Riders are saddling up for the first Trigg County Country Ham Festival barrel race.
National Barrel Horse Association KY-01 representative John Raymond Hopson says participants don’t have to be a NBHA member to race.
click to download audioHe says that the afternoon will be filled with thrilling races.
click to download audioHopson explains that you don’t have to be from Kentucky to participate.
click to download audioHe says that there will be a variety of divisions, including one for seniors.
click to download audioThe NBHA hosted it’s state competition a few weeks ago, 3,000 riders participated, but one young rider left the other competitors in the dust.
click to download audioThis shows how intense the competition can be at barrel races. The bond between a horse and it’s rider is very important for a successful 14 second run. The show will start at 5pm on Saturday, October 5th. To register for the show, riders should use Saddlebook or register on site.
