
2026 NBHA Ariat Asheville Super Show
High-speed NBHA barrel racing featuring timed runs, $10,000 added money, 96 wild card spots, and four Circle Y saddle certificates across Open, Youth, and Senior divisions at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center.
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