Paige Conrado
DISCIPLINE – BARREL RACING
LOCATION – HUDSON, CO
COMPETING FOR 18 YEARS
HORSE – DEBS SPORTY WIN “BUBBA”
HOW PAIGE GOT STARTED :
The Conrado Family resides in Hudson, Colorado, and consists of Kelly, Paige and Ivy Conrado. Paige represents Conrado Barrel Horses. Competing at some of the biggest PRCA rodeos in the country Paige has earned money at legendary shows including: Cheyenne Frontier Days, Greeley Stampede, San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, Sandhills Stock Show and Rodeo; and holds the arena record at the famous Steamboat Springs, Colorado, PRCA weekly rodeo series. Paige has also competed in invitational events such as The Champions Challenge in Kissimee, Florida, Rodeo-Allstars in Denver, Colorado (Reserve Champion), Colorado Vs The World at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo (Reserve Champion), and RFD-TV The American’s Semi-Finals. Paige can be seen across the country in PRCA/WPRA sanctioned rodeos, as well as invitational events.
In addition to the Conrado familys’ renowned success in the barrel racing industry they are now making a wave within the barrel racing breeding industry with the family owned stallion, Darkelly. Darkelly is the sire of many up and coming barrel horses with offspring earning money in futurities, derbies and pro rodeos! Keep an eye out for Darkelly babies in the following years.
Q&A
Q: WHAT IS YOUR EVERYDAY, BEHIND THE SCENES, ROUTINE THAT HELPS YOU ACHIEVE QUALITY, SUCCESS, AND HIGH PERFORMANCE WITH YOUR HORSES?
PAIGE: My horse is taken care of like a prince more or less to say. He receives the best feed, best supplements, the best shoer, his favorite equine chiropractor, his favorite vet and a multitude of therapies. He has a vigorous workout plan followed by slow work. I practice visualization above all else and set precise goals.
Q: WHAT DO YOU DO TO PREPARE YOURSELF MENTALLY BEFORE A COMPETITION?
PAIGE: Visualization.
Q: DO YOU HAVE A DAILY MANTRA OR INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE THAT YOU LIVE/COMPETE BY?
PAIGE: “Your life just got a second shorter. How many more are you willing to waste?”
Q: WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR OTHERS THAT WANT TO COMPETE IN THIS SPORT?
PAIGE: If you want to win, you have to seek knowledge in the right places and then implement that knowledge daily.
Q: WHAT QUALITIES DO YOU SEE IN TECHMIX?
PAIGE: TechMix is a great company whose products have worked in our program for several years now. I can physically see the difference in my horses on these products and that, for me, is what sets them aside.
Q: WHAT TECHMIX PRODUCTS DO YOU USE?
PAIGE: Equine BlueLite paste is my favorite product. I use this all the time while rodeoing to help Bubba stay hydrated and drinking while on the road.
I also love Stable Complete. All of the horses I have put Stable Complete on have an increase in muscle growth and energy.
Q: WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS IN YOUR CAREER? IN LIFE?
PAIGE: I have very large goals. As one of my beliefs in my mental management program, I do not share these goals and plans with anyone outside of my small support circle.
