Gilroy Rodeo Kick Off Barrel Race

Join us for the Gilroy Rodeo Kick-Off Events, exclusively for CONTESTANTS ONLY! 🎉

Event Highlights:

• Time Onlys:
  • 8:00 - 10:00 AM (sold in time slots only)
• Youth Race: 10:30 AM (top 4 qualify for the Gilroy Rodeo Youth Shootout)
• Futurity: Following the Youth Race
• High Stakes Race: Following the Futurity
• Open Race: Following High Stakes

🏆 Prizes Include:

• $2,000+ added to Saturday’s Open
• $500 added to Saturday's Youth
• $500 added to Saturday’s Futurity
• $1,000+ added to the Gilroy Rodeo 3D High Stakes
• $5,000 Top Shelf Breeders Sidepot
  • Big money and big awards await! 💰
  • Entry Fee: $175, with 80% payback
  • 3D - 0.8 splits allowing everyone a chance to win big! 🐴
• Additional prizes include:
  • Saddle for High Stakes Fast Time
  • HD Smart TVs for 2D & 3D winners
  • Buckles to D winners in both Open & Youth
  • Custom Spurs in the Futurity

Warm-Up Race on July 24:

• 3:30 - 4:15 PM: Group Rides ($20 for a 15-minute session, 5 riders max per slot)
• 4:30 - 6:00 PM: Time Onlys (cash at gate)
• 6:15 PM: 2026 Futurity Horse Showcase
• Peewee Race on Friday ONLY: (for riders 9 and under)
  • $15 entry fee, 2D with 2-second split, 100% payback & limited to 20 riders.

📅 Entry Details:

• Pre-entries close Thursday, July 24 at 8 PM.
• Entries will be accepted on the day of the race until the first big drag in the Open.
• $15 one-time office fee per rider.

🐴 Stock Pens and Stalls:

• Limited availability at $30/night - contact Alyssa at 408-500-5445 to reserve.
• Portables and tying welcome at no charge!

💳 Payments accepted via Saddlebook.com (Credit Cards). Cash or check at the office. NO Venmo or Paypal.

🌟 Don’t miss this exciting kickoff to the rodeo season at the Gilroy Rodeo located at 2365 Dunlap Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020, United States! 🌟

📅 Get your tickets here!