An Introduction to Barrel Racing

Barrel racing is a rodeo event in which a rider attempts to navigate a cloverleaf pattern around three barrels in the fastest time possible. Are you interested in participating in this exciting event, but don't know where to begin?

An Introduction to Barrel Racing covers the basics of this exciting sport, giving aspiring barrel racers a strong foundation it topics such as:

- History of the event
- The barrel pattern and how to run it
- Teaching your horse how to run the barrel pattern
- Rules and scoring
- Selecting a horse that you are compatible with
- Controlling your horse's speed
- Health and fitness of the rider