Champion-built barrel horses. Hauled in from anywhere.
Rank Equine is the barrel horse training and boarding program of champion barrel racer Lexi Rankin — where horses from across the country, and young riders just starting out, get the same honest, results-driven work.
- 2021BBR World Finals Qualifier
- Final 15UPRA Eastland, on national TV
- 110 AcresPrivate ranch · Jacksboro, TX
- Any StateHorses hauled in from as far as Alabama
Lexi Rankin wears the buckle — and still runs against the best.
Rank Equine is owned and run by Lexi Rankin, a champion barrel racer who trains every horse in her program herself.
Lexi qualified for the 2021 BBR World Finals in Oklahoma City and competes in UPRA rodeos. On May 7, 2021, she made the final 15 at the UPRA rodeo in Eastland, Texas and ran on national television against Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi — then a 15-time NFR qualifier and today a three-time world champion.
She keeps entering against NFR-level riders on purpose. It keeps her sharp, and it means the horses she trains are prepared for real competition — not just a practice pen.
One ranch. Every stage of the barrel horse.
From a two-year-old’s first look at the pattern to a finished horse ready for the rodeo — and the rider who’ll run it.
Barrel Horse Training
Tune-ups, colt starting and problem-horse fixes built on safe, repeatable speed.
Training programs
Lessons for Young Riders
Where girls learning horses and barrel racing build confidence the right way.
Barrel racing lessons
Haul-In & Board-and-Train
Send your horse to Texas. We’ve welcomed horses from Alabama and beyond.
Out-of-state horses
Horse Boarding
Self-care with 24/7 access, full care, or a hybrid built around you.
Boarding options
Performance Breeding
Barrel-bred prospects eligible for Pink Buckle and Ruby Buckle incentives.
Breeding program
Horses for Sale
Finished barrel horses Lexi knows inside and out — starting with Rocky.
See horsesFrom Alabama to Jacksboro — good horses travel.
Owners don’t send a horse hundreds of miles on a whim. Horses have already made the haul from Alabama to train with Lexi, because the right trainer matters more than the closest one.
- Board-and-train programs for tune-ups, colts and problem horses
- North Texas puts your horse near some of the busiest barrel racing in the country
- Clear arrival checklist: Coggins, health certificate (CVI) and a plan before the trailer rolls
Where young cowgirls learn to ride with confidence.
Lexi loves working with girls who are just discovering horses and barrel racing.
Lessons start with the things that keep a young rider safe and happy: horsemanship on the ground, a balanced seat, and a real partnership with the horse. Speed comes when the fundamentals are there. Riders leave every lesson with one clear thing to practice and the confidence to do it.
- Private lessons and small-group sessions
- Beginner foundations through competitive youth riders
- Taught by a champion who still competes
110 acres, built for the barrel horse.
A private working ranch between Perrin and Jacksboro with room to train, turn out and recover the right way — and growing every season.
Ranch flyover video — the land that became Rank Equine.
What people ask before they call.
Who is Lexi Rankin?
Lexi Rankin is the owner, trainer and head rider at Rank Equine, a 110-acre performance horse ranch near Jacksboro, Texas. She is a champion barrel racer who qualified for the 2021 BBR World Finals in Oklahoma City, competes in UPRA rodeos, and made the final 15 at the UPRA rodeo in Eastland, Texas on May 7, 2021 — running against three-time world champion Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi on national television.
Where is Rank Equine located?
Rank Equine is at 7072 US Hwy 281 South, Jacksboro, TX 76458 — on the south side of Jacksboro between Jacksboro and Perrin in Jack County, North Texas, and about an hour northwest of Fort Worth. It is a private ranch; visits are by appointment.
Do you take horses from out of state?
Yes. Rank Equine takes barrel horses for training and boarding from anywhere in the country — horses have already been hauled in from as far away as Alabama. Texas requires every horse entering the state to have a current Coggins (EIA) test and a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI). Call Lexi at 817-600-3575 to plan your horse’s arrival.
Does Rank Equine give barrel racing lessons to kids?
Yes. Lexi especially loves working with young girls who are learning about horses and barrel racing. Lessons start with safety, balance and horsemanship fundamentals, then build toward the barrel pattern and speed as the rider is ready. Private lessons and small-group sessions are available for youth, college and adult riders.
What kinds of barrel horse training do you offer?
Tune-ups for seasoned horses, starting colts (typically 2–4 year olds) on the barrel pattern, and corrective work for problem barrel horses — for example horses that hesitate at the first barrel, run flat in the turn, or leave the alley inconsistently. Every program is built around the horse’s current level, soundness and goals.
Let’s talk about your horse.
Tell Lexi where your horse is today and where you want to be. She’ll give you an honest read and a plan — whether you’re down the road in Jacksboro or hauling in from out of state.