Fifth annual Barrel Bash a success
Griffin said they began the event five years ago due to a lack of similar competitions nearby, but didn’t think it would grow as much as it has.Story continues below advertisement
“Everyone here is always so happy and having such a good time, everyone cheers everybody on and it’s like a big family, everyone supports everybody,” she added. Karin Greenwood picked up competitive horseback riding just over a year ago. and says she quickly fell in love with the sport. “Even though it’s competition, you have competition with yourself and your best time, and the amount of people that just cheer you on and encourage you,” she said.The main competitions for the barrel classes took place earlier in the weekend with each division winner taking home $2,500 for their troubles.
Though Greenwood and her trusty steed Leo didn’t win any of the big prizes, she said she’s proud of the progress they made together.Though the weekend has come and gone, organizers say they’re already looking forward to next year’s event.
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