Northwest Barrel Horse Association races in Colfax

On Sunday, August 6, the Palouse Empire Fairground lit up once again as another barrel racing event took place in Colfax.

This event was a jackpot barrel racing event through the Northwest Barrel Horse Association (NWBHA) District 3 season.

"We are a registered non-profit organization that welcomes contestants of all competition levels," said Cheyenne Gaspar, NWBHA District 3 Director. Gaspar would also compete in the racing events on the day, taking sixth in the Open race 1 4D placings.

The event started with open time only practice runs for an hour before the real racing began. At 11 a.m., t...