Good article on Lisa Lockhart, NFR barrel racer

Lisa Lockhart – The one to watch
By Peggy Sanders

Lisa Lockhart traveled to work off the ranch 40 times during this past year, not knowing if she would be paid for her efforts. Not only that, she had to pay as much as $500 for the privilege of working. Lisa is one of 15 elite barrel racers who have earned a berth in the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. On her third trip to the NFR, she is sitting in the middle of the pack at eighth place. With a payout of $17,000 for winning each round, the placings can easily change and the “world” is won during this week of rodeo.Lisa and her husband Grady have three children – Alyssa, 11, Thane, 9, and Cade is 6. They attend school at nearby Oelrichs, SD which has a four day school week, making it easier for their travels. The kids have started in Little Britches Rodeo adding to the family activities. Alyssa now rides Sterling, the old gray horse on which Lisa made many great runs in recent years. Sharing a good horse is one example of how this family operates as a team.

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