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They claim barrel horses are hauled for extensive amount of hours, sore, young barrel horses are rode before they should be and nothing matters other than a time. Many highly disagree with all this being said. Barrel horses are fed the best kind of sweet feed being made, with supplements that help horses with sore muscles, hock problems or anything else that may hurt. Horses are hauled in slant load trailers with drop down windows with hay bags and some have a watering system built in. They are fit before the circuit begins and are properly walked out after a run. Most horses have “Back on Track Blankets” put on after a run or being hauled. These blankets are magnetic and help prevent the horse from getting sore. The magnetic waves help bring blood to the surface and helps healing and makes the horse feel better. They are wrapped in “Back on Track” boots to be hauled in while also being wrapped in a mud or green cool, this helps with pulling tendons tight after a long ride or to cool out the legs after or before a