Barrel Racing is one of the most fastest and colorful events in the sport of Rodeo. Beautiful cowgirls, with colorful wardrobes and fast horses is what takes part in this timed event.  Barrel racing is when a cowgirl enters the arena on her horse as fast as she can and make 360 degree turns around three, fifty-five gallon drums in a clover-leaf pattern, then it's the race back to the finish line. Electronic timers are used for recording times in this event, and the fastest time wins.