Welcome to the Glacier Barrel Bash Futurity, Derby, & Open 4D
For over 27 years, the Glacier Barrel Bash has been a beloved staple in Kalispell, Montana’s Flathead Valley, drawing barrel racing enthusiasts from near and far. Hosted under the Montana Barrel Horse Association (MBHA) District 5, this exciting event has brought together riders of all levels to celebrate the sport and its vibrant community.
In the Fall of 2024, Josie Jakeway approached Win$um Productions with an exciting opportunity: to collaborate on the creation of a Futurity and Derby alongside the Glacier Barrel Bash, pending approval from the MBHA District 5 membership. With the green light, we hit the ground running, combining our expertise to form Win$um and Co.
Our Mission:
At Win$um and Co., our goal is to create a fun, user-friendly experience that encourages open barrel racers of all levels to explore the world of Futurities and Derbies. We're dedicated to providing a top-tier competition with an emphasis on arena setup, ground conditions, and all the finer details that help young horses gain confidence and race strong.
The Event:
Join us each year on Father’s Day weekend—June 13-15, 2025—for the Glacier Barrel Bash Futurity, Derby, & Open 4D!
Futurity: For 4- and 5-year-old horses
Derby: For 5- to 8-year-old horses
Open 4D:
10K Diamond Classic Sidepot
1,500.00 BBI Sidepot
UBRC Super Sidepot
Our commitment is to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for both competitors and horses, fostering a sense of community while offering a challenging and rewarding competition. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a newcomer to barrel racing, Glacier Barrel Bash is the place to be!
We look forward to seeing you there!
We will once again be UBRC sanctioned. Our event is a Super Sidepot/Shakin Your Spurs which comes with a prizeline, added $$ and double points!
UBRC membership info is available on Saddlebook. There is a link on their Facebook page.
For more info on UBRC also take a look at their website.
If your horse is sired by a Diamond Classic stallion, it is eligible for nomination. For a list of Diamond Classic stallions please go to the Diamond Classic website to verify. A link is posted in the comments. More info on how to enroll your offspring of one of these stallions and the nomination fee will be coming soon.
If you aren’t sure what Diamond Classic is all about, in our case it is a $10,000 added sidepot in the Open for the entire weekend for horses that have been paid into Diamond Classic because they are offspring of Diamond Classic stallions. You have 3 chances to win a part of the $10k. You can pay in your sidepot entry fee for one specific day, 2 specific days or all 3 days. The times from the runs you paid a sidepot entry fee for all go into one payoff so you can potentially win 3 checks if you enter all 3 days. That makes it different from other incentive programs.
More info to come later.
The Barrel Breeders Incentive (BBI) has been a cornerstone of the barrel racing community in Montana for 27 years, dedicated to promoting both nominated stallions and the thrilling sport itself. With an impressive $1,500 in added money for Glacier Barrel Bash, BBI encourages breeders and competitors alike to showcase their talent and dedication. Their mission is to foster growth within the barrel racing industry while celebrating the incredible bond between horse and rider. By supporting quality breeding and providing exciting opportunities for participants, BBI continues to elevate the standards of barrel racing and inspire the next generation of equine athletes.
The Stall Barn is available for registered participants for scheduled equine events. If you would like to make a reservation or have questions regarding the Stall Barn, please call us directly at 406-755-5366.
Our sponsorships are beginning to arrive! We would like to thank MVP and Montana MVP Rep Mykal Kirkpatrick for your product sponsorship.
If you are looking for any of their great supplements please contact Mykal and she will help you with your equine needs.
Thank you BEX for your support of Glacier Barrel Bash Futurity and Derby and the 27th Annual Glacier Barrel Bash.
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Thank you Montana Silversmiths for joining Glacier Barrel Bash Futurity and Derby and the 27th Annual Glacier Barrel Bash Open, Youth and Senior barrel racing event. It is an honor to be partnering with you,
At Montana Silversmiths, they proudly serve a diverse community of individuals who share a love for authenticity, tradition, and the spirit of the American West. Whether you're a seasoned cowboy, cowgirl, or just have a heart for the open range, there’s a piece of Montana Silversmiths for you.
