Katelyn Hicks has three passions: riding horses, going fast and winning.
Her hobby, not so coincidentally, combines all three.
Hicks, 5, has already amassed a number of victories on horseback.
The most significant was when Hicks brought home the Kansas State Pee Wee 2D Barrell Racing Championship in Topeka in May.
The first-place prize, a breast collar outfitted for the two horses she rides, paled in comparison to the cash.
“I won $45!” Hicks exclaimed excitedly.
She’s also taken in a number of top finishes in area rodeo circuits, usually enough to pay her entry fees.