AQHA World Show Qualifying in Barrel Racing

Earn a golden globe in barrel racing at the 2025 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows.

AQHA offers several ways for barrel racers to qualify for the 2025 Nutrena and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows.

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Dreamed of bringing home the prestigious golden globe? AQHA offers several ways for barrel racers to qualify for the 2024 Nutrena and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows. Learn more about how to qualified for the Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows and make your dream reality.

The qualifying period is from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025.

How to Get Qualified 

  • Earn the required number of qualifying points at AQHA-approved events. Bonus: Qualifying this way gets added to your horse’s permanent record! Not sure which division you are eligible for? Check out this blog to learn more about divisions and levels.

    • Junior Barrel Racing: 1.5 open points for Level 3 | 0.5 open point for Level 2

    • Senior Barrel Racing: 2.5 open points for Level 3 | 1 open point for Level 2

    • Amateur Barrel Racing: 2 amateur points for Level 3 | 1 amateur point for Level 2

    • Select Amateur Barrel Racing: 1 point age 50-69 | 0.5 point age 70 or older

  • Participate in four AQHA-approved events during the qualifying period. AQHA events encompass all judge numbers for a particular show or circuit. For example, the Arizona Sun Circuit is considered one event, even though it includes eight sets of points. This qualifying method will not be added to the horse’s permanent AQHA record.

  • Pay a higher entry fee to enter. Open Level 3 classes will require a $7,500 nomination fee per class, while amateur and Select amateur Level 3 classes will require a $5,000 nomination fee per class.  Open Level 2 classes will require a $5,000 nomination fee per class, while amateur and Select amateur Level 2 classes will require a $3,500 nomination fee per class. That money will be added back to purse in the respective class with a portion of this buy-in fee retained by AQHA.

Looking for events near you? Find a show near you or encourage the producers in your area to add AQHA barrel racing classes to their events!

Direct Qualifying 

The top 10 1D American Quarter Horses in the following barrel racing events will be invited to compete at the 2025 Nutrena AQHA World Show. Direct qualifying invitations are specific for the 2025 Nutrena AQHA World Championship Show. Invitations are for junior or senior classes, which are based on the age of the horse at qualification. Competitors who receive an invitation will be responsible for entry fees to the 2025 Nutrena AQHA World Championship Show. To be eligible for the direct qualifying invitation, competitors must enter and follow all rules associated with the qualifying events. 

Open Events 

Aged Events 

Open Event Results

Virginia Barrel Classic

1. JRF Gottabeamonster
2012 bay stallion (Justins Rare Fuel-Gottahaveitmyway, Dashing Val)
Owner/Breeder: Tom & Jhonda Cox
Rider: Jhonda Cox

2. Funny Firewater 
2019 gray mare (Nonstop Firewater-Chics Gotta Have Fun, Chicks A Blazin) 
Breeder: Amy Youngblood Peoples 
Owner: Ashley Williams
Rider: Ella Kate Williams

3. Show Me The Titos
2021 palomino mare (Triple Vodka-Lil Miss Fame, Dash Ta Fame) 
Breeder: Amy Schimke
Owner: Tricia Aldridge
Rider: Jamey Hunt 

5. Froze My Socks Off 
2013 sorrel mare (BHR Frenchies Socks-Briscos Dream Gal, Brisco County Jr) 
Breeder: Elan Brooks
Owner/Rider: Summer Shafer 

6. Designerleaptoheaven
2020 sorrel mare (Heavenly Firewater-Designer Ruby, Designer Red) 
Breeder: Youree-Ward Barrel Horses
Owner: Mission Ranch LLC
Rider: Taycie Matthews 

7. Slym Shady
2017 palomino gelding (Frenchmans Fabulous-SF Tiny Bit Of Fame, Dash Ta Fame) 
Breeder: Bill & Cheryl Kennedy
Owner: Diamond 4D Performance Horses LLC  
Rider: Tabitha Dyal 

8. Goodness And Mercy 
2014 gray mare (Ivory James-Royally Streak, Royal Quick Dash)
Breeder: Mercy Hinklin
Owner: Jerimie Harrell
Rider: Jordan Harrell

