Friday, February 4, 2011

a leap of faith!

     There is a small little indoor arena in Kuna, Idaho, that holds many rodeos and other events related to horses each year. For the last six years, probably one of the most popular rodeos is the Bikini Barrels and Bull Riding in the middle of February! There are about 30 bull riders and 30 barrel racers that compete in this rodeo. The bull riders and fully clothed and protected, the barrel racers.....have a slightly less amount of clothing. The ladies barrel race in bikinis. Yes, bikinis. As crazy as this may sound, there is a lot of money to be won. Over $550 to the first place lady.
     For the past few years, I have only gone to watch the bikini barrel race because my dad did not want me to participate...since I am 18 this year, I decided that I was going to take a leap of faith and enter! For the past couple weeks, I have been out every day riding my horse to make sure he is in tip top shape to run against some of the best barrel racers in this area. Who knows what will happen, but I am SO very excited to participate in this annual event. It is something new for me and it is taking a lot of courage, but I know it will so be worth it in the end.

5 comments:

  1. WOW. I can't believe you wore a bikini......on a horse.......barrel racing.....IN THE MIDDLE OF FEBRUARY!!! That is just plain nuts Abigail Mae Brodin!! I also can't believe you almost won! Do you think you'll do this Bikini Barrel Racing for many more years??

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  2. OMG! OMG! OMG! CRAZY CHICA!!!! =D

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  3. Hahahaha, the barrel race you were thinking of, Kiley, was not the bikini barrel race.....My horse fell at the bikini deal. But I'm for sure going to do it again :)

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  4. OHHHHHHH BABY BIKINISSSSSS + ABBY + HORSESSEEEE + BULLSSS = ME LOVE !!!!!!!! MUCHO!!!

    TE AMO EN UN BIKINI MI BON BON DE CARAMELOS <3

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