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Northern Lights Thunder Barrel Race - September 12–13, 2026 | Dryden, Ontario

Get ready for an action-packed weekend of barrel racing under the Northern Lights! The Northern Lights Quarter Horse Association is excited to bring you the 2026 Northern Lights Thunder Barrel Race, happening September 12 & 13 in Dryden, Ontario.


Whether you’re coming to compete, cheer on your favourite rider, or spend the weekend with our amazing equine community, we’re looking forward to a fantastic weekend!


Planning to stay for the weekend? 

Stalls are available for just $75.


We recommend reserving your stall early so you can settle in and enjoy the entire weekend without worrying about hauling back and forth.


Come join us for one more BIG barrel racing weekend and help us finish off an incredible 2026 season!

Questions?

Call/Text/Email Destiny Pryzner

1-204-807-0729

destinypryzner@gmail.com


Call/Text/Email Danika Morton 

1-807-220-5904

danikamorton@gmail.com 


MEET THE RIDERS OF THUNDER!!

Get to know the riders and horses behind the runs at the Northern Lights Thunder Barrel Race! Competitors, submit your Meet the Rider profile to be featured in our Official 2026 Show Program.

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START TIME: 10AM 

Saturday, September 12

2 Barrel Runs

1 Pole Bending Run 

Sunday, September 13

1 Barrel Run

1 Pole Bending Run

DIVISIONS

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Open 3D

Youth 3D

Peewee / Leadline ( 2 Runs) 

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Open: $150

Youth: $120

Pole Bending: $80

SIDEPOTS

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Knocked Barrel 

Knocked Pole

Grade Horse

Select Rider ( Rider over 50+)

Senior Horse (Horse aged 16+)

Gelding Gang ( fastest combined time of all three barrel runs, gelding only) 

Mare Power ( Fastest combined time of all three barrels runs, mare only)

ADVERTISE IN THE THUNDER SHOW PROGRAM!

Put your business in front of competitors, families, spectators, and our equine community by advertising in the Official Northern Lights Thunder Barrel Race Show Program!

We’re excited to have you be part of this incredible event and appreciate your support! 

 Click “Get Started Here” to fill out the advertising form for your business.

CLICK HERE

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