2026/27 Dates
Every weekend runs Saturday and Sunday at Ellsworth Equestrian Center. Friday night is arrivals and open arena.
Schedule
The same every weekend. The futurity lines run on November 14 and 15 only.
| Day / Time | What's Happening |
|---|---|
| FRI · 6:00P | Grounds open for contestant arrivals |
| FRI · 7:00-9:00P | Open arena, no barrels set up |
| SAT · 8:30A | Show office opens |
| SAT · 9:00A-12:00P | Exhibitions, pay at the gate. We will cut exhibitions off to stay on schedule. |
| SAT · 12:15P (Nov 14 only) | 2027 Futurity Showcase |
| SAT · following | 9 & Under barrels (follows the showcase on Nov 14) |
| SAT · 1:00P | Open 4D |
| SAT · follows Open | Youth / Adult / Masters combo draw |
| SAT · follows combo draw | 15 minutes of pole exhibitions, then Open 2D Poles |
| SUN · 8:00A | Show office opens |
| SUN · 8:00-10:00A | Exhibitions, pay at the gate |
| SUN · 10:15A (Nov 15 only) | 2027 First Out Futurity. Futurity entries must enter the Open and CO. |
| SUN · following | 9 & Under barrels (follows the futurity on Nov 15) |
| SUN · 11:00A | Open 4D |
| SUN · follows Open | Youth / Adult / Masters combo draw |
Schedules are subject to change. Follow the Facebook event for up-to-date info.
Entry Fees & Extras
All fees are cash only. Exhibitions are paid at the gate.
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Open | $50 | Open 4D, Saturday and Sunday |
| Youth, Adult, Masters, Poles & side pots | $30 | Each |
| 9 & Under barrels | $10 | |
| Stall | $65 | Includes 2 bags of shavings. No outside shavings allowed. |
| Electric | $35 | Per night |
| Jump-out | $15 / $20 | $15 for one day, $20 for the weekend |
| Exhibitions | $5 | Pay at the gate |
| Office fee | $10 | Per rider, per day |
Payback: 75% jackpot of entry fees and 100% payback of any added money. IBRA approved, WPRA pending. Casual, appropriate dress code.
Series Awards
No nomination fees. You must attend 50% of the shows to be eligible for awards.
Open
Awards to the top 5
Youth
Awards to the top 5
Adult
Awards to the top 3
Masters
Series champion awards
Pee Wee
Pee Wee awards
No nomination fees
Just come run. Attend half the shows to qualify.
Turnouts, Deadlines & Rules
Turnout deadlines (CST)
- Notify turnouts for any reason by Friday of race week at 12 PM.
- Pay Saturday fees by 12 PM. Pay Sunday fees by 10 AM.
- Running late? Text 515-571-4281.
No notice, no show, no pay
Riders who do not show and do not notify will be disqualified from GFB events until owed fees have been paid.
Overnight horses
All horses on the grounds overnight must be stalled. Any rider not stalling who hauls in and out each day pays the jump-out fee.
Entries
All class entries use SaddleBook. Standard Go For Broke event rules apply.
Stalls, RV & Location
Stall & RV reservations
Reservations open Monday of race week at 12 PM on our Google Form. Stalls are $65 with 2 bags of shavings, electric is $35 a night, and everything is paid in cash on the grounds.
Ellsworth Equestrian Center
709 Ellsworth Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
Questions? Call or text Lynde at 515-571-4281.
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