9. KN Success N Vegas
2017 bay roan mare (French Streaktovegas-Mistys First Success, Corona Caliente)
Breeder: Kenny Nichols
Owner: Brandi Whitesel
Rider: Chloe Whitesel 

10. Buffalo Soldier
2015 sorrel stallion (Chasin Firewater-Cash N Charm, Cash N Balance) 
Breeder/Owner: Danielle Bowser
Rider: Kelly Bowser

10. Legsgonefamous
2018 sorrel gelding (Dash Ta Fame-Legsgonewild, Tres Seis) 
Breeder: Jeff and Leslie Makovy
Owner: Scott Duke & Hilary Roberts
Rider: Jordan Harrell

IBRA Barrels 4 Badges

1. Easy Streakin Guy
2019 buckskin gelding (A Streak Of Fling-Easy Guys, Holland Ease)
Breeder: Lisa O’Rourke-Fulton
Owner: Clint Vanvolkenburgh
Rider: Chris Coffey

2. Pocket Coin Five 
2011 bay roan mare (Red Manstrick-On The Money Aida, On The Money Asa) 
Breeder: Gary Kirby 
Owner/Rider: Bailey Belcher

3. KF Famous Frenchman
2019 sorrel gelding (Frenchmans Guy-Gotta Go Tafame, Dash Ta Fame) 
Breeder: Mark Kendall
Owner/Rider: Brad Shirey 

4. KN Last Famous Czar
2015 buckskin gelding (Famous Gold Coin-Kczartessa, Streakin Dash) 
Breeder: Stephen/Kimi Nichols
Owner: Cami Cumper
Rider: Isabel Cumper

5. Scootin In The Dark
2019 sorrel gelding (Darkelly-Kate Kan Scoot, Jessie Presciption) 
Breeder/Owner: Josh Morton
Rider: Cassie Morton 

6. Famous First Prize
2013 brown gelding (Jazzing Ta Fame-Miss Jets Cash, Mac N Dash) 
Breeder: Brad Irwin
Owner: Melissa Triplett Gonterman
Rider: Jessie Gonterman 

7. CT Traffic Ta Fame
2021 bay gelding (Traffic Guy-Perfecta Ta Fame JQM, Dash Ta Fame) 
Breeder: Beus Quarter Horses
Owner: Clint Vanvolkenburgh  
Rider: Chris Coffey 

8. Hays Special Gift
2018 sorrel mare (The Red Dasher-Hays Victory Eye, Lizs Victory)
Breeder/Owner/Rider: Cheyanna Patrick

9. Red As Hale
2021 chestnut mare (Streaking Ta Fame-Designer Diamond, Designer Red) 
Breeder: Joleen Marie Hales
Owner/Rider: William Ball

10. SS Rocky Canyon
2021 gray gelding (RR Mistakelly-MCM Shes Slick, Slick By Design) 
Breeder: Pam Smith 
Owner: Josh Morton
Rider: Cassie Morton

Better Barrel Races World Finals 

1. Heavenly Red
2016 sorrel mare (JL Dash Ta Heaven-Reneoni, Rene Dan Jet)
Breeder: Jud Little
Owner: Godspeed Performance Horses
Rider: Chloe Gray

2. Pistol Whistle 
2015 buckskin gelding (PC Frosty Bid-Whistle N Skip, No Whistle) 
Breeder: B&H Etbauer Living Trust 
Owner/Rider: Skyla Peters

3. Im So Sway
2017 sorrel gelding (JL Dash Ta Heaven-Smooth My Credit, Cash Not Credit) 
Breeder: Jud Little
Owner/Rider: Shea-lynn Leach McConnell 

4. Red Man Jones
2011 bay gelding (Brownie Jones-Dinkys Purple Rain, Dinky's Red Man) 
Breeder: Jud Little
Owner/Rider: Randee Prindle

5. Judge Knott 
2011 gray stallion (Judge Cash-Springtime Princess, Mighty Mind Bender) 
Breeder: Kraig Chandler
Owner/Rider: Kinsey Chandler 

6. PYC Bugs For Me
2021 brown mare (Famous Bugs-PYC Pie For Me, PYC Paint Your Wagon
Breeder: Randy & Stacy Hill
Owner/Rider: Stephanie Collins 

