Minnesota Barrel Racing

While the sport of horse racing is most commonly associated with racetracks and legal gambling, barrel racing tries to keep the exciting sport wholesome and fun for the entire family, while still retaining the thrill-of-the-race excitement that sports fans crave. This is what makes barrel racing such a popular pastime in the state of Minnesota, and this is why there are so many annual barrel racing events hosted at the state's various farms, ranches and recreational centers. To add an even greater family appeal, many of the barrel race events in Minnesota are open to the entire family; this includes positions as a spectator and even as a rider.

Owned by Pete and Jill Houck, the Houck Horse Company holds several different barrel racing clinics and events throughout the course of a year. Events like the MBRA Open Jackpot Fundraiser are official sponsored and sanctioned by the Minnesota Barrel Racers Association, while independently hosted events offer various cash awards as well. Regular barrel racing clinics are also held here, with lessons available for beginner and veteran barrel racers.

Pete & Jill Houck

7651 County Road 5 NE

North Branch, Minnesota 55056

651-277-1095

houckhorsecompany@yahoo.com

houckhorsecompany.com

Offering a number of activities over its weekend-long event, the I-90 Open Barrel Race is sponsored by the Tuff Enuf Ranch and sanctioned by the United Barrel Racing Associated (UBRA). Additional events include worshops, exhibitions and various races. The event is open to all ages and even features racing events strictly for young riders.

I-90 Open Barrel Race

I-90 Expo Center

1010 70th Avenue

Sherburn, Minnesota 56171

715-857-6343

jessica@ubra.org

ubra.org

With a strict limit of only 15 riders, the Troy Crumrine Barrel Racing Clinic has been held annually since 1989. Hosted by world championship barrel racer Troy Crumrine himself at the Red Horse Ranch Arena, the Troy Crumrine Barrel Racing Clinic is a two-day event for both beginners and veterans alike. The Troy Crumrine Barrel Racing Clinic is sanctioned by the United Barrel Racing Association (UBRA).

Troy Crumrine Barrel Racing Clinic

22671 County Highway 10
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
715-857-6343

jessica@ubra.org

redhorserancharena.com

Also held at the Red Horse Ranch Arena and sanctioned by the UBRA, the Race for the Roses has only recently become an annual event. The weekend-long event features races for all ages, with various cash prizes awarded to top finishers. There are also various exhibitions and even a special church service held on Sunday morning at the event.

Race for the Roses

22671 County Highway 10

Fergus Falls, MN 56537

715-857-6343

jessica@ubra.org

redhorserancharena.com