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Pro Rodeo Barrel Racing For Men and Women

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Pro Rodeo Barrel Racing
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Pro Rodeo Barrel Racing
Pro Rodeo Barrel Racing

Barrel racing is one of the most expensive rodeo events. Being a timed event, participants have to complete it in the shortest time possible. Looking at various Barrel Racing photos, you can easily infer that this event involve three barrels. The rider has to ride around all three barrels in the shortest time possible. Additionally, they should do this in a cloverleaf form. Knocking down a barrel will result in penalties.
A professional rider can complete this event in less than 14 seconds. Compared to other rodeo events, barrel racing is very safe and this is evident from the photos of this sport. Stopwatches are used to time the event. Most photos are those of women barrel racers since this event initially began as a women’s event. It is also one of the oldest rodeo events. The horses used in this sport are quite expensive. Some of these horses have been known to cost around $50,000.
Pro Rodeo Barrel Racing Photos
Pro Rodeo Barrel Racing is an event in rodeo where a rider enters the arena and must correctly complete a clover leaf pattern around three large barrels set in arena in a triangular format. If a rider is to knock over a barrel 5 seconds are added to the time. If a rider doesn’t complete the pattern correctly the run is counted as a no time, or disqualified.

Jodi Erpelding

I grew up on a Midwest farm with dirt under my fingernails and the sound of wind rustling through cornfields. My childhood was all about 4H – raising pigs and horses, learning to bake and sew, and discovering the magic of transforming a garden into jars of summer sunshine. Those years taught me the value of hard work, the thrill of seeing a project through to the end, and the simple joy of creating something beautiful. A country girl with a need for speed and a thirst for adventure. Maybe that's why I love the feeling of wind in my hair – whether I'm cruising down a dusty road on my Harley or tackling a mountain trail on my trusty mountain bike. Some of my earliest memories of rodeo are watching my father compete at small local events. That's also where my love for country music comes in – long car rides listening to 8 tracks. The lyrics and melodies always spoke to my soul. These days, you'll find me cheering on the cowboys and cowgirls at rodeos, two-stepping to my favorite bands, belting out a country tune at a concert or sharing stories and laughter with friends around a bonfire. When I'm not soaking up the country life and getting my boots dirty, I'm a nurse, caring for folks in my community. Follow along for more stories from the heart of rodeo and country life!

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