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Behind the Scenes with McKenzie Morgan: The Rodeo Kid

By McKenzie Morgan, originally published in the June 2018 issue of Barrel Horse News I’m going to start off talking about what life is like living on the road and trying to balance school along with barrel racing. Anyone who barrel races knows the time and effort it takes to try and make something of…

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Behind the Scenes with McKenzie Morgan: The Calm Before the Storm

By McKenzie Morgan, originally published in the July 2018 issue of Barrel Horse News As the old saying “the calm before the storm” goes, as a fellow barrel racer I know how it feels to be next in the drag. You have all these nerves built up, your heart starts beating really fast and you…

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Behind the Scenes with McKenzie Morgan: The Practice Pen is Your Best Friend

By McKenzie Morgan, originally published in the August 2018 issue of Barrel Horse News In my July 2018 article, we talked about the calm before the storm and tips to keep your horse quiet in the holding pen before a run. I want to discuss how to use practice sessions at home. Have you ever…

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From Obsession to Profession

By Bonnie Wheatley – Barrel Horse News For many individuals, charting their career path means climbing the corporate ladder rung by rung to achieve success. But for barrel racer Lisa Nicholas, it was a fast track out of her executive office space and into the wide world of performance horses that led to the sort…

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The Greater the Challenge, the Greater the Reward

Trying to figure out a tough horse can discourage even the most confident riders. However, the final product is worth the challenge. By McKenzie Morgan, age 16, originally published in the September 2018 issue of Barrel Horse News In my August 2018 article, we talked about horses that are very challenging. My best horse, H2,…

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Wanda’s Little Fireball

National Barrel Horse Association member Wanda Kirby has been blessed with consistency in her horse Docs Country Nick. The dynamic duo won the NBHA Open 4D world championship in 2012 and the senior 3D world title in 2016. Kirby says her gelding “Fireball” has qualified for the NBHA World Championships every year since he was…

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NBHA Announces 2019 Tour Schedule

Mark your calendars—National Barrel Horse Association Super Show dates have been released for the 2019 season, with new events added in Texas, Washington and Louisiana. The NBHA continues to offer lucrative opportunities for barrel racers in every region of the country with several additions to the tour. New to the schedule in 2019 are the…

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Enjoying the Ride

While many are guilty of letting the stress of competition take the fun out of barrel racing, past senior 4D world champion Debra Pelletier simply enjoys the ride just as much as her horse MC Frenchmans Flame enjoys running barrels. “He loves to run barrels,” Pelletier said. “I’ve had him since he was 3 years…

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Cultivating Camaraderie

As all barrel racers know, friends in the horse community are never too far away to lend a helping hand. Barry Capps can surely attest to that. He has been involved with the National Barrel Horse Association since its early years, siting camaraderie as his favorite aspect. “The camaraderie is wonderful at the championships, but…

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You Get Out What You Put In

McKenzie Morgan describes her routine at home and on the road to keep her horses performing at the top of their game. By McKenzie Morgan, age 16, originally published in the October 2018 issue of Barrel Horse News In my previous columns, I’ve written about hardheaded horses and spending lots of time in the practice…

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From Bottle Baby to Barrel Racing Star

The story behind Rylee Elliott’s NBHA Open 1D World Champion horse Super De Shine Winning an open world title on a 4-year-old is a feat all its own, but the 2017 National Barrel Horse Association World Championships hold a special place in Rylee Elliott’s heart. She raised her horse Super De Shine since the mare…

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Do It For Dad

Heidi Jo Dawson’s father unexpectedly passed away the day before she ran in the finals at the 2017 NBHA Open World Championships. She dedicated her run to his memory and came home with a world title. Hardly anything about the 2017 National Barrel Horse Association World Championship Show went as planned for Heidi Jo Dawson….

