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The Arkansas Barrel Racing Association
Welcome to the Arkansas Barrel Racing Association! We are a family oriented
organization founded in 1960 and centered around our members' love for their
horses and the increasingly popular sport of barrel racing. Each of our members
brings a distinct appreciation for barrel racing to our group.
All ages and riding abilities are welcome and the ABRA offers divisions for all
riders at every level. Our classes include Lead Line Barrels, Pony Poles & Barrels
(10 & under on a pony), Buckaroo Poles & Barrels (13 & under), Junior Poles &
Barrels (14-18), & Senior Poles & Barrels (19+). We offer a Novice Barrel Horse
Division for the up and coming horses, as well as a Novice Rider class for any
age rider who is just starting their barrel racing career. We also have the Junior &
Senior Jackpot divisions which are open to members who earn money in any
division (1D, 2D, 3D, 4D, etc.) of open and youth jackpots, as well as the Junior &
Senior Rodeo divisions for money won at ARA, ACA, IPRA, CRRA, CALBRA, WPRA
and other rodeo association and timed event rodeos. We also allow Arkansas
Horse Show Association and AQHA show points to count toward the year-end
standings in their respective events. We pride ourselves on offering a place for
everyone in ABRA.
Numerous year end awards are given every November at the ABRA Roundup
Banquet in each of the ABRA's 15 divisions. Saddles, buckles, and over $25,000
worth of awards and prizes go to those who are in the final standings of their
divisions at the end of August. You'd truely have to see to believe all the awards
that fill the banquet hall each year. All of our donation chairmen work extremely
hard throughout the year sponsoring horse shows and fund raisers to make all
this possible.
Strong competition abounds in Barrel Racing and nothing displays these talents
like a Jackpot Barrel Race. Each year ABRA sponsors several added money 4D
Jackpots around the state. Our sponsorship of these events always brings an
enthusiastic group of can chasers together for fun-filled competition. Through
these jackpots, and all of our events, we truly strive to exemplify the spirit of good
sportsmanship while encouraging the competitive spirit. If you are interested in
competing in or just supporting the ABRA, please feel free to contact any of our
board members or donation chairmen.
To learn more about our organization, check the show schedule, or see some
photos taken at our events, click the buttons above. Remember to bookmark this
site for future reference.
organization founded in 1960 and centered around our members' love for their
horses and the increasingly popular sport of barrel racing. Each of our members
brings a distinct appreciation for barrel racing to our group.
All ages and riding abilities are welcome and the ABRA offers divisions for all
riders at every level. Our classes include Lead Line Barrels, Pony Poles & Barrels
(10 & under on a pony), Buckaroo Poles & Barrels (13 & under), Junior Poles &
Barrels (14-18), & Senior Poles & Barrels (19+). We offer a Novice Barrel Horse
Division for the up and coming horses, as well as a Novice Rider class for any
age rider who is just starting their barrel racing career. We also have the Junior &
Senior Jackpot divisions which are open to members who earn money in any
division (1D, 2D, 3D, 4D, etc.) of open and youth jackpots, as well as the Junior &
Senior Rodeo divisions for money won at ARA, ACA, IPRA, CRRA, CALBRA, WPRA
and other rodeo association and timed event rodeos. We also allow Arkansas
Horse Show Association and AQHA show points to count toward the year-end
standings in their respective events. We pride ourselves on offering a place for
everyone in ABRA.
Numerous year end awards are given every November at the ABRA Roundup
Banquet in each of the ABRA's 15 divisions. Saddles, buckles, and over $25,000
worth of awards and prizes go to those who are in the final standings of their
divisions at the end of August. You'd truely have to see to believe all the awards
that fill the banquet hall each year. All of our donation chairmen work extremely
hard throughout the year sponsoring horse shows and fund raisers to make all
this possible.
Strong competition abounds in Barrel Racing and nothing displays these talents
like a Jackpot Barrel Race. Each year ABRA sponsors several added money 4D
Jackpots around the state. Our sponsorship of these events always brings an
enthusiastic group of can chasers together for fun-filled competition. Through
these jackpots, and all of our events, we truly strive to exemplify the spirit of good
sportsmanship while encouraging the competitive spirit. If you are interested in
competing in or just supporting the ABRA, please feel free to contact any of our
board members or donation chairmen.
To learn more about our organization, check the show schedule, or see some
photos taken at our events, click the buttons above. Remember to bookmark this
site for future reference.
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General Information
*** NEWSFLASH *** Congratulations to the following ABRA members for placing at the Better Barrel Races World Finals: Jason Martin Christy Kurck Kellye Oakley Check out the Results Page for complete results. |