Barrel Racing

• Rodeo sport barrel racing making a comeback on Vancouver Island

  The rodeo sport of barrel racing has seen an explosion in popularity on northern Vancouver Island, thanks in part to the work of one woman.

  Sports

  Apr 29, 2024
  
• Senior horse unexpectedly saves the day for Calgary Stampede barrel racer

  When barrel racer Jackie Ganter of Abilene, Texas arrived to compete at the Calgary Stampede, she envisioned success would come atop her trusty steed Sailor.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2023
  
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• Fifth annual Barrel Bash a success

  Equestrians from the Kingston, Ont., area all the way into Quebec participated in Hot 2 Trot Stables' fifth annual Barrel Bash this weekend, where over $40,000 in prizes were won.

  Canada

  Oct 9, 2022
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• Raymond Stampede welcomes back professional rodeo for 120th anniversary

  Hundreds of fans cheered loudly as professional rodeo returned to the Raymond Stampede Canada Day weekend after a 43-year absence.

  Sports

  Jul 3, 2022
• Saskatchewan barrel racer wins in Calgary Stampede debut

  Bertina Olafson, of Hudson Bay, Sask., won the ladies barrel racing event during rodeo finals action at the Calgary Stampede this past weekend.

  Sports

  Jul 20, 2021
• ‘We need to make a living’: Concerns raised after barrel racing event in Kamloops shut down

  A few competitors managed to get a run in on Friday before organizers were told to shut it down.

  Health

  Apr 5, 2021
• Lethbridge’s Whoop-Up Days western events come to a close

  Lethbridge's Whoop-Up Days wrapped up Saturday night, but before the gates closed for another year, the grandstand was packed with spectators taking part in the western events.

  Sports

  Aug 25, 2019
• Alberta cowgirls welcome new pro rodeo event

  Previously, the only Canadian Pro Rodeo Association event for women was barrel racing.

  Sports

  Aug 24, 2019
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• Lethbridge orthotist develops elbow brace to help keep cowboys safe

  With rodeo season underway, many cowboys risk their physical health for the sport they love. One man from southern Alberta has developed an orthopedic device to help keep them a little safer.

  Sports

  Jul 13, 2019
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• Young rodeo stars ride at Calgary Stampede 4-H Rodeo

  The best young cowgirls and cowboys between the ages of nine and 20 turned out to the Nutrien Western Event Centre at Stampede Park to show off their equestrian skills.

  Canada

  Sep 30, 2018