Where young riders find their confidence.
Barrel racing lessons from a champion who still competes — and who especially loves helping girls fall in love with horses.
Rank Equine offers barrel racing and riding lessons near Jacksboro, Texas with champion barrel racer Lexi Rankin. Lessons are beginner-friendly and especially welcoming to young girls learning horses and barrel racing, and also serve college and adult riders. Private lessons and small-group sessions are available by appointment: 817-600-3575.
Patient, honest — and a champion.
Every champion started as a kid who couldn’t stop thinking about horses. Lexi loves being the trainer who helps the next girl get there.
Young riders learn more than a pattern. They learn how to read a horse, how to stay balanced and calm when things get fast, and how to take care of the animal that takes care of them. That confidence shows up at school, at home and in the arena.
Fundamentals first. Then speed.
Horsemanship
Safety on the ground, grooming, tacking up and understanding how a horse thinks.
Seat & Balance
A secure, balanced seat is what keeps a rider safe and lets a horse turn freely.
The Pattern
Reading a setup, rating to the turn, managing the run between barrels and finishing straight.
Timing
Short drills that isolate one skill — gate timing, hip control — then pattern runs to apply it.
Competition Prep
For riders ready to enter: warm-ups, alley manners and a calm, repeatable routine.
Horse & Rider Together
When a horse is inconsistent, Lexi pairs trainer rides with rider drills so both reset together.
Beginners to 1D contenders.
Beginners get a foundation plan that builds balance and basics before adding speed.
Youth competitors work on consistency, alley manners and the small details that turn a clean run into a check.
Intermediate and advanced riders fine-tune entries, speed management between barrels, and the balance between aggression and control.
College and adult riders get the same honest coaching — it’s never too late to get faster.
Lesson questions.
Does Lexi teach kids and young girls?
Yes — it is one of her favorite parts of the job. Lexi enjoys working with young girls who are learning about horses and barrel racing, and she builds lessons around safety, confidence and fundamentals before speed.
Do I need my own horse for barrel racing lessons?
Riding your own horse means what you learn carries straight home. If you don’t have a horse yet, ask Lexi about options when you call.
Are lessons private or in groups?
Both. Rank Equine offers private lessons and small-group sessions and clinics for youth, college and adult riders.
My child has never ridden. Is that okay?
Yes. Beginners start with a foundation plan — ground manners, balance and basic control — and only add speed when they’re ready.
Where are lessons held?
At the Rank Equine ranch, 7072 US Hwy 281 South, Jacksboro, TX 76458. Many riders come from Jacksboro, Graham, Mineral Wells, Bryson, Decatur and Weatherford.
Give her a place to start.
Call or text Lexi to talk about your rider’s experience, goals and schedule.