5 Best Breed Of Horse For Barrel Racing

Every breed of horse has qualities that make it suitable for specific disciplines, but here we’ll look at the best breed of horse for barrel racing.

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What Is Barrel Racing

Barrel racing is a western riding event where riders gallop a pattern around strategically placed barrels. It is an event often held at western shows and rodeos. 

Qualities A Barrel Racing Horse Must Have

The breed is only one part of a good barrel racing horse. More importantly, are the qualities the individual horse possesses. 

Best Barrel Racing Horses

It is easy to say that the best breed of horse for barrel racing is the Quarter Horse. 

The Appendix Quarter Horse is an offshoot of the pure Quarter Horse. 

2. Appendix Quarter Horse

3. Thoroughbred Barrel Racing Horse Breed

Another obvious choice for barrel racing is the Thoroughbred. 

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4. Paint Horse

ThePaint Horse shares some of its lineages with the Quarter Horse.

5. Appaloosa For Barrel Racing Horse

In addition to their unique and beautiful coats, the Appaloosa is a versatile horse that excels in many disciplines.

While the clear winner for the best barrel racing breed is the Quarter Horse, it doesn’t exclude any horse. Look at the horse in front of you, if it has the right qualities to complete the job well, then it is good for barrel racing. 

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