PBRIP partners with NBHA to add $14,000 for Paints to 2026 barrel racing events
APHA’s Paint Barrel Racing Incentive Program announce a new partnership with the National Barrel Horse Association for 2026. The deal brings more than $14,000 in PBRIP added money exclusively for Paint Horses to NBHA-produced events nationwide.
Beginning in 2026, this collaboration introduces multiple $5,000-added PBRIP sidepots at major NBHA World Championship events. It also brings $500-added PBRIP sidepots at key NBHA Super Shows throughout the year. These incentives are designed to elevate opportunities for Paint Horse riders, increase payouts and expand participation within the barrel racing community.
PBRIP/NBHA Partner Events
- 2026 NBHA Youth & Teen Word Championships, Perry, Georgia—$5,000-Added PBRIP Sidepot
- 2026 NBHA Circle Y Saddles Open & Senior World Championship, Perry, Georgia—$5,000-Added PBRIP Sidepot
- 2026 NBHA SaddleBook Arizona Super Show, Buckeye, Arizona—$500-Added PBRIP Sidepot
- 2026 NBHA Ariat Asheville Super Show, Fletcher, North Carolina—$500-Added PBRIP Sidepot
- 2026 NBHA Wrangler Jacksonville Super Show, Jacksonville, Florida—$500-Added PBRIP Sidepot
- 2026 NBHA Professional’s Choice Las Vegas Super Show, Las Vegas, Nevada—$500-Added PBRIP Sidepot
- 2026 NBHA Syracuse Super Show, Syracuse, New York—$500-Added PBRIP Sidepot
- 2026 NBHA Ariat Summer Run Super Show, Perry, Georgia—$500-Added PBRIP Sidepot
- 2026 NBHA Colonial Super Show, Lexington, Virginia—$500-Added PBRIP Sidepot
- 2026 NBHA Music City Super Show, Murfreesboro, Tennessee—$500-Added PBRIP Sidepot
PBRIP riders—now is the time to prepare!
Make sure your horse is registered with APHA to take full advantage of these exciting new opportunities in 2026. The owner and rider must be current APHA members to run in PBRIP events. PBRIP sidepots are entered directly at the individual competition. Check the show’s entry rules for full details.
More updates and event details will be posted at apha.com/pbrip.
Questions? Contact PBRIP Director Carly Peercy at cpeercy@apha.com.
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