Welcome!

Barrel racing has been practiced in Puerto Rico for over 50 years, albeit in an unorganized manner. After 2010, several attempts were made to organize the sport, but it wasn't until January 17, 2023, that NBHA-PR was founded, a component of Barriler@s, Inc., affiliated with the NBHA of the United States.

We are pleased to announce that as of October 8, 2025, the National Barrel Horse Association Puerto Rico (NBHA–PR) became independent and as of January 1, 2026, it will operate as an independent organization, separate from Barrileras, with its own structure, administration, and purpose.

This step marks a new stage of growth and strengthening for the sport of barrel racing in Puerto Rico. As an autonomous organization, NBHA–PR reaffirms its commitment to the development, equity, and international representation of our jockeys.

Our direction is clear and firm:

that all riders who are members of NBHA-PR have a real opportunity to represent Puerto Rico in the NBHA World Championships, competing under fair, transparent standards and aligned with the official rules of the association at the international level.

NBHA–PR will actively work to:

• Establish clear membership and classification processes.

· Promote endorsed competitions that allow the accumulation of official points.

· To provide ongoing information and guidance to our members.

· To promote inclusive participation of riders of all categories and levels.

We recognize the shared history with Barrileras and value the contributions made to the sport; however, this administrative separation allows us to focus all our efforts exclusively on the mission of NBHA–Puerto Rico: to raise the local competitive level and open the doors to world stages.

We invite all riders, trainers, and fans to be part of this new stage, where Puerto Rico is represented with pride, commitment, and excellence in every arena.