am helping a young girl get started in 4-H barrel racing and would like to know a few things. Measurements of the barrels (how far to space them apart) rules, etc. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.—Lisa McPeek

Dear Lisa,
A standard barrel pattern in the WPRA is as follows: 60’ from the score line to the 1st and 2nd barrels 90’ from the 1st to the 2nd barrel 105’ from the 1st and 2nd barrels to the 3rd barrel This is a large pattern and many times it won’t fit in smaller arenas. If you have to decrease it, do so proportionately. Hope this info helps answer your question.
Martha Wright