The duo became embedded into NFR Rodeo history the next year.
She made history after she won 10 world titles in 1984. She dominated barrel racing with her bay gelding, Scamper, from 1984 until he retired in 1993. So it was no surprise when Charmayne started running barrels at age 6. This Texas gal comes from a long line of cowfolk. No list of the most famous barrel racers would be complete without mentioning Charmayne James. That’s showing ‘em what you’re made of! #3 Charmayne James He was that year’s PRCA All-Around Cowboy. She earned more at the 1999 finals than Fred Whitfield. Her tough training and the bond she has with her horses sealed her spot in barrel racing history. She is barrel racing’s highest earner in history- over $3,000,000!īut don’t be fooled by this cowgirl’s pleasant demeanor and easy conversation. Sherry has 4 World Championships and 19 NFR finals qualifications to her name. The Tucson, Arizona native competed in her first rodeo at age 6. Sherry was born with rodeo blood in her veins. Not too shabby for starting out on a borrowed horse! #2 Sherry Cervi And so far, she has won over $2,697,501 in career earnings through 2021. She’s been a Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Qualifier 15 times. When her sister wasn’t interested, Brittany grabbed the reins and never looked back! Brittany’s parents bought the horse for her sister. Her first horse, Leroy, wasn’t even supposed to be hers. Without further ado, and in no particular order, here are (in our opinion) the most famous barrel racers:īrittany hails from Victoria, Texas. Of course, speed, skill, and precision are all key not to mention a ton of practice, dedication and communication between horse and rider.Įven though these days the sport is popular for both genders, the females still dominate the event! With that being said, it brings us to the topic of this post: “The 8 Most Famous Barrel Racers in History”! These women have broken records, beat insurmountable odds, and developed the sport into what it is today. There is a penalty added to their time for each barrel that is tipped.
Barrel racing originated in the 1930s as a rodeo event for women and has grown in popularity ever since! Horse and rider run around three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern as fast as possible without knocking down any barrels.
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