WHY UPBA
ANOTHER CHANCE TO EARN
Add another chance to earn at participating shows that may already be on your schedule.
EVERY DIVISION MATTERS
A 4D format gives horses and riders across the field another way to place and earn with equal pay through all divisions.
BUILT AROUND YOUR SHOW SCHEDULE
Enter UPBA side pots hosted alongside participating barrel racing and pole bending shows.
HOW IT WORKS
01
JOIN UPBA
Become a member for $50 per year and receive your official UPBA member number.
02
COMPETE AT SHOWS YOU ALREADY ATTEND
Enter UPBA side pots at participating shows that can be found on our events calendar.
03
MAKE YOUR RUN COUNT
Compete for another chance to place and earn money while part of a growing community
FOUR DIVISIONS.
Equal payout.
UPBA’s 4D format is designed to pay equally across all four divisions.
1D
2D
3D
4D
SCHEDULE
TBA — Future EventCOMING 2026Arena to be announced
TBA — Future EventCOMING 2026Arena to be announced
TBA — Future EventCOMING 2026Arena to be announced
Participating shows coming soon
UPBA is working to bring side pots to participating barrel racing and pole bending shows across Ohio. Join the update list to be notified when dates and locations are announced.
BUILT FOR THE RIDERS WHO SHOW UP.
Riders invest countless hours in training, travel, entry fees, horse care and long days at the arena. UPBA was created to help that effort go further by adding another chance to earn at participating shows they may already attend.