7. VF Born Ta BA Winner
2015 buckskin gelding (Born Ta Be Famous-Stoli Traffic, Stoli
Breeder: Victory Farms
Owner: Wendy Ohrt 
Rider: Natalie Ohrt 

8. Devilla Corona 
2016 sorrel mare (Chilled Corona-Eula Coolest Devil, First Down Devil)
Breeder: RH and LC Allen/Megan King
Owner: Matt Scott
Rider: Olivia Scott

9. Hez Good N Famous
2012 bay gelding (As Good As Nick Gets-Ta Wonder, Dash Ta Fame)
Breeder: Jimi Lou Woodard
Owner/Rider: Liz McManus 

10. Roll O Lena
2017 bay gelding (Mr Cinnamon Roll-Stoli And Cream, Stoli
Breeder: Jordan & Justin Briggs
Owner: Dusty Lynch
Rider: Patton Ann Lynch

Lucky Dog Productions

1. Chicado Moon
2018 sorrel mare (Guys Canyon Moon-Chicados Bully, Chicados Cash) 
Breeder: Jolene Montgomery 
Owner: Naoma Lebarron
Rider: MaKenzie Mayes

2. Ultimate Fame
2018 sorrel gelding (Streaking Ta Fame- A Dashing Toaster, Toast To Dash) 
Breeder: Girls Will Play LLC 
Owner: Ronald and Rhonda Hunter
Rider: Blair Bissell 

3. Red Man Jones
2011 bay gelding (Brownie Jones-Dinkys Purple Rain, Dink's Red Man) 
Breeder: Jud Little 
Owner/Rider: Randee Prindle

4. Pressure Ona War Bar
2020 sorrel stallion (No Pressure On Me-Meyers Red Row, War Bar Meyers)
Breeder/Owner: Risa Hicks
Rider: Bert Skimehorn

5. TheShawneBullionaire
2018 bay stallion (Shawne Bug Leo-Flick A Bullion, Bully Bullion)
Breeder/Owner: Katelin Finissi
Rider: Bubby Skimehorn

6. BF Emily B Foosen
2018 sorrel mare (Foose-BF Outrageous, Proudest Effort) 
Breeder: Birrell Farms
Owner: Kathy Skimehorn
Rider: Bert Skimehorn

7. CB Hottest Guy Yet 
2014 sorrel gelding (Technicolours-Smartest Pepper Yet, Smart Jose) 
Breeder: Carl Bryce
Owner/Rider: Josie Whittington

8. Jewels Final Fire 
2015 chestnut mare (Firewaterontherocks-Merry Me First, Merridoc) 
Breeder: Chad and Stacey Richard
Owner: Rolling On Acres
Rider: Stacey Tate 

9. DesignerLeapToHeaven
2020 sorrel mare (Heavenly Firewater-Designer Ruby, Designer Red) 
Breeder: Youree-Ward Barrel Horses
Owner: Mission Ranch LLC 
Rider: Taycie Matthews

10. Astro Pop
2005 sorrel gelding (Cowboy Medley-Spun From A Dream, Royal Quick Dash) 
Breeder: Paul Knapper
Owner/Rider: Kathryn Hawkins

Manitoba World Show 

1. Little Miss Chrissy
2018 sorrel mare (Mr Red Rock Leo Bar-Kokanee Way, Judge Cash)
Breeder: Jacqueline Rookes 
Owner/Rider: Dawn Vandersteen

2. KN Fabulousimindebt
2019 sorrel mare (Frenchman's Fabulous-Credit N Cash Dash, JL Dash Ta Heaven)
Breeder: Kenny Nichols or James Barron
Owner/Rider: Teri Pegoski 

3. Yagotta Be Special
2017 brown mare (Yagottawantastreak-Sweek Oak Special, Oak Tree Special) 
Breeder: Lindsey Martin
Owner/Rider: Justine Cornelsen

4. Jets Honor Unleashed 
2017 sorrel gelding (LDS Unleashed-Shes Not A Lady, War Easy Jet)
Breeder: Marci and Billy Laye
Owner/Rider: Jacey Crossley

