three-run time of 50.81 seconds. Otero edged Beisel in the final round laying down a 16.81-second run, with Beisel finishing with a 16.83. Both ladies are in the top five of the WPRA ProRodeo World Standings heading into the busy July run of rodeos and both are looking for their first gold buckle come December. They will be two cowgirls that fans will want to keep an eye on in the coming weeks.
