Submitted photo Madison Harrison, of Glasgow, competed July 19-25 at the National Barrel Horse Association Youth World Championships in Perry, Ga.

Madison Harrison of Glasgow competed July 19-25 at the National Barrel Horse Association Youth World Championships in Perry, Ga. The invitation-only event is the largest youth barrel race in the world.

The event included more than 1,100 contestants in the teen division (13 and over) and more than 800 in the youth division (12 and under). Contestants ran for more than $300,000 cash and prizes.

Riders were from more than 30 states, Canada, France, Panama and Australia. Contestants must qualify each year in their respective states to compete in the championships. They qualify on a local level by competing at NBHA-sanctioned shows or they can win a “wild card” at national and super shows.

Madison, the daughter of Jeremy and Christie Harrison, has been competing in barrel racing for nine years. Madison has won state and 4H awards for competition, but this is her largest accomplishment to date.

In Perry, Madison competed on two horses owned by Ricky and Jackie Nuckols of Glasgow. Madison placed 14th in the second division.