*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. The Kentucky Derby is often called “the most exciting two minutes in sports.” Barrel racing might be the most exciting 15 seconds ...

PALMYRA, Mo. -- Competitive barrel racer Lauryn Wear has always looked up to Fallon Taylor, a professional barrel racer and influential athlete in the sport. "I've been a fan of hers ever since I ...

As with most rodeo events, pinpointing barrel racing’s exact origin is near impossible. “It probably started out as pretty women on fast horses, but now it’s a competitive sport for serious athletes,” ...

Though, Jennifer Barnes has been barrel racing for more than half of her life, she never feels stuck in the same old pattern. "It's different every single time," Barnes said. "You never know what ...

If you’ve got a pen handy, take a few seconds and look at only the very tip of that writing instrument. It’s pretty small, right? Well, Kathy Grimes’ top barrel racing horses were literally that small ...

PALMYRA, Wis. (AP) — Among a collection of gleaming belt buckles, one shines a little brighter for Tori Sue Olson. Its proof she survived. On that silver buckle, embossed in gold and black letters, ...

Each year, the International World Barrel Horse Federation proudly presents its flagship event, the Panamerican International Barrel Racing World Championships. In 2025, the event will be held in Las ...

Leslie Smalygo competes in barrel racing during the 2025 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Stadium. Leslie Smalygo knows her horse like a mother knows her child. The professional barrel racer ...