National Pole Bending Association

02/04/2025

Hey guys! Just wanted to touch base and say I’m very sorry for the delay in having the site up. What started as a rework turned into a rebuild! We are at the finish line (so we’re told) and hoping to go live in the next couple days. On the bright side the new site is pretty awesome and going to offer a lot of great things. We appreciate your patience so much!

01/13/2025

I just wanted to reach out because we’ve had several of you ask, we’re currently making final revisions to the new website and hope to have it up and running by the end of the week. All the information for the NPBA will be on the website and we will also post it, this will include membership information. Once we go live and memberships are up, you will have a two-week time period for anyone to join and we will backdate those memberships to the first of the year. We appreciate your patience as we work towards our launch.

01/01/2025

We are looking forward to a year of fun and exciting pole bending in 2025!

12/31/2024

Just to follow up on the post from earlier. For now while we are in a transition period, all deadlines and dates for things such as the stallion and foals incentives, money run call ins ext are delayed. Once we have those updated deadline and dates we will post all the information. We are excited about the upcoming season and Happy New Year to everyone.

12/31/2024

Hey guys if you visit the NPBA site you will notice that it is down at the moment. We are currently moving the site over to a new system. The new site will allow you track your points, earnings, easily find approved shows, show results and more. We hope to launch shortly after the new year. Stay tuned as I will be making a post soon in regards to some of the changes coming for the new season. I know the new season starts Jan 1 and we are going to try to have everything up and ready for you asap. Many have asked about purchasing their memberships, paying into the incentive and sponsoring and getting slots for the finals. We will have all this prepared for you shortly.

12/26/2024

Merry Christmas to all of the Pole Bending Community! Praying you all have a safe and blessed Holiday!

12/16/2024

Good morning everyone! The next step in preparing for the transition in Managment is introducing you to the person who will be taking the lead in daily operations for the association, Mr. Bryan Isham. Bryan has been a pole bender most of his life and knows many of you and the needs of the pole bending community. Bryan has proven his merit for the position through his production of shows including the Pursuit of the Loot and one of the current NPBA futurity shows, The Battle for the Bluegrass. Bryan will be your primary contact for Membership, show approval and show results for NPBA. This is a dream position for Bryan and I am looking forward to creating some great programs with him as I’m sure he will apply his enthusiasm for pole bending in full for you. As always my door is always open and you’re always welcome to reach out to me personally and I know Brad Walbert and Penny Barth in our IBRA’s home office will have Bryan’s back. P.S thank you to Haley Johnson for creating this pic and no I did not approve this with Bryan first 😉🤣

12/16/2024

Pole Bending Highlights from the Kissmas Show Sat. Congrats to all our NPBA members who placed! Check out tracer for the full results!

https://tracer.events/events/16b22128-e7e2-4392-83c8-15878e6e4212/classes?day=Saturday

12/15/2024

Happy Sunday everyone. As we prepare to make the transition into managing the NPBA, I wanted to take a moment to make sure we show our appreciation to the Nicholson Family. Chip, Lisa and Bailey Jo have done a great job adding shows, producing shows and increasing membership for the NPBA. I also want to thank them for trusting us to take the reins and steer the association into its next phase. As someone who has a lot of experience with what is involved in running an association I know all about the ups, downs and all around. It is a ton of work, loss of personal time and personal sacrifice in many different ways all so that the people and sport we love can prosper. It is also the satisfaction of seeing the gains in your community from this work! Stepping away from such a position is no easy task after years of pouring yourself into it. So here’s to The Nicholson Family for their service to Pole Bending and Speed Racing community. Prayers for blessings to their family in their future endeavors! - Shane

12/12/2024

Exciting news!!
NPBA will join forces with IBRA!!
As NPBA continues to grow, the demands of the organization deserve what IBRA will be able to offer!
We have no doubt that Shane and his team at IBRA will take NPBA to the next level!
The Nicholson family wishes to extend the most sincere gratitude to Members, Directors, Office Staff, and Show Producers for the continued support.

*More information to come- STAY TUNED*

12/10/2024

Who wouldn’t want to attend this?
William had always been making a name for himself as a great rider, competitor, and clinician!

Get your spot secured to learn from one of the greats!

William Ball 2024 BFA Super Stakes Champion is back at Crazy Woman Ranch for another Pole Bending Clinic! This is a great clinic only 20 spots available, they will sell out fast!

11/21/2024

“I’m kinda known as a Pole Bender”
You have made a name for yourself over and over!
Congratulations, William Ball!!!

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween!

09/11/2024

2024 Best of the Best NPBA Member Sidepot $$
If you have NOT recieved your money, please send a private message with PayPal or Venmo information.
Congratulations to all the winners!