The timer begins when horse and rider cross the start line, and ends
when the barrel pattern has been successfully executed and horse and
rider cross the finish line. The rider's time depends on several
factors, most commonly the horse's physical and mental condition, the
rider's horsemanship abilities, and the type of ground or footing (the
quality, depth, content, etc. of the sand or dirt in the arena).
History of Barrel Racing
Barrel racing originally developed as an event for women. While their
husbands roped or rode bulls and broncs, the women barrel raced. Not
much is known about the exact dates and details of barrel racing
developments. It is believed that Barrel Racing first saw competitive
light in the state of Texas. The Girls Rodeo Association (GRA),
instituted in 1949, was the first body of rodeo developed specifically
for women. Women were allowed to compete in several events of rodeo. The
GRA eventually officially became the WPRA in 1981, and the WPRA still
allows women to compete in the various rodeo events as they like, but
barrel racing remains the most popular event of competition.
Athletes
Kay Blandford
Charmayne James
Jackie Dube
Mary Burger
Kelly Kaminski
Kelly Maben
Janet Stover
Fallon Taylor
Sharon Camarillo
Martha Josey
Cheri Cervi
Molly Powell
Kristie Peterson owner of Bozo
Taelor Furry
Current WPRA Pro Tour Leading Ladies
Denise Adams Fea
Kappy Allen
McKenzie Brower
Sherry Cervi
Amanda Clayman
Jackie Dube
Brandie Halls
June Holeman
Kelly Kaminski
Darlene Kasper
Tammy Key
Terri Kaye Kirkland
Sabrina Lay
Jolee Lautaret
Shali Lord
Kelly Maben
Megan McLeod
Rose Miller
Rachael Myllymaki
Liz Pinkston
Molly Powell
Brittany Pozzi
Maegan Reichert
Deb Renger
Paula Seay
Sheri Sinor Estrada
Lizzie Green [Black Bacardie]
Melanie Southard
Janet Stover
Delores Toole
Linda Vick
Barbra West
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