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We appreciate CHS Nutrition for supporting our event.
CHS provides High-quality animal nutrition backed by experts
CHS offers a broad range of animal nutrition products at more than 650 retail locations across the United States. Our proprietary, high-quality feeds are produced at our wholly owned and joint-venture feed mills throughout the United States.
For over 100 years, Nutrena has been a leading producer of animal feed, committed to providing high-quality and innovative nutrition solutions for a variety of animals. From the beginning, we made it our business to give you and your animals the best. In 2021, we celebrated 100 years, and today we’re still at it: Feeding generations for generations.
Thank you Nutrena Feed for supporting Glacier Barrel Bash in 2025. We appreciate it.
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Thank you Hooey for supporting Glacier Barrel Bash Futurity, Derby, Open, Youth and Senior in 2025.
We are excited to welcome Pro Earth Animal Health to our team of supporters for the 2025 Glacier Barrel Bash Futurity, Derby, Open Youth and Senior Barrel Race.
Zesterra by Pro Earth Animal Health is an amazing product. Zesterra is a 100% all-natural equine supplement that works by neutralizing the pH of the horse’s stomach to:
Encourage eating and drinking
Provide a more balanced environment where beneficial microbes can thrive
Aid in the prevention of ulcer progression
Improve feed utilization and nutrient absorption
C&R Auto and Trailer Sales: Proud Platinum Sponsor of the Glacier Barrel Bash
We are thrilled to announce C&R Auto and Trailer Sales as a Platinum Sponsor of this year’s Glacier Barrel Bash! With locations in Tremonton, UT and Kalispell, MT, C&R Auto and Trailer Sales is your go-to destination for top-quality RVs, trailers, and hauling solutions. Their commitment to the outdoor lifestyle and local events like the Glacier Barrel Bash shows their passion for the communities they serve.
Whether you're looking to hit the road in a new RV or upgrade your trailer for the season, C&R Auto and Trailer Sales offers a wide selection of inventory on-site and through their manufacturer showroom, where you can browse detailed photos, specs, and order exactly what you need.
We’re proud to have C&R Auto and Trailer Sales backing this exciting event and supporting the barrel racing community in such a big way. Be sure to stop by their booth at the Glacier Barrel Bash and see how they can help keep your adventures rolling!
Glacier Barrel Bash Futurity and Derby, June 13-15, 2025 @ Majestic Valley Arena in Kalispell, MT.
About Josie…
She grew up in Broken Bow, Nebraska. The daughter of a veterinarian father and her mother, the past owner of the “Cornhusker Futurity”, Josie is no stranger to barrel racing. She was a National High School Rodeo Finals Qualifier, College National Finals Qualifier, 4x Badlands Circuit Finals Qualifier, Badlands Circuit Finals Champion, and Dodge National Circuit Finals Qualifier to name a few accomplishments. Josie has now lived in Kalispell for 12 years and is a Registered Nurse currently working for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. Josie is married to Travis, a rep for several companies in the western market including Montana Silversmiths.
About Wendy…
I grew up in Columbia Falls, Montana. After competing in high school rodeo and then college rodeo as an MSU Bobcat, marrying and raising 2 sons who rodeod, I retired from public education in 2016. Having produced barrel racing events since college and being a past State Director of the National Barrel Horse Assn - Montana (aka MBHA), in 2016 Win$um Productions was formed, putting on an average of 30 jackpots each year and also organizing invitational barrel races as part of the rodeo staff for the producers of Under The Big Sky Music Fest, benefit events and events like Horsepower Collides and a favorite for locals Beauties and The Beasts to name a few. While I am off barrel racing, my husband Ernie, also retired after a 42 year career as an inspector/investigator for the MT Dept of Livestock, spends his time building custom horse freeze brand irons and cattle hot iron brands.