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barrel racing noun[ U ] uk /ˈbær.əl ˌreɪ.sɪŋ/ us /ˈber.əl ˌreɪ.sɪŋ/ an event at a rodeo(= in North America, a sport and public entertainment in which people show different skills by riding horses) where riders make sharp turns around barrels(= large circular containers, made of metal, with a flat top and bottom): Barrel racing is usually the only rodeo event that women can take part in. In barrel racing, you need to negotiate three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern as quickly as possible. She has already won dozens of trophies for barrel racing. She started participating in barrel racing at the age of six. Barrel racing is an exciting, high-speed sport. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Horse riding break someone in bridle bridle path canter capriole chukka chukker cinch curry girth high-spirited horseman horsewoman mounted pony trekking rein saddler showjumper sidesaddle whip |