2026 WI NBHA State Championship
August 13-16, 2026
Please read through the following information carefully:
ONLINE ENTRY Opens Monday, June 15 at 10:00 a.m. and closes Friday, July 31th at 11:59 pm
LINK TO EVENT saddlebook.com/events/11782
NO MAIL-IN ENTRY Saddlebook entry only
LATE ENTRY August 1 through August 5th (midnight)
REFUND/MED/VET OUT Policy View in full at bottom of this page
LINK TO EVENT saddlebook.com/events/11782
NO MAIL-IN ENTRY Saddlebook entry only
LATE ENTRY August 1 through August 5th (midnight)
REFUND/MED/VET OUT Policy View in full at bottom of this page
Schedule
THURSDAY, 8/13/2026
8am | Gates open. No early arrival.
9-11am | Warm Ups sign up in Saddlebook only
11-3pm | Exhibitions 60 second limit will be enforced, sign up in Saddlebook (Cash at gate if spots available)
4:00pm | Senior Finals followed by big drag then Youth Finals
Other Activities -
7pm | Tasty Tidbits with Dechra Educational Presentation & PIzza (Outdoor covered warm-up arena bleachers)
FRIDAY, 8/14/2026
6-7am | Exhibitions (Cash only at the gate)
7:30am | National Anthem & Prayer
8am | Open 1st Go
15 minutes after Open 1st Go | Pee Wee Class
Other Activities -
9am | Tasty Tidbits with Zoetis Presentation & Breakfast (Outdoor covered warm-up arena bleachers)
7-10pm | Friday Fun Night featuring Spicy Tie Band
SATURDAY, 8/15/2026
6-7am | Exhibitions (Cash only at the gate)
7:30am | National Anthem & Prayer
8am | Open 2nd Go (Reverse order)
15 minutes after Open 2nd Go | Vendor Giveaways | Senior & Youth Awards (Full western attire required for awards.)
Other Activities -
9am | Tasty Tidbits with Arthramid® Presentation & Breakfast (outdoor covered warm-up arena bleachers)
7pm | Cowboy Church
SUNDAY, 08/16/26
7:15am | Culver’s Consolation/Redemption
15 Minutes after Consolation | National Anthem & Prayer, Open Finals
15 minutes after Open Finals | Open Finals Awards (Full western attire required for awards.)
8am | Gates open. No early arrival.
9-11am | Warm Ups sign up in Saddlebook only
11-3pm | Exhibitions 60 second limit will be enforced, sign up in Saddlebook (Cash at gate if spots available)
4:00pm | Senior Finals followed by big drag then Youth Finals
Other Activities -
7pm | Tasty Tidbits with Dechra Educational Presentation & PIzza (Outdoor covered warm-up arena bleachers)
FRIDAY, 8/14/2026
6-7am | Exhibitions (Cash only at the gate)
7:30am | National Anthem & Prayer
8am | Open 1st Go
15 minutes after Open 1st Go | Pee Wee Class
Other Activities -
9am | Tasty Tidbits with Zoetis Presentation & Breakfast (Outdoor covered warm-up arena bleachers)
7-10pm | Friday Fun Night featuring Spicy Tie Band
SATURDAY, 8/15/2026
6-7am | Exhibitions (Cash only at the gate)
7:30am | National Anthem & Prayer
8am | Open 2nd Go (Reverse order)
15 minutes after Open 2nd Go | Vendor Giveaways | Senior & Youth Awards (Full western attire required for awards.)
Other Activities -
9am | Tasty Tidbits with Arthramid® Presentation & Breakfast (outdoor covered warm-up arena bleachers)
7pm | Cowboy Church
SUNDAY, 08/16/26
7:15am | Culver’s Consolation/Redemption
15 Minutes after Consolation | National Anthem & Prayer, Open Finals
15 minutes after Open Finals | Open Finals Awards (Full western attire required for awards.)
More information
STALLS/TIE-OUTS/CAMPING
You can purchase one stall for each horse entered on your entry form. You cannot purchase stalls for other people.
No tack stalls will be sold inititally. If stalls do not sell out, we will open the remaining for tack stalls.
Stalls include 2 bags of shavings $85 (stalling partner requests must be noted on entry form by all parties)
Tie Outs: Thursday only - $15 per horse, 3-day Tie Out (Fri-Sun) $40 per horse, 4-day Tie Out (Thurs-Sun) - $50 per horse
Tie Outs are not for overnight stay and pens cannot be put up at any time. Trucks and trailers must leave the property after the last class.
Camping with electric $75, without electric $25 - must select one camping option unless choosing tie-out option
SPONSORSHIP
Must choose one option from below.
$25 individual / $40 family (no business cards)
$75 1/2 page online program*
$100 full page online program*
* 1/2 and full page ad must be emailed to [email protected] prior to July 1, 2026
WARM UPS
Sign up through Saddlebook ONLY- sessions will sell out!