5. Signature Boots 
2016 chestnut gelding (Rarely Outdone-SR Cute Bootprints, Root Beers Boots
Breeder: Bertina Olafson
Owner/Rider: Shauna Peters

6. Eye Full Of Cash
2001 bay stallion (Rakin In The Cash-Shes An Eye Full, Mr Eye Opener)
Breeder: Ellen Kennedy
Owner: Scott Merrill
Rider: Molly Kelleher

7. Hookin Aint A Crime
2017 palomino mare (Joe Crime-Star War Go Go, Star War Lynx)
Breeder/Owner: Leanne and Doug MacKenzie 
Rider: Carlynn Corbett

8. TJ Jacs Royal Gala
2011 bay mare (TJ Jumpin Jack Frost-Moon Dash Special, Toms Royal Dash)
Breeder/Owner/Rider: Tracy Ozirney

9. Coronas Rockintalent
2015 sorrel stallion (Mr Red Rock Leo Bar-Talented Empress, Prime Talent)
Breeder: Jacqueline Rookes 
Owner/Rider: Dawn Vandersteen

10. Fast N Famous Sailor 
2017 black gelding (Hezgottabefamous-Sail On Fast Chic, Fast Moon Chic) 
Breeder: Kyla Krisa
Owner/Rider: Shealie Miner

Aged Event Results

Midwest Xtravaganza Futurity

1. Red As Hale
2021 chestnut mare (Streaking Ta Fame-Designer Diamond, Designer Red) 
Breeder: Joleen Marie Hales
Owner/Rider: William Ball

2. SS Rocky Canyon
2021 gray gelding (RR Mistakelly-MCM Shes Slick, Slick By Design) 
Breeder: Pam Smith 
Owner: Josh Morton
Rider: Cassie Morton

3. D Latte
2021 chestnut gelding (Duponte-Coco Beach, Escondido Beach) 
Breeder:Sheri Miller
Owner/Rider: Ashley Weldon

4. Roaring Angele
2021 bay mare (Roarrr-Golden Angele, PC Redwood Manny) 
Breeder: Lance Robinson
Owner/Rider: Brad Shirey

5. Americann Gangster
2020 sorrel gelding (The Goodbye Lane-Miss Americann Pie, As Good As Nick Gets) 
Breeder/Owner: Canadian River QH LLC
Rider: Jim Warner

6. DLC Jetn Fora Malibu
2020 sorrel mare (Blazin Jetolena-Drivin Ta Fame, Dash Ta Fame) 
Breeder: Dane and Jennifer Driver
Owner: Driver Land & Cattle Co LLC
Rider: Jim Warner

7. On The Next Flight
2020 sorrel stallion (Blazin Jetolena-French Lady Perks, Frenchmans Guy) 
Breeder: Busby Quarterhorses LLC
Owner: James Bryant  
Rider: Cody Bryant 

8. Im Heavenly Sent
2021 sorrel gelding (Heavenly Firewater-Clear Boggy, Sweet First Down)
Breeder: Maria Karres
Owner/Rider: Olivia Harper

9. MW Epic Cash Flow
2021 sorrel mare (Epic Leader-High Cashin Ladybug, Bugemforcash)
Breeder: Nancy Wells Berry & Brittney B 
Owner: Emily Golden and Kim Weston
Rider: Emily Golden 

10. JH Bullys Traffic
2021 buckskin stallion (Traffic Guy-Bullion Boon, Bully Bullion) 
Breeder: Hope Martin
Owner: Linda Hafner
Rider: Callie Baker

Old Fort Days Derby 

1. SBWFeelinThePressure
2019 sorrel stallion (No Pressure On Me-Feelinthefirewater, JL Dash Ta Heaven) 
Breeder: Mission Ranch LLC 
Owner/Rider: Blaise Bercegeay

2. Force The Goodbye 
2018 brown gelding (The Goodbye Lane-VF Forcit First, Burrs First Down) 
Breeder: Janelle Yutzie 
Owner/Rider: Kassie Mowry

3. Heavens Rockin
2020 sorrel gelding (JL Dash Ta Heaven-Frenchmans Luna, Frenchmans Guy) 
Breeder: Jud Little 
Owner: Lindsey Netterville
Rider: Jamey Hunt

