The National Barrel Horse Association, headquartered in Augusta, Georgia, is the largest barrel racing organization in the world. In 1992, the NBHA revolutionized the barrel racing industry by pioneering the divisional format, which allows riders of all skill levels a chance to win money and prizes in barrel racing competition. 

 

The purpose of the National Barrel Horse Association is to provide barrel racers with an international organization that will promote the sport of barrel racing and its growth

 

NBHA has over 23,000 members of all ages across the United States and affiliates in six countries: Canada, Brazil, Italy, France, Panama, and Australia. Currently NBHA payouts are steady at about $4 million a year!!!

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Top 10 riders in each division (1D, 2D, 3D, 4D, 5D) in Open, Senior, Youth, and Teen barrels at year end qualify for NBHA Open & Senior World Championship and/or World Youth and Teen Championship help in Perry, Gorgia, USA.

 

NBHA National Website

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NBHA International Website

​Class List:

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• Little Wranglers Barrels, Poles & Dash

• 4D NBHA 4D Open Barrels

• 3D NBHA Seniors (50 and older)

• 4D NBHA Youth Barrels (12 and under)

• 4D NBHA Teens (13 to 18)

• 3D Over 19yr/Under 49yr Barrels

• 3D Green as Grass Barrels & Poles

• 4D Open Poles

• 3D Seniors Poles (sidepot)

• 3D Youth Poles (sidepot)

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• 3D BUCKLE SERIES - Sponsored by ATLANTIC FLIGHT CENTRE 

  • Four races 

  • Series Dates:

    • May – Two races

    • June - One race

    • July -One race and finals and awards

  • Awards & Added Money added

    • 9 Buckles awarded (Champions, Reserve & 3rd place in 1D, 2D, and 3D)

    • $350+ in added prize money per race

  • Open to Members & Non-Members!

    • Non-members can compete with a $10 one-day permit, which also allows entry into all Saturday classes.

 

The NBHA New Brunswick district was launched in 2018 to promote the Barrel Racing industry in the Maritimes by providing local members with the opportunity to compete at National and International Levels.

 

Our goals are to increase the number of participants, improve the quality of shows, and enhance the image of barrel racing.

In 2025, we have 5 show in Sussex, NB and our August show will be held in Napan, NB!!!