Jolene Montgomery

Martin Saddlery Professional

Jolene Montgomery
Hometown

De Graff, Ohio

Discipline

Barrel Racing

RIDES

Martin BTR

Martin Pro Since

2014

The Story

A Better Horse, No Matter the Job

Jolene Montgomery is one of barrel racing’s most accomplished futurity trainers, jockeys, and horsewomen. Raised in De Graff, Ohio, she developed a strong foundation through exposure to a wide range of horse-training influences, including futurity trainers, Thoroughbred racehorse trainers, cutters, and jumpers. After marrying Kerby Montgomery, she brought her program to Texas, where Montgomery Barrel Horses develops top futurity and derby prospects while competing at select professional rodeos.

Since entering the futurity world, Jolene has built a career defined by exceptional horses, major-event wins, and a commitment to continued growth as a horsewoman. A BFA World Futurity Champion and former EquiStat Rider of the Year, she has surpassed $3 million in earnings as a trainer and jockey. She also co-founded Between the Reins with Joy Wargo and Ashley Schafer, sharing her training approach and experience to help barrel racers develop their horses and grow as riders.  Known for producing athletic, well-prepared horses with the foundation to perform beyond the futurity arena, Jolene brings experience, feel, and competitive focus to every horse she rides.

Learn More: Between the Reins

My Martin

Why Jolene Montgomery Rides the BTR

“I’ve ridden the BTR for 10 or 12 years, and I helped with the design because I like to sit farther back in the seat. The higher swells and forward-hung stirrups mean I never feel tipped forward, and the fenders give me the freedom of movement I want. I ride shorter stirrups, so I go with a slightly bigger seat than some riders. That way my thighs don’t hit the swells and I still have room to get to the back of the saddle. The BTR does run a little differently, so I ride a half size smaller in it than in some of my previous saddles. This one is just over a year old, and it goes on about 15 head a day.”

Ride What Jolene Rides

The Same Saddles. Built for You.

Jolene's saddles are made in our Greenville, Texas shop. Yours starts with the same leather, the same trees, and the same hands. Take inspiration from Jolene's setup, then make it your own.

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Barrel Racing

Meet the Pros

Ashley Schafer

Barrel Racer
Comanche, Texas

Leading Pink Buckle Incentive Rider, More Than $1 Million in Career Earnings, Futurity, Derby, Slot Race, and Rodeo Champion.

Meet Ashley

Dena Kirkpatrick

Barrel Racing
Post, Texas

AQHA World Champion, BFA World Championship Futurity Champion, BFA World Championship Futurity All Three Go-Rounds Winner, EquiStat Top 10 Futurity Rider for 10 Consecutive Years.

Meet Dena

Emma Abbott

Barrel Racing
Lafayette, Georgia

Abbott Equine Horse Training in Bluff Dale, Texas, Producer of Successful Rodeo Horses, American Qualifiers, and Futurity Winners, Multiple Horses with Lifetime Earnings Exceeding $300,000.

Meet Emma

Jayci Byler

Barrel Racing
Bellville, Texas

National High School Rodeo Association Barrel Racing Champion, National High School Finals Rodeo Short Round Winner, National High School Finals Rodeo Barrel Racing Average Champion.

Meet Jayci

Jodee Miller

Barrel Racing
Santo, Texas

Old Dort Days Futurity and Derby Champion, 2024 Elite Extravaganza Derby Champion, 2024 San Antonio Wildcard Round Winner, Breeders Challenge Futurity Top 5 Finisher, Multiple American Rodeo Semifinals Qualifier, 2025 American Rodeo Contender Finals Qualifier.

Meet Jodee

Jolene Montgomery

Barrel Racing
De Graff, Ohio

BFA World Futurity Champion, EquiStat Rider of the Year, More Than $3 Million in Earnings as a Trainer and Jockey.

Meet Jolene

Joy Wargo

Barrel Racing
Mountain View, Wyoming

AQHA World Champion, AQHA Reserve World Champion, BFA Reserve World Champion, Multiple 1D Champion.

Meet Joy

Kimmi Byler

Barrel Racing
Bellville, Texas

Barrel Horse Trainer, Former Racehorse Development Specialist, Co-Owner of Byler Performance Equine, Performance Horse Conditioning, Rehabilitation, Recovery, and Aquatic Therapy Specialist.

Meet Kimmi

Sherry Cervi

Barrel Racing
Marana, Arizona

4X WPRA Barrel Racing World Champion (1995, 1999, 2010, 2013), 19X Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Qualifier, 3X Wrangler NFR Average Champion, First Woman to Surpass $3 Million in WPRA Earnings, 2018 National Cowgirl Hall of Fame Inductee.

Meet Sherry