For the first time ever, barrel racers from all over the world have the chance to compete in the same arena. The first annual Golden Buckle Barrel Race is taking place in Italy and there are some big names entered.
Ivy Conrado-Saebens, Pete Oen, Ashley Schafer and Jenna Smeenk are just a few of the American names that you might recognize. Brazil is there as well, being represented by Evelino Rocha, Sidnei Junior and Edson Carlos Da Rosa Santos.
The Golden Buckle Barrel Race is a part of the Horse Management Lab project, and their goal is to promote global growth and expansion of equine sports. It will be the largest barrel race in European history with over 20 global partners, world class athletes and world-wide streaming. The event begins on October 14 and goes through October 17.