by Helen Peppe
Barrel racing and bull riding have complemented each other through rodeo’s extensive and exciting history. Open barrel racing events have always been part of the bull riding schedule to entertain the spectators while livestock is moved. It only made sense for Southern Extreme Bull Riding Association (SEBRA) to officially add ladies barrel racing, Southern Extreme Barrel Racing Association (SEBRA) so that cowgirls could ride for points and year end awards: saddles, belt buckles, embroidered western jackets, and cash prizes. Tom Smith, director of SEBRA says, “We want to be able to offer the same type of awards to our cowgirls without creating any additional costs and burdens on our producers. Having barrel racers as a part of SEBRA makes a more rounded event and spectators like it.”
Barrel racing and bull riding have complemented each other through rodeo’s extensive and exciting history. Open barrel racing events have always been part of the bull riding schedule to entertain the spectators while livestock is moved. It only made sense for Southern Extreme Bull Riding Association (SEBRA) to officially add ladies barrel racing, Southern Extreme Barrel Racing Association (SEBRA) so that cowgirls could ride for points and year end awards: saddles, belt buckles, embroidered western jackets, and cash prizes. Tom Smith, director of SEBRA says, “We want to be able to offer the same type of awards to our cowgirls without creating any additional costs and burdens on our producers. Having barrel racers as a part of SEBRA makes a more rounded event and spectators like it.”
