A Wickenburg, Arizona ranch is the backdrop for this painting. It looked as if that horse just knew there was a treat somewhere!

Did you know that one of the 7 standard events in rodeo is barrel racing?

Barrel racing is a timed rodeo event, where the fastest time is what matters most. Cowgirls compete in the arena against each other and the clock.

Barrel racing is about cooperation between horse and rider. Because of the competition and money involved, finding a good horse is very important to the competitors. A top of the line barrel horse can cost up to $50,000.

Speed is what it is all about in this event. The riders steer their horses as close as they can to the barrels trying to shave precious seconds off the clock.