Horse training in Texas for horses from any state.
The right trainer is worth the haul. Owners have trailered horses from Alabama to Jacksboro to train with Lexi Rankin. Here’s how to send yours.
Yes — Rank Equine offers horse training in Texas for barrel horses from anywhere in the United States: board-and-train at its 110-acre ranch in Jacksboro, Texas, with champion barrel racer Lexi Rankin. Horses have already been hauled in from Alabama. Every horse entering Texas needs a current Coggins test and a certificate of veterinary inspection.
Texas is barrel racing country.
North Texas puts a horse in the middle of one of the deepest barrel racing scenes anywhere — weekly jackpots, rodeos, and major events a short haul away in Fort Worth and Oklahoma City.
A horse in training at Rank Equine isn’t just circling a practice pen. It’s ridden by a trainer who competes against NFR-level riders, prepared for real pressure, and handed back with a plan you can keep using at home.
Sending your horse, step by step.
Call Lexi
Talk through your horse, its history, soundness and goals. She’ll recommend a program and a realistic timeline.
Paperwork
Your vet issues a current Coggins and a CVI for entry into Texas. You sign the training agreement and release.
The Haul
Trailer in yourself or use a professional hauler. We’ll set an arrival time and have the pen ready.
Train & Go Home
Lexi trains your horse, keeps you in the loop, and walks you through the ride before it heads home.
What horses come here for.
- Tune-ups before a season or a big run
- Colt starting on the barrel pattern
- Problem-horse resets — hesitation, diving, running past
- Conditioning that builds speed and protects soundness
Out-of-state questions.
Can I send my barrel horse to Texas for training?
Yes. Rank Equine in Jacksboro, Texas accepts barrel horses from any state for board-and-train. Horses have already come from as far as Alabama.
What paperwork does a horse need to enter Texas?
The Texas Animal Health Commission requires every horse entering Texas to have a valid certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI, or health certificate) and a current EIA (Coggins) test before entry. Your vet can issue both. Rules can change, so confirm with your vet or the TAHC permits line (512-719-0777) before you haul.
How will I know how my horse is doing?
Lexi keeps owners in the loop while their horse is at the ranch. Talk with her about how you’d like updates when you plan the trip.
How far is Rank Equine from Fort Worth and the DFW airport?
The ranch is on US Hwy 281 South in Jacksboro, about an hour northwest of Fort Worth, which makes it practical for owners who fly into DFW to visit their horse or ride with Lexi.
What is board-and-train?
Your horse lives at the ranch while Lexi trains it on a plan built for that horse. She keeps you in the loop, and before the horse heads home you ride it with her so you know how to keep it tuned.
What can an out-of-state horse come to Texas for?
Tune-ups before a season or a big run, colt starting on the barrel pattern, problem-horse resets for hesitating, diving or running past, and conditioning that builds speed while protecting soundness.
How long does an out-of-state horse stay?
It depends on the horse and the program. When you call, Lexi talks through your horse’s history, soundness and goals, then recommends a program and a realistic timeline.
What if my horse needs a vet while it’s there?
Rank Equine works with established equine veterinary clinics in the area. Your training agreement covers how vet care is authorized and billed.
Texas entry requirements: Texas Animal Health Commission.
Wherever you are, start with a call.
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.