Schedule
Stalls & Entries Open: Monday, July 6 at 5:00 PM CST · Mail-in checks: postmarked by July 10 · Online/credit card entries: close July 19 at midnight
Friday · July 24 · $1,500 Total Added · Open to ALL Contestants
| Time | What's Happening |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Grounds open / contestant arrivals |
| 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Training sessions (25-minute slots) |
| 1:15 – 4:15 PM | Exhibitions |
| 4:30 PM | 9 & Under (Pee Wee) |
| 5:00 PM | $1,200 Added Open 5D · Youth 4D ($100 added, .5 split) · Adult 4D ($100 added, .5 split) · Masters 3D ($100 added, .5 split) |
Aged Combo Draw follows the Open 5D late draw. Please designate Run or Carry Over when entering.
Saturday · July 25 · $2,250 Total Added · Open to ALL Contestants
| Time | What's Happening |
|---|---|
| 8:15 – 11:15 AM | Exhibitions |
| 11:30 AM | 9 & Under (Pee Wee) |
| 12:00 PM | $1,500 Added Open 5D · $250 Added Fri/Sat IA Members-Only Average (4D sidepot) · Youth 4D ($200 added, .5 split) · Adult 4D ($200 added, .5 split) · Masters 3D ($100 added, .5 split) |
Aged Combo Draw follows the Open 5D late draw. Please designate Run or Carry Over when entering.
Ice Cream Social following the Saturday race in the concession stand. Bring a sweet treat to share and IA IBRA will provide the ice cream. Everyone is welcome.
Sunday · July 26 · $6,250 Total Added · IA IBRA State Finale Shootout Day
IA IBRA membership required (2026 or 2027 accepted). 2026 members earn finale points toward Year-End Championships.
| Time | What's Happening |
|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | 9 & Under (Pee Wee) |
| 9:00 AM | IA IBRA Members-Only Open 5D · $3,000 Added · Youth 4D ($1,000 added, .5 split) · Adult 3D ($1,000 added, .5 split) · Masters 3D ($500 added, .5 split) · Sponsors-Only Side Pot 4D ($750 added, .5 split) |
Aged Combo Draw follows the Open 5D late draw. Please designate Run or Carry Over when entering.
Show schedule subject to change, follow our Facebook page for updates.
Entry Fees & Extras
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Office Fee | $8 | Per rider, per day |
| Open 5D | $60 | Per race |
| 9 & Under (Pee Wee) | $10 | |
| Aged Classes | $35 | |
| Average | $35 | |
| Sponsor Race | $35 | |
| Stall | $75 | Includes 2 bags of shavings. No outside shavings allowed, $100 fine for outside bedding use. |
Facility notes: No electric hookups, plan to run a generator (event staff & sponsors receive some access to electric). No late fees. No awards fees for the IA IBRA State Finale Shootout.
Classes, Added Money & Payout
$10,000 Total Added
GFB Open + IA IBRA State Finale
$1,500 Fri · $2,250 Sat · $6,250 Sun
Showdown Qualifier
Friday & Saturday
Qualify for the Original Showdown Finals, Oct 22-25, Cedar Rapids
Entry Deadlines
Postmark checks by July 10
Pre-enter w/ CC by July 19 @ midnight · stalls & entries opened July 6 @ 5P CST
Rules
All Go For Broke events run under the official GFB Event Guidelines, and Futurity & Derby classes follow the Futurity/Derby Guidelines. Entering the event means you agree to them. Reach out with any rules questions and we are glad to help.
Waivers & Disclosure
By entering this event you agree: you are responsible for reading, understanding, and following all event rules. Participation in equine events involves inherent risks that you voluntarily accept. Go For Broke Productions, its staff and associates are not liable for any accident, injury, theft, death, or property damage while attending, competing, camping, or spectating. GFBP reserves the right to refuse entry to any participant at any time.
Equine Activity Liability Notice: under Iowa Code Chapter 673, Wisconsin Statute §895.481, and the Illinois Equine Activity Liability Act, an equine activity sponsor is not liable for injury or death resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities. Proper supervision of minors is required at all times.
Location & Stalls
Stalls & RV
All horses remaining overnight must stall. Stalls are $75 and include 2 bags of shavings, no outside shavings allowed. No electric hookups, plan to run your generator. If stalls sell out, tie-outs may be permitted if weather allows, recent heavy rain may affect our ability to allow tie-outs. Stalls & entries open Monday, July 6 at 5:00 PM CST.