Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 $1.3 Million Ruby Buckle West Barrel Race

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah — The Ruby Buckle West Barrel Race runs June 23–27 at the Bastian Agricultural Center in South Jordan, Utah, with more than $1.22 million in guaranteed payouts on the line across the Open 5D, Futurity, Derby, and youth and amateur divisions. Every run streams live and free at TheRubyBuckle.com, with live and on-demand coverage also available on Ride TV.

The Ruby Buckle West is the second of three Ruby Buckle regional barrel races on the 2026 calendar, each built on equal payouts and a format designed to reward depth across the field. The Open 5D pays evenly with half-second splits. The 2D Futurity and 2D Derby run on three-quarter second splits.

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2026 Ruby Buckle West Schedule

Wednesday, June 24 kicks off competition with Derby Round 1 at 8 a.m., followed by Futurity Round 1. Thursday, June 25 picks back up at 8 a.m. with Derby Round 2 and Futurity Round 2, closing with the $10,000 added Classic Equine Breeders Open 4D Jackpot.

Friday, June 26 opens with Youth, Rookie Ruby, and Open exhibitions at 8 a.m., followed by Youth Round 1, Rookie Ruby Round 1, and Open 5D Round 1. Saturday, June 27 closes the event with Youth Round 2, Rookie Ruby Round 2, and Open 5D Round 2.

All exhibitions run in draw order with a 45-second time limit.

How To Watch

The full event streams live and free at TheRubyBuckle.com.

Live and on-demand coverage is also available on Ride TV at ridetvgo.tv, giving viewers the ultimate streaming experience. Watch it anywhere, at any time with a Ride TV subscription.

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Ruby Buckle West Results

Coming soon.

$600,000 Open 5D
$280,000 2D Futurity
$175,000 2D Derby
$100,000 5D Owner/Rider
$35,000 5D Rookie Ruby
$15,000 Youth
$10,000 Classic Equine Breeders Open 4D
Red River Equine Open Only Average

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, a 2D Futurity, and a 2D Derby, structured to reward depth across the field. 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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