Open Barrel Race

February 17-18, 2026 | 10 AM | Freeman Coliseum

DRAW POSTING SCHEDULE

OPEN 5D BARREL RACE AND OPEN 4D POLES PRE-ENTRY DRAWS WILL BE POSTED HERE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14

OPEN 5D BARREL RACE AND OPEN 4D POLE LATE DRAWS WILL BE POSTED AFTER THE FIRST HORSE RUNS IN THE RESPECTIVE RACE EACH DAY

YOUTH 4D BARREL RACE DRAWS WILL BE POSTED BY NOON EACH DAY

What Is Barrel Racing?

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Barrel racing is an exciting and fast-paced event where riders and their horses attempt to complete a clover-leaf pattern around three barrels. The goal is to complete the pattern as quickly as possible. The time is either being watched by an electronic eye or by an attendant. The timer starts when the horses and riders cross the start line, and it ends when they gallop across the finish line.

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Schedule

2026 Barrel Race Daily Schedule

Parking/Directions To West Gate For Horse Arrival

Physical Address: 3201 E. Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78219

From Houston: IH 10W. Take Houston Street Exit. Turn Right on the first street (Commerce Street). At the light turn Right on Houston Street. At the next light continue straight and turn right at the West gate entrance before the railroad tracks.

From Kerrville: IH 10E to IH 35N. Take IH 35N to Walters Street/Frost Bank Center Drive Exit. Cross Walters Street and go to Frost Bank Center Drive. Turn Right on Frost Bank Center Drive. Continue straight down Frost Bank Center Dr. and turn right on to Houston Street. Turn right into the West gate entrance before the railroad tracks.

From Corpus Christi: IH 37N to IH 10E. Take IH 10E to the Houston Street Exit. Turn left on Houston Street and cross under I10. Continue across Commerce Street to Houston St. Continue down Houston Street and turn right into the West Gate entrance before the railroad tracks.

From Blanco: 281 S to IH35N. Take IH35N to Walters Street/Frost Bank Center Drive. Cross Walters Street and go to Frost Bank Center Drive. Turn Right on Frost Bank Center Drive. Continue straight down Frost Bank Center Dr. and turn right on to Houston Street. Turn right into the West gate entrance before the railroad tracks.

Premium List & Rules

Barrel Race Rules

Entry Information

CLICK HERE FOR ENTRY FORM

Entry Deadline: February 1, 2026

Late Entry Deadline: February 10, 2026

After February 10, no new rider entries will be accepted; only adds to existing entries. All adds must be completed in-person at the show secretary's office. At-show entries must be completed before the first horse runs in the respective race.

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For questions or more information, please contact the Horse Show Office by calling 210.225.1309 or by emailing horse@sarodeo.com.