2026 All Benders Pole Bending Challenge

WELCOME TO ALL BENDERS POLE BENDING 2026!

RUN LOCAL. RANK NATIONAL.

The first two pages of this form are the All Benders Pole Bending Guidelines 2026. Please read it in detail prior to completing your entry form. These are also always available in the "Featured" section of our All Benders Pole Bending Facebook Page.

This is the entry for the ALL BENDERS CHALLENGE only. If you are signing up for the SUMMER SPRINT, that is a separate entry available late April and no later than May 1. If you are signing up for the WINTER DASH, that also is a separate entry available late September and no later than October 1.

For those of you who are new to All Benders, the Guidelines provide essential information about how the program is run, including schedules, series, classes, sidepots, fees, awards, payouts, how to submit results and more!

For those of you continuing in All Benders, there have been some modifications about which you will want to be aware, so please read the Guidelines in detail.

A couple exciting announcements:

This year your average in the Challenge series is based on SIX (6) runs instead of seven.
- While part of our mission is to drive the production of more pole bending events, it is our hope that this change makes it increasingly possible for everyone to get all their runs in.

We're automating! Starting this year, you will submit your results and your supporting documents online using a link provided at the end of this form. Results will populate automatically and documents will be automatically stored.
- The link will always be available in the "Featured" section of our All Benders Pole Bending Facebook Group Page, beginning January 1.

In addition to our All Benders Division Champions, we are recognizing STATE CHAMPIONS among our All Benders participants. Each rider/horse team in each state with the fastest average at the end of the series will be announced that state's champion!
- Note: qualifying states must have at least FIVE (5) participants who have completed their eligibility (all six runs by the end of the year). Invite others to join and enjoy populating those times!

Please note:

This is the entry form for the All Benders Challenge, which runs 1/1 - 11/30. Results are based on the average of your fastest 6 runs during that time.

Entry forms for the Summer Sprint (6/1-9/15) and Winter Dash (11/1-3/31) will be posted separately and available on or before the dates stated in the Guidelines.

If you have question or needs, please contact me directly at allbenderspolebending@gmail.com

Enjoy the series! Here's hoping you achieve all your pole bending aspirations in 2026.

Email

example@example.com

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Rider's Name

First NameLast Name

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Horse 1

Registered and/or Barn Name as listed in race results

Horse 2

Registered and/or Barn Name as listed in race results

Horse 3

Registered and/or Barn Name as listed in race results

My Products. Enter either the Open or the On The Hunt (can enter both if appropriate) and then add to the fun by entering any side pot! :)

CHALLENGE: OPEN

5D; Spllts .5, .5, 1, 1; Custom Awards, Cash Payouts dependent on sponsorships. DEFAULTS TO 1 - if More Than One Horse please enter total number.

$50.00 Quantity
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CHALLENGE: ON THE HUNT (novice)

Either rider or horse has never run faster than a 25.0 (first 3 runs 25 or more or bumped to Open :); Custom Awards; D's dependent on number of entries. DEFAULTS TO 1 - if More Than One Horse please enter total number.

$40.00 Quantity
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CHALLENGE SIDE POT: Valiant

14 and under or 40-59 on 1/1/26; D's dependent on number of entries; 80% cash payout. DEFAULTS TO 1 - if More Than One Horse please enter total number.

$25.00 Quantity
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CHALLENGE SIDE POT: Prime

15 to 39 on 1/1/26; D's dependent on number of entries; 80% cash payout. DEFAULTS TO 1 - if More Than One Horse please enter total number.

$25.00 Quantity
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CHALLENGE SIDE POT: Legends

60 and over on 1/1/26; D's dependent on number of entries; 80% cash payout. DEFAULTS TO 1 - if More Than One Horse please enter total number.

$25.00 Quantity
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CHALLENGE SIDE POT: Mix It Up (¾ second splits)

¾ second splits; D's dependent on number of entries; 80% cash payout. DEFAULTS TO 1 - if More Than One Horse please enter total number.

$25.00 Quantity
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CHALLENGE SIDE POT: SHOW ME THE MONEY (high stakes - ½ second splits)

1-6 entries-1D; 7-12 entries-2D; 12 and up-3D; 80% cash payout. DEFAULTS TO 1 - if More Than One Horse please enter total number.

$150.00 Quantity
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REQUIRED: Annual Systems Processing & Technology Fee - One per horse/rider combination per calendar year

One per horse/rider combination per calendar year

$13.00 Quantity
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All Benders Embroidered Baseball Cap/Snap Back

Free Shipping/Limited Quantities (picture similar but different from actual)

$35.00 Quantity
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Total

Entry Total

PAYMENT OPTIONS: Select how you are paying (entry activates with payment)

Please select your preferred payment method and follow up by making payment. Your entry activates witih payment.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

You must have a signed release of liability form on file with All Benders Pole Bending for each calendar year. Your confirmation email will come with that form attached. Please print and sign and either scan/email back or drop in USPS. The detail is included in the form.

THE FUN PART....SUBMITTING YOUR TIMES! (Well, not quite as fun as running but it is building your record... :) )

The new reporting process populates a unique file for you holding all your verification documents and streamlining updates to standings. Save this link, or find it on the "Featured" section of the All Benders Pole Bending Facebook Group Page. Use as many times as you need. One result per entry.

https://form.jotform.com/252808887885076

The 2026 All Benders Pole Bending Guidelines are also always available on the "Featured" section of our group page for your reference!

Have a glorious year, and good luck to you and your equine partner!

2026 All Benders Pole Bending Challenge Entry Form

My Products. Enter either the Open or the On The Hunt (can enter both if appropriate) and then add to the fun by entering any side pot! :) *

My Products. Enter either the Open or the On The Hunt (can enter both if appropriate) and then add to the fun by entering any side pot! :)