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Praise Be

Anita and Dwayne Randle’s budding Praise Performance Horses in Temple, Georgia, is gaining traction in the barrel racing industry thanks to the beautiful gray mare Eyesa Topaz. The Gift of Topaz Anita and “Topaz” won back-to-back National Barrel Horse Association Senior 1D World Championships in 2017 and 2018, in addition to multiple open 1D titles…

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Age is Only a Number

Bonnie Kyser hasn’t been riding as long as some, but she’s made the most of every moment in the saddle. Bonnie, or ‘Nana’ as she’s known to her grandchildren, got on a horse for the first time in 2010 and has fallen in love with barrel racing. Bonnie is also no stranger to National Barrel…

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Confidence is Key

Boosting confidence in yourself and others is a big factor to doing your best in the arena. By McKenzie Morgan, age 16, originally published in the November 2018 issue of Barrel Horse News In my previous columns, I’ve written about hardheaded horses, the practice pen, dreams, self-confidence and being the “rodeo kid.” This month, I…

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Danyelle Campbell’s Circular Tire Drill

One of Danyelle Campbell’s favorite barrel racing drills is her circular tire drill. She uses it to reinforce her horses’ body positioning, take away anticipation and help you ride more correctly. Using tires instead of barrels helps a colt learn footwork and how to turn correctly and keeps a finished horse from sucking toward the…

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Kendra Dickson’s 5 Reasons to Shorten Your Stirrups

Professional barrel racer and clinician Kendra Dickson has a saying—you have to keep your feet to keep your seat. Many barrel racers ride with their stirrups too long, causing problems during a run such as leaning and rocking, balancing on your hands, getting unseated in a turn, toes down and legs back, and not using…

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Horse Care and Nutrition with Brandon Cullins

Brandon Cullins knows what it takes to win at the highest levels of competition. The Clements, Maryland, trainer has won multiple National Barrel Horse Association open 1D titles, qualified two years in a row to the final four Shootout Round at RFD-TV’s The American Rodeo, swept the 2017 BFA World Championship Futurity, Derby and Juvenile…

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Transitioning from Divisional Barrel Racing to Rodeo with Nicole Love

National Barrel Horse Association competitor and multiple open 1D champion Nicole Love offers her advice for divisional barrel racers curious about entering rodeos. Love’s current main mount is JL Josie Bar, a 2012 bay mare by JL Dash Ta Heaven and out of Bucks Josie Bar by Mr Docs Dakota. The 7-year-old mare enjoyed a…

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Everything You Need to Know to Qualify for the Next WCRA Semifinals

Have you nominated to earn points to advance to the WCRA Rodeo $500,000 Semifinals Rodeo? Barrel racer Cheyenne Wimberley earned a $50,000 paycheck for winning the WCRA Rodeo Windy City Roundup on January 11. She earned that spot in Chicago by winning the first WCRA Semifinals in Guthrie, Oklahoma, in November 2018. Barrel racers made…

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Body Position Around the Barrel

Trainer PJ Burger offers insight on how to position your body and your horse’s body around the turn. Coming into the Barrel I like to be about an arm’s length from the barrel coming in. Start out wide and come in tight. I want the barrel right behind the calf of my leg. The faster…

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How Do WCRA Consolation Points Work?

Since the National Barrel Horse Association is an official partner of the World Champions Rodeo Alliance, you can still earn points even if you don’t place in the NBHA event you nominated. Here’s the points breakdown by division. World Champions Rodeo Alliance has created alliance partnerships with rodeo groups, committees, promoters, and single-discipline organizations, such…

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If At First You Don’t Succeed…

Setting big goals means you might not achieve them on your first try, but it’s important to keep pushing out of your comfort zone and go for it again. By McKenzie Morgan, age 16, originally published in the December 2018 issue of Barrel Horse News Throughout my columns this year, I’ve written about traveling up…

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Every Dollar Counts

Learn how to ensure your horse’s lifetime earnings are recorded accurately by Equi-Stat with these quick tips for entering barrel races. Enter your horse’s name exactly as it appears on registration papers. Be sure you’re including any initials and spacing correctly. For example, JL Dash Ta Heaven should always be entered with “JL,” Sadiefamouslastwords needs…

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Member Profile: Kyle Noon

Get to know longtime National Barrel Horse Association competitor and futurity champion Kyle Noon. Kyle Noon has been barrel racing more than 14 years and got his start in the sport thanks to multiple NBHA 1D champion Carl Wise. Noon now rides for Johnny Kight and has jockeyed several great horses in his young career,…

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Get to Know a Champion—Credit Ta Fame

Interview by Blanche Schaefer The Horse at Home “When you’re riding him at home, he’s very calm, chill and laid back most of the time. He’s lazy when you’re exercising him—you better put your spurs on or you’re going to get a leg workout. He’s really a kind, kind horse. That’s 99 percent of the…

