2026 Ruby Buckle Central Barrel Race: How to Watch

The Ruby Buckle Central returns to the legendary Lazy E Arena April 26 through May 3, 2026, bringing together top futurity prospects, seasoned open horses, and riders all chasing a share of more than $1.3 million in guaranteed payouts.

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How to Watch

You can watch the entire event free live at TheRubyBuckle.com.

For those who want more flexibility, the Ruby Buckle Central is also available on Ride TV, where you can stream live or on-demand. Whether you’re catching runs between your own rides or going back to study a set, it’s all there.

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Ruby Buckle Central Schedule

Lazy E Arena | Guthrie, Oklahoma
April 26 – May 3, 2026

Saturday, April 25

• Stalls open for contestants (noon)
• Arena closed to riding (setup only)

Sunday, April 26

• Office open / check-in
• Stallion & partner booth setup
• Derby exhibitions
• 4 PM: Derby entry deadline

Monday, April 27

• Derby Round 1

Tuesday, April 28

• Derby Round 2
• Futurity exhibitions
• 4 PM: Futurity & Open Section 1 deadline

Wednesday, April 29

• Futurity Round 1
• Open Section 1 – Round 1

Thursday, April 30

• Sale preview
• Sale mixer
• Stallion Owners Select Sale

Friday, May 1

• Futurity Round 2
• Open Section 1 – Round 2
• 4 PM: Rookie, Youth & Open deadline
• Open arena (evening)

Saturday, May 2

• Rookie Ruby – Round 1
• Youth – Round 1
• Open – Round 1
• Contestant dinner

Sunday, May 3

Open – Round 2 (Finals)

Rookie Ruby – Round 2

Youth – Round 2

2026 Ruby Buckle Central Results

Coming soon.

About Ruby Buckle

The Ruby Buckle Regional Barrel Races are built to increase both opportunity and quality in the sport.

Each event features an Open 5D, plus a 2D Futurity and 2D Derby, structured to reward depth across the field. The 5D pays evenly with half-second splits, while the futurity and derby run on three-quarter second splits.

Focused on promoting Ruby Buckle stallions and their offspring, the program continues to raise the standard of competition—while giving riders at every level a real shot at meaningful payouts.

With three regional races and equal payouts, it’s a format designed for consistency, opportunity, and long-term success.

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