duqouin barrel race

Last weekend I went to the NBHA district finals is Du Qouin. and watched some really nice horses run some awsome runs. talked to several barrel racers about horses and such. the arena is a huge covered arena used for many equestrian events. last weekend it was barrel racing and this weekend it was a huge 3 day cutting. they have really good footing in that arena and the horses seemed to run fast is that pen. when i arrived i was greeted with condolences about my horse. I helped my friend get ready and watched her daughter (i think shes 3).  My friend won the 1D with a 15.01 run (i think) i forgot to bring the waivers to have everybody sign and i got sick (my allergies acted up) so i need to track everyone down again, but i learned more about barrel racing by talking to the pros.

this week's blog

After a hectic week in the barn, my horse pulling a section of ligament out of her leg and my cat dying, it's now sunday and that means that this homework is due... I am planning on attending the NBHA IL-05 ( National Barrel Horse Association Illinois district 5) finals on saturday. District finals take place in DuQuoin at the fairgrounds in the covered arena. It should be a good day, fast horses and good times make for a good day.

New upcoming trend in the barrel world

I recently bought some mane/tail highlights. They are called Gypsy Tails. A friend of a friend makes them in TX. They are big down in Texas right now, but they will spread as time goes on. They are pieces of horsehair attached to a looped end. They are incredibly simple and quick to put in. Just make a braid, put a rubberband in the middle, then run a zip tie thru the ring on the highlight and zip it into the braid. I put some pictures of the ones I bought in my horse onto here.