Upcoming Barrel Races

September 2023
  • 21-24 – Ardmore Barrel Futurity and Open 5D Barrel Races! Sept 21 - 24, 2023. Hardy Murphy Coliseum. Ardmore, Okla. For more info: Producer Website: www.betterbarrelraces.com 
  • 23 - Fight Like A Kid $4,000 added barrel race Saturday, Sept. 23 at Two Bar Two Arena, CrossRoads Cowboy Church, El Paso, Ark. Exhibitions 11-1; race at 2 p.m. Contact 501-626-7904 or fightlikeakid@hotmail.com for more info and entry forms or find Fight Like a Kid page on Facebook. Cash only day of the race. Entries accepted until the last horse runs. Dress code and coggins enforced.
  • 28 - 30 – Texarkana Showdown - A Patriot Event - Western Horseman $1M Qualifier, Futurity, Derby & Open at the Four States Fair and Rodeo, Texarkana. For all of the information visit @showdown productions.
  • 30 – Yell County Rodeo & Riding Club hosts 3rd Annual Buckle 4D Barrel Race with $750 added open and $100 added youth; buckles to open and youth D winners. Text pre-entries to Maddie, 479-453-1616. Entries taken onsite. Dardanelle Rodeo Arena, 1164 State Highway 155.
 October 2023 
  • 2 – Fall Barrel Series benefiting the CRCC Backpack Ministry at Two Bar Two Arena, CrossRoads Cowboy Church. Cash only, no dress code. Text entry Friday before each race, 501-940-2461. Ark Elite approved, BBR pending.
  • 6-8 – Lucky Dog barrel race, Texarkana, visit www.luckydograces.com for more info.
  • 14 – Outlaw J Rodeo 4D Saddle Series at CrossRoads Cowboy Church in Natural Dam, Ark (covered arena). AR Elite approved, pending BBR. Must attend 4 out of the 7 to qualify for awards. Race dates include Oct. 14, Nov. 18, Dec. 9, Jan. 20, Feb. 17, March 16, March 30 and finals March 31. For more info contact Tiffeny Jones, 479-430-8167.
  • 14 – High Roller and Open 4D Race, Hestand Stadium in Pine Bluff, Ark. Exhibitions start 10 a.m. to 12:30; open starts at 1 p.m. Text entries to 501-977-3368 starting Oct. 1st. Draw will be posted Thursday before the race. Text by Wednesday, Oct. 11th at 5pm to be in the first draw. We will take entries until the last drag. Michelle Dixon and Josh Andrews
  • 14 – Outlaw J Rodeo 4D Saddle Series begins at CrossRoads Cowboy Church, Natural Dam (Hero’s Arena) Ark. Elite and Bonus Race approved, BBR pending. Concessions available, indoor facility. Buckles and saddles presented. Other dates in the series are Nov. 18, Dec. 9, Jan. 20, Feb. 17, March 16, March 30 with finals March 31. Contact Tiffeny Jones, 479-930-8167.
  • 16 – Fall Barrel Series final race benefiting the CRCC Backpack Ministry at Two Bar Two Arena, CrossRoads Cowboy Church. Cash only, no dress code. Text entry Friday before each race, 501-940-2461. Ark Elite approved, BBR pending.
  • 20-22 – $5,000 Added Calamity Jane Productions Reunion Gala barrel race, Kay Rodgers Park in Fort Smith. $400 entry, 90% payback. For more info 479-221-3007.
  • 28 – Benefit Barrel Race for 11-year-old kidney patient Kari Morrison at Cecil Leachman Arena, Heavener, OK. Exhib. Start at 5:30 p.m. Halloween costume contest at 7, please bring candy and participate in Trunk or Treat. BBR approved. For more info contact Crystal, 918-775-1443.
