barrel racing

noun

Updated on: 7 Apr 2018

Definition of barrel racing

: a rodeo event for women in which a mounted rider makes a series of sharp turns around three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern

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barrel race

noun

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barrel racer

noun

Recent Examples of barrel racing from the Web

Taylor qualified for the Shootout as the result of clinching the barrel racing title at the 2017 Fort Worth Stock Show.

— brett hoffman, star-telegram, "Bulls nearly throw a shutout in second round," 17 Jan. 2018
In the NRG Center's main arena, the 6-year-old motored his red wheelchair expertly through piles of green sawdust chips, headed straight for the barrel races.

— alyson ward, Houston Chronicle, "At Lil' Rustlers Rodeo, special-needs kids sample rodeo life," 6 Mar. 2018
Three decades later, Mayfield’s daughter, Shelby, has aspirations of becoming a barrel racing competitor to be reckoned with and competing at the NFR like her father.

— brett hoffman, star-telegram, "Rodeo: Barrel racer, 18, wins Cowboys of Color title | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 15 Jan. 2018
Jewel is a granddaughter of Dash Ta Fame, a famous barrel racing quarter horse stallion.

— brett hoffman, star-telegram, "Rodeo: Barrel racer, 18, wins Cowboys of Color title | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 15 Jan. 2018
Reghan’s best friend and top barrel racing buddy is Jayda Tolle, of Alton, in ninth grade at Alton High School.

— jill moon, The Seattle Times, "EXCHANGE: Teen set for world barrel racing championships," 8 Dec. 2017
From her daddy's lessons in hard work as a child to her Vegas performances and barrel racing triumphs, country music star and actress Reba McEntire embodies the heart and spirit of the South.

— Southern Living, "Reba McEntire's Thoughts On Life," 6 Oct. 2016
Watch her impressive barrel racing performance above.

— Southern Living, "Watch Reba McEntire Show Off Her Barrel Racing Skills in Rare Clip," 19 Dec. 2017
Games for adults include a barrel race, Wellington throw, skittles, three- legged race and more.

— staff report, Daily Southtown, "Gaelic Park heritage event puts Irish arts, sports on display," 6 Sep. 2017

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