THE FUTURE ELITE.

2025 LEADERBOARDS

The race to the 2025 Gold Buckle World Finals is on. Earnings from the Spring Showdown have set the pace and the leaderboard is your running tally of who’s in striking distance for year-end titles.

LEADING RIDERS

  1. TREVOR BRAZILE, $61,323.50
  2. RHEN RICHARD, $41,151.00
  3. JOSEPH HARRISON, $40,823.50
  4. BEAU PETERSON, $32,579.00
  5. HAVEN MEGED, $31,723.50

LEADING HORSES

  1. METALLIC HOT ROSE
  2. WARES THE HOTTIE
  3. SAMMIS BIG GAL
  4. HEZ TALKIN SMACK
  5. METALLIC SAGE

LEADING SIRES

  1. ONE TIME HONOR
  2. METALLICS MVP
  3. HICKORY HOLLY TIME
  4. METALLIC CAT
  5. KIT KAT SUGAR

LEADING BREEDERS

  1. FLAG RANCH
  2. A&C RACING AND ROPING
  3. SAN JUAN RANCH
  4. CENTER RANCH
  5. L.A. WATERS QUARTER HORSES

SUPER HORSE

HIGHEST MONEY-EARNING HORSE THAT WINS IN 2+ CLASSES

  1. WARES THE HOTTIE
  2. PRETTY WILD CARD
  3. ALDO THE APACHE
  4. IMGUNNATRASHTALK
  5. MCFLY

WHO WE ARE

ELEVATING THE ROPING INDUSTRY

At Gold Buckle Futurities, we’re committed to growing alongside the industry we serve. Our mission goes beyond just hosting events. We’re here to build a program that evolves with every season, every rider, and every horse. We’re constantly refining what we do to better support the future of elite rope horses and the people who believe in them.

By showcasing rising talent in Tie Down, Breakaway, and Team Roping, we aim to strengthen training programs and uplift the entire rope horse industry. We invite our competitors, partners, and supporters to grow with us, learn with us, and continue shaping a stronger future for the sport—together.

EXHIBIT THE FUTURE ELITE PROSPECTS

Our objective is to establish an organization that exhibits the future elite prospects in Breakaway, Tie Down, and Team Roping. Ultimately, we aim to advance training programs and promote the breeding and training of rope horses.

EXPOSURE FOR STALLION OWNERS & HORSE BREEDERS

The equine breeding industry supplies the next generation of athletes for our field. By showcasing our stallions and preserving their bloodlines, we lay the groundwork for success through breeding the next generation of elite roping prospects.

PRESS RELEASES

The Race To The TrailerThe Race Is On: The Top Rider Race for 2026
May 20, 2026

The Race Is On: The Top Rider Race for 2026

At the end of the season, one competitor will leave with the title of Top Rider and the custom 2026 Hart 6H SmartTack Trailer, thanks to Stephenville Trailers. The standings…
Versatility WinsThe Horses Leading the Gold Buckle Futurities Super Horse Race After Ardmore
May 18, 2026

The Horses Leading the Gold Buckle Futurities Super Horse Race After Ardmore

At Gold Buckle Futurities, winning in one event is tough enough. Winning across multiple events against entirely different sets of horses, setups and pressure points is what separates the truly…
ThiccthirtyCody and Cheyanne McCartney Bank $58K on Thiccthirty at Gold Buckle Spring Showdown
May 15, 2026

Cody and Cheyanne McCartney Bank $58K on Thiccthirty at Gold Buckle Spring Showdown

The McCartney household left the Gold Buckle Futurities Spring Showdown $58,002 richer on one 4-year-old gelding. Cody McCartney piloted Thiccthirty, “Thicky,” to a 895.3 on four head and a $28,332 paycheck…
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COMMITMENT

Gold Buckle Futurities launched in 2023 with our inaugural event, establishing a bi-annual platform for horses and trainers to compete for significant purses with multiple opportunities. Our event formats feature a four-year-old futurity and a six-year-old and under maturity, creating a diverse range of aged events that open doors for elite rope horses and stallion owners. All horses compete in the GBF open roping, with the added opportunity to be nominated for the exclusive Elite Stallions Incentive or Elite Breeders Incentives Sidepots – additional prize funds that let foals of eligible stallions vie for an even larger purse!

PRESERVING

GREAT BLOODLINES

Preserving exceptional bloodlines is at the core of our program, recognizing that equine breeding is the foundation of the performance horse industry. By safeguarding these invaluable genetics, we are committed to advancing the rope horse industry and ensuring that future generations inherit the strength, agility, and excellence that define these great lineages.

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The biggest calf roping stage the futurity industry has to offer.

The $725,000 Added 2026 Gold Buckle Futurities World Finals features the 4 & Under, 6 & Under, and Limited Calf Roping, bringing the industry’s top horses together in one arena!

November 18–22, 2026

See you in Abilene.

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The momentum we’ve built is carrying us right back to Abilene.

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The excitement rises as we approach the GBF World Finals this fall. Our 2026 Super Horse contenders are coming off the Spring Showdown with major earnings but as you know, the standings can switch up quick. 

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