The Stallions Setting the Pace at Gold Buckle Futurities
The first event of the 2026 Gold Buckle Futurities season made one thing clear: the next generation of rope horses is being shaped by some of the most versatile sire…
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
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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.
𝙆𝙀𝙀𝙋 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝘼𝙄