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Ritchie Waterers Barrel Race &amp; Championship Finals
 
 
 
 
 
 October 2 - 4, 2026
 

Pre-Entry July 18 - Oct 4, 2026

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU ENTER: 
"The Broken Spur 2026 Tour" 
MVP Barrel Race, Futurity and Derby $23,250 Added! 
Location: Minnesota Equestrian Center, MN

IF YOUR Entering more than 1 SC Productions event, and paying with a check please mail a check for EACH event and make a note on the check what show it's for! This is very helpful 

2 Steps to Enter this event: 
 * Step 1 - Enter on Saddlebook 
 * Step 2 - Go to <a href="http://www.SCProductionsLLC.com/MVP">www.SCProductionsLLC.com/MVP</a> Event and Fill out the Stall/Tie out Jotform 
Both steps need to be done to enter this event! 

OPEN SLOT RACE ENTRIES: Entries Open April 1 2026 –to enter the slot race you must pay for the SLOT RACE CLASS with a Credit Card – no mail in checks for the Slot Race Class! 

Class Pre Entries Open: April 1, 2026 – 9:00AM 
Pre Entries payment by CHECK DUE: May 22, 2026 – DO NOT mail checks after this date 
Late Fees Apply - May 23, 2026

(For Payment by Check) Please write on the check rider name and the name of the show the check is for – 
• If entering by CHECK: HEADS UP: if you go in and out of Saddle book to add more classes saddle book will add another processing fee – text Casey 507-450-6080 to fix this before mailing your check! 
• If payment via a Credit card this will not be an issue

Online Entries Close: Sunday, May 31, 2026 6:00pm

Late Entries Re-Open: June 2, 2026 – Noon 
Late Entries (On-Site and online) close: 1 hour before the Youth Class Each Day – Open Classes 1st add on late draw at the first big drag (rider #50) each day. Late entries after Draw 50 will be at the end! 

Futurity Derby Late Entries Close: June 5, 2026 – 7:00pm with late fee 
• It’s the rider’s responsibility to be aware of late entries with multiple horses 
• Horse Registration Papers REQUIRED – If you’re buying someone spots you need to have a copy for the show office 

• All fees must be paid before you run! 
• Contestants are REQUIRED to pay all fees regardless of if they run or not! All waivers submitted at the time of entry – is your understanding of this rule!

Stall/Shavings / Tie Out Info 
ALL horses entered are required to have a stall or pay a tie out fee. 
Order Stalls/Shavings/Tie outs on: <a href="https://scproductionsllc.com/events/mvp-barrel-race/">https://scproductionsllc.com/events/mvp-barrel-race/</a> 
• Entries will not be accepted without Stall form submitted. 
• 1 Stall Form Per Rider – DO NOT BUY STALLS FOR OTHER RIDERS 
• Stalls are $75 for the weekend (including 2 bags of shavings) 
• Tie out Fee $20 per horse/ Per day 
• Stalls are filled as we receive orders! Special stall requests are filled by first come first served! 
• Stalls will be reserved after entries are submitted on Saddlebook 
• No Stall Refunds 
• Pre bed shavings can be ordered on the jot form – Orders for Pre bed shavings close May 31, 2026 
• Extra shavings can be also purchased on site

Click on the Rules Link on Event Page for more information with the rules and class detail information: <a href="https://scproductionsllc.com/events/mvp-barrel-race/">https://scproductionsllc.com/events/mvp-barrel-race/</a>

NO REFUNDS/VET OUTS/ NO EXCEPTIONS - you can sell your stalls and entries 
Any Changes need to be done in the show office - Check the Rules for those deadlines

Open to all riders - no membership or nomination fees required to enter

Class Info 
-If entered in the Youth and the Open – Youth time will carry to the open. 
-Futurity / Derby entries are required to enter the open classes and times will carry to the open each day from the futurity derby. Class details, 
* Futurity Derby Entries – Required to upload our horse registration papers on your entry 
Enter Incentive Side Pots on their websites – Links to these websites can be found on SCProductions website follow the link below: 
• NRF Tour Incentive - $500 Added 
• Rookie Incentive - $2,000 Added 
• The Non Incentive Horse Side Pot - $1,000 Added 
• The Open Horse Side Pot - $1,000 Added 
<a href="https://scproductionsllc.com/events/mvp-barrel-race/">https://scproductionsllc.com/events/mvp-barrel-race/</a>