4. From Famous To Vegas
2021 bay mare (Roarrr-Golden Angele, PC Redwood Manny) 
Breeder: Lance Robinson
Owner/Rider: Brad Shirey

5. Americann Gangster
2020 sorrel gelding (The Goodbye Lane-Miss Americann Pie, As Good As Nick Gets) 
Breeder/Owner: Canadian River QH LLC
Rider: Jim Warner

6. DLC Jetn Fora Malibu
2020 sorrel mare (Blazin Jetolena-Drivin Ta Fame, Dash Ta Fame) 
Breeder: Dane and Jennifer Driver
Owner: Driver Land & Cattle Co LLC
Rider: Jim Warner

7. On The Next Flight
2020 sorrel stallion (Blazin Jetolena-French Lady Perks, Frenchmans Guy) 
Breeder: Busby Quarterhorses LLC
Owner: James Bryant  
Rider: Cody Bryant 

8. Im Heavenly Sent
2021 sorrel gelding (Heavenly Firewater-Clear Boggy, Sweet First Down)
Breeder: Maria Karres
Owner/Rider: Olivia Harper

9. MW Epic Cash Flow
2021 sorrel mare (Epic Leader-High Cashin Ladybug, Bugemforcash)
Breeder: Nancy Wells Berry & Brittney B 
Owner: Emily Golden and Kim Weston
Rider: Emily Golden 

10. JH Bullys Traffic
2021 buckskin stallion (Traffic Guy-Bullion Boon, Bully Bullion) 
Breeder: Hope Martin
Owner: Linda Hafner
Rider: Callie Baker

Valley Girls Barrel Daze Futurity

1. KG Just Money
2020 buckskin gelding (PC Frenchmans Hayday-KG Justiceweexpected, Judge Cash)
Breeder/Owner/Rider: Kathy Grimes

2. So Frostin Epic
2020 gray mare (Epic Leader-PC Mari Madisun, Sun Frost) 
Breeder: Pony Express 
Owner/Rider: Tori Johnson

3. Tres Dark Tigress
2020 bay mare (Roarrr-CP Dark Moon, Darkelly) 
Breeder/Owner/Rider: Amberleigh Moore

4. The Pretty Mess
2020 palomino mare (PC Redwood Manny-Six Fortunes On Fire, Rare Firewater) 
Breeder/Owner/Rider: Jaime Hinton Anderson

5. R Ace Of Spades
2020 black stallion (The Goodbye Lane-Special Tack, Plain Special) 
Breeder: Kirsty White
Owner: TW Performance Horses
Rider: Kirsty White

6. JFive Heres Yoursign
2021 buckskin stallion (Aint Seen Nothin Yet-Brookabella, Brookstone Bay) 
Breeder/Owner: Bailey Alvarez/Joni Robertson
Rider: Bailey Alvarez

7. Ima Girl Dash
2020 gray mare (Dash Ta Fame-Ima Girl Judge, Judge Cash) 
Breeder/Owner: Tammy Bailey  
Rider: Jordan Bailey 

8. Blissful Version
2020 brown gelding (Winners Version-Blissful Bay, Brookstone Bay)
Breeder: Lori & Nick Nichols
Owner: A&C Roping And Racing
Rider: Lora Nichols

9. Honor Thy Judge
2020 gray gelding (Judge Cash-Raisin Honor, Raisin The Moon)
Breeder: Cranna Roberts
Owner: Tammy Bailey
Rider: Jordan Bailey 

10. Im A Royal N Traffic
2020 buckskin mare (Traffic Guy-Jims Royal Tillie, Royal Shake Em) 
Breeder: Troy and Jamie Ashford
Owner: Reliance Ranches LLC
Rider: Laura Mote

Greg Olson Futurity 

1. Blissful Version
2020 brown gelding (Winners Version-Blissful Bay, Brookstone Bay
Breeder: A&C Racing and Roping
Owner/Rider: Lora Nichols 

2. R Ace Of Spades 
2020 black stallion (The Goodbye Lane-Special Tack, Plain Special)
Breeder: Kirsty White
Owner: TW Performance Horses
Rider: Kirsty White 

