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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The rodeo honors the legacy of legendary cowboy Bill Picket and his influence on Black Western heritage, and features events from bull riding and barrel racing, to mutton bustin’.
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Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2025
Participants compete in the standard rodeo events such as bronc riding, barrel racing and steer wrestling.
—Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2025
African American Heritage Rodeo honors the heritage of America's Black cowboys with barrel racing, steer wrestling, bull riding and more.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
Her introduction to sports was horseback riding and barrel racing.
—Lukas Weese, The Athletic, 23 July 2024
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Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2025
Participants compete in the standard rodeo events such as bronc riding, barrel racing and steer wrestling.
—Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2025
African American Heritage Rodeo honors the heritage of America's Black cowboys with barrel racing, steer wrestling, bull riding and more.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
Her introduction to sports was horseback riding and barrel racing.
—Lukas Weese, The Athletic, 23 July 2024
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“Barrel racing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barrel%20racing. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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