Barrel Racing Opens Up Intense Competition - Photo Essay

Hundreds of competitors from around the province have descended upon Moose Jaw as the Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association is holding their provincial championship at the Moose Jaw Exhibition Association grounds. The event is the largest equine event in the province.

Here are some photos from Monday evening’s action.

The event continues until Thursday afternoon and is FREE for the public to attend.

Blazing around the barrel - MJ Independent photo

Around the barrel - MJ Independent photo

Waiting outside to enter the arena - MJ Independent photo

Off to the next barrel - MJ Independent photo

Checking out the horses in the barn - MJ Independent photo

Into the barrel - MJ Independent photo

A decent crowd was out to watch the action on Monday evening - MJ Independent photo

A tape job- MJ Independent photo

Boots and brands waiting to make their run - MJ Independent photo

In the cool breeze at door to the Golden Mile Arena - MJ Independent photo

Waiting outside the arena door - MJ Independent photo

A stoic wait - MJ Independent photo

Five Second Penalty - for knocking down a barrel - and galloping off to the next barrel - MJ Independent photo

Galloping in to the finish - MJ Independent photo