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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RT @AQHAJournal: Amateur barrel racing & pole bending prelims this morning at World Show. Watch at http://bit.ly/5U3c7 #aqhaworld
AQHA (AQHA) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:24:47 -0000
RT @AQHAJournal: Amateur barrel racing & pole bending prelims this morning at World Show. Watch at http://bit.ly/5U3c7 #aqhaworld
Amateur barrel racing & pole bending prelims this morning at World Show. Watch at http://bit.ly/5U3c7 #aqhaworld
AQHAJournal (AQHA Journal) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:24:21 -0000
Amateur barrel racing & pole bending prelims this morning at World Show. Watch at http://bit.ly/5U3c7 #aqhaworld
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Barrel racing & bulls coming up.C
codeqn (Carla Young) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:20:05 -0000
Barrel racing & bulls coming up.C
My barrel racing cowgirl/pageant girl has been in Cheer Camp this week. About to watch their demo. Pom Poms, Boots and Tiaras! LOL
forthegirls (Tonya) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:56:36 -0000
My barrel racing cowgirl/pageant girl has been in Cheer Camp this week. About to watch their demo. Pom Poms, Boots and Tiaras! LOL
I find it VERY ironic that my name is in the ring book with barrel racing underneath it(:
Lexis_Clark (Lexis Clark) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:56:46 -0000
I find it VERY ironic that my name is in the ring book with barrel racing underneath it(:

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