About Kim Thomas
Meet Kim Thomas – well-known in her industry as a Barrel horse expert – As a writer, speaker, clinician and coach – Kim continuously pulls value packed information from her experiences in leading professional competitions and her experiences on the road! Kim’s philosophy is based on “Smooth is FAST”.

All information inspires, motivates and educates barrel racers on how to quickly and affordably invest and grow their knowledge base – leading them straight to more success against the CLOCK! Kim shares information on topics vital to the success of barrel racers around the nation.
Kim Thomas has a passion for teaching and sharing information to help more people in the barrel horse industry – get to the pay window – and enjoy their runs – way more frequently. Kim is most commonly referred to in the industry as a trainer whose horses work, are consistent and have a quick snappy style.
Kim created a private coaching practice with 3 amazing programs that includes a price point for everyone – exclusively for barrel racers! Kim will be the first to tell you – your trips to the pay window tell you matter of fact(ly) – your exact level of confidence & expertise. How can you increase your confidence and expertise – and FAST? By enrolling in the perfect program for you!
Kim understands the needs and challenges of the barrel racer, not only from her perspective as a trainer/contestant/coach, but because she has lived the life daily for many years. Drawing on her experience, Kim created and designed her coaching business to provide barrel racers with powerful resources such as educational programs, powerful blog post, informative eNewsletters, PLUS cutting EDGE Clinics around the Nation that serve all experience levels – with income level price-points that – shut the GATE on NO one.
Kim is a futurist with her finger on the pulse of the barrel horse industry and throughout her life has done ONE THING over and over again – help those in the industry reach excellence through knowledge.
Considered one of the hottest coaching strategists in the industry, Kim Thomas has a reputation for crafting powerful information and creating programs that get results for her clients.
It is her barrel experience and accomplishments in the following areas that have catapulted her abilities – to help others! Winning accolades for Kim Thomas regarding professional experience & leadership in the barrel horse industry including yet are not limited the following:
- 1992 OKC Barrel Racing Futurity Champion
- 1992 WPRA Divisional Tour Champion
- FCWPRA State Champion
- NBHA member since its inception in 1992
- NBHA F1-04 1D Champion
- 10 Times SE PRCA Circuit WPRA Qualifier
- 3 Times Prairie Circuit WPRA Champion
- Dodge National Circuit Finals Qualifier
- WPRA member since 1980
- WPRA Gold Card Member and Prairie Circuit Director
- Qualified in Finals in such rodeos as: Denver, San Antonio, Houston, and Reno
- Finals Qualifier in All American Quarter Horse Congress and other major events
Top Horses Trained by / Campaigned by Kim Thomas
- Flits Gittin Credit
- WPRA (PESI) Derby Champion: Whitney Baker – Flits Gittin Credit – Owner: Kim Thomas/ Breeder: Danny Thomas / Stallion Owner: Jud Little / Pictured: Brittney Pozzi – WPRA (PESI) Futurity Champion
- WPRA Will Rodgers Stampede Futurity (round winner)
- WPRA Futurity wins (multiple)
- WPRA Intermediate Futurity Champion (placing at Pro Rodeo’s)
- Dynas Plain Special
- World & NFR Champion
- Florida Flit
- Winner of over $100,000
- This Gals Got Credit
- Winner of over $150,000
- Mr. Moonstop
- OKC Barrel Futurity – Go Round Winner & Fastest Time
- Thinkin of Cash
- OKC Barrel Futurity Champion
- Nonstopwithcredit
- Speedhorse Derby Champion (ridden by Kim’s 11 yr old daughter (Marsee Ferguson)
- Bound To Be a Wonder
- Texas Barrel Racing Futurity – Go Round Winner
- Winner in Derbies & WPRA money earner

