The National Barrel Horse Association, developed
by Morris Communications in 1992, has experienced
steady and surprising growth in just a decade of operation. The international
database of more than 55,000 includes both members and horse owners representing
all states in the U.S., plus Canada, Europe, Central America and South
America.
NBHA revolutionized the barrel racing industry by pioneering the divisional
format, which allows riders of all skill levels a chance to win money
in barrel racing competition.
NBHA has more than 23,000 members of all ages from across the United
States and affiliates in four other countries: Canada, Italy, France
and Panama.
Divisional barrel racing, using the 4D format, is the heart of NBHA.
Divisional barrel racing gives ALL competitors - from beginners to professionals,
from youth to seniors - a chance to compete, learn and succeed in barrel
racing. The Divisional formats encourage riders to improve their skills
and work toward the higher Divisions, while still having a chance to
be competitive.
NBHA Members can compete at the District, State, National and World
Championship level. Each state is divided into competition Districts
where members can compete for money and prizes at a local level.
The NBHA National Office currently produces eight National Shows annually
throughout the country.
The ultimate goal of NBHA competition is competing at the
World Championships: the Youth & Teen World Championships,
held in late July, and the Open & Senior World Championships,
held in October. The best part is NBHA members can qualify
for the World Championships at the District level, State level
and at National Shows.
NBHA enjoys sponsorship from several companies that offer
special programs - incentives, discounts, merchandise and
more - to NBHA Members.
