Established 2012 · Minnesota · Dakotas · Iowa · Wisconsin

Poles. Points.
Payouts.

The Midwest Pole Bending Association exists to grow the sport of pole bending — running jackpots and tour stops across the Midwest, tracking season points, and putting 100% of membership fees back into year-end awards.

Become a Member 2026 Schedule

102026 Tour Stops

$176K+2025 Finals Payout

100%Of Dues To Awards

2XPoints At Tour Stops

Who We Are

A home for pole benders in the Midwest

MPBA was formed in 2012 to give pole bending a circuit of its own. We sanction tour stops, keep a season-long points race, and hand out year-end awards funded entirely by membership dues.

You don’t have to live near a tour stop to compete for a title. Members can run any open pole bending event in MN, WI, ND, SD, IA and adjacent states and submit those results toward year-end standings — and earn double points at sanctioned MPBA tour stops.

How Membership Works

Ride anywhere

Compete at any open pole bending show in the region and count it toward your season.

Double points

MPBA tour stops pay double points to members — the fastest way up the standings.

Year-end awards

Every dollar of membership goes straight back to the awards table.

R&J Arena · Verndale, MN

Tour Stop

Entry Info

How It Works

Four steps to a year-end title

Join MPBA

Fill out the membership form and pay your dues. 100% goes to year-end awards.

Run poles

Enter MPBA tour stops for double points, or any open pole bending event in the region.

Submit your points

Send your placings in by the 10th of the month after the event.

Watch the standings

Updated around the 20th of each month, all season long.

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Thank You

Our 2026 Sponsors

These businesses make the awards, the added money and the tour possible.

Madrinas
The Warrior Store
A Bit of Tack
Complete Equine Performance
MVP
Acutarapy
Al Braunworth Photography
Midwest Rodeos
Wild W Designs
Knippling Kustoms

Sponsor & Vendor Info

Ready to run with us?

Membership is open to riders of every age and level. Join, ride, submit your points, and chase a year-end title.

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Poles. Points.Payouts.

A home for pole benders in the Midwest

Ride anywhere

Double points

Year-end awards

Upcoming Events

Twisted Clover

Spring Tune Up

Race for the Roses & R&J Classic Futurity and Maturity

Prospector Challenge 1

Prospector Challenge Finals & Black Hills Classic Pole Bending

Madrinas Challenge & Midwest Pole Bending Championships

Sioux County High Money

MN Challenge

PEWC Finals

Harvest Run