NBHA Canada 2026 Spring Thaw

NBHA Spring Thaw 2026

May 1st to 3rd, 2026 Ancaster Fairgrounds, Ancaster, ON
Gates Open Thursday April 30th at 3 pm

Start times subject to change depending on entry numbers.

Schedule subject to change depenidn on entry numbers.

THURSDAY:Open Riding/Exhibitions 5pm -11:00p.m. ($5 each)

FRIDAY:Open Riding/Exhibitions 8am -1:00p.m. ($5 each), SHOW STARTS 2:00 p.m with Open Poles (subject to change)

SATURDAY: OPEN RIDING AT 6:00AM. EXHIBITIONS 6:30-7:30 a.m. ($5 each), SHOW STARTS 8:00 a.m (subject to change).

SUNDAY : OPEN RIDING 6:00AM EXHIBITIONS 6:30-7:30AM ($5 each), SHOW STARTS AT 8:00 a.m. (subject to change)

Online entries close April 25th at 11:59pm

Entries can by paid by e-transfer to entries@nbhacanada.com by April 25th 2026 in order to be in the predraw.

Please send any questions to entries@nbhacanada.com
Contestant Information
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Horse's Registered Name*
E-mail*
Phone*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Membership*
Please enter membership number
Please enter membership number of contestant
Arena/Office Fee*
Select days for entry to see available classes by day.
Open Poles 4D / $500 added / $22 EFYouth-All Ages 3D Poles / $100 added / $12 EFCarry Open Poles time to Youth PolesPee Wee BarrelsOpen 4D Barrels / $500 added / $22 EF (Super Slot horses can only carry back, cannot run in this class)Carry Futurity Slot Back to Open (Super Slot Entries Only)
Open 4D Warmup Barrels / $600 added / $22 EFPee Wee BarrelsGreen as Grass 3D Barrels /$100 added / $15 EFOpen NBHA Barrels 5D / $2000 added / $32 EF*Tomorrows Legend - Online entry only https://www.tomorrowslegendsllc.com/evententry*Western Fortunes Eligible ($1000 added sidepot)OBFA 5/6/7 YO Derby( Sidepot- Must enter Open) / $500 added / $30 EFYouth(12 & Under) NBHA 4D Barrels / $250 added / $18 EFCarry Open time to Youth- must enter both Open and YouthTeen (13-18) NBHA 4D Barrels / $250 added / $18 EFCarry Open Time to Teen- must enter both Open and TeenSenior NBHA 3D Barrels / $250 added /$18 EFCarry Open time to Senior- must enter Open and SeniorSuper Senior NBHA Barrels (60+) Sidepot Only/$100 Added/$15 EF2D OBFA Futurity / $1000 added / $50 EF
Open 4D Poles / $500 added / $22 EFYouth - All Ages 3D Pole Bending / $100 added / $12 EFCarry open Poles time to Youth Poles2D OBFA Futurity / $1000 added / $50Carry Futurity Time to Open- must enter Open & FuturityGreen as Grass 3D Barrels /$100 added / $15 EFOpen NBHA Barrels 5D / $2000 added / $32 EFOBFA 5/6/7 YO Derby(Sidepot -Must enter Open) / $500 added / $30 EFYouth (12 & under) NBHA 4D Barrels / $250 added / $18 EFCarry Open Time to Youth - must enter both Open and YouthTeen (13-18) NBHA 4D Barrels / $250 added / $18 EFCarry Open Time to Teen- must enter both Open and TeenSenior NBHA 3D Barrels/ $250 added /$18 EFCarry Open time to Senior - must enter Open and SeniorSuper Senior NBHA Barrels (60+) Sidepot Only/$100 Added/$15 EF
Have not won more than $1000 in any barrel race other than beginner or green as grass divisionsHave not run within 1.5 seconds of the Open winning time at any NBHA showPoints are calculated on a horse and rider combination, must ride horse competed on during the year at Invitationals.Agree to forfeit points once graduated out of classUnderstand that if I mis-represent myself i will be scratched form the class with no refunds.I understand that I must wear a helmet, as a green as grass rider in all events.

Total Fees
Fee Payment

Entries must by paid by e-transfer to entries@nbhacanada.com by April 26th 2026 in order to be in the pre draw unless other arrangements have been made with the office. Please email entries@nbhacanada.com in order to make other arrangements.
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Signature*

Note: If under the age of 18 a parent or guardian must sign.
Competitor Date of Birth*

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Date of Birth
Name of Parent or Legal Guardian

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Phone Number of Parent or Legal Guradian

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General Disclaimer*
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Exhibition Time Slots ($5 per run)	Quantity
Thursday 5-6pm
Thursday 6-7pm
Thursday 7-8pm
Thursday 8-9pm
Thursday 9-10pm
Thursday 10-11pm
Friday 8-9am
Friday 9-10am
Friday 10-11am Poles ONLY
Friday 11-12 noon
Friday 12 noon - 1pm
Saturday 6:30-7:30am
Sunday 6:30am-7:30am

NBHA Spring Thaw 2026

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