Senior world championship barrel race

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

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  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 lasting 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 indicate for Level 2

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

    • Amateur Barrel Racing: 2 amateur points for Level 3 | 1 amateur signal 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 Report 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 challenge. We are proud to persist 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 Sprint 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 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 Spherical 2 Books Open -- 8:15 am SECOND GO -- 9 am ​ Wild Card Draw After Race Saturday, Pride 28, 2026 church service 8:30 am   SHORT Leave -- 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 Untamed Card from each Long Travel entries. If you DO NOT PLACE in the top 25 in any of the D's, your back # will contain a chance to be drawn to run in the Finals after the go-round races are over! 202 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 have a 30 day health certificate. The deadline to get your name 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 Meet 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 attend. There is a dress code for this race. Long sleeved shirt and hat or safety helmet are mandatory. Stalls are available on a first come first serve basis and are $100 for the whole weekend. Hook ups are available on a first come first serve 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