November 2023
  • 4 – 6th Annual Beauty and the Beast at CrossRoads Cowboy Church, Natural Dam, Ark. Exh. Start 10 a.m., barrels and 1 p.m. and bulls after barrels. Ark. Elite and CRA pending.  Contact Tiffeny Jones, 479-930-8167.
  • 11 – Long Live Cowgirls Memorial Barrel Race at CrossRoads Cowboy Church, El Paso, Ark. More info to come.
  • 10-11 – The High Roller NFR Mock Race at White County Fairgrounds. Open/exh pre entries open October 30 @ 12 pm. Close November 5 @ 5 pm. Saturday $33,750 projected payout! Plus prizes. Contact Cayla Cory or Jason Moore.
  • 17-18 – 5th Annual Toys for Tots Roping and Barrel Race, Two Bar Two Arena, El Paso. Visit AB Productions Facebook page for more info.
  • 17 – Rhinehardt Barrel Clinic at Hestand Stadium in Pine Bluff, Ark. Schedule & Clinic fee information can be found at this website: http://www.rienhardtclinics.com/Schedule_2023.html
  • 18 - Best of the Wet Barrel Race presented by Westark Horse Show Assoc. at Foothills Arena, Clarksville, Ark. Exhib. begin at 10 a.m. Visit their Facebook page for more info.
  • 25 – Eight Days of Hope Benefit Barrel Race $550 added, Hestand Stadium, Pine Bluff, Ark. Proceeds will go to building safe houses for rescued women and children, who have been trafficked. High Roller race with option to roll over to the open. FLYER & Race info coming soon!
December 2023
  • 1-3 – Lucky Dog barrel race, Memphis, visit www.luckydograces.com for more info.
  • 10 – 2023 Arkansas NFR, El Paso, AR, 2 p.m. NFR style at CrossRoads Cowboy Church. Calf roping, breakaway, steer wrestling, barrel racing, 50+ team roping, open team roping, junior barrel racing, goat tying. Text/call to enter, Adam Brown, 501-626-5026 or Dusty Breedlove, 870-715-5183.
​April 2024
  • 1-7 – Arkansas Elite Barrel Racing Finals 2024 at Kay Rodgers Park in Fort Smith, Ark., from 7 a.m. April 1 to April 7. Details to come.
Calendar of Events
SEPTEMBER 2023
  • 23 – Free Cowboy Challenge starts at 10 a.m., Mountain Top Cowboy Church, Heber Springs, AR. Prizes awarded; free entry, free meal and no gate fee!
  • 23 – Brander Smith Memorial Team Roping presented by Brander’d by Christ at Smith Arena, 172 RD Smith Rd, Rose Bud, AR. For info contact Danielle, 501-230-3302 or Bo, 501-454-3384.
  • 29 – Back Country Horsemen of NWA trail ride and tack auction at Devil’s Den.
  • 30 – Oct. 1 – RanCher Arena’s Trail Obstacle Challenge in Mount Ida / Story, Ark. Trophy buckle tumblers for the high point contestant & $100 added money each day in the Pick 8 class (with 5 or more entries). Free lunch each day for contestants. Snack Shack & Restrooms are on premises.  Entry Forms can be texted to you.  RV Hookups & Stalls can be reserved by calling or texting Cher Barrett @ 870-490-0177.
OCTOBER
  • 1– ANWARC Open horse show at Jasper Springs Ranch, for more info contact Shannon Blanchard, 479-799-3384.
  • 7 – Arkansas State Fair Rodeo Queen Contest. Move in, interview and horsemanship; modeling and impromptu questions, coronation and state fair horseshow on Oct. 8. For more info find the Arkansas State Fair Rodeo Fair Queen Competition page on Facebook.
  • 7 – NWA Polo Club event
  • 7 – Scott County Open Horse Show, Ragsdale Arena, Waldron, Ark., begins at 10 a.m. Speed, halter, performance and trail events. For info call Hala 479-227-0380 or Jennifer, 479-207-1092. See Facebook event page for more info.
