National Barrel Horse Association

A young girl wearing a cowboy hat and denim shirt rides a horse around a barrel during a youth rodeo event. The barrel is labeled with "Future Youth Rodeo Series 2025" and has a small Texas flag painted on it. The arena has a dirt floor, with trees, banners, and picnic tables in the background.

The National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA) is the leading organization in barrel racing, known for its fair divisional format and commitment to growing the sport at every level. As part of this mission, NBHA partners with local directors to bring high-quality, family-friendly competition to communities across the country.

Our organization is proud to serve as the official host for NBHA District TX27, TX29 and TX35 sanctioned barrel races. Through these districts, we will provide well-organized races, clear communication, and a positive environment for riders of all ages and skill levels. Our goal is to support local barrel racers, strengthen our equine community, and offer opportunities to qualify for state, regional, and world-level NBHA competitions.

NBHA Rulebook

NBHA 2026 Membership now open

NBHA Membership
NBHA Membership

NBHA district overall points

View all total points for every district:

TX35
TX29
TX27
A female rodeo cowboy, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, blue shirt, and jeans, riding a brown horse during a barrel racing event. She is approaching a barrel decorated with the American flag and Texas flag symbols, set up on a dirt rodeo arena. A red building with ventilation pipes is visible in the background.
A woman riding a white horse on a dirt arena during a rodeo event, with banners and fencing in the background.

Upcoming events

  • June 20, 2026

    06.20 12:00PM

    NBHA TX27, TX29, & TX35 barrel race in Mercedes, TX.

    Registration Open

    Registration

  • July 4, 2026

    07.04 12:00PM

    NBHA TX27, TX29, &TX35 barrel race in Kingsville, TX

    Registration Open

    Registration

Districts

District TX27

Counties:

Atacosa
Bastrop
Bexar
Caldwell
Colorado
Comal
Dewitt
Fayette
Gonzales
Guadalupe
Hays
Karnes
Lavaca
Lee
Travis
Wilson

District TX29

Counties:

Bee
Dimmitt
Duval
Jim Wells
Kelberg
La Salle
Live Oak
McMullen
Nueces
San Patricio
Webb

District TX35

Counties:

Brooks
Cameron
Hidalgo
Jim Hogg
Kenedy
Starr
Willacy
Zapata

To compete in our sanctioned events, contestants must be NBHA members. 

Meet Your Director

Daniel R. Hinojosa

Daniel serves as President of DRH Youth Rodeo Association, a nonprofit committed to bringing high-quality youth rodeos to communities across South Texas. He is also the President of DRH Cattle Company, a stock contracting company that works along side DRHYRA in producing youth rodeos and open barrel races. His passion lies in giving kids a place to compete, develop their skills, and truly shine. As your new District Director, he’s thrilled for the year ahead and can’t wait to help lead an outstanding season of barrel racing.

(956) 369 - 0198

stxnbha@drhyra.org