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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Hudson participates in barrel racing, pole bending and breakaway roping, and is a member of the California Jr. Rodeo Association, Lakeside El Capitan FFA and East County Grange.
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Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
The all-day event will feature classic rodeo competitions including bull riding, calf roping and barrel racing alongside community programming that celebrates Black western heritage.
—Jasmine Desiree, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
The event will include bull riding, barrel racing, and performances by founding members of the pro rodeo event Reba McEntire and McGraw, and Jelly Roll.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
Michaels wrote Tuesday on X. Hannah’s barrel racing coach posted on Instagram that Hannah and her friend Ashley were flying into Scottsdale to meet him for the Royal Crown barrel racing competition in Buckeye.
—Sejal Govindarao, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
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Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
The all-day event will feature classic rodeo competitions including bull riding, calf roping and barrel racing alongside community programming that celebrates Black western heritage.
—Jasmine Desiree, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
The event will include bull riding, barrel racing, and performances by founding members of the pro rodeo event Reba McEntire and McGraw, and Jelly Roll.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
Michaels wrote Tuesday on X. Hannah’s barrel racing coach posted on Instagram that Hannah and her friend Ashley were flying into Scottsdale to meet him for the Royal Crown barrel racing competition in Buckeye.
—Sejal Govindarao, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Barrel racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barrel%20racing. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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