Barrel Racing

The thrills and hardships of barrel racing. A fast paced book for a fast paced sport.

Stormy the Barrel Horse

by Ralph Galeano

Struggling to compete against powerful contenders in a fast paced event, Ann faces insurmountable obstacles as she desperately rides for her future. Her relentless pursuit of the championship is an emotionally charged journey through triumph and tragedy.

The sprawling Bent Bar ranch and breathtaking northern Rockies are home to this classic adventure. Ride with this young woman and her daring stallion as they work and train on this high mountain ranch. Experience the danger and thrill of bronc riders and barrel racers as they compete for the high points.

A Valiant woman, courageous horses, cunning horse thieves and a handsome bronc rider intertwine in this epic novel of horses and the people who work, train and compete on them.

"With a knowledge of the western horse rivaling Will James and attention to detail reminiscent of Tom Clancy, Ralph Galeano has written a modern day horse story that will have few equals. Anyone interested in horses is bound to enjoy his book." Mackey Hedges Author of "Last Buckaroo"

"I wholeheartedly recommend this book for readers of any age." Glory Ann Kurtz Barrel Horse News

"Good Reading!" Western Horseman

"Heartwarming adventure!" Gail Banks The Madisonian

About the author:

The novel was written by Ralph Galeano. Mr. Galeano is a columnist and editor of The Cow Horse News. His work has been featured in Western Horseman, Fence Post, Performance Horse, Rocky Mountain Game and Fish and many other national publications. He is an active member of Western Writers of America, Montana Authors Coalition and has received Wyoming Writers Inc. Milestone award.

Stormy The Barrel Horse was featured at the Charles Russell Western Art Show in Great Falls, Montana in 1997 as one of the ten best Western Novels. It received excellent reviews in Western Horseman Magazine, The Barrel Horse News and many other publications.