Senior world championship barrel race
Congratulations to our
2025 - 1D Senior World Champion
Lanita Pierce on Famous Wahini - 14.199!
Four States Fairgrounds
Texarkana, Arkansas
March 26-29, 2026
Entries Open
January 16, 2026 @ 6 p.m.
P R E - R A C E E V E N T S
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Books open -- 9 am
Exhibitions -- 10 am - 10 pm
S U N D A Y E V E N T S
March 29, 2026
Open 4D Race
Exhibitions 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Open Race Starts at 1 PM
Roll Over From Senior Race
No Dress Code Sunday
R A C E S C H E D U L E
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Round 1
Books Open -- 8:15 am
FIRST GO -- 9 am
Friday, March 27, 2026
Curved 2
Books Open -- 8:15 am
SECOND GO -- 9 am
Wild Card Draw After Race
Saturday, Protest 28, 2026
church service
8:30 am
SHORT Travel -- 10:00 am
F I N D U S O N F A C E B O O K
and use the hashtag #seniorworld!
Every year we draw a Feral Card from each Long Leave entries.
If you DO NOT PLACE in the top 25 in any of the D's, your back # will include a chance to be drawn to run in the Finals after the go-round races are over!
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2025 APHA World Championship Reveal barrel racing champions
Congratulations to our newest champions at the 2025 APHA World Show (listed as placing-horse-exhibitor-owner):
Amateur Barrel Racing
- World Champion Good As Bully Gets Sissie Wherrell Sissie Wherrell
- Res World Champion Johnny Dash Amanda Clark Ed Morgan
Novice Amateur Barrel Racing
- World Champion D Platinum Firewater Brooke Bailey Brooke Bailey
- Res World Champion One Slick Design Kaylie Hill Hannah Hammock
Youth Barrel Racing 13 & Under
- World Champion Shyanns Rapid Turn Raelynn Miller Raelynn Miller
- Res World Champion Perks Cash Winner Paisley Lopez Paisley Lopez
Youth Barrel Racing 18 & Under
- World Champion Dancin For Fame Chloe Clark Ed Morgan
- Res World Champion Fate Aligns Brittan Hill Jennifer Hill
Novice Youth Barrel Racing
- World Champi
WOMEN’S RODEO CHAMPIONSHIPS AND NBHA ANNOUNCE SIDEPOTS AT 2025-26 BARREL RACES
The Women’s Rodeo Championships (WRC), in partnership with the National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA), proudly announces the inclusion of Women’s Rodeo World Championship (WRWC) Sidepots at five prestigious NBHA barrel racing events in 2025 and 2026. These sidepots offer athletes a chance to compete for added money and secure direct qualifications to the 2026 WRWC.
“At NBHA, we are always striving for new ways to elevate opportunities for our members,” said Bailey Nahrgang, Executive Director of NBHA. “Partnering with the Women’s Rodeo World Championship to bring sidepots to our premier events opens new distinct pathways for our riders to excel to the highest of levels of competition. We are proud to continue championing the growth of women’s rodeo and can’t wait to see our athletes shine on the WRWC stage.”
Participating Events Offering WRWC Sidepots:
Event Location Dates Ariat Summer Run Super Show Perry, GA July 4–6, 2025 Youth and Teen World Championships Perry, GA July 19–26, 2025 The Myrna (WCBRA) Tulare, CA Sept. 25, 2025 Circle Y Saddles
AQHA World Show Qualifying in Barrel Racing
Dreamed of bringing home the prestigious golden globe? AQHA offers several ways for barrel racers to qualify for the 2025 Markel AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows. Learn more about how to qualified for the Markel AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows and make your dream reality.
The qualifying period is from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025.
How to Get Qualified
Earn the required number of qualifying points at AQHA-approved events. Bonus: Qualifying this way gets added to your horse’s immortal record! Not sure which division you are eligible for? Check out this blog to learn more about divisions and levels.
Junior Barrel Racing: 1.5 open points for Level 3 | 0.5 open aim for Level 2
Senior Barrel Racing: 2.5 open points for Level 3 | 1 open gesture for Level 2
Amateur Barrel Racing: 2 amateur points for Level 3 | 1 amateur indicate for Level 2
Select Amateur Barrel Racing: 1 point age 50-69 | 0.5 point age 70 or older
Participate in four AQHA-approved events during the qualifying period. AQHA events encompass all
Registration Information
- To be eligible for this race you must be 50 years old on or before October 16, 2025.
- All contestants must check in before their first run. Check in will be held in the trophy room October 16th at 9:00am - 6:00 pm, and October 17th at 8am till the 100th horse runs.
- All horses must have a current coggins. Out of state horses must contain a 30 day health certificate.
- The deadline to get your label on the event t-shirt is October 10th at 12:00 pm. Shirts are only guaranteed through pre order on event registration for $30 (tax included).
- Thursday evening October 16th 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm we be the Senior Gold Cup Join N' Greet with music, snacks, and soft drinks. This will be held on "Mattie's Porch" at the Josey Ranch, all guests are invited and there is no charge to be present at.
- There is a dress code for this race. Long sleeved shirt and hat or security helmet are mandatory.
- Stalls are available on a first show up first serve basis and are $100 for the whole weekend.
- Hook ups are available on a first come first assist basis and are $125 for the whole weekend.
5D Barrel Race
- Entry fee is $150 per horse.
- We are offering age side pots (50-59) (60