The Mississippi Horse Park will host their sixth annual Starkville Lucky Dog Barrel Race starting today and continuing through April 9 to celebrate Mississippi State University’s Super Bulldog Weekend.
 The Horse Park has set up 416 horse stalls. 78 of the stalls are temporary to accommodate it’s the event’s growth. 
Dana Traywick, Mississippi Horse Park’s marketing and communications coordinator, said the park expects to see more contestants traveling from multiple states to compete for the fastest time around the barrels.
In 2016, the Starkville Lucky Dog Barrel Race had 2,220 entries and contestants won $77,237 in prize money.
Bricklee Miller, facility manager at Mississippi Horse Park, said the horse park and Lucky Dog Productions’ partnership has been very successful.
“There was an instant connection between the Mississippi Horse Park and Lucky Dog Productions when we began working together six years ago,” Miller said. “The growth of this event is proof of what can be accomplished when you have both a facility and producer invested in a quality event.”
Traywick said the race is in D format, meaning it allows all calibers of horses and riders to win. Contestants will be of all ages and skill levels.
The event is hosted by Better Barrel Races Association and the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association. 
“With so many people being in town for Super Bulldog Weekend, we are excited to add the Lucky Dog Barrel Race to the festivities,” Miller said.
The show will begin at 4 p.m. this afternoon and last until 11 p.m., 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow, and 9:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday.
This event is free to the public and concessions will be available. 
This Mississippi Horse Park is a division of Mississippi State University’s Extension Service. The park consists of 100 acres and is located just south of MSU’s campus. The park hosts an average of 40 events and over 40,000 people each year. The park supports weekly labs and classes taught through MSU.