Barrel Racer and Horse Trainer, Krystal Grad is a very accredited member of our team who spends her time training, going to futurities and rodeos as well as chasing two kiddos around. Krystal is a multiple time CCA Finals Qualifier, Pro Rodeo Money Earner, Futurity Top 10 Qualifier and has been training horses for a living for 10+ years. When Krystal is not rodeoing you can find her teaching clinics all over Canada, sharing her wealth of knowledge on barrel horse training.

I am originally from the UK and have ridden all my life, I started out in gymkhana, show jumped, did dressage and then worked full time riding racehorses. I worked as an equine vet tech which I absolutely loved, but took a break to travel which turned into marrying a Canadian and having two little boys. Since living in Wapella, SK full time, I made the switch to barrel racing and never looked back!

I started showing horses when I was very young moving up to gymkhana then rodeos. I compete in barrel racing and team roping. My involvement in barrel racing has opened so many opportunities for me. I have competed in Denver, CO at the North American Rodeo Commission Finals, Rapid City, SD in barrel futurities, and rodeos in SK, MB and AB. I’m a 2X CCA Finals qualifier in Ladies Barrel Racing. I enjoy competing but I also enjoy sharing my passion with family and friends.

I pride myself on being part of generation that gets to be a part of and see a new event in a old sport. Breakaway roping has been my passion for the last 11 years. I get to help new competitors and share my knowledge and love for the sport! The partnerships I get to create are what help me have the success I have experienced. Im excited to be apart of the Rhinestone Acres team. The products help my horses feel, and look their best!

I have been riding since I was 3 and excited to continue my journey with having Rhinestone Acres as my sponsor. Besides horseback riding, I like to play softball, go camping, golfing, fishing, and there is not an animal I don’t love. I also sing and write my own country songs. Some of my big goals are making it the the Calgary Stampede and becoming a Veterinarian. Not only do I want to treat all animals out there, I also want to help find cures for their diseases.

My name is Ally and I’m 34 years old, originally from Willow Bunch, Sk. I’m a mom, medical office assistant, horse trainer and riding coach. Growing up, my grandpa was a well respected horse trainer and I always knew I was going to follow in his footsteps. Aside from barrel racing, helping people and other riders succeed has always been a passion of mine. In addition to my main barrel horse Marti with whom I have a strong connection,
I have my first up and coming superstakes futurity mare. I’m super excited to see where she takes us!

I am 15 years old and from Weekes, Sask. I have been riding horses since I was two years old following the Eastern Gymkhana Club along side the pony Chuckwagon circuit. We own our own stallion “Touch Of Virtue” and I am now riding futurity, derby, and open horses off of him. When I am not in the barrel pen, I am halter breaking colts, breaking colts to ride, checking cows on our 1200 head cattle ranch, or just out in the barn for the matter of doing something with a horse.

My name is Gabby and I am 12 years old. I am from Wilkie Saskatchewan. I have two horses Duke and Radar that I compete on. The events I enter are barrel racing, breakaway roping, pole bending and goat tying. My favourite things about rodeo are the friends you make, the lessons you learn, and it’s super fun! I am very thankful to be a part of this 2023 team!