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Baby Basics

Leading futurity trainer Jolene Montgomery explains the skills she expects her young horses to have before she starts training the barrel pattern. Watch Jolene demonstrate these skills in motion in this video. 1. Forward Motion “The No. 1 thing people forget about is forward motion. In everything you do, it’s forward motion. I hear a…

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Down the Fence

Fence work helps professional barrel horse trainer Lacey Harmon quicken a horse’s feet and response time. Trainer’s Tip: “They don’t have to turn back on the fence really hard, but I want them to rate at the fence. When they do turn back, I want them to leave hard. It’s more of a quickness-on-the-backside type…

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Moving Past Alley Issues

If you run barrels, you’ve probably dealt with alley issues at some point. Whether periodic or chronic, try these tips from trainer Kelsey Lutjen to help you and your horse overcome alleyway angst. Check for Soundness Issues “If I get a horse in that has alley issues, the first thing I will do is take…

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Turning Setbacks into Blessings

The ability to create new goals out of setbacks and keeping a small circle of your strongest supporters is important for success inside the arena and happiness outside the arena. By McKenzie Morgan, age 16, originally published in the January 2019 issue of Barrel Horse News If There’s a Will, There’s a Way In my…

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A Bit on Bits with Michele McLeod

The combined knowledge of master bit and spur maker Greg Darnall and multiple National Finals Rodeo qualifier and futurity champion Michele McLeod is immense—so much so that the two teamed up to design a line of bits specifically designed to address many of the common issues riders face with barrel horses. Drawing on McLeod’s years…

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Claiming His Fame

Past NBHA Youth World Champion Michael Duffie and Reclaim Fame added another big achievement to their record this year with a qualification to RFD-TV’s The American Rodeo. At only 16 years old, Michael Duffie has already amassed more than $160,000 in Equi-Stat reported earnings. His relatively short career is studded with major wins, including the…

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Getting Back on the Horse

Multiple open 1D champion Leslie Willis shares some advice for how to come back from a serious fall. In March 2018, multiple futurity and open champion Leslie Willis suffered one of the worst riding wrecks she’s ever experienced. “I had [5-year-old Silver Seis] fall on me about 11 horses before I ran [The Country Corona],”…

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Buying a Finished Horse

Professional barrel horse trainer Kenna Squires offers insight on shopping for your next barrel horse.

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NBHA and Troxel Helmets Partner to Promote Rider Safety at the NBHA Youth World Championships

The National Barrel Horse Association and Troxel Helmets have partnered to create the very first Helmet Side Pot at the 2019 NBHA Youth World Championships from July 21–27 in Perry, Georgia. The $500 added money side-pot is open to all competitors at the Youth World Championships who are wearing any brand of helmet. Competitors can…

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The Best Way to Begin Barrel Racing

The National Barrel Horse Association and Barrel Horse News presents a basic resource guide to help you dive into the sport of barrel racing.

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Equine Herpes Virus – Type 1 (EHV-1) – Nevada Update & Biosecurity Tips

Please note the NBHA Professional’s Choice Super Show scheduled for May 31 to June 2 at the South Point Equestrian Center has NOT been cancelled. To Members of the National Barrel Horse Association: With several cases of Equine Herpes Virus – Type 1 (EHV-1) confirmed in Nevada, my current recommendation is to stop movement of…

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Did You Make the Charts? 2018 Regional 4D-6D Statistics

Every year, Barrel Horse News in partnership with Equi-Stat spotlights the top divisional horses and riders from geographical regions around the United States. Be sure to get a copy of the May 2019 issue of BHN to see the top 1D-3D teams of 2018, and check out the top five highest earners in the 4D-6D…

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CBD—What Is It and How Does It Work?

