United Pole Bending Association
Six poles.
One passion.
Let’s ride.
A place for pole benders to come together, compete, and keep the sport moving forward. Your next run starts here.
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UPBA
United Pole Bending
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Precision. Partnership. Pole bending.
The horse. The rider. The run. / United through pole bending.
Member portal
Your UPBA account.
Create your account, or log in to your member portal.
New to UPBA
Create your account.
Fill out the membership application to set up your username and password, then mail your check. Adult $50, Youth $40, Family $125. A UPBA admin approves your account when your payment arrives, and you get an email when it is ready. If it does not arrive, check your spam folder.
Already a member
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Our event partner
UPBA has partnered with StockyardEvents.
StockyardEvents is the event software for United Pole Bending Association. UPBA shows are listed, entered and run there.
Event software partner
StockyardEvents
Find UPBA shows, enter online, and follow the draw, results and standings, all in one place.
- Find upcoming shows
- Enter online
- See draws, results and standings
State directors
Find your state director.
Click your state to see who represents UPBA there and how to reach them.
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More than a timed event
One sport.
A shared community.
United Pole Bending Association brings the focus back to the horse, the rider, and the sport we love.
For the early mornings.
The hours in the practice pen.
And the run that makes it all worth it.
Built around the rider
A central place to find association information and prepare for your next competition.
Connected by the sport
Bringing riders and show organizers together through a shared passion for pole bending.
Find your place in the pattern
Be part of
what comes next.
Interested in joining UPBA or bringing sanctioned pole bending to your area? Start with the association rulebook and watch here for membership and district announcements.
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Get to know UPBA
Read the rulebook to learn about the association and competition requirements.
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Watch for membership updates
Membership opportunities and enrollment details will be posted here when available.
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Find your next event
Check the schedule for confirmed shows and information from event organizers.
Ready for the arena
The information you need.
Association resources, competition guidance, and updates in one place.
Rules & guidelines
Know the rules. Enjoy the run.
Review the UPBA rulebook for association policies and competition information.
Districts & producers
Help grow the sport.
Interested in organizing UPBA events in your area? District and sanctioning information will be shared here as it becomes available.
Follow the season
Results & standings
Official event results and association standings will appear here once released.
Awaiting official results