The Ride Podcast Ep. 123: Debbie Crafton’s Journey to a Million

In this episode we talk with Debbie Crafton, a non-pro rider who crossed $1 Million in earnings, making her the fourth woman in NRCHA history to accomplish that.
Photo by Primo, courtesy Debbie Crafton

This episode of The Ride Podcast where we talk to Debbie Crafton is brought to you by Ride TV

At the 2025 NRCHA Hackamore Classic, Debbie Crafton became the newest member of the NRCHA Million Dollar Riders Club, crossing the Million Dollar mark in career earnings. The milestone cements her place in reined cow horse history as only the fourth woman to reach the achievement—and just the second non-pro rider to do so.

Crafton’s rise has been remarkably fast. She began showing in reined cow horse just six years ago and has already collected a string of major wins. With each success, she’s set new goals for herself and continues to push toward the next milestone.

In this episode of The Ride, Crafton talks about her path into reined cow horse, the challenges she’s faced along the way, and how her drive to meet every goal keeps her striving for more.

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