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Barrel Racing in Illinois

Discover barrel racing trainers, riding facilities, and upcoming competitions throughout Illinois. Connect with the local barrel racing community.

6+ Trainers

4+ Stables

4 Upcoming Events

Barrel Racing Trainers in Illinois

Sarah Thompson

Chicago, IL

4.5(20)

Certified InstructorWPRA (Women's Professional Rodeo Association)

10 years experience$50-$100/lesson

Michael Rodriguez

Aurora, IL

4.6(35)

Certified InstructorWPRA (Women's Professional Rodeo Association)

12 years experience$60-$115/lesson

Jennifer Johnson

Naperville, IL

4.7(50)

Certified InstructorWPRA (Women's Professional Rodeo Association)

14 years experience$70-$130/lesson

David Williams

Joliet, IL

4.8(65)

Certified InstructorWPRA (Women's Professional Rodeo Association)

16 years experience$80-$145/lesson

Emily Brown

Rockford, IL

4.9(80)

Certified InstructorWPRA (Women's Professional Rodeo Association)

18 years experience$90-$160/lesson

Robert Davis

Springfield, IL

4.5(95)

Certified InstructorWPRA (Women's Professional Rodeo Association)

20 years experience$100-$175/lesson

Barrel Racing Stables in Illinois

Chicago Equestrian Center

Chicago, IL

4.3(30)

Barrel RacingPole BendingBreakaway Roping

Indoor ArenaOutdoor Arena

Aurora Training Facility

Aurora, IL

4.4(50)

Barrel RacingPole BendingBreakaway Roping

Indoor ArenaOutdoor ArenaCross-country Course

Naperville Riding Academy

Naperville, IL

4.5(70)

Barrel RacingPole BendingBreakaway Roping

Indoor ArenaOutdoor ArenaCross-country CourseRound Pen

Joliet Horse Ranch

Joliet, IL

4.6(90)

Barrel RacingPole BendingBreakaway Roping

Indoor ArenaOutdoor ArenaCross-country CourseRound Pen

Upcoming Barrel Racing Events

Illinois Barrel Racing Show

Local

February 15, 2026

Chicago, IL

Entry: $50Learn More

Illinois Barrel Racing Clinic

Regional

March 1, 2026

Aurora, IL

Entry: $75Learn More

Illinois Barrel Racing Championship

National

March 15, 2026

Naperville, IL

Entry: $100Learn More

Illinois Barrel Racing Schooling Show

Local

March 29, 2026

Joliet, IL

Entry: $125Learn More

Barrel Racing by City

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Chicago Aurora Naperville Joliet Rockford Springfield

About Barrel Racing

A high-speed rodeo event where horse and rider race around three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern.

Skill LevelIntermediate

CategoryWestern

Olympic SportNo

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Popular Breeds for Barrel Racing

American Quarter Horse Paint Horse Appendix Quarter Horse Thoroughbred crosses

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