Schedule: 
Thursday: 
5:00 pm MEC is open - NO ARRIVALS before 5:00PM - Early Arrival Fees Apply 
 Must be paid in the show office any time before Noon on Friday. 
6:00-7:00 Warmups 
7:00-9:00 Exhibitions

Friday: 
8:00 - 11:00 Warm Up 
11:00-4:30 Barrel Exhibitions 
4:00 Changes Close for Friday Youth, Open Classes 
5:00 Pee Wee - $50 Added 
 Youth 
 Open - $1,000 Added 
 Senior Side Pot - $200 Added 
7:00 Futurity Derby Late Entries Close 
7:00 Sat Warm Up and Exhibitions go on sale in the show office - CASH ONLY

Satruday: 
7:00-7:30 Warm Up 
7:30-10:00 Exhibitions 
9:00 Saturday Changes Close 
10:30 Futurity 1st Go - $3,000 Added 
 Derby 1st Go - $2,000 Added 
 Pee Wee - $50 Added 
 Youth - $500 Added 
 Open - $2,000 Added 
 Senior Side Pot - $200 Added 
 Average Side Pot - $500 Added 
 NRF Tour Side Pot - $500 Added 
 The Rookie Incentive - $1,200 Added 
 Hi Stakes Side pot - $4,000 Added 
TBD Triple Crown Open Slot Race - $2,000 Added 
6:00 Changes for Sunday Classes close

Sunday: 
8:00 2nd Go Futurity 
 2nd Go Derby 
 Pee Wee - $50 Added 
 Youth - $500 Added 
 Open - $2,000 Added 
 Senior Side Pot - $200 Added 
 Off the Track Side Pot - $500 Added

Contact: Casey Varpness 507-450-6080 
Website: 
Facebook Event Page for updates: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2394787704308387/?active_tab=discussion">https://www.facebook.com/events/2394787704308387/?active_tab=discussion</a>

More information on the event, Rules and Class information can be found on the website - Link for Rules <a href="https://scproductionsllc.com/">https://scproductionsllc.com/</a> 
Flyers for each class are posted on the website for more details 
 <a href="https://scproductionsllc.com/events/mvp-barrel-race/">https://scproductionsllc.com/events/mvp-barrel-race/</a>

DISCLOSURE: 
By entering this event, you, the rider, agree to become familiar with and abide by the rules of this event. You agree to familiarize yourself with and abide by the rules and regulations of the event. You acknowledge that SC PRODUCTIONS LLC, including its staff, Sponsors and Minnesota Equestrian Center are not responsible for any, injury, accidents, death, loss or theft that may occur to You, your horse, or Your Property while attending this event either as a spectator or contestant. You understand and accept that we DO NOT have Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) on site during this event. You acknowledge that SC Productions reserves the right to refuse entry to any participant for any reason. 

NOTICE: 
Anyone selling a product (NEW OR USED) or providing a service on the MEC grounds without approval from Show Manager Casey Varpness will result in disqualification for all parties involved. If you are not a contestant entered in the event and are selling a product or providing a service, you'll be fined $500 and be asked to leave the property immediately! 

Reminders: 
All horses entered are required to have a stall or pay a tie out fee. You can find the online jot form on <a href="https://scproductionsllc.com/events/warrior-fly-boots-barrel-race/">https://scproductionsllc.com/events/warrior-fly-boots-barrel-race/</a> 
 Please, leave a copy of the current Coggins in the show office

Saddle book Payment Methods: 
• For payment by check entries must be mailed by May 22, 2026 
• (Entering by check) – If you go in and out of Saddle book and add more classes Saddle book will add another processing fee – Text Casey 507-450-6080 to fix your order before mailing a check! 

• SC Productions – 6087 Easy St SE Rochester, MN 55904 
• Payment online with Credit Card or Debit Card Fee 3.5% 
• Cash Payments accepted in the show office for late entries only 
• All Fees are REQUIRED to be paid before you run 
• All Fees are required to be paid regardless if the rider runs or not

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