Barrel racing, is a rodeo event that features a horse or barrel racer and one rider, running a cloverleaf pattern around three barrels in a triangular arrangement.

The cowgirl or cowboy (Though barrel racing is generally a women's event, but men do occasionally take part in it as well) will take up a gallop and ride towards the first barrel. At the first barrel, a rider should come at a slight angle. It's easier on the horse if you don't come at it straight on. They must make a complete loop around the barrel then accelerate toward the second barrel. At the second barrel, they will again make a complete loop, which means they will make the turn on the other lead then accelerate toward the third barrel. At the third barrel they will again make a complete loop and then run back to the start. The racers will pass through an electronic timer entering and leaving the barrel arrangement and the elapsed time is the time for the event.

It is permitted to touch the barrels but not to knock them over. Knocking a barrel over adds a five second penalty to the time. Since going wide around a barrel is slower, a delicate balance of speed and control must be made to achieve the fastest times. The time of the event is affected by the size of the arena in which the event is held, but the times for top professionals barrel races are between the 13-18 second range in most arenas.

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Just played Wii racing for the first time ever. Didn't hit any deer. Didn't come in last. Could not find the exit for Cracker Barrel.
chuttbeeks (Cheek o' da Butt) Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:37:45 -0000
Just played Wii racing for the first time ever. Didn't hit any deer. Didn't come in last. Could not find the exit for Cracker Barrel.
Ready for the Guy and Jean Winters barrel racing clinic tomorrow. Hope to impart wisdom on barrel racing and the love of God.
Buzz5758 (Buzz) Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:32:12 -0000
Ready for the Guy and Jean Winters barrel racing clinic tomorrow. Hope to impart wisdom on barrel racing and the love of God.
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Rodeo is on tv and I am impressed by barrel racing. Had no idea a horse can turn that quickly.
rjboyle (Ryan Boyle) Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:41:18 -0000
Rodeo is on tv and I am impressed by barrel racing. Had no idea a horse can turn that quickly.
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