Breaking Down the 2026 Top Breeder Leaderboard
One event into the season, and the battle for the Gold Buckle Futurities Leading Breeder title is already taking shape. Five breeding programs cleared the $20,000 mark at the Spring…
THE FUTURE ELITE.
Welcome to Gold Buckle Futurities, where elite rope horses, dedicated trainers, visionary breeders, and passionate stallion owners come together to celebrate and compete for greatness. Our mission is simple: to preserve the finest bloodlines and advance the rope horse industry, offering high-stakes opportunities for the champions of today and tomorrow.
2025 LEADERBOARDS
LEADING RIDERS
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TREVOR BRAZILE, $61,323.50
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RHEN RICHARD, $41,151.00
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JOSEPH HARRISON, $40,823.50
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BEAU PETERSON, $32,579.00
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HAVEN MEGED, $31,723.50
LEADING HORSES
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METALLIC HOT ROSE
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WARES THE HOTTIE
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SAMMIS BIG GAL
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HEZ TALKIN SMACK
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METALLIC SAGE
LEADING SIRES
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ONE TIME HONOR
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METALLICS MVP
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HICKORY HOLLY TIME
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METALLIC CAT
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KIT KAT SUGAR
LEADING BREEDERS
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FLAG RANCH
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A&C RACING AND ROPING
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SAN JUAN RANCH
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CENTER RANCH
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L.A. WATERS QUARTER HORSES
SUPER HORSE
HIGHEST MONEY-EARNING HORSE THAT WINS IN 2+ CLASSES
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WARES THE HOTTIE
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PRETTY WILD CARD
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ALDO THE APACHE
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IMGUNNATRASHTALK
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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 Is On: The Top Rider Race for 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…
The Horses Leading the Gold Buckle Futurities Super Horse Race After Ardmore
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…
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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.
T-minus 90 days 🤙
#GoldBuckleFuturities #TheFutureElite
These Bigs babies. 😮💨
The first crop by The Notorious B I G has officially hit competition age, and there’s a lot more than a name behind them.
As both an Enrolled Elite Stallion and Gold Buckle partner, Bigs is invested in where the rope horse industry is headed. Now, his first foals are part of it.
#GoldBuckleFuturities #TheFutureElite
The road to Abilene isn’t so long when you’re making it in a pair of @rockingdiamondbrand boots.
We’re proud to have Rocking Diamond Boots alongside us as a sponsor of Gold Buckle Futurities!
When it’s time to step foot in the arena, you might as well do it in a pair built for the job.
We’ll see you in Abilene, Texas, November 18–22, 2026.
The future of the rope horse industry still has plenty of room for tradition.
Proud to partner with American Hat Company, a brand that has long been part of the Western world Gold Buckle Futurities is working to move forward.
#GoldBuckleFuturities #TheFutureElite #AmericanHatCompany
𝙄𝙏’𝙎 𝘼𝙇𝙇 𝙃𝙊𝙍𝙎𝙀𝙋𝙊𝙒𝙀𝙍. 💨
Whether it’s under the hood or in the arena, performance speaks for itself.
Gold Buckle Futurities is proud to partner with Bill Fick Ford, backing the horsepower that keeps our industry moving.
#GoldBuckleFuturities #TheFutureElite #BillFickFord
Not possible without @priefert
#GoldBuckleFuturities #TheFutureElite
“My horse isn’t eligible for the stallion incentive.”
Neither is Icingonthedeal, and he still had a $22,168 week with the McCartneys at the 2026 Spring Showdown.
Eligible or not, there’s still plenty worth running for at Gold Buckle Futurities.
#TheFutureElite #GoldBuckleFuturities
Ready to run it back. 🔜
Last year, Trevor Brazile finished the Gold Buckle Futurities season on top, earning the 2025 Top Rider title and taking home a custom 6H SmartTack Hart Trailer, presented by Stephenville Trailers.
This year, we’re doing it again.
With the help of Stephenville Trailers, the highest-earning eligible rider across the 2026 Gold Buckle Futurities season will take home a custom Hart 6H SmartTack Trailer.
The race is already underway, and there’s still plenty of money left on the table at the World Finals.
#GoldBuckleFuturities #TheFutureElite
Keep the lights on. 🔦
#goldbucklefuturities #thefutureelite
Where 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙚 run.
Gold Buckle Futurities World Finals: November 18-22
#GoldBuckleFuturities #TheFutureElite
Cinch 🤝🏼 Gold Buckle Futurities.
The arena’s best dressed, every time.
#GoldBuckleFuturities #TheFutureElite #Cinch
Married to the game.
#GoldBuckleFuturities #TheFutureElite
