Barrel racing is one of the most unique events in the rodeo world. While cowboys are holding down bucking broncs and spinning bulls, cowgirls are charging through the gate in a race against the clock. The faster the rider completes the pattern, the higher up on the leader board the pair will land. Barrel racing truly is one of the fastest events in rodeo.Barrel racing pairs horse and rider in a race against the clock. Three barrels are set up in a cloverleaf pattern in the arena, and the rider must cleanly negotiate the pattern. The distance between the barrels differs by organization, but averages distance are: 9 feet between barrels 1 and 2, 105 feet between barrels 1 and 3 and barrel 2 and 3, and 6 feet between the start line and barrels 1 and 2. The rider enters the arena at a gallop and runs toward the first barrel. A rider can choose between starting at the left-most or right-most barrel and turns a complete circle around the barrel.
Barrel racing Pattern
Average wage
Barrel racing is not technically an occupation, and many barrel racers earn their living in other ways, such as ranching, training horses or in other occupations. Prize money varies according to the size and prestige of the rodeo, whether competitions are sanctioned by the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) and other factors. Prize money can be based on a single barrel run, called a go-round, or the racers must run several times and take an average of their times. Prize money for first place in most competitions varies from $1,000 to $4,000.
Fallon Taylor
Fallon Taylor, World Champion and ERA Barrel Racer, has competed professionally since 1990. She has earned over $619,000 with help from her sorrel mare and AQHA Horse of the Year Recipient, Babyflo. When asked what she wants the fans to know most about the ERA she said, “The ERA is for the fans. We are excited to bring a rodeo where fans will know who will be there way in advance and we can do appearances in the town to get to know everyone.”She lives in Collinsville, Texas. Her hobbies include modeling, working at Dynasty Equine, playing board games and going to the movies. With her energetic personality, funky outfits and positive attitude, its not surprising that Fallon is a fan favorite to watch compete. When asked about the ERA she said, ”All of your favorite contestants will compete at every rodeo at the same time. The model is that we will be in your town where we will get to visit with the fans and I want to come and do clinics and visit the local feed stores and all that kind of fun stuff that I don’t get to do right now.” Fallon looks forward to what the ERA has to offer not only for her but for the fans too.
Me
I have always been a barrel racer, for as long as I can remember I have been riding horse. Sence I was 1 I have been peregrinating in the North-woods saddle Club horse events, and I just reasonly started gaming at rodeos such as Wojos rodeos. For pewee class horse shows I have gotten a total of 5 high-point ribbons, and for Juniors I have received 4 and 1 high point of the year and high point runner up for the year. All the horses that I game have been self trained.