Hailey Kinsel and Sister Kick Off NFR with a New Go-Round Record and a Round 1 Win

Four-time World Champion Hailey Kinsel’s return to Las Vegas was buckle worthy.

Hailey Kinsel has added yet another Go-Round win at the Thomas and Mack to her name. She was first out and set a pace that was unbeatable.

“That was cool. I mean, my horse is so nifty, she was making perfect steps. She was a litle tight on the third barrel, I kind of pinched it to her but she handled it. I think she’s happy to be back,” Kinsel said.

Kinsel has one thing in mind when she got her game plan ready for Round 1 and that was keep Sister straight. They nailed their first barrel and hustled to be a 13.38, beating their previous Round 1 record time of 13.51 seconds.

Carlee Otero and first time NFR cowgirl, Abby Phillips, round out the Top 3 in the Go-Round as they prepare for nine more rounds of NFR action.