Ava, MO. — Young riders and barrel racers will take to the arena Saturday, Oct. 10, for a Bulls & Barrels event at the Ava Saddle Club Arena located on Saddle Club Road.
The Junior Pro Bull Riders event will begin at 7 p.m. and will feature youth roughstock competition and barrel racing. Local contestants are welcome to participate.
Youth roughstock competitors will ride two head. Divisions include Mutton Bustin’ for ages 4 through 6, calf riding for ages 8 and under, steer riding for ages 11 and under, Pee Wee Bull Riding for ages 13 and under, Junior Bull Riding for ages 15 and under and Senior Bull Riding for ages 19 and under. Ages are determined as of Jan. 1, 2026.
Entry fees range from $50 for Mutton Bustin’ to $85 for Senior Bull Riding. All entry fees include a $5 office fee, and roughstock fees include the stock charge.
Barrel racing will consist of two runs, with divisions for ages 8 and under and ages 13 and under. Entry fees are $30 and $40, respectively. Barrel racing entry fees include a $5 timer fee and offer an 80% payback.
All contestants must call in from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, at 417-677-6596. Bryan and Marla Moore are listed as contacts for the event.
Admission is $10 for adults and children ages 6 and older. Children ages 5 and younger will be admitted free. Concessions will be available during the event.
