Equine Extension

Barrel Racing

Barrel racing is an intense sport where the winner is determined by just thousandths of a second. No matter how talented the horse is, and how skilled the rider is, just one minor error can be the deciding factor whether they leave an event with prize money or not. The race itself is intense, but barrel racing in general is such an expensive sport, that to make a living at it or cover costs, the rider must be able to win back some money. To be successful at running barrels, a rider must understand the event and the rules of it, have a solid training program, and know how each program and movement affects the horse and its bod

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