Our Mission
Barrel Futurities of America (BFA) was established in 1986 to unify the Barrel Futurity Industry. By setting up standards that Producers and Contestants follow, all BFA events are run under uniform guidelines.
Participating in BFA
November 15, members begin campaigning their futurity horses at BFA-approved events. Juvenile horses (3-year olds) can make their debut run at the BFA World Championship Juvenile Futurity produced at Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma with $50,000 in added money. Future Fortunes’ horses will run at an additional $35,000 in Bonus Money plus a $5,000 Amateur, $5,000 Rookie, $5,000 Select Senior (60 +), $1,000 Youth and $1,000 Owner/Breeder/Rider. All at NO additional entry fee!
The $70,000 added 4-year-old Futurity is the last futurity for 4-year olds or the first futurity for coming 5-year-old futurity horses held during the BFA World Championship in November. $10,000 Amateur Finals and a $5,000 JR Rider Finals are also included. Incentive programs include: $2,500 APHA and PBRIP Incentive. Future Fortunes Stallion Incentive offers $35,000 Bonus Money $10,000 Amateur, $5,000 Rookie, $5,000 Select Senior (60 +), $1,000 Youth and $1,000 Owner/Breeder/Rider. All at NO additional entry fee!
The BFA World Championship also offers a $20,000 Added Derby for 5 and 6-year-old horses with a $5,000 Amateur Finals. Future Fortunes Stallion Incentive offers $10,000 Bonus Money, $5,000 Amateur, $5,000 Select Senior (60 +), $4,000 Team Challenge, $1,000 Youth and $1,000 Owner/Breeder/Rider. All at NO additional entry fee!
A highlight of the BFA World Championship is the $250,000 BFA $uper$takes, helping make the 5-day event payout exceed $1million!
Why Join BFA
Joining BFA enables members to compete for year-end bonuses and awards.
- BFA Year End Champion Futurity Horse
- BFA Year End Champion Derby Horse
BFA Year-End Futurity bonus program rewards the top six futurity horses as follows:
- 1st – $10,000
- 2nd – $5,000
- 3rd – $4,000
- 4th – $3,000
- 5th – $2,000
- 6th – $1,000
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