With the spike in popularity of CBD products for both horses and humans, many people are still wondering what exactly CBD is and how it works for such a variety of problems. Taylor Reazin, national account manager for Plantaceacbd/Kahm CBD and avid barrel racer, kindly took some time to answer the most common questions she…

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NBHA Returns to Texas to Kick Off the 2019 Abilene Super Show

The National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA) is excited to host the 2019 Abilene Super Show on June 28-30 at the Expo Center of Taylor County in Abilene, Texas. Open, youth and senior races are scheduled to run as part of the event, which are predicted to draw avid barrel races from across the great state…

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Congratulations to McKenzie Morgan and In Firewaters Honor

We have a NEW ARENA RECORD! Congratulations to McKenzie Morgan and IN FIREWATERS HONOR, running a 14.294 at the 2019 Triple Crown NBHA Super Show and collecting over $18,000 for the weekend! Thank you RIDE TV for capturing this Triple Crown Feed moment! Watch on-demand replays of ALL runs at https://www.ridetvgo.com/ We have a NEW…

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WCRA Announces 2020 Schedule

2020 WCRA Rodeo Schedule will Feature More Than $5,000,000 In Payouts The 2020 schedule for the World Champions Rodeo Alliance begins a stretch run that will see the world’s top rodeo athletes battling it out for their piece of the $5 million in total purse. Each one-day $1 Million WCRA Major Rodeo will be coupled…

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Need to Know 2019 NBHA Youth World Information

Below is a list of information pertaining to the NBHA Youth World. We’re looking for to a great show! Forms / Check-in: They are doing night road construction on I75 between Atalnta and Macon, so please plan according, if you are planning on a late night arrival so you don’t miss the main gates that…

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Everything You Need to Know about the 2019 NBHA Open & Senior World Championships

Below is a handy list of useful links and information for the NBHA Open & Senior World Championships in Perry, Georgia. Important Links: • Link to download final SCHEDULE is available here • The 2019 NBHA World Championship entry form is available for download here. • Wild Card transfer form available for download here. •…

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Cullins and Cameron take Top Honors at the 2019 NBHA World Championships

Barrel racers from around the world gathered on October 26 – November 2 for the 2019 NBHA Open and Senior World Championships in Perry, Georgia. A featured event on the National Barrel Horse Association’s tour schedule, the 2019 World Championship pulled approximately 1,000 entries and offered over $300,000 in cash and prizes. The event featured…

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NBHA Vendor Applications for 2020 Tour Now Available

Join us as a vendor at the NBHA Tour Events. View the vendor application here. 1. Payments must be in office 7 days prior to show. 2. Vendor payments taken at show will be charged a $50 convenience fee. 3. Inside booths at all shows are 10×10 when space is limited. 4. The NBHA reserves…

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Full NBHA 2020 Open World Schedule Released

Downable PDF Version of the Schedule Here Please note that vendors can move in Friday October 23rd at 8 AM to 5 PM.

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Over $80,000 Paid out to NBHA Colonial Super Show Winners

The NBHA Colonial Super Show took place at the Virginia Horse Center on August 20-22, 2021. Over 400 entries a day ran for added money and prizes, with over $80,000 in cash awarded. Alamo Saddles were awarded to the Average winners who competed across all three days. A special congratulations goes to Chrissy Runyan and…

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NBHA California Classic Super Show & CA State Average Champions

2021 NBHA California Classic Super Show & CA State Finals was held on September 17-19 and featured $13,000+ in added money and awards. For the full results, visit www.SaddleBook.com California Classic Super Show Average Champions 1st 1D 50.291 on 3 Cheyenne Hattesen Fairlea mr Elwood (16.864, 16.715, 16.712) 1st 2D 51.951 on 3 Krista Williams RDJ Kam (17.396, 17.252,…

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NBHA Open & Senior World Updates

Updated information concerning the NBHA Open & Senior World Championships Find our draw schedule and the current pre-draw info below: Draws can be found at SaddleBook.com SWEEPSTAKES Pre-Draw SUPER SENIOR Pre-Draw OPEN (MONDAY/SECTION A) Pre-Draw OPEN (TUESDAY/SECTION B) Pre-Draw *Revised* SENIOR Pre-draw Side note to all Senior Contestants: An error was made with the Senior…

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Circle Y Saddles Partners with the National Barrel Horse Association

The NBHA is excited to partner with Circle Y Saddles, who have been crafting high quality saddles and tack since 1960, and an amazing asset to generations of riders from professional to novice. NBHA strives to provide members with the tools for optimal performance and joining with Circle Y Saddles, who is a world leader in…

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NBHA Event Part of the First-Ever PBR World Finals in Fort Worth, Texas

PBR Announces Free-to-Attend Events Alongside First-Ever PBR World Finals in Fort Worth, Texas Single-day tickets for the 2022 PBR World Finals May 13-15 and 19-22 on sale now Premium offerings unveiled giving fans an intimate experience at the historic event FORT WORTH, Texas (March 7, 2022) – Ahead of the first-ever PBR (Professional Bull Riders)…

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NBHA Italia: Barrel on the Beach is back!

