Barrel racing is the women's event; it's always a favorite of
spectators combining the elements of a race, outstanding horsemanship,
and an opportunity to see some of the best Quarter Horses in the
country - not to mention some of the prettiest ladies!
The competition is as keen as in any other rodeo event.
Naturally the women depend on their own horses because the best barrel
racer in the world can't win on a slow mount.
Time starts with the drop of the flag as the rider crosses the
score line. The two barrels at the base of the triangle must be turned
first, in either order. Then the girl proceeds to the third barrel at
the point of the triangle, turns it, and dashes back to the score line
to be flagged by the judge.The prize money goes to the firl whose horse
can run the fastest and negotiate the sharpest turns without hitting
the barrels.
With well-trained, strong-willed horses and fiercely
competitive riders, one or two hundreds of a second are often all that
separates the final standings in this all-female rodeo event.
This
is a timed event. Contestant is allowed a running start. Time begins as
soon as horse's nose reaches the starting line, and will be stopped
when the horse's nose reaches over the finish line. Start and finish
line are one and the same. Contestant will run in cloverleaf pattern,
starting either to left or right. Five-second penalty will be added to
time for each barrel knocked over. Disqualification will come if
designated pattern is broken.
Andy Devine Days 2008 PRCA Rodeo September 27 and 28 1:00 PM both days KINGMAN, ARIZONA
The Andy Devine Days PRCA Rodeo
is in its 24nd year here in Kingman
Arizona, brought to you by the
KINGSMEN, a group of local
businessmen dedicated to the
preservation of our area's ranching
and rodeo western heritage, and the
Kingsmen COWGIRLS.
We invite you to enjoy all the fun
and entertainment brought to
Kingman during Western Week,
including the dances, parade, chili
feed, and of course, the Rodeo!
Designed and Hosted by Raymond Shields Rodeo Photography by 8 Second Imagery (www.8-second-imagery.com)
This
is a timed event. Contestant is allowed a running start. Time begins as
soon as horse's nose reaches the starting line, and will be stopped
when the horse's nose reaches over the finish line. Start and finish
line are one and the same. Contestant will run in cloverleaf pattern,
starting either to left or right. Five-second penalty will be added to
time for each barrel knocked over. Disqualification will come if
designated pattern is broken.
