Youth Barrel Battle

11/13/2025

𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗥: Emily Sak

𝗔𝗚𝗘: 14 y/o

𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: Richmond Hill, GA

"Emily just turned 14 years old and lives in Coastal Georgia. She fell in love with horses at a young age (5 years old), and throughout the years, her passion for horses gained momentum.

When she was 10 years old, she started competing in the Georgia Federation of Saddle Clubs in poles, cones, arena race, Texas, and clover. She us if she could get her own horse. We allowed her to find one; she didn’t want a “seasoned” horse or one that had “been there and done that.” She wanted one that she could grow up with and train herself.

So, in March 2023, she found Dash (A Dashin’ Sensation). She was green broke when we purchased her, so Emily had to teach her about the 5 events and barrel racing. She also had to work on this for herself, so they embarked on the journey together.

As they learned together, Emily decided that she wanted to focus more on barrel racing, and that is what she has been working on with Dash.

During 2024, she joined the NBHA, BBR, and GTBRA and started competing in GA NBHA06; from here, they both started excelling in barrel racing. This past year, she qualified for not only the 2025 NBHA Youth/Teen Worlds but also the 2025 NBHA Open Worlds. As of this typing, she found out that she has also qualified for the BBR World Finals in Oklahoma City, OK, in April 2026."

11/13/2025

𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗥: Avery Shelton

𝗔𝗚𝗘: 13 y/o

𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: Petersburg, TN

"Avery has been riding alone since she was 4 years old. She started out competing in Ranch Sorting and Team Penning, then picked up Barrel Racing in 2019. She has worked her way up riding horses that have fit her riding style and the level she was on at the time. She has worked her way up from trotting the pattern to running in the Open 1D . This kid works day in and day out , always wanting to be better. She is the type that actually works hard and does all of the work right alongside of us, day in and day out. She's always eager to learn. She's always looking to be better and for that next step of the mountain. Luckily she lives close to Jimmy and Jamie Cagle and they love taking her under their wing to teach her and guide her. She loves helping them with all their colts and vice versa.

I feel like she is very deserving for all the hard work she puts in daily, that is truly hard to find nowadays with kids her age! "

11/13/2025

11/13/2025

🌟 100X Equine Youth Pass 🌟

Presented by 100X Equine and Youth Barrel Battle

Here at YBB, we know that sometimes the biggest dreams come from the smallest arenas — and big dreams deserve a chance to run! 💫

Thanks to our amazing friends at 100X Equine and their generous sponsorship, we’re thrilled to introduce the 100X Equine Youth Pass — an incredible opportunity for one deserving youth rider to shine!

The winner will receive:
🐎 One (1) Slot Race Entry
🐎 Four (4) Exhibitions
🐎 One (1) 4D Youth Entry
For Saturday, August 8, 2026

Completely FREE (Valued at $380)!*

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🕰️ How to Enter or Nominate

From now until December 31st, you can enter or nominate a youth rider who deserves their moment in the arena.

1️⃣ Like & Follow both 100X Equine and Youth Barrel Battle on Facebook.

2️⃣ Submit via DM or email [email protected] a picture along with:

•Rider’s name, age, and location
•How long they’ve been riding
•A short paragraph about them/yourself and how hard they have worked since beginning their barrel racing journey.

3️⃣ Share this original post and tag a friend (or a few!).

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🗳️ Voting & Winner Announcement

We’ll narrow it down to five finalists, and then the public will vote for the winner!

Submissions close: Dec. 31st at 8PM EST

Voting: Jan. 1st–15th

Winner announced: Jan. 16th at 5PM EST 🎉

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We’re unbelievably excited to offer this opportunity — made possible by 100X Equine, who believe in helping the next generation chase their dreams. 💛

Enter or nominate today — we can’t wait to see you in the arena!
❤️ The YBB Team

*Rider will still be responsible for stalls, RVs, and Friday entries if desired.

11/11/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝. 𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬!!!

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, sacrifice, and dedication. Your service and commitment protect the freedoms we cherish every day.
Thank you, to our Veterans — we salute you! ❤️🤍💙

11/08/2025

New for the 2026 show, we are now going to offer not only an open average, but also a youth! 🎉

More details coming soon!

11/07/2025

📣 S P O N S O R A L E R T 📣

We are so proud to announce 100X Equine has joined the amazing team of sponsors for our 2026 show!

100X Equine is the trusted name behind innovative supplements like GutX and Osteo-Max. Their mission is simple: keeping horses healthy, strong, and performing at their very best — from the show pen to the pasture.

We are so excited to have them, and we can't thank them enough!

Welcome to the team!

❤️
YBB Team

11/07/2025

📣 S P O N S O R A L E R T 📣

We are happy and excited to welcome Dixie Horse & Mule Co. - Horse Trailer & Tractor Sales to our amazing list of 2026 sponsors!

DHMCO needs no introduction. They are one of the top trailer suppliers in the south. With their friendly and knowledgeable staff, the buying experience is like no other!

With one of the largest trailer selections, they have a trailer for every budget!

Let DHMCO take care of all your trailer needs!

www.dhmco.com

Thank you guys so much, and welcome to the team!

❤️
YBB Team

11/07/2025

📣 S P O N S O R A L E R T 📣

We are so excited to welcome 555 Photography LLC as not only our official photographer, but as a sponsor! Heather is so graciously sponsoring our Mini Highstakes! 🤩

Heather, with years of experience, is a phenomenal photographer, and a favorite in the southeast — we all recognize those three 5's, a logo synonymous with quality.

She will be with us all weekend providing photos 📸 AND reels 🎥. Oh well are so excited!!

Y'all be sure not to miss the Peewee Please Mini Highstakes Presented By 555 Photography!!

Thank you so much, Heather and welcome to the team!

❤️
YBB Team

11/07/2025

🎉2026 YOUTH BARREL BATTLE

The new date for the 2026 YBB will be... 🥁

☀️ August 7-8, 2026 ☀️

Helloooo long days and warm sun! 🤩

While we are so sad that the YBB is taking a hiatus for the 2025 year, when we come back in 2026, it's going to be better than ever!

The venue nor the format will be changing – only the date! But who doesn't love a good summer show?!

🎯 Now, we understand that this show directly follows NBHA Youth World, and we fully accept that due to that, our entires in the slot may suffer BUT to help try and mitigate any financial stress, there will be ZERO late entry or late nomination fees as there has been in the past. We will also be allowing a full payment plan!

✨️For our open riders, we will be offering, for the first time, an average!! How exciting! We may even have a youth average if desired. 🤔

🏆We will have prizes for our SR divisional winners, peewees, and a high money prize – along with added money (TBD)!

💸 New this year, the person who enters that has traveled from the furthest distance, will get some FREE MONEY 🤑

We are SO excited for the 2026 season and we hope you are too!

Entries open Jan. 1, 2026 on SaddleBook! 🤩

📸🎥 OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER 555 Photography LLC

12/10/2024

Checks have been mailed!!