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.
Class of 2026, your schedule is set. 🫵
Entries for the $725,000 Added 2026 Gold Buckle Futurities World Finals open 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵, with five days of competition headed to Taylor Telecom Arena in Abilene, Texas, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟴–𝟮𝟮.
𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
October 15: Entries open
November 5: Entry deadline + mail-in entries must be received
All late entries will require a credit card/ACH payment
💻 All entries accepted via https://equinal.app/
𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘
Wednesday, November 18 - Sunday, November 22
DAY ONE - 9:00 AM START
6 & Under Tie Down - Open & Intermediate
Limited Breakaway (13 & Under and 50 & Over Sidepots)
4 & Under Breakaway - Open & Intermediate
DAY TWO - 8:00 AM START
6 & Under Breakaway - Open & Intermediate
Limited Tie Down (13 & Under and 50 & Over Sidepots)
4 & Under Tie Down - Open & Intermediate
DAY THREE - 8:00 AM START
6 & Under Heeling - Open & Intermediate
4 & Under Heading - Open & Intermediate
DAY FOUR - 8:00 AM START
6 & Under Heading - Open & Intermediate
Limited & Non Pro Heeling
DAY FIVE - 8:00 AM START
4 & Under Heeling - Open & Intermediate
Limited & Non Pro Heading
For more information on this year’s world finals, visit https://goldbucklefuturities.com/2026-gbf-world-finals/
POV: someone just told you it`s almost GBF World Finals. 📣
#GoldBuckleFuturities #TheFutureElite
I’ll call you back. Abilene is calling. 📞
So what if we are counting down the days? ⌛️
Long live cowgirls. Today and every day.
#GoldBuckleFuturities #NationalDayoftheCowgirl #TheFutureElite
Ready to make the yearbook?
Entries will open on October 15th for the $725,000 Added 2026 Gold Buckle Futurities World Finals!
November 18–22 | Abilene, Texas
Let’s get going. 💨
2026 GBF World Finals. November 18-22 in Abilene, TX.
#GoldBuckleFuturities #TheFutureElite
𝗔 𝗗𝗜𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚.
Abilene is no stranger to Gold Buckle Futurities — but this time, we’re bringing the Spring Showdown with us.
Oh, and we’re revving up our Bill Fick Ford trucks for the road to Abilene.
The 2027 GBF Spring Showdown is headed to Abilene, Texas.
Full details coming soon.
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
