If you’re looking for a name for your horse, or just want to get creative and have some fun, this blog post will provide 150+ great barrel horse names.
This is the perfect list if you are looking for inspiration. You can browse the list and pick the ones that are the most suitable for your barrel horse.
Let’s check them out.
Great names for female barrel horses
Here are some great ones in no particular order. Which one would you choose for your mare racer?
| Kleo | Meadow River | Wildflower |
| Gypsy | Starsky | Flurry Heart |
| Velvet Rose | Cherish | Tempest Shadow |
| Mustang Muse | Charismatic | Azra |
| Twilight Glimmer | Worth | Sunset Shimmer |
| Doremifasollatido | Midnight Lute | Denman’s Call |
| Hoof Hearted | Harass | Effinex |
| Onoitsmymothernlaw | Luv Gov | Notacatbutallama |
| Yakahickamickadola | Arrr | Dr. Fager |
| Painting the Sky | Covfefe | Pollard’s Vision |
Great names for male barrel horses
Now, let’s take a look at some great suggestions to name your male horses.
| Titus | Magnus | Snickers |
| Shadow | Hello, Goodbye | Patriotic Spirit |
| New Hope | Boaz | Caboose |
| Thunder | BlackJack | Trooper |
| Hidden Destiny | Gulliver | Bandit |
| Titanium | Patch | Czar |
| Borak | Cloud Chaser | Digby |
| Bear | Dare to Compare | Thor |
| Uri | Sheriff | Wally |
| Cher Ami | Kaspar | Huckleberry |
Other great names for your barrel horses
| Ruffian | Red Rum | Black Caviar |
| Count Fleet | Genuine Risk | Seattle Slew |
| Man o’ War | Eclipse | Native Dancer |
| Holy Bull | Alydar | Affirmed |
| Kingston | Zenyatta | Winx |
| Citation | Barbaro | Aristides |
| Spectacular Bid | Bold Ruler | Seabiscuit |
| Flying Fox | Arkle | American Pharoah |
| Kelso | Huaso | Dr. Fager |
| Big Ben | Lost in the Fog | Justify |
| SecretariatPhar Lap | Desert Orchid | Sunday Silence |
| Frankel |
And here are some more great ideas to try:
| Khan | Xanthos | Champion |
| Pegasus | Comanche | Cadoc |
| Tarzan | Boxer | Arion |
| Sterope | Argo | Rhaebus |
| Koko | Captain | Angus |
| Flicka | Palomo | Maximus |
| Chetak | Blueskin | Pegasus |
| Fury | Marengo | Domino |
| Trigger |
What to remember when picking a name for your barrel horse
If you’re going to name your barrel racing horse, you’ll need to check the association’s regulations. They have a list of parts of a name that won’t be allowed.
This way, if you have a list of names in mind before picking one for your horse, then you can know which ones are okay and which ones aren’t.
If you want to bring your horse to competitions, then think about how easy it will be for people to say its name. Don’t choose a name that is a word or a command.
If you are naming a horse, you can write what is good about the horse. For example, you could list their color, any unique qualities or physical aspects that they have, and where they came from.
You could also list synonyms for these things to find something that suits the horse as well as possible.
Also, instead of thinking about your horse’s name, you can think about their nickname or what they might like to be called. You can use this name when the showtime comes.
If you do not have a nickname, think about something that you and your horse share in common and make a connection with that.
Conclusion
We hope you’ve found the perfect name for your horse. If not, we encourage you to explore our list of over 150 great barrel horse names and find what suits you best.
Whether it be a famous cowboy like Roy Rogers or an adorable Disney character such as Dumbo, we have something that will fit perfectly with your favorite animal.
Happy naming; we can’t wait to see which one is chosen.