Virginia Barrel Classic, 487 Maury River Road, Lexington, VA (2026)

06/08/2026

👗✨ BEST DRESSED WINNERS ANNOUNCED! ✨🤠

A huge congratulations to our Virginia Barrel Classic 2026 Best Dressed Winners, proudly selected by Sundial Show Clothing!

🏆 Friday Winner: Gaye Wynn
🏆 Saturday Winner: Lea Callahan

These contestants stood out with their western style, confidence, and presentation throughout the event!

📣 Winners: Please contact Sundial Show Clothing to claim your award.

Thank you to Sundial Show Clothing for sponsoring this fun competition and helping showcase the western fashion and spirit that make the Virginia Barrel Classic so special.

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06/08/2026

🏆 2026 Virginia Barrel Classic – Big Money 3D Open Champions 🏆

The competition was fierce, but these riders rose to the top in the Big Money 3D Open at the 2026 Virginia Barrel Classic!

🥇 1D Champion
Kelly Bowser & Quarento Tres
⏱️ 14.255

🥇 2D Champion
Sierra Stone & Lordy Hez Dashin
⏱️ 14.763

🥇 3D Champion
Kim Kegler & Famous Betty
⏱️ 15.258

Congratulations to these outstanding horse-and-rider teams for their incredible performances in Lexington, Virginia!

06/04/2026

🇺🇸🎤 THANK YOU, JORDAN CANTER! 🎤🇺🇸

The 2026 Virginia Barrel Classic was honored to have Jordan Canter perform our National Anthem and help kick off each day with a powerful reminder of the values we hold dear.

Your beautiful voice, professionalism, and patriotic spirit set the tone for an unforgettable week of competition, sportsmanship, and community. From the first note to the last, you reminded us all what it means to come together in appreciation of our country, our freedoms, and the Western way of life.

We are incredibly grateful for the time and talent you shared with our competitors, spectators, sponsors, and volunteers throughout the event.

👏 Leave a comment below to show Jordan your appreciation!

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06/04/2026

🚜🐎 THANK YOU TO OUR TRACTOR DRIVERS & BARREL SETTERS! 🐎🚜

The success of the 2026 Virginia Barrel Classic wasn't just built by the competitors in the arena—it was made possible by an incredible team working behind the scenes every single day.

A special thank you goes out to our dedicated Tractor Drivers:
🚜 Tim Ramsey
🚜 Brian Skaggs
🚜 Kurt Sears
🚜 Lenell Dean
🚜 Aaron Moon
🚜 Cole Smith

And our outstanding Barrel Setters:
🐎 Marilyn Cunningham
🐎 Ned Cunningham
🐎 Sarah Vinson
🐎 Amber Vinson

From the first drag of the morning to the final run of the night, these individuals worked tirelessly to keep the arena in top condition, maintain a smooth pace of show, and provide every contestant with the best possible ground and experience.

Many people see the runs, the winners, and the payouts, but few see the countless hours of hard work that happen between each competitor. Your dedication, reliability, and willingness to serve are a huge reason the Virginia Barrel Classic continues to grow and succeed.

❤️ We are incredibly grateful for each of you and the role you played in making the 2026 Virginia Barrel Classic one to remember.

Please help us thank these amazing crew members in the comments below! 👏

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06/04/2026

🏆✨ RACE 3 OPEN 4-D DIVISIONAL WINNERS ✨🏆

The action never slowed down at the 2026 Virginia Barrel Classic as another talented group of competitors raced their way into the Winner’s Circle during the Race 3 Open 4-D!

🥇 1D Champion
Kelly Bowser aboard Quarento Tres
⏱️ 14.255
💰 $2,568

🥈 2D Champion
Sierra Stone aboard Lordy Hez Dashin
⏱️ 14.763
💰 $2,045

🥉 3D Champion
Kim Kegler aboard Famous Betty
⏱️ 15.258
💰 $1,607

🏅 4D Champion
Alexis Hanson aboard Heza Disco Hustler
⏱️ 16.255
💰 $1,315

From the first horse out to the final run, Race 3 showcased the incredible depth of talent that makes the Virginia Barrel Classic one of the premier barrel racing events in the country. Congratulations to these divisional champions and to every rider who entered the arena and competed at the highest level.

👏 Help us celebrate these outstanding riders and horses by dropping a congratulations in the comments!

06/04/2026

🏆✨ RACE 2 OPEN 4-D DIVISIONAL WINNERS ✨🏆

The competition stayed fierce at the 2026 Virginia Barrel Classic as another outstanding group of riders found their way to the Winner’s Circle in the Race 2 Open 4-D!

🥇 1D Champion
Kelly Bowser aboard Quarento Tres
⏱️ 14.255
💰 $3,324

🥈 2D Champion
Sierra Stone aboard Lordy Hez Dashin
⏱️ 14.763
💰 $2,545

🥉 3D Champion
Kim Kegler aboard Famous Betty
⏱️ 15.258
💰 $2,000

🏅 4D Champion
Alexis Hanson aboard Heza Disco Hustler
⏱️ 16.255
💰 $1,636

Congratulations to all of our divisional champions and every competitor who entered the arena and gave it their all. The talent, sportsmanship, and horsepower on display throughout the week helped make the 2026 Virginia Barrel Classic one for the record books!

👏 Join us in congratulating these outstanding riders and horses in the comments below!

06/04/2026

🏆✨ MIRANDA WATSON & BAILEY TAKE THE TOP SPOT IN THE 2D! ✨🏆

The competition was fierce in the Lincoln Ridge 2D Derby at the 2026 Virginia Barrel Classic, but Miranda Watson aboard Bailey rose to the occasion with an outstanding run of 15.294 seconds to capture the 2D Championship and earn a payday of $4,250!

Bailey, by Blings Smooth Guy and out of Bucks Sandy Double (by Bucks Candy Streak), delivered a powerful performance against a talented field of derby horses, proving once again that consistency, athleticism, and heart win championships.

🔥 15.294 Seconds
🏆 Lincoln Ridge 2D Derby 2D Champion
💰 $4,250 Total Purse
🐴 Bailey
🤠 Miranda Watson

Congratulations to Miranda, Bailey, and their entire team on an incredible victory and a well-deserved trip to the winner's circle!

But we're just getting started...

🚨 The 2027 Virginia Barrel Classic Derby is going to be bigger than ever! 🚨

We're doubling our added money and offering $30,000 Added Money in 2027!

Do you have a derby horse capable of competing against some of the nation's top talent? Do you think your name belongs in the winner's circle next year?

📅 Start making your plans now for the 2027 Virginia Barrel Classic.

💰 Bigger payouts.
🏆 Tougher competition.
🐴 Elite horses.
🔥 Championship-caliber runs.

We'll see you in Lexington!

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06/04/2026

🏆🔥 ARENA RECORD. WINNER'S CIRCLE. CHAMPION. 🔥🏆

The Lincoln Ridge 2D Derby at the 2026 Virginia Barrel Classic produced a run that will be remembered for years to come.

Congratulations to Kelly Bowser aboard Quarento Tres on an incredible 14.255-second run to capture the 1D Championship and a payday of $6,375!

Not only was the run good enough for the win—it also established a NEW ARENA RECORD for any barrel race ever held at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Virginia.

Quarento Tres, by Tres Seis and out of Special Copauino (by Strawfly Special), delivered a performance that showcased the speed, power, and athleticism that elite derby competition is all about.

🏆 Lincoln Ridge 2D Derby 1D Champion
⏱️ 14.255 Seconds
💰 $6,375 Total Purse
🔥 New Virginia Horse Center Arena Record
🐴 Quarento Tres
🤠 Kelly Bowser

Think you have a derby horse capable of competing at this level?

🚨 The 2027 Virginia Barrel Classic Derby is getting even bigger! 🚨

We're doubling our added money from 2026 and offering $30,000 Added Money in 2027.

The competition will be tougher.
The payouts will be bigger.
And the next arena record could belong to you.

📅 Start making your plans now for the 2027 Virginia Barrel Classic.

Will your name be the next one in the winner's circle?

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06/04/2026

🏆🔥 ANOTHER FUTURITY CHAMPION CROWNED! 🔥🏆

Congratulations to Joao Leo aboard JL Slicks Royal Dash on an outstanding performance at the 2026 Virginia Barrel Classic Futurity!

Stopping the clock in 15.528 seconds, Joao Leo and JL Slicks Royal Dash captured the 2D Futurity Championship and earned a total payday of $3,863.

JL Slicks Royal Dash, by Slick By Design and out of Brews Girl Too (by Royal Quick Dash), showcased the speed, athleticism, and talent that futurity competition is all about. Against a strong field of promising young horses, this team rose to the occasion and secured their place in the winner's circle.

🔥 15.528 Seconds
🏆 2D Futurity Champion
💵 $3,863 Won
🐴 JL Slicks Royal Dash
🤠 Joao Leo

Think your futurity horse has what it takes to compete with the best?

🚨 The 2027 Virginia Barrel Classic Futurity is going to be bigger than ever! 🚨

We're increasing our added money to $30,000, which is double what we offered in 2026.

If you're developing a futurity prospect and believe they have what it takes to run with the top horses in the industry, now is the time to start preparing.

📅 Make your plans now for the 2027 Virginia Barrel Classic.
💰 Bigger payouts.
🏆 Tougher competition.
🐴 The next generation of champions.

We'll see you in Lexington!

06/04/2026

🏆🍑 BACK THAT PEACH UP PUNCHES HER TICKET TO THE WINNER'S CIRCLE! 🍑🏆

The future of barrel racing was on full display at the 2026 Virginia Barrel Classic Futurity as Brian Wheeler aboard Back That Peach Up laid down a blazing 14.469-second run to capture the 1D Championship and earn a payday of $5,794!

Back That Peach Up, by The Goodbye Lane and out of SX Dr Peacharita (by Dr Nick Bar), showed exactly the kind of talent, athleticism, and grit it takes to compete at the highest levels of futurity competition. Against a talented field of up-and-coming horses, Brian and Back That Peach Up proved they belong among the best.

Congratulations to Brian Wheeler and everyone connected to this outstanding horse on an incredible victory and a well-earned trip to the winner's circle!

🔥 14.469 Seconds
🏆 1D Futurity Champion
💵 $5,794 Won
🐴 Back That Peach Up
🤠 Brian Wheeler

But here's the exciting part...

🚨 The 2027 Virginia Barrel Classic Futurity is going to be BIGGER than ever! 🚨

In 2026, we offered $15,000 Added Money. In 2027, we're doubling down with $30,000 Added Money!

If you're riding a futurity prospect and believe your horse has what it takes to compete with the best, now is the time to start preparing. The competition will be tougher, the payouts will be bigger, and the stage will be set for the next generation of champions.

Think your futurity horse has what it takes?

📅 Make your plans now for the 2027 Virginia Barrel Classic.

We'll see you in Lexington.

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