Barrel Race

Presented by Wild West Promotions & APHA

Dates & Entries

April 25–26, 2025 | Arena 377
 10740 US-377, Stephenville, TX

Open 5D Race + High Stakes Showcase

Pre-Entries Open: March 24, 2025, at 8 a.m.

Pre-Entries Close: April 21, 2025, at 4 p.m.

Enter on the NextGen Rodeo app

$41.5K Added Money

$26,500 Added 5D

$3,500 Added 4D PBRIP

$3,500 Added 5D Texas-Paint Bred Incentive

$5,000 Added Diamond Classic 4D Sidepot

$1,000 Added 3D High Stakes Showcase

$2,000 Added 5D ESA Incentive

The Details

  • Pre-Entries. Enter on the NextGen Rodeo app. Pre-entries open March 24, 2025, at 8 a.m.
  • Late Entries. Entries will be taken until the last horse runs in the class. No late fees if you enter at the show.
  • Producer Rights. The producer reserves the right to adjust numbers at any time. The producer reserves the right to make any and all necessary changes.
  • Coggins. A Negative Coggins is required.
  • Dress Code. Dress code is strictly enforced. Hat/helmet, long-sleeve shirt, jeans and boots are required.
  • Office. On-site office opens 11:30 a.m. on April 25 and 8:30 a.m. on April 26.

Open 5D Warm-Up Barrel Race

  • Friday, April 25, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.—Sponsored by Wild West Promotions
  • $1,500-added 5D | $65 entry fee
  • Payouts. 80% payout

High-Stakes Showcase

  • Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 9 a.m.
  • $1,000 Added 3D Race | $460 entry fee
  • Payouts. 90% payout
  • Buckles. Buckles are awarded to the champions of each D.
  • Carryover. High-Stakes Showcase times can carry over to the Open 5D.

Open 5D Race

  • Saturday, April 26, 2025 (follows the High-Stakes Showcase)
  • $26,500 Added 5D race | $175 entry fee
  • Incentives
    • $3,500 Added 4D PBRIP | $60 entry fee
    • $5,000 Added 4D Diamond Classic Sidepot | $65 entry fee
    • $5,000 Added 5D Texas Paint-Bred Incentive | $0 entry fee
    • 3D Youth, Adult, Senior | $40 entry fee
    • 3D Futurity (4- & 5-year-olds) | $50 entry fee
    • 3D Derby (8-year-old & under) | $50 entry fee
    • 3D Open Horse (9-year-old & over) | $50 entry fee
    • $1,000-added 5D ESA Member Sidepot | $60 entry fee
  • Payouts. The Open 5D and 3D Incentives are 80% progressive payout with a .5 second split.
    • The 4D PBRIP is a 70% progressive payout with .5 second split.
  • Buckles. Buckles are awarded to the champions of each D.
  • Entry to the Open 5D is required for entry in the incentive classes.
  • WRWC Last-Chance Qualifier. 2025 WRWC Pro, Challenger and Limited Last Chance Qualifier and 2026 Qualifier Series Event. Starting on April 14, 2025, athletes that would like to participate in the Women’s Rodeo World Championship 2025 Last Chance Qualifier and 2026 Qualifier Series event will need to purchase their 2026 WRC ID card and nominate the Cowgirl Gathering towards the W26 segment. Questions? Email support@wrwc.rodeo.

Exhibitions

  • Exhibitions. Exhibitions take place Friday, April 25, 2025, from noon to 6 p.m. Office opens at 11:30 a.m. | $5 per run
  • For questions about production, contact Tammy Kidd or Wild West Promotions (817) 343-4361.
  • Stalls & RV. For stalling and RV reservations, contact 377arena.com. Stall and RV reservations will be available starting March 15.

Women's Rodeo World Championships—Last Chance Qualifier

  • WRWC Last-Chance Qualifier. 2025 WRWC Pro, Challenger and Limited Last Chance Qualifier and 2026 Qualifier Series Event. Starting on April 14, 2025, athletes that would like to participate in the Women’s Rodeo World Championship 2025 Last Chance Qualifier and 2026 Qualifier Series event will need to purchase their 2026 WRC ID card and nominate the Cowgirl Gathering towards the W26 segment. Questions? Email support@wrwc.rodeo.
  • Details. Visit wrwc.rodeo for more information.