  • 7 – Fall Bullnanza Bull Riding sponsored by ML Concrete with vendors, food, mechanical bull and mutton bustin’, 6:30 p.m. 1225 Jackson Rd., Ward, AR. $3,000 added, 100% payback.
  • 7 – AB Productions ARA sanctioned roping at Two Bar Two Arena, El Paso. Open and 50-plus. Cash only, 70% payback. Call in only Sunday Oct. 1, 6-9 p.m., 501-626-5026. Limited spots available, open to anyone.
  • 7 – Method Ambassador Jim Anderson 2-day groundwork clinic begins at 8 a.m., presented by Westark Horse Show Assoc., 5346 Highway 23, Ozark, AR. Contact Shaun Mason to reserve your spot. email shmason426@gmail.com or call or text 479-647-6412
  • 7-8  – ASHA & University of Arkansas Ranch Horse Show beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday at the Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center, 1335 W. Knapp St., Fayetteville, AR. Clinic on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon led by Jordan Shore. Ranch cutting, open to all, begins at 2 p.m., followed by working cowhorse. Sunday classes are reining, ranch pleasure and ranch trail.
  • 8 – The Hot Springs Saddle Club will be hosting their annual winter horse show series beginning Sunday October 8 & the first Sunday of each month through March. The rain dates will be the following Sunday.  Exhibitions begin at noon & the show starts at 2PM with judged events 1st followed by speed events. Ribbons plus year end  buckles, high point saddle & other awards. Call 501-622-7170 or 501-282-0515 for information.
  • 14 – Breast Cancer ride hosted by The Lost Riders, Camp Robinson in Faulkner County. 9:30 a.m. trail ride, bring your lunch. Obstacle course, chili supper. Best pinked out rider/horse wins a prize. Text or call 501-249-6941.
  • 21 -  Arkansas Fall Classic Horse Show, Saline County Fairgrounds “Family-friendly multi-breed horse show for horses & ponies. Classes are PtHA & ApHC approved. Open breed horses & ponies welcome in all classes. We have something for everyone - over fences, hunter under saddle, equitation, halter for horses & ponies, showmanship, driving for horses & ponies, western pleasure, horsemanship, trail, ranch, reining & speed events. Find us on Facebook: “Arkansas Classic Horse Shows.”
  • 21 – CrossRoads Cowboy Church Playday series continues at Two Bar Two Arena, El Paso, AR. All shows start at 10 a.m. with judges events. Speed classes will not start before 2:30. Arena opens at 8 a.m. $3 entry fee per event. Other dates include Nov. 4, Dec. 9, Jan. 13, Feb 24, March 9 and March 23.
  • 28 – Westark annual award banquet. Visit their Facebook page for more info.
  • 28 – Tecumseh Hunter Pace. Basically a fast trail ride that's timed, groups of 2-4. Optional jumps. And, optional Halloween costumes...horses and/or riders. For more info contact Tammy Mason Lux on Facebook.
NOVEMBER

  • 1 – 2023 EXCA New Partner Race & Open Mustang Division at the Somervell County Expo Center, Glen Rose, Texas. From 8 a.m. Nov. 1 through Nov. 5. Event by  Extreme Mustang Makeover and Mustang Heritage Foundation. Please check the EXCA website for more registration & info: https://extremecowboyassociation.com/world-program-2023.htm. The event is free and open to the public.
  • 4 – Beyond Boundaries therapeutic riding center fundraiser: the Mane Event Casino Night at Bella Terra in Cabot, games, food and an auction.
  • 4 – MSJRA Rodeos begin at Mid State Arena, 99 Stacks Dr., Damascus, AR. Barrels, flags, speed, poles, goats and breakaway. Other dates are Nov. 18, Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Jan. 13, Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb. 24 with Finals March 3 at 2 p.m.
  • 4 – NWA Dressage Club show at Parkerman Stables in Fayetteville with Sherry Guess, judge.
