McKenzie Alders
McKenzie Alders
Barrel Racer – Nowthen, MN
Current Highlights:
- 3 X American Semi-Finals Qualifier
- Pro-Rodeo Money Winner
- NBHA WI State Finals Top 10
2026 Horses Names
- Barbie
Never Give Up Competition Memory
- The night before the American Qualifier in 2019. The horse I was entered on came up sore. I had to make a tough call about whether to switch horses to a horse I hadn’t ‘clicked” with or to scratch. I decide to run him and Qualified!
Favorite Event
- Dash and Dance Futurity
Cowgirl Tuff Favorite Style
- Pullover Button Up
Cowgirl Tuff Favorite Jean and Why
- Just Tuff Dark Jeans
- I love the way the sit on my hips
Favorite Meal
- Street Tacos
Favorite Movie
- Miracle
Best Advice You Ever Received and Who Gave It
- Life is a mind game. If you think you can’t you probably can’t, but if you think you can your usually right!
- My Dad
Best – Have Road Trip Food
- Double Chocolate Mini Donuts
Favorite Pet
- My dog Sven
AHAH Moment In Your Life
- Realizing that in horses, as in everything else, it is important to know where your strengths lie. We can best set ourselves up for success by asking for help early on and focusing on what we do best.
Favorite Drill to Keep Your Horse in Shape
- 4 barrels set up in a diamond to work, rate and powering out of turns.