JANUARY

16th-18th

New Year’s Beginnings

For More Information Contact:

Cactus Rose Productions (507) 226-5459

Check Out the Event Flyer –> New Year Beginnings Flyer

 

 

FEBRUARY

6th & 7th

Bulls, Broncs & Barrels

For More Information Contact:

R&J Arena

(218) 445-5849

Check Out Our Event Poster –> Bulls, Broncs, Barrels 2026

Online Tickets –> Bulls, Broncs & Barrels Tickets

6th & 7th

Bulls, Broncs & Barrels –

BARREL RACERS!!

For More Information Contact:

Kayla Sundby

(651) 707-2727

ATTENTION BARREL RACERS –> BARREL RACING ENTRY FORM

ALL ENTRIES NEED TO BE EMAILED TO KAYLA@SUNDBYSTRAILERS.COM

Check Out Our Event Poster –> 2026 Bulls, Broncs & Barrels

6th & 7th

Bulls, Broncs & Barrels –

BULL RIDING INFO!!

When: Feb 6 & 7, 2026, 7 pm

Where: Verndale, MN – R&J Arena

Producer: Troy Meech

Books Open: 01/26/26, 5 pm – 8 pm

Phone: 651-248-2663

Added Money: $8,000

Entry Fee: $155

Emergency #: 651- 248-2663

13th

R & J Winter Tack Sale New & Used Tack

THE BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR IS HERE
🔸Two days. 🔸High-quality horses. 🔸Multiple sessions.
This is the one everyone waits for.

February Horse Sale Flyer

In-Person & Online
📲 Online bidding available
👉 Can’t make it in person? Bid online at https://www.dvauction.com/

CATALOG DEADLINE: January 30st

More Information: Find Your Forever Horse – R & J Horse Sales -Verndale, MN

Consign Today!

Simple, Easy, Fillable. Consign your horse today!

https://randjhorsesales.com/consign/

 

14th

R & J Winter Catalog Horse sale Preview of Horses *Stallion Showcase (218) 639-9802

Friday, February 13th
• 6 PM – Tack Sale
• 6 PM – Meet & Greet for Buyers & Consignors
• Open Arena & Preview of Horses
📅 Saturday, February 14th
• 9–11 AM – Preview of Horses
• 11–12 PM – Open Arena for All Consignors
• 12 PM – All Breed Catalog Sale
• Supplement & Un-Catalog Horses to Follow
👉 Can’t make it in person? Bid online at dvauction.com

20th-22nd

For the Love of Racin

For More Information Contact:

Cactus Rose Productions (507) 226-5459

Check Out the Event Flyer –> For the Love of Racin’ 

27th-March 1

March Madness

MN Cutting Horse Association https://mncuttinghorse.com/
Contact Dava for Stall Reservation –> (612) 508-7240

MARCH

5th-7th

Sundby’s Indoor Heated Trailer Sale

For More Information Contact: Sundby’s Trailers (218) 445-8220

20th-22nd

Twisted Clover Barrel Race

For More Information Contact:

Verna Hultman

(612) 384-6730

Check Out the Event Flyer –> Twisted Clover Flyer 2026

Entry Form –> twistedclover_2026_entryform

midwestpolebending@hotmail.com

WPRA, PEWC and BBR Sanctioned

Forms available at midwestpolebending.com or register online at fastenter.com

APRIL

10th-12th

Spring Tune Up Barrel Race

For More Information Contact:

Verna Hultman

(612) 384-6730

Check Out the Event Flyer –> 2026springtuneup_flyer

Entry Form –> 2026-springtune-up-entry-form

midwestpolebending@hotmail.com

WPRA, PEWC and BBR Sanctioned

Forms available at midwestpolebending.com or register online at fastenter.com

23rd-26th

MN AQHA Show

For More Information Contact:

Carla Blaha – Camping/Stall Reservations

(218) 445-5269

Showbill –> MN AQHA Show Bill

 

MAY

1st – 3rd

Race for the Roses Barrel Race

Race for the Roses AND R & J Classic Futurity & Maturity/ActivateQi High Stakes Sidepot

For More Information Contact:

Verna Hultman

(612) 384-6730

Check Out the Event Flyer –> Race For the Roses 2026

Entry Form –> r4r-entry-form

Forms available at midwestpolebending.com or register online at fastenter.com

15th-17th

Northern MN Arabian Show

For More Information Contact:

Roz Gilbert

(320) 290-1104

 

28th-31st

MN AQHA Show

For More Information Contact:

Carla Blaha – Camping/Stall Reservations

(218) 445-5269

Showbill –> MN AQHA Show Bill

JUNE

8th-11th

4H Boot Camp

For More Information Contact:

Meg Sax

(320) 761-3990

mssax68@gmail.com

Registration & Information Here –> https://www.mnqha.com/youth/

 

12th

R&J WSCA Show

For More Information Contact:

R&J Arena

(218) 445-5849

 

25th-26th

David Edwards Pole Bending Clinic

For More Information Contact:

Verna Hultman

(612) 384-6730

Check Out the Event Flyer –> David Edwards Pole Bending Flyer

Entry Form –> https://form.jotform.com/253453431490050

26th-28th

Madrinas Barrel Race

Madrinas Challenge/Midwest Pole Bending Championships/R & J classic futurity and maturity/Chloes Courage Fund Fundraiser

For More Information Contact:

Verna Hultman

(612) 384-6730

Check Out the Event Flyer –> Madrinas 2026

Entry Form –> Madrinas Entry Form

midwestpolebending@hotmail.com

Forms available at midwestpolebending.com or register online at fastenter.com

JULY

11th-12th

Versatility Ranch Horse Horse Show & Clinic

For more information contact:

Ann Goebel, President

Northern Lights Versatility Ranch Horse Association

(952) 500-0103

northernlightsversatility@gmail.com

17th-19th

North Country Classic

For more information contact:

R & J Arena

(218) 445-5849

Check us out on Facebook: North Country Classic Facebook

23rd-26th

NDQHA Wadena Run 

For More Information Contact:

Carla Blaha – Camping/Stall Reservations

(218) 445-5269

July 31st –  August 2nd

MN Challenge

For More Information Contact:

Verna Hultman

(612) 384-6730

midwestpolebending@hotmail.com

Forms available at midwestpolebending.com or register online at fastenter.com

AUGUST

14th-16th

MN NBHA State Finals Barrel Race

For More Information Contact:

Sue Ahlgren

(320) 282-8146

sue_ahlgren@hotmail.com

21st-23rd

MN O-Mok-See State Finals

For More Information Contact:

Minnesota O-Mok-See

(320) 360-4914

Minnesota O-Mok-See

28th-30th

Petals & Prickles Barrel Race

For More Information Contact:

Cactus Rose Productions (507) 226-5459

Check Out the Event Flyer –>Petals & Prickles

SEPTEMBER

11th-13th

Fast N Furious Barrel Race 

For More Information Contact:

Verna Hultman

(612) 384-6730

midwestpolebending@hotmail.com

Forms available at midwestpolebending.com or register online at fastenter.com

25th – 27th

Sherry Cervi Youth Championship Barrel Race

For More Information Contact:

R&J Arena

(218) 445-5849

More Information To Come –> Sherry Cervi Youth Championships

OCTOBER

2nd-3rd

R & J Catalog Horse Sale & MN 50/50 Futurity

For More Information Contact:

Ryan Sundby

(218) 639-9802

9th-11th

Pro Elite World Challenge Finals Barrel Race 

For More Information Contact:

Verna Hultman

(612) 384-6730

midwestpolebending@hotmail.com

Forms available at midwestpolebending.com or register online at fastenter.com

 

16th – 18th

Cutting Show

MN Cutting Horse Association https://mncuttinghorse.com/

23rd & 24th

MRA State Finals

For More Information Contact:

Dakota Locken

(608) 604-8907

https://www.mnrodeo.org/

October 30th-November 1

Ghouls Just Wanna Run Barrel Race

For More Information Contact:

Cactus Rose Productions (507) 226-5459

Check Out the Event Flyer –>Ghouls Just Wanna Run

NOVEMBER

20th-22nd

Harvest Run Barrel Race & Food Drive

For More Information Contact:

Verna Hultman

(612) 384-6730

Check Out the Event Flyer –> Harvest Run 2026

Entry Form –> harvestrun_2026_entryform

midwestpolebending@hotmail.com

Forms available at midwestpolebending.com or register online at fastenter.com

 

DECEMBER

4th-6th

Christmas Classic Barrel Race

For More Information Contact:

Cactus Rose Productions (507) 226-5459