  • 4 – CrossRoads Cowboy Church Playday series continues at Two Bar Two Arena, El Paso, AR. All shows start at 10 a.m. with judges events. Speed classes will not start before 2:30. Arena opens at 8 a.m. $3 entry fee per event. Other dates include Dec. 9, Jan. 13, Feb 24, March 9 and March 23.
  • 4 – Best of the West show presented by Westark Horse Show Association. Classes include halter, showmanship, English classes, Reining, Western Pleasure, Ranch Horse, Ranch Riding, Trail, and more. Kay Rodgers Park, Fort Smith, AR. www.westarkhorseshow.org for more info.
  • 4-5 – RanCher Arena’s Trail Obstacle Challenge in Mount Ida / Story, Ark. Trophy buckle tumblers for the high point contestant & $100 added money each day in the Pick 8 class (with 5 or more entries). Free lunch each day for contestants. Snack Shack & Restrooms are on premises.  Entry Forms can be texted to you.  RV Hookups & Stalls can be reserved by calling or texting Cher Barrett @ 870-490-0177.
  • 7 – ANWARC gaited horse show at Jasper Springs Ranch, for info contact Phillip Curlee, 479-841-3107.
  • 11-12 – NWA Horse Show Association Ranchapalooza two day ranch show starts at 9 a.m. at Benton County Fairgrounds. Ranch Roping, Cow Horse, Ranch Cutting, Ranch Reining, Ranch Riding, Ranch Trail and Ranch Rail Class. Tack sale in livestock barn. Find NWAHSA on Facebook for more info.
  • 17-18 – 5th Annual Toys for Tots Roping and Barrel Race, Two Bar Two Arena, El Paso. Visit AB Productions Facebook page for more info.
  • 25 – Third Annual Turkey Trot Show hosted by the 2 Bar 2 Ranch Horse Team, CrossRoads Cowboy Church in El Paso, begins at 10 a.m. Ranch Cutting, Ranch Trail, Ranch Riding, Cow Work, Ranch Reining, Ranch Rail. Freestyle Ranch Reining, walk trot and Turkey Scoop Shovel Race included and classes for amateur, rookie, youth and open.
DECEMBER
  • 1-2 – Arkansas Quarter Horse Association’s Go South for the Winner AQHA show on December 1-3 in Texarkana, AR. This is the first show of the 2023-24 show season and will have the 2022-23 year-end awards banquet that is open to all!
  • 2-3 – RanCher Arena’s Trail Obstacle Challenge in Mount Ida / Story, Ark. Trophy buckle tumblers for the high point contestant & $100 added money each day in the Pick 8 class (with 5 or more entries). Free lunch each day for contestants. Snack Shack & Restrooms are on premises.  Entry Forms can be texted to you.  RV Hookups & Stalls can be reserved by calling or texting Cher Barrett @ 870-490-0177.
  • 9 – CrossRoads Cowboy Church Playday series continues at Two Bar Two Arena, El Paso, AR. All shows start at 10 a.m. with judges events. Speed classes will not start before 2:30. Arena opens at 8 a.m. $3 entry fee per event. Other dates include Jan. 13, Feb 24, March 9 and March 23.
  • 10 – 2023 Arkansas NFR, El Paso, AR, 2 p.m. NFR style at CrossRoads Cowboy Church. Calf roping, breakaway, steer wrestling, barrel racing, 50+ team roping, open team roping, junior barrel racing, goat tying. Text/call to enter, Adam Brown, 501-626-5026 or Dusty Breedlove, 870-715-5183.
JANUARY 2024
  • 11-14 – International Finals Rodeo at Lazy E Arena.
  • 13 – CrossRoads Cowboy Church Playday series continues at Two Bar Two Arena, El Paso, AR. All shows start at 10 a.m. with judges events. Speed classes will not start before 2:30. Arena opens at 8 a.m. $3 entry fee per event. Other dates include Feb 24, March 9 and March 23.
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