Oceane Veilleux Tops Resistol Rookie Race in Barrel Racing

Sitting at No. 1 in the Resistol Rookie Race Oceane Veilleux reflects on her rodeo careers and goals for the season

Oceane Veilleux is currently the No. 1 barrel racer in the Resistol Rookie Race as she has accumulated $15,858 in earnings thus far in the 2024 season. Originally from Quebec, Veilleux details the differences between rodeo in Canada and the United States, her rodeo career at Texas A&M Commerce and her plans for the remainder of the season.

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