Southern Arizona Barrel Racing Association
SABRA is a family oriented, local club of barrel racers that meet 14+ times a year to enjoy some healthy Barrel Racing competition. We are over 100 members strong and have been in existence since 1982 providing a place that Barrel Racers can compete, win, and enjoy the comradery with many wonderful people and families.
2026 Schedule
1/24-1/25/2026
Winter Classic – Membership Drive
$1,000 Added Daily + Buckles Side-pot for the Open 5D + Big Money Side-pot
Pee-wee, 3D Youth, 1D Futurity, 2D derby, youth, masters (55+), 2D open poles
WPRA Approval Pending
Pima County Fairgrounds Indoor - 11300 S Houghton Rd, Tucson, AZ 85747
Books and TO at 9 am, run at 11:30 am
2/14/2026
SABRA Open 5D
Pee-wee, 3D Youth, 1D Futurity, 2D derby, youth, masters (55+), 2D open poles, Big Money
Schulz Arena - 12000 S. Nogales Highway, Tucson, AZ 85756
Books and TO at 9 am, run at 11:30 am
2/28/2026
SABRA Open 5D - $500 Added to the Open
Pee-wee, 3D Youth, 1D Futurity, 2D derby, youth, masters (55+), 2D open poles, Big Money
Charles Whitlow Rodeo Grounds, 11608 AZ-79, Florence, AZ 85132
Books and TO at 9 am, run at 11:30 am
3/28/2026
SABRA Open 5D
Pee-wee, 3D Youth, 1D Futurity, 2D derby, youth, masters (55+), 2D open poles, Big Money
Schulz Arena - 12000 S. Nogales Highway, Tucson, AZ 85756
Books and TO at 9 am, run at 11:30 am
4/25/2026
SABRA Open 5D
Pee-wee, 3D Youth, 1D Futurity, 2D derby, youth, masters (55+), 2D open poles
Sierra Vista Riding Club, 675 Giulio Cesare Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Books and time only at 9 am, run at 11:30 am
5/23 - 5/24/2026
Spring Spectacular!
$500 Added Daily to the Open + Buckles Side-pots
Open 5D, Big Money Side Pots, Youth 3D (15 and under), pee wee, masters (55+), 2D derby, futurity side pot, 2D poles.
WPRA approval pending
Santa Cruz County Fair & Rodeo Association, 3142 AZ-83, Sonoita, AZ 85637
Saturday Evening & Sunday Morning
6/13/2026
SABRA Open 5D - Summer Series Race #1
Pee-wee, 3D Youth, 1D Futurity, 2D derby, youth, masters (55+), Big Money Side-pot
Sierra Vista Riding Club, 675 Giulio Cesare Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Books & Time Only at 5 pm run at 7:30 pm
6/26 - 6/27/2026
SABRA Open 5D - Summer Series Race #2 & 3
Pee-wee, 3D Youth, 1D Futurity, 2D derby, youth, masters (55+), Big Money Side-pot
WPRA Approval Pending
Both days pointed for summer series & membership points
Pima County Fairgrounds Indoor - 11300 S Houghton Rd, Tucson, AZ 85747
Books & Time Only at 5 pm run at 7:30 pm
7/24/2026
SABRA Open 5D - Summer Series Race #4
Pee-wee, 3D Youth, 1D Futurity, 2D derby, youth, masters (55+), Big Money Side-pot
Santa Cruz County Fair & Rodeo Association, 3142 AZ-83, Sonoita, AZ 85637
Books & Time Only at 5 pm run at 7:30 pm
8/29/2026
SABRA Open 5D & Summer Series Awards
Pee-wee, 3D Youth, 1D Futurity, 2D derby, youth, masters (55+), Big Money Side-pot
Santa Cruz County Fair & Rodeo Association, 3142 AZ-83, Sonoita, AZ 85637
Books & Time Only at 5 pm run at 7:30 pm
9/26 - 9/27/2026
SABRA Fall Classic - $500 Added to the Open Daily
Pee-wee, 3D Youth, 1D Futurity, 2D derby, youth, masters (55+), Big Money Side-pot
WPRA Approval Pending
Both days pointed members
Pima County Fairgrounds Indoor - 11300 S Houghton Rd, Tucson, AZ 85747
Saturday Evening & Sunday Morning
10/10/2026
SABRA Open 5D
Pee-wee, 3D Youth, 1D Futurity, 2D derby, youth, masters (55+), 2D open poles
Sierra Vista Riding Club, 675 Giulio Cesare Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Books and time only at 9 am, run at 11:30 am
10/31/2026
SABRA Spooktacular!
$500 Added to the Open
Pee-wee, 3D Youth, 1D Futurity, 2D derby, youth, masters (55+), 2D open poles
Charles Whitlow Rodeo Grounds, 11608 AZ-79, Florence, AZ 85132
Books and TO at 9 am, run at 11:30 am
11/14/2026
SABRA Open 5D
Pee-wee, 3D Youth, 1D Futurity, 2D derby, youth, masters (55+), 2D open poles
Schulz Arena - 12000 S. Nogales Highway, Tucson, AZ 85756
Books and TO at 9 am, run at 11:30 am
Events Offered
Open 5D Barrels
Open 5D Barrels with 1/2 Second Splits
Pee Wee and Youth Barrels
Pee Wee (Leadline) class and Youth 3D Barrels.
2D Poles
We offer Pole Bending at our daytime races.
