Horse Academy

Barrel Race

Gallop the cloverleaf around three barrels and beat the clock.

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How the real pattern works

Real barrel racers run a cloverleaf: one loop to the right around the first barrel, then two loops to the left (or the mirror image). The clock runs from the start line until the horse crosses it again, and every barrel knocked over adds 5 seconds.

Read the barrel racing pattern guide

About this game

Gallop around three barrels in the cloverleaf pattern, just like at the rodeo. Beat the clock without knocking a barrel over. A free barrel racing game for kids.

How to play

  1. Pick a horse and press Start. The clock starts when you gallop over the line.
  2. Loop barrel 1 to the right, then barrels 2 and 3 to the left. The dotted guide line shows the way.
  3. Leave a little room around each barrel. Touching one is OK, but knocking it over adds 5 seconds.
  4. After barrel 3, race straight home across the line to stop the clock.
  5. Race again and try to beat your best time!

Controls: Drag your finger or the mouse where the horse should go, or hold the turn buttons. Keyboard: arrow keys or WASD to steer, P to pause, M for sound, R to race again.

What you learn

  • Barrel racing is a timed rodeo event run in a cloverleaf pattern.
  • Riders loop one barrel in one direction and the other two in the opposite direction.
  • A barrel knocked over adds a 5-second penalty.
  • Leaving a pocket of space lets the horse turn without hitting the barrel.

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