Barrel Racing
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Success in barrel racing depends on the skills and training of both rider and horse, as well as on the quality of the communication between the rider and her horse.
Contestants compete for the fastest time in running a triangular, cloverleaf pattern around three barrels. The horse and rider are allowed a running start and time begins and ends upon crossing a visible starting line. Touching a barrel is permitted, but a 5-second penalty is assessed for knocking over a barrel. The pattern can be started either from the left or right, and contestants who go off the prescribed course are disqualified.
Below is a picture of our Fourth of July AW4D Barrel Race winner (Open Division)
At Lake Koocanusa Arena you'll find a great facility just waiting to meet your every need. It may seem like a unique concept, but we're trying to offer a quality place to have fun barrel racing at very reasonable prices. Whether for a practice session or competition - you'll have to give us a try!
