Senior world championship barrel race

Four States Fairgrounds

Texarkana, Arkansas

March 26-29, 2026

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Books open -- 9 am

Exhibitions -- 10 am - 10 pm

Open 4D Race

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Exhibitions 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Open Race Starts at 1 PM

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Roll Over From Senior Race

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No Dress Code Sunday

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Round 1
Books Open -- 8:15 am

FIRST GO -- 9 am

Friday, March 27, 2026
Round 2
Books Open -- 8:15 am

SECOND GO -- 9 am

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Wild Card Draw After Race

Saturday, March 28, 2026

church service

8:30 am

SHORT GO -- 10:00 am

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 permanent 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 point for Level 2

  • Senior Barrel Racing: 2.5 open points for Level 3 | 1 open point for Level 2

  • Amateur Barrel Racing: 2 amateur points for Level 3 | 1 amateur point 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
  

  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 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 possess 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 Connect 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 appear . There is a dress code for this race. Long sleeved shirt and hat or protection helmet are mandatory. Stalls are available on a first approach first serve basis and are $100 for the whole weekend. Hook ups are available on a first come first work for 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 2025 APHA World Championship Show 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