3. TBT Run Around Sue
2021 bay mare (PYC Tyme-Rare Caress, First Caress)
Breeder: Three Bar Quarter Horses
Owner/Rider: Jaida Woody  

4. MJ Loretta Lane 
2020 brown mare (The Goodbye Lane-Jessie James Agent, Jesse James Jr)
Breeder/Owner: Mark and Linda Jarvis 
Rider: Marcie Wilson 

5. The Pretty Mess
2020 palomino mare (PC Redwood Manny-Six Fortunes On Fire, Rare Firewater)
Breeder/Owner/Rider: Jaime Hinton Anderson

6. Carrizzmatic
2020 sorrel gelding (Carrizzo-Flying Legal, Strawfly Special) 
Breeder: Stock Ranch
Owner/Rider: C.J. Vondette

7. A Slick Jigg 
2021 brown gelding (Slick By Design-I’m Playn Olenas Jigg, Pecas Olena)
Breeder/Owner/Rider: Erin Beukelman

8. Think Of Me First 
2020 bay mare (Coronado Cartel-Iza Doll Face, Mr Jess Perry)
Breeder: Tom Bradbury/John Hammes
Owner/Rider: Kaitlin Schuck 

9. Jen Makes Dinero
2020 sorrel gelding (Blazin Jetolena-Dineromakinmefamous, PC Frenchmans Hayday) 
Breeder: Busby Quarter Horse LLC
Owner: Darla Miller
Rider: Sara Cheeney 

10. Tinys Jetolena 
2021 bay mare (Blazin Jetolena-SF Tiny Bit Of Fame, Dash Ta Fame)
Breeder: Bill and Cheryl Kennedy 
Owner: Bill and Cheryl Kennedy/ Odilon Diniz 
Rider: Evelino Rocha 

Kinder Cup Futurity 

1. The Kandyman Kid 
2021 buckskin stallion (The Kandyman-Shezastreaknsunfrost, A Streak Of Fling)
Breeder: Mr. and Mrs. Gary Bartlet 
Owner: Shawn and Casy Varpness
Rider: Hallie Hanssen

2. Dashin On Fire 
2020 buckskin mare (Firewater Ta Fame-Dash To Honor, Bully Bullion) 
Breeder: Todd Matte
Owner: Dustin and Katie Lindahl 
Rider: Molly Otto  

3. Mista Bigg
2020 bay gelding (RR Mistakelly-Fortunes Flame, Tres Fortunes)
Breeder/Owner: London Gorham 
Rider: James Barnes 

4. TR Streakin Six Doll 
2020 sorrel mare (Streakin Six-TR Dashing Badger, Mr Illuminator) 
Breeder: Harry Thomas
Owner: Harry Thomas or Cally Kindred
Rider: Molli Montgomery 

5. Designed By The King 
2020 bay mare (Slick By Design-Ms Gunbattle, Lions Share Of Fame) 
Breeder: Double M Performance Horses
Owner/Rider: Taylor Manning 

6. Thunderstruck Lane
2021 sorrel mare (The Goodbye Lane-Shawnee Fame, Dash Ta Fame)
Breeder: Grant Little
Owner: Brad Lieblong
Rider: Brandon Cullins 

7. Seis Vanila Shots RC 
2021 sorrel mare (Tres Seis-Dash Ta Vanila, Dash Ta Fame)
Breeder: Richard Civita 
Owner: Horse Management Lab
Rider: Federico Tanzi 

8. LM Coco Gabrielle 36 
2021 bay mare (Tres Seis-CP Konea, Dash Ta Fame)
Breeder/Owner: J.R. and Lauren Magdeburg 
Rider: Janna Brown 

9. WR Shesaprettypenny 
2020 sorrel mare (The Fiscal Cliff-Eyesa Audrey, Mr Eye Opener)
Breeder: Whitmire Ranch
Owner/Rider: Lauren Whitmire

10. A Tres Of Hoss
2021 sorrel gelding (MCM Ima Hoss-Firewater Witch, Alive N Firen)
Breeder/Owner: Ilah Mascari 
Rider: Craig Brooks 


 

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