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.