Thursday ONLY 9-11 am, 5 sessions, 20 minutes each, 10 horses per session
EXHIBITIONS
Sign up through Saddlebook ONLY- any spots not sold through Saddlebook will be available for sale on site cash only
Thursday 11-3 pm
Friday and Saturday 6-7 am (cash only at the gate, no Saddlebook sign up)
LATE ENTRIES
Late entries must be done online via Saddlebook only - $40 late fee applies to Championship show
Late entries for the championship show close August 5th midnight
Late entries will run at the end of Go Round 1 and at the beginning of Go Round 2
STRUCTURE & FEES
Visit WINBHA.com for more details.
NO MAIL IN ENTRIES
NO selling of class entries or stalls.
Horse changes can be made by contestants in Saddlebook PRIOR to July 31. Any horse changes after July 31st MUST be made at the office Thursday prior to noon $10 change fee applies.
REFUNDS
Before the Pre-Entry Deadline: Draw outs submitted prior to or on the designated pre-entry cutoff date receive a full refund, minus the processing fee and credit card fees.
After the Pre-Entry Deadline (Vet/Medical Outs): Vet/Medical outs submitted due to injury or illness to you or your horse must be done prior to the day the show starts (Thursday) to qualify for a 70% refund of your entry fees only.
How to Submit: All Draw, Vet, or Medical outs must be emailed to the WI NBHA team at [email protected].
You can purchase one stall for each horse entered on your entry form. You cannot purchase stalls for other people.
No tack stalls will be sold inititally. If stalls do not sell out, we will open the remaining for tack stalls.
Stalls include 2 bags of shavings $85 (stalling partner requests must be noted on entry form by all parties)
Tie Outs: Thursday only - $15 per horse, 3-day Tie Out (Fri-Sun) $40 per horse, 4-day Tie Out (Thurs-Sun) - $50 per horse
Tie Outs are not for overnight stay and pens cannot be put up at any time. Trucks and trailers must leave the property after the last class.
Camping with electric $75, without electric $25 - must select one camping option unless choosing tie-out option
SPONSORSHIP
Must choose one option from below.
$25 individual / $40 family (no business cards)
$75 1/2 page online program*
$100 full page online program*
* 1/2 and full page ad must be emailed to [email protected] prior to July 1, 2026
WARM UPS
Sign up through Saddlebook ONLY- sessions will sell out!
Thursday ONLY 9-11 am, 5 sessions, 20 minutes each, 10 horses per session
EXHIBITIONS
Sign up through Saddlebook ONLY- any spots not sold through Saddlebook will be available for sale on site cash only
Thursday 11-3 pm
Friday and Saturday 6-7 am (cash only at the gate, no Saddlebook sign up)
LATE ENTRIES
Late entries must be done online via Saddlebook only - $40 late fee applies to Championship show
Late entries for the championship show close August 5th midnight
Late entries will run at the end of Go Round 1 and at the beginning of Go Round 2
STRUCTURE & FEES
Visit WINBHA.com for more details.
- Two Go Rounds to advance to Championships OR Culver’s Consolation/Redemption Race $110 total entry fee (see rules for details). 70% payback each go round, 100% added money.
- Sunday Culver’s Consolation/Redemption Race $2500 added (each division winner advances to Championship round)
- Sunday Championship round (riders advancing to Championship round is determined by total entries)
- One Go Championship round for Senior 4D (50 & over) $45 entry fee (70% payback, 100% added money)
- One Go Championship round for Youth 4D (18 & under) $45 entry fee (70% payback, 100% added money)
- One Go Pee Wee class (8 & under - cannot run in other classes) $5 entry fee.
- Side Pots (Open 1st Go & Open 2nd Go)::
- Prime, Helmet, Average: $25 entry fee - 75% payback
- Futurity & Derby: (Futurity horses age 5 & under not to have competed before 11/15/25; Derby horses age 7 & under not in futurity) $25 entry fee - 75% payback
- Target Time: $15 entry fee - 75% payback to Top 4 - 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%
- One-time office/tractor fee for 4-day Championships $30 per rider
- Online entry via Saddlebook must use credit card -
- 3% convenience fee and 3% Saddlebook fee applies
NO MAIL IN ENTRIES
NO selling of class entries or stalls.
Horse changes can be made by contestants in Saddlebook PRIOR to July 31. Any horse changes after July 31st MUST be made at the office Thursday prior to noon $10 change fee applies.
REFUNDS
Before the Pre-Entry Deadline: Draw outs submitted prior to or on the designated pre-entry cutoff date receive a full refund, minus the processing fee and credit card fees.
After the Pre-Entry Deadline (Vet/Medical Outs): Vet/Medical outs submitted due to injury or illness to you or your horse must be done prior to the day the show starts (Thursday) to qualify for a 70% refund of your entry fees only.
- You must submit an official vet or doctor's note with the request.
- Stalls, camping and processing/credit card fees are non-refundable.
How to Submit: All Draw, Vet, or Medical outs must be emailed to the WI NBHA team at [email protected].