The amazing Kessler!

Kessler Kolb was only 2 years old when she first started riding horses. Kessler is in the first grade at Burlington Public Schools, and has won the Champion Barrel Racing title after competing in the Young Gun Rodeo Association. This competition was on Feb. 19 and located in Dodge City, Kansas.

Kessler's mom, Krystal Kolb, says on average, Kessler practices four to five times a week and she has three horses named Diva, Dagger and Annie. She has won other titles such as Northwest Oklahoma Junior Rodeo Association All Around Cowgirl, Champion Barrel Racer, Champion Pole Bender, Champion Goat Untying, and Champion Dummy Roping. Since September of 2023, Kessler has won six saddles.