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Master Saddles presents Southeast Xtravaganza

BBR Southeast Xtravaganza

Shelbyville, TN
February 19-22, 2026
$35,000 Added Money!

 

 

Thank to our sponsors and all the contestants that made our inaugural event a success!

Mark you calendars for the 2027 Southeast Xtravaganza
February 18-21, 2027

 

 

Event Information

Exhibitions

  • $8ea.

BBR Select Open 5D

  • Open to Current BBR Members Only
  • $50 Entry Fee - $20 Discount for Gold Card Members!
  • $5000 Added Money
  • Top 8 from each division qualify for Main Event Finals (must be entere in Main Event to qualify)
  • American Rodeo Qualifier rolls to BBR Select Open 5D

American Qualifier Rodeo

  • $500 Entry Fee
  • Qualifier for 2026 American Rodeo East Region
  • American Rodeo Qualifier rolls to BBR Select Open 5D
  • Entries for American Rodeo Qualifier must be made online at BetterBarrelRaces.com. Books close Monday (Feb 16) at 5pm Central.

Main Event Open 5D

  • $250 Entry Fee
  • $20,000 Added Money
  • Entry includes two (2) Qualifying Rounds and Finals Round (purse split 30/30/40%)
  • Top 16 from each division of each Qualifying Round advance to Finals Round (Contestants qualifying from BBR Select race will be skipped and Main Event Qualifying contestants will move up.)
  • Big Spender High Stakes, Futurity Fast Time & Rider Age Sidepots available

Big Spender High Stakes Sidepot

  • $250 Entry Fee
  • $3500 Added Money
  • Must be entered in Main Event Open 5D
  • Fastest Time from Main Event Qualifying Rounds
  • 4D Format (1/2 second splits)

Futurity Fast Time Sidepot

  • $150 Entry Fee
  • $5000 Added Money
  • Open to horses 5yrs or younger who have not been entered in barrel competition prior to Nov 15, 2025
  • Must be entered in Main Event Open 5D
  • Rider must have current BBR Futurity Riders Guild membership
  • Fastest Time from Main Event Qualifying Rounds
  • 2D Progressive Format (full second split)

Rider Incentive Sidepots

  • $50 Entry Fee/run
  • Youth/17U - Adult - Senior/50+ Age Group Sidepots
  • Based on rider age as of January 1st
  • $500 Added Money for each age group
  • Must be entered in Main Event Open 5D
  • Times carry from Main Even Qualifying Rounds
  • Single payout over two days - can win on each run.

Stalls, Shavings, Stall Mats & RV Hookups

  • Stalls (Thurs-Sun) - $75
  • Pre-Ordered Shavings - $9 ea.
  • RV Hookups (water/electric) - $55/night - Can be purchased with your online entry or call (405) 230-7167 ext 516 or email for RV reservations
  • Purchase Stall Mats - Here

2026 Event Schedule

Thursday - February 19

  • 8am - Gates Open for Arrival (Contact BBR Office at (405) 230-7167x501 to make arrangements if you wish to arrive prior to this time!)
  • 10am-2pm - Open Exhibitions (Sold Out)
  • 3pm - BBR Select Open 5D
  • 7pm - American Qualifier (follows draw #200)
      ~ BBR Select Open 5D (following American Qualifier if necessary)
  • 8pm - BBR Members Only Reception

Friday - February 20

  • 10am - Main Event Open 5D - Qualifying Round 1

Saturday - February 21

  • 10am - Main Event Open 5D - Qualifying Round 2

Sunday - February 22

  • 8am - Church Services
  • 10am - Main Event Open 5D - Finals Round

Entry Forms & Deadlines

Entry Deadlines

  • Books will open for enties and stalls approximate 6-8 weeks prior to event.
  • Mail-in Postmark & Online without Late Fee - Feb 9, 2026   (Note: After this you can still online enter online or on-site)
  • Deadline to withdraw with partial refund. - Feb 11, 2026  - No refunds past this date!
  • Online Entry cutoff to be included in early draw - Feb 14, 2026   (Note: Early draw will be posted online a couple days later. Online entries are still open but will be place in late draw.)
  • Books Close for American Contender entries and Online Entries Close temporarily - Feb 16, 2026
  • Online Entries re-open for late entries, etc. - Feb 17, 2026
  • Books close for each race with 1st runner unless otherwise noted in rules.

Download Printable Entry Form (PDF)

Complete Barrel Race Rules/Conditions (PDF)

Vendors & Advertising Opportunities

  • Vendors and Companies interested in participating or advertising opportunities at this event should contact Amy Wood at (405) 230-7167x513 or email amy@betterbarrelraces.com.