Barrel racing tips, guides and race news from The AP Barrel Co. team.
November 8, 2026
Most of a barrel racing weekend happens on the road, not in the arena. Here is a plain checklist for the truck, the trailer and your horse, built from university extension guidance, so you and your horse get to the race and home again safely.
November 1, 2026
What does 4D on a barrel race flyer actually mean? A plain-language guide to how the division format splits times, how NBHA divides payouts, how BBR-approved races differ, and what a newer rider should check before entering a local jackpot.
November 1, 2026
Four upcoming rodeos near the Florida Panhandle that list barrel racing: Samson and Mobile, Alabama on November 7–8, Ponce de Leon, Florida on December 4–5, and the PCA Finals in Biloxi, January 28–31, 2027. Dates, venues, sanctioning, added money and entry windows as published, plus a reminder to confirm with each organizer.
November 1, 2026
Practical, source-backed guidance for keeping a barrel horse working through the cooler months: warm-up and cool-down, drying a sweaty horse, keeping water intake up, when blanketing helps or hurts, footing cautions, and the colic signs that mean it is time to call your veterinarian.
November 1, 2026
A brand-neutral guide to barrel saddles: the features that set them apart, why the tree and bar shape matter most, step-by-step checks for fit on the horse and for the rider, how to read sweat and dry spots after a ride, and when to call in a saddle fitter.