We love this event from our international affiliate Nbha Italia. After a 2 year break, due to Covid, Barrel on the Beach is back in the seatown of Arma di Taggia, in northern Italy. The original format based in an arena, on the sand, near the Mediterranean Sea. The three-day competition runs over 200 horses, right…

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Jana Guthrie Takes Top Honors at the NBHA Produced 2022 Fort Worth Super Showcase

The National Barrel Horse Association was proud to produce the 2022 Fort Worth Super Showcase event which took place on May 15th at the Cowtown Coliseum in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. The event was run in conjunction with an array of additional free spectator events that accompany the prestigious 2022 Professional Bull Riders World…

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NBHA 2022 Professional’s Choice Las Vegas Super Show – Top Shelf Breeders Side Pot Results

LAS VEGAS NBHA TOP SHELF BREEDERS SIDE-POT RESULTS! CONGRATS (W9 must be on file for payouts) 1D 1st 14.534!!! $700 Riptide Rider- Jordynn Knight (Owned by Brad or Karly Knight), $200 Stallion: Winners Version, $100 Breeder: A & C Racing And Roping 2nd $525 LS Miss Me In Paris- Ariel McClure (Owner: Alan and/or Pam….

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Smokin’ Hot Times at the NBHA Summer Run

Fast times this last weekend in Perry, Georgia! At the beautiful Georgia National Fairgrounds, Jamey Hunt and his horse Gripe Gut took the 2022 NBHA Summer Run Super Show top spot for the Open Average. Congratulations to all our winners! Photo Credit: Lexi Smith Media Find your Summer Run race photos from Lexi Smith Media…

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World Championship Advice from a Treasured NBHA Member

We love emails from our members. We love seeing your horses, watching you chase your goals and best of all, watching you cheer each other on. The letter below came from a NBHA member this week. The message is strong and inspiring, so we just had to share. Take joy in the journey! The NBHA…

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$250 Breathe Easy Bonus™ offered by Achieve Equine LLC at the NBHA Youth & Teen World Championships

Achieve Equine, LLC, maker of FLAIR® Equine Nasal Strips, is pleased to announce its continued sponsorship of the National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA) and attendance to the 2022 NBHA Youth & Teen World Championships. The event begins July 24 and goes through July 30 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, GA. Team FLAIR™ Member…

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NBHA Youth & Teen World Championships – Schedule

We’re excited to kick off the 2022 NBHA Youth & Teen World Championships! View the event schedule below. For the latest updates, visit the Facebook event page. This year’s 2022 NBHA Youth & Teen World Championship action will again be live streamed for free by our friends at the Wrangler Network. Watch the Wrangler Network…

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NBHA Youth & Teen World – Share Your Story

We’re gathering great stories from our 2022 NBHA Youth & Teen World Championship competitors. We’d love to hear about you and your horse! Simply submit the form on the link below and you may be contacted by NBHA to share your story on our NBHA social media platforms during or after the event. Fill out…

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New NBHA 2022 Youth & Teen World Champions Crowned in Perry!

The 2022 Youth & Teen World Championships was held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds on July 24-30. $50,000 ADDED MONEY 10 Circle Y Saddles to the 1D-5D Champions in the Teen & Youth 2 Cricket Carts, One in Youth & Teen – Key lottery for all Division Winners for a 1 in 5 chance to…

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Achieve Equine Offers Breathe Easy Bonus™ at the 2022 NBHA Open & Senior World Championships

Achieve Equine, LLC is pleased to sponsor the National Barrel Horse Association’s Open & Senior World Championships at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Georgia on October 30- November 5. Open and senior riders are eligible to win the Breathe Easy Bonus – a $250 cash prize to division winners who use a FLAIR® Equine Nasal Strips…

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NBHA Open & Senior World Championships – Tell us Your Story

We’re gathering great stories from our 2022 NBHA Open & Senior World Championship competitors. We’d love to hear about you and your horse! Simply submit the form on the link below and you may be contacted by NBHA to share your story on our NBHA social media platforms during or after the event. Fill This…

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Get the Latest Updates from the NBHA Open & Senior World

Stay updated from the NBHA 2022 Open & Senior World Championships! Livestream available on the Wrangler Network here Live results available on SaddleBook here Official photographer is RodeoBum.com: Visit him on the concourse at the NBHA World (He is located near Jopps Tack) Visit NBHA Facebook for interview and photos from the event.  

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Talmadge Green Tops the 1D in the Senior Finals

Talmadge Green claimed his first Senior 1D World Championship on November 4, at the NBHA 2022 Open & Senior World Championships in Perry, Georgia. Talmadge clocked the Ariat Fast Time of 14.762 aboard French Good Bye, winning cash, prizes, and a new Cricket Cart. Full results on Saddlebook here 1D | 14.762 | Talmadge Green |…

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Your NBHA 2022 1D World Champion Chloe Gray

Chloe Gray claimed the NBHA 2022 1D Open World Championship, running a 14.483 aboard Guys On Firewater. Clocking the fastest time of the entire event, Gray ran a 14.483 in a picture perfect run.  The lucky Cricket Cart Winner, from the random drawing of D winners, was 4D Champion Levi Wright, who rode Toast To…

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Top 100 NBHA Open & Senior World Money Earners

The Top 100 Money Earners from the NBHA 2022 Open & Senior World Championships in Perry, Georgia Congratulations to all our competitors. The total payout was $375,588, and of the 338 check winners, one third won over $1,000. Here are your Top 100 Money Earners: 1. Jamey Hunt $15,579.00 2. Megan Swint $14,482.00 3. Chloe…

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New Wildcard Guidelines

Wildcard guidelines are changing for people using transfer Wildcards, due to NBHA memberships changing to a calendar year. Check it out the new guidelines below!

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Submit Your NBHA World Theme Idea and WIN a Wildcard

We’d love your ideas for a theme for our 2023 World Championship Shows! Please go to the following form below and have a chance to win a Wild Card. Fill In The Form Here

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Join us at Official NBHA Tour Events as a Vendor

Vendor applications are now available for all NBHA Official Tour Events. Find vendor applications and information here. Vendor Questions? Please Call Paul Stanley (904) 673-0844 or email [email protected].  

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NBHA Collaborates with APHA & WWP to Create Ultimate High-Payout Barrel Race within PBR World Finals Lineup

FORT WORTH, Texas (February 1, 2023) –During the 2023 PBR (Professional Bull Riders) World Finals from May 12-21, Fort Worth, Texas will welcome the inaugural Women’s Rodeo World Championship Week, marking the richest women’s-only week of competition in Western sports, it was announced today. The week-long schedule of events is slated to pay out $1.145…

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Circle Y Saddles Named Title Partner of the 2023 Circle Y Cowgirl Gathering Barrel Race

Circle Y Saddles of Yoakum, Texas, has been handcrafting quality saddles and tack since 1960. America’s leading saddle brand has maintained a strong passion and affiliation with barrel racing, through the support of barrel racing events and cowgirl legends such as Martha Josey, Sharon Camarillo, and Tammy Fischer. Circle Y Saddles is proud to be…

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2023 NBHA Wrangler Jacksonville Super Show Pays $77,110!

2023 NBHA Wrangler Jacksonville Super Show was held on March 31 – April 2 in Jacksonville, Florida. Total Event Payout: $77,110.00 $10,000 Added Money | 96 Wild Cards to Open, Youth & Senior 4 Circle Y Saddle Certificates to Open Average* D Winners plus awards to 2nd and 3rd Youth & Senior Awards to Top…

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Kylee Scribner takes Top Honors at The Cowgirl Gathering Barrel Race Presented by Circle Y Saddles

Circle Y Saddles was proud to be the title sponsor of the 4th Annual Circle Y Cowgirl Gathering Barrel Race held on May 14 at the Cowtown Coliseum in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. The event attracted 659 entries and awarded $166,519. To create a unique and high stakes barrel racing event, NBHA worked in…

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Watch the 2023 NBHA Professional’s Choice Las Vegas Super Show

Don’t miss the action from the 2023 NBHA Professional’s Choice Vegas Super Show, June 1-4 at the South Point Casino in Las Vegas! Draws and results at www.SaddleBook.com Watch the livestream below during the designated race hours here Tentative Schedule: Friday June 2nd 8am | Open Race 1 (*New later start time!) Saturday June 3rd 8am |…

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Taylor Armenta and Hes Got Cat Style Claim Top Honors in Las Vegas!

