Barrel Racing

Barrel racing is a rodeo event in which a horse and rider attempt to complete a clover-leaf pattern around preset barrels in the fastest time. Though both boys and girls…

Pro Barrel Horses That Team Rope

Being a professional barrel racer is a full-time job for both the horse and the rider. The many hours spent conditioning a barrel horse are essential, but too much time…

Horse Racing: Face the Truth

…Thoroughbred Safety Commission, which has proposed serious racing-safety reforms. In early July, Kentucky’s governor replaced the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority with the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to give the issue…

Barrel-Racing Pattern Tips

…the first barrel. When you first enter the arena, select a spot around that first barrel, and know exactly where you’re going. Visualize the barrel on its side, and that’s…

Video Review: Barrel Horse Wellness

…this first National Barrel Horse Association-endorsed wellness video, Dr. Van Petten walks you and his demonstration horse through the barrel pattern, explaining potential physical problems that may be interfering with…

Barrel Racer Wears Troxel Helmet at NFR

…shown that risk of injury correlates with the amount of time spent riding and working with horses, not with a rider’s level of expertise. Deb Mohon, eleven-time NFR barrel racing

50 Cool Schools (And More)

…Martha Josey. See Web site/call for clinic dates and locations; barrelracers.com; (903) 935-5358. Women?s Pro Rodeo Association world champion Martha Josey has taught more barrel racers and barrel racing champs…