Schedule
| Day / Time | What's Happening |
|---|---|
| MON JUL 6 · 5P | Stalls & entries open on SaddleBook |
| FRI JUL 24 | Go For Broke Open (open to all) · Iowa IBRA year-end points · $1,500 added · GFB Showdown Qualifier |
| SAT JUL 25 | Go For Broke Open (open to all) · Iowa IBRA year-end points · $2,250 added · GFB Showdown Qualifier |
| SUN JUL 26 | Iowa IBRA State Finale Day — membership required · $6,250 added · 2026 year-end points stack to complete the season |
Show schedule subject to change — follow our Facebook page for updates.
Entry Fees & Extras
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Go For Broke Open — Friday | $1,500 added | Open to ALL contestants · Iowa IBRA year-end points |
| Go For Broke Open — Saturday | $2,250 added | Open to ALL contestants · Iowa IBRA year-end points |
| State Finale Day — Sunday | $6,250 added | Iowa IBRA membership required (2026 or 2027) · Awards: Open, Youth, Adult & Masters |
| Stalls | See SaddleBook | Limited — no electric, plan to run generators · tie-outs allowed if stalls sell out (weather permitting) |
Classes, Added Money & Payout
$10,000 Total Added
GFB Open + IA IBRA State Finale
$1,500 Fri · $2,250 Sat · $6,250 Sun
Showdown Qualifier
Friday & Saturday
Qualify for the Original Showdown Finals, Oct 22–25, Cedar Rapids
Entry Deadlines
Postmark checks by July 10
Pre-enter w/ CC by July 19 @ midnight · stalls & entries opened July 6 @ 5P CST
Rules
All Go For Broke events run under the official GFB Event Guidelines. Futurity & Derby classes follow the Futurity/Derby Guidelines. Read them before you enter — entering the event means you agree to them.
Waivers & Disclosure
By entering this event you agree: you are responsible for reading, understanding, and following all event rules. Participation in equine events involves inherent risks that you voluntarily accept. Go For Broke Productions, its staff and associates are not liable for any accident, injury, theft, death, or property damage while attending, competing, camping, or spectating. GFBP reserves the right to refuse entry to any participant at any time.
Equine Activity Liability Notice: under Iowa Code Chapter 673, Wisconsin Statute §895.481, and the Illinois Equine Activity Liability Act, an equine activity sponsor is not liable for injury or death resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities. Proper supervision of minors is required at all times.
Location & Stalls
Stalls & RV
Stalls are limited! No electric — plan to run your generators. If stalls sell out, overnight tie-outs will be allowed (weather permitting). Stalls & entries opened Monday, July 6 @ 5P CST on SaddleBook.