It is a tight race in the Resistol Rookie of the Year Barrel Racing race and right now Bailey Choate leads the way. Here is a look at the top five rookies on the 2022 season.
1. Bailey Choate, $27,923
Bailey Choate and Boozer are in the lead with just under $23,000 earned on the season. Choate finished third in Austin and currently sites 18th in the WPRA World Standings.
2. Presley Smith, $20,471
Smith’s big win on the season came at the inaugural Resistol Rookie Roundup and she currently is just $7,000 behind Choate for rookie of the year.
3. Kailee Murdock, $17,689
Murdock is finding success in both breakaway and barrel racing in 2022. She is currently in third place in the Resistol Rookie of the Year race earning just under $18,000 on the season.
4. Taycie Matthews, $17,126
Matthews is looking to continue her strong season as she is just $10,000 behind Choate in the rookie of the year race. Matthews is currently just inside the top-40 in the World Standings.
5. Jamie Olsen, $13,817
Olsen has some work to do in the rookie of the year race with just over $13,000 in earnings on the year.