Riders this past weekend came from Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, Arizona and Wyoming to compete, some 62 contestants total on Saturday.
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TORRINGTON – They come from all walks of life. They’re ranchers, teachers, cosmetologists and more.
And they share one thing in common – a love of competition and running barrels. They fulfilled that need over the weekend during a 4D Barrel Race event, sponsored by Barrel Blast Productions out of Mitchell, Neb.
The regular events are part of the Mile Hi Barrel Horse Association circuit, based in Arvada, Colo., said Debbie Beede, Barrel Blast Productions coordinator. Mile Hi is the coordinating association for amateur barrel racers, both men and women, around
the region.
Riders this past weekend came from Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, Arizona and Wyoming to compete, some 62 contestants total on Saturday. The events are a fun way for horse enthusiasts to gather for a little friendly competition.
“We have a lot of college students this weekend,” Ms. Beede said. “College rodeos are starting soon. We get everybody.”
Baillie Mutchler, an Eastern Wyoming College student from South Dakota, is one of those college rodeo riders who came out Saturday. She’s been riding since she was a child and said she competes in part for the adrenaline and part just because it’s fun.