NBHA California District 16 is located on the beautiful "Central Coast" of California, set nearly half way between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The two counties of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo are represented by a nearly equal number of members.

           Currently we have over 70 members and are still growing. Each year we have a full representation in the World Championship Qualifications. We hope that the 2008 season will be no different. Check out our race schedule page and join us at an upcoming race near you!  You will have more fun than you will have again in a very long time!

 

What is the NBHA?  Here is what www.nbha.com has to say....

The National Barrel Horse Association, headquartered in Augusta, Georgia, is the largest barrel racing organization in the world. In 1992, the NBHA revolutionized the barrel racing industry by pioneering the divisional format, which allows riders of all skill levels a chance to win money and prizes in barrel racing competition.
              NBHA has over 24,000 members of all ages across the United States and affiliates in five countries: Canada, Italy, France, Panama and the Netherlands. Find out more about barrel racing's international presence at NBHA.com/ibhf.
NBHA official home office events to date have paid out $8,038,985.00. Added money is approaching $2 million.

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 format encourages riders to improve their skills and work toward the higher Divisions, while still having a chance to be competitive.

NBHA Members compete at District, State, National and World Championship levels. Each state is divided into competition Districts where members compete for money and prizes at a local level.

The ultimate goal of NBHA competition is to qualify for the prestigious NBHA World Championships: The Youth & Teen World Championships, held the first week of August, and the Open & Senior World Championships are held in November annually.

Whether you're an experienced rodeo rider, a top futurity trainer, a weekend jackpot competitor or a beginning barrel racer, NBHA is right for you! Visit  NBHA.com to learn more about the organization that is #1 in Barrel Racing!