barrel racing
noun
: a rodeo event for women in which a mounted rider makes a series of sharp turns around three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern
barrel race
noun
barrel racer
noun
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By day, the arena will feature bull riding, barrel racing, team roping and broncs, with cowboys and cowgirls competing for over $200,000 in prizes.
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The 155th Silver Spurs Rodeo is in Kissimmee this weekend, presenting families with rodeo’s seven classic events: bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, team roping, calf roping and steer wrestling.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2025
Saturday’s activities included barrel racing, pole bending and team penning, and well as equine wellness presentations.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2025
Two days of family-friendly rodeo and competitive equestrian events that on Saturday will include barrel racing, followed by pole bending, as well as horse health and wellness clinics.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The 155th Silver Spurs Rodeo is in Kissimmee this weekend, presenting families with rodeo’s seven classic events: bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, team roping, calf roping and steer wrestling.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2025
Saturday’s activities included barrel racing, pole bending and team penning, and well as equine wellness presentations.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2025
Two days of family-friendly rodeo and competitive equestrian events that on Saturday will include barrel racing, followed by pole bending, as well as horse health and wellness clinics.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
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“Barrel racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barrel%20racing. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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