GO FOR BROKE OPEN + IOWA IBRA STATE FINALE
$10,000 ADDED MONEY
GO FOR BROKE OPEN & IA IBRA STATE FINALE
July 24–26, 2026
📍 Ellsworth Equestrian Center – Iowa Falls, IA
🏆 $10,000 Added Money
Entry Dates:
•Stalls & Entries Open: Monday, July 6 at 5:00 PM CST
•Mail-in check entries: Postmarked by July 10
•Online/Credit Card Entries: Close July 19 at Midnight
Approvals:
•Go For Broke Showdown Finals Qualifier
•IA IBRA Super Show Sanctioned
•WPRA & BBR Approvals Pending
Fee Schedule:
•Office Fee $8 per rider/day
•Open 5D $60/per race
•9 & Under (Pee Wee) $10
•Aged Classes $35
•Average $35
•Sponsor Race $35
•Stall $75
(includes 2 bags of shavings, NO OUTSIDE SHAVINGS ALLOWED! $100 fine for outside bedding use!)
Facility Information
❌ No Electric Hookups – Plan to run a generator. Event Staff & Sponsors receive some access to electric.
❌ No Late Fees
❌ No Awards Fees for IA IBRA State Finale Shootout!
All horses remaining overnight must stall.
If stalls sell out, tie-outs may be permitted if weather allows – Please note that the excessive amounts of rain we have been receiving may effect our ability to allow tie-out.
Friday • July 24
$1,500 Total Added • Open to ALL Contestants
10:00 AM Grounds Open / Contestant Arrivals
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Training Sessions (25-minute slots)
1:15 PM – 4:15 PM Exhibitions
4:30 PM 9 & Under (Pee Wee)
5:00 PM $1,200 Added Open 5D
• Youth 4D ($100 Added) .5 split
• Adult 4D ($100 Added) .5 split
• Masters 3D ($100 Added) .5 split
Note: Aged Combo Draw follows the Open 5D late draw. Please designate Run or Carry Over when entering.
Saturday • July 25
$2,250 Total Added • Open to ALL Contestants
8:15 AM – 11:15 AM Exhibitions
11:30 AM 9 & Under (Pee Wee)
12:00 PM $1,500 Added Open 5D
• $250 Added Fri/Sat IA Members Only Average (4D sidepot)
• Youth 4D ($200 Added) .5 split
• Adult 4D ($200 Added) .5 split
• Masters 3D ($100 Added) .5 split
Note: Aged Combo Draw follows the Open 5D late draw. Please designate Run or Carry Over when entering.
** ICE CREAM SOCIAL** Following the Saturday race in the concession stand. Bring a sweet treat to share & IBRA will provide the ice cream! EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Sunday • July 26 – $6250 Total Added
IA IBRA STATE FINALE SHOOTOUT DAY
IA IBRA Membership Required (2026 or 2027)
(2026 or 2027 Membership Accepted)
8:30 AM 9 & Under (Pee Wee)
2026 Members will be earning finale points toward Year-End Championships
9:00 AM IA IBRA Members Only Open 5D – $3,000 Added
• $1,000 Added Youth 4d (.5 split)
• $1,000 Added Adult 3d (.5 split)
• $500 Added Masters 3d (.5 split)
• $750 Added Sponsors Only Side Pot 4D (.5 split)
Note: Aged Combo Draw follows the Open 5D late draw. Please designate Run or Carry Over when entering.
Post-Race IA IBRA State Finale Shootout Awards Presentation (Must be present for awards!)
🏆 13 National Finals Wild Cards on the line Sunday plus THOUSANDS in awards!
Awards & Qualifications
2026 Year-end points conclude on Sunday
2026 Iowa IBRA Members Awards: Saturday, October 10, 2026 during the Go For Broke Tour in Mason City, Iowa.
ALL BUSINESS AT SHOW OFFICE IS CASH ONLY!
📞 Contact Information:
Event Organizer: Lynde Johnson
Phone: (515) 571-4281
Email: goforbrokebarrelrace@gmail.com
Website: goforbrokeproductions.com
For the most up-to-date information, please visit the Go For Broke Productions website or contact the event organizer directly.
RIDER AGES are as of 08/01/2025
Pee wee 9 & under (1 horse entry per rider, can not enter another barrel class)
Aged Classes will be 3D payout unless 35 or more entries.
Youth 18 & Under
Adult 19-49
Master/SR 50+
WARNING:
DISCLOSURE:
By entering this event, you, the rider, agree to the following terms:
You agree to familiarize yourself with and abide by the rules and regulations of the event.
You acknowledge that Go For Broke Productions (GFBP), including its staff and associates, are not liable for any accidents, injuries, theft, or death to yourself, your property, or any other individuals while attending, competing, camping, or spectating at this event.
You understand and accept that participation in this event involves inherent risks.
You acknowledge that Go For Broke Productions reserves the right to refuse entry to any participant for any reason.
By participating, you waive any claims against Go For Broke Productions and its affiliates for damages, injuries, or losses incurred during the event.
NOTICE:
A person who is engaged for compensation in the rental of equine equipment or tack or in the instruction of a person in the riding or driving of an equine, or who rents to a person a horse or equine equipment or tack, is not liable for the injury or death of a person involved in equine activities, as defined in section 895.481(1)(e) of the Wisconsin Statutes.
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Modification of Terms: GFB Productions reserves the right to update, amend, or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time with out prior notice.