Debra said barrel racing involves three barrels set up in a triangle shape, which the rider then races through as fast as he or she can without knocking them over. It sounds simple, but to have control over your horse while going at high speeds, it takes talent and discipline between horse and rider, she said. Debra also said she and her son compete in speed events such as barrel racing and pole bending at local horse shows. He said that trail rides are good for beginners because a trained...

In the past year, Bambury has been using his three horses to help veterans and active-duty soldiers from South Florida deal with post-traumatic stress disorder. Brushing their coats, walking them around a ring or just petting their manes can help alleviate anxiety and build confidence for dealing with life's problems, he said. Inside a fixed ring with the animals, Jennings and Hurley gave the participants their first task: Get the horse through an obstacle course without touching the horse...

Local horses and horses being held in trailers will also be in attendance, making this show packed with competitors, organizers said. Several classifications of horses will be in the running for cash prizes and trophies, including various American saddlebred divisions, roadsters, and both three- and five-gaited divisions. Horses will not be the only entertainment available to those in attendance. The judges will be chosen at random from a collective list of all of the exhibitors to ensure...

Posted May 18, 2007 Brett Christopherson column: Horse racing fans earning own Triple Crown Those who get a charge at trying to pad their wallets via the betting circuit know Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense enters Saturday's Preakness Stakes a 7-5 favorite. Posted May 18, 2007 Brett Christopherson column: Horse racing fans earning own Triple Crown Those who get a charge at trying to pad their wallets via the betting circuit know Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense enters Saturday's...

Rodeo rides into Wellness Centre to kick off Summerside Lobster Carnival Three-day event in July expected to draw 4,000 people from across the region MIKE CARSON The Guardian SUMMERSIDE The city has received a lot of nicknames over the years, the western capital, Canada s sport s hosting town and this summer a new handle can be added Stampede East. Rodeo rides into Wellness Centre to kick off Summerside Lobster Carnival Three-day event in July expected to draw 4,000 people from across the...