We are a club based in Southern California. The PCBRA was founded in 1988 and 20 years later, is still one of the largest barrel racing associations in Southern California. As our name suggests, the main objective of the club is to promote barrel racing in Southern California.

Our show season starts out in the fall with our first Jackpot and runs until our finals. Be sure to check out our Upcoming Events for an accurate schedule.
PCBRA runs a 4D format

We now have $500. added to  July 4th race.   Thank you to Linda Travis, Michelle Leblanc, Susan McWhorter, Cathy Cooper, Robin Bonner, Fox Feed and Marguerite Happy  for their donations.  

Thursday Nights are going on this summer at the Cooper Arena.  Get your 10 races in by Labor Day to qualify for the finals. 

Looking for a Saddle?  Just got 6 new saddles posted for sale.  Check out the "Horses for Sale" Page. 

Our next weekend race will be July 4th at the Cooper arena.  I am trying to get some added money for this race.  If I get a minimum of $300. I can make it count as 2 attended races.  Any donations would be greatly appreciated.   

Thank You Paula Johs for you generous donation of a Port-a-Corral.  We will be giving it away at our finals.  

A Big Thank You to our sponsors of the Spring Race:
Julie Lane   $100
Jan Evanson $100
Alice Fisher  $50.
Wanda Waltershied $100. 

Don't forget that to attend the finals in Sept. you must have attended 10 races and sell 40 raffle tickets.  We have our Thursday night races and we will have a least one race a month on a weekend.  Raffle tickets will be available at the next race.  

Our annual Labor Day race will count as 2 races and will have a minimum of $1,000. added.  We will try to get more money added by the race.  All of our added money is donated.  If you would like to donate to the race please e mail or call me.   

PCBRA FIRST ANNUAL PAPER JACKPOT.  $5.00 Entry fee.  Anyone can enter.   This is a fundraiser for the PCBRA where everyone has a chance of winning money.  Below is some info about it.  

PCBRA Paper Jackpot FAQs

What is a Paper Jackpot?

A paper jackpot is like a normal jackpot, only the entry fee is cheaper and you don’t need a horse or any barrel racing experience!  It is based off the idea how at normal jackpots there is a “gamble” of where the times will fall.  With the paper jackpot, you draw your times from a box.  It’s just like running in a barrel race not knowing where your time will end up.  We simply eliminated the need (and expense!) of a horse yet kept the fun of the 4D race!  You could draw a 1D time, a 4D time or even hit a barrel, just like an actual barrel race.  Ultimately it is a fundraiser for the PCBRA. 

  When does the jackpot take place?

The jackpot will run from April 11 – September 7.  All of the times drawn during these dates are included in the same pot.  This is to allow for as many entries as possible rather than limiting it to a single race.  You can enter at one race or you can enter at every PCBRA race you attend.  It is up to you.  

  How do I enter?

You can enter at any PCBRA jackpot starting April 11 or even mail in your entry along with the entry fee ($5.00).  You will pull 1 slip of paper that has a time written on it, and that will be your time for that entry.  (If you mail in your entry, someone on the PCBRA board will pull your time).  There is no limit on how many times you can enter.  Anyone can enter the paper jackpot (Friend, Family Member, etc.).  If you wish to mail in your entry please send it to Cathy Cooper – P.O. Box 105 – Acton , CA 93510 and indicate that it is for the paper jackpot.

  What are the times based off?

The times will be based off a posted, set pattern size.  The winning time will not be known until after entries have closed following the PCBRA Labor Day race.  There will be times equally divided into 1D-4D categories as well as the potential for hit barrels, no times, or other possible outcomes of an actual barrel racing run.  The times will be randomly selected by the PCBRA board.  We will not even know all the times that are potential winners.

  Do I win anything?

YES!  ½ of your entry fee will go back into the pot and it will pay out like a regular PCBRA barrel race, so it will be in a 4D format.  For example, if the winning time is a 17.123 and you drew and 18.123, then you would be the 3D winner, just like a regular barrel race.  The number of placings will be determined by how many entries are received. 

  How do I know if my time is a winner?

The “unofficial” updated results will be available online and at PCBRA jackpots.  You can check there to see where your time(s) fall in each of the D’s.  The final placings will be announced at the PCBRA finals.

  When do I get my money if I win?

You can pick up your money at the PCBRA finals or if you are not there, we can mail you your winnings provided you leave us a contact number and/or address. 

The PCBRA has decided to allow day permits. 

You no longer have to be a member of the PCBRA. You can come and run and pay a $5. day permit.  You will not be eligible for awards if you run at a race with awards.  Any runs made on a day permit will not go toward the 10 races you need to go to the finals.  Only members with 10 runs are eligible for the finals. 

Susan Eskander is having a series of races at the Simi Valley Arena. If you are a PCBRA member you can get a PCBRA attended run by paying an extra $5.  This will help get you qualified for our finals.  You need to have attended 10 races before our finals in Sept. There is no "extra pot" this is just a qualifing race.    The next race is on Feb. 15th.  A complete list of dates will be posted soon. 

Have a horse, dogs, saddle, horse trailer or even tack to sell?  I can put it on the web site for you.  Call or email.  

 Contestants, here is our policy regarding a timer malfunction.  If you make a run and you do not hit a barrel and the timer does not work, you may make another run.  You will forfeit your money if you don't wish to run your horse a second time.  You do not get a refund.  If you make a run and you hit a barrel and the timer does not work you will get a " no time".  A hit barrel is a "no time" whether or not the timer worked.  
Every effort is made to ensure the timer is working properly.  Unfortunately timer malfunctions happen. 

The PCBRA depends on donations for added money at the races and a lot of our awards.  If you would like to make a donation please contact a board member.  

*******************************************************

Please members remember to pay in cash when entering the races.  And please no alcoholic beverages at the races.  Thank you.

  Remember to call the hotline or check the web site for cancellations or changes to barrel races due to weather.  Rain is not the only reason to cancel a race.  Here in the desert we can get high winds which make it impossible to have a race.  

Other information you may need: Please pay cash when entering a race. We can not do a cash payoff if everyone writes a check.

Contestants are required to wear boots when competing. This is required by our insurance.

Don't forget, we now have a "barrel races attended" page. It is your responsibility to let me know immediately if the amount of races you are credited for is incorrect. Please keep track of the races you attend.

For those of you that didn't read the newsletter, there are no more day permits. You must be a member to run at any PCBRA race. You will also have to make 10 races to compete at the finals. Period. This is to ensure that the contestants that are winning our year end money and awards are contestants that have supported the club all year. The added money at the finals comes from $2. of every entry fee. It is hardly fair to have someone who has only attend a few races win the money that the others have invested in.

The hot line number will be staying the same. (805) 289-4885. Always call the hot line if you have any doubts that a race could be cancelled.

Be sure to check out our Front Page News page for more important club happenings.