Barrel racing

[oliviacharley]

Hi, Just wondering if anyone knows of any barrel racing comps which are based in the south of england..?
I've just bought a palomino quarter horse and would love to compete him.
cheers

 

[Tamara]

http://www.wes-uk.com/ they should be able to help.

 

[flyingfeet]

They don't actually have anything on barrel racing - also I have never seen a show include it

 

[Tamara]

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[oliviacharley]

thanks very much - that is really useful.

 

[Western-Rider]

The British Rodeo Cowboys Association have Barrel Racing in most of their shows. Have a look at their web site www.rodeocowboys.org.uk