Tuesday July 13, 2010
Barrel racing: In video and photos
Posted by Kristina Rutherford
It was the kind of rainy, muddy day you would expect to produce some major spills in the speed barrel racing event -- but all 10 cowgirls got through the course without any slips. Wide turns were key.
Rana Koopmans was the fastest around the barrels on Day 5 of competition in barrel racing, the only professional rodeo event for cowgirls.
Rana Koopmans was the fastest around the barrels on Day 5 of competition in barrel racing, the only professional rodeo event for cowgirls.
*Disclaimer: These photos are blurry. I blame the speed of the cowgirls and the constant rain.
Watch Sue Smith of Pasco, Wa., compete on Claimer:
A little context to how muddy it is out there. This is half of my rain boot.
Wide turns were necessary.
Rana Koopmans, of Lethbridge, Alta., starts her victory lap.
The indoor Bud tent was very popular on Tuesday.
Wide turns were necessary.Rana Koopmans, of Lethbridge, Alta., starts her victory lap.The indoor Bud tent was very popular on Tuesday. | 
About the Author
Kristina Rutherford
Kristina Rutherford is not a cowgirl. She joined CBC in 2008 for the Olympic Games and has since been covering an array of sports, but never bull riding. This is her first Calgary Stampede, and she's very excited.
CBC Television Schedule
| DATE | EVENT | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Sun. Jul. 18 | Showdown Sunday | 16:00-18:00 ET LIVE |
| Calgary Stampede Championship | 20:00-22:00 ONT/QUE DELAYS WEST (23:00-25:00 Atlantic) |
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| Rangeland Derby Finals | 24:30-26:30 ONT/QUE DELAYS WEST (26:00-28:00 Atlantic) |
Live Streaming on CBCSports.ca
| DATE | EVENT | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Sun. Jul. 18 | Showdown Sunday | 16:00-18:00 ET LIVE |
| Calgary Stampede Championship | 19:00-21:00 ET LIVE |
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| Rangeland Derby Finals | 22:00-24:00 ET LIVE |
Bold Schedule
| DATE | EVENT | TIME |
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| Sun. Jul. 18 | Showdown Sunday | |
| Calgary Stampede Championship | ||
| Rangeland Derby Finals | 22:00-24:00 ET LIVE |