The 2023 NBHA Professional’s Choice Las Vegas Super Show took place on June 2-4 at the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center. It was Taylor Armenta and He’s Got Cat Style (by Palo Duro Cat and out of appendix mare My La Tee Dah by Sonnys Hot Jazz and out of Rosies Shadow TB), who…

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2023 NBHA SaddleBook Syracuse Super Show Results

The NBHA 2023 SaddleBook Syracuse Super Show took place on June 16-18 at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, New York. Thank you to our valued partner and title sponsor SaddleBook. See the full results here on SaddleBook Open Race Average Winners 1st 1D 43.897 on 3 Tanner Shelton Jess Runnin Smooth (14.507, 14.446,…

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2023 NBHA Youth & Teen World Competitors – Tell Us Your Story!

We’re gathering great stories from our 2023 NBHA Youth & Teen World Championship competitors. We’d love to hear about you and your horse! Please submit the form below, and you may be contacted by NBHA to share your story on our NBHA social media platforms during or after the event.

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Summer Run Super Show Pays out $151,884!

Congratulations from all our winners from the 2023 NBHA Summer Run Super Show on July 7-9 in Perry, Georgia. The action inside Reaves Arena was hot! Visit SaddleBook for the full results here. Check our your event photos from Lexi Smith Media here. Open Average 1D | 43.826 on 3 | Chloe Gray | Guys…

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Countdown to the 2023 NBHA Youth & Teen World Championships!

We’re excited to welcome our Championship Competitors to the Georgia National Fairgrounds for the 2023 NBHA Youth & Teen World Championships on July 23-29! For full event information, please visit the event page on www.nbha.com here. Also get updates from our event page on NBHA Facebook here. Please note these important points: There will be…

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NBHA Names New Ambassador Charmayne James

The National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA) is dedicated to the promotion and expansion ofthe of the sport of barrel racing. The NBHA works tirelessly on the forefront of the industry to coordinate and produce a variety of events from grass root local jackpots to recording breaking world championship events. To aid the further promotion of…

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NBHA Colonial Super Show in Virginia Pays Out $85,914

The 2023 NBHA Colonial Super Show took place on August 18-20 in Lexington, Virginia. A sincere thank you to all our barrel racers for attending this event and congratulations to all our winners! Total payout of $85,914.00 $10,000 Added Money 96 Wild Cards to Open, Youth & Senior 4 Circle Y Saddle Certificates to Open…

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NBHA Music City Super Show in Tennessee Pays Out $53,019

The 2023 NBHA Music City Super Show took place on September 1-3 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. A sincere thank you to all our barrel racers for attending this event and congratulations to all our winners. Jamie Cagle & Libbys On The Label took home the 1D Average, while Saturday’s Open 1D winner, Case Wininger took home…

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Win a Riding Clinic Spot with 11x World Champ Charmayne James

Win one of three clinic spots with 11x Barrel Racing World Champion, Charmayne James at the 2023 NBHA Open & Senior World Championships in Perry, Georgia. There’s three ways to win, complete them all and triple your chances of winning! Here’s how: Like & share the Charmayne James Giveaway post on NBHA Facebook. Complete the…

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Everything you Need to know about the 2023 NBHA Open & Senior World

We’re excited to kick off a big week of barrel racing action at the NBHA 2023 Open & Senior World Championships. Watch the free livestream action on NBHA.com here. Official photos by RodeoBum at www.RodeoBum.com. Visit their booth on the concourse Find your Draw and Live Results at www.SaddleBook.com Visit the Fairgrounds at watch the…

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Watch the Free Livestream from the 2023 Open & Senior World Championships

Don’t be fooled by the fake links found on social media! The free livestream of the 2023 NBHA Open & Senior World Championships can be found on our website here. Watch the free Livestream here. 

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2024 NBHA Super Show Schedule Released!

Break out your new 2024 calendar and mark down these dates! NBHA can’t wait to hit the road again in 2024 and start racing. First stop is Buckeye, Arizona. You can enter it here https://saddlebook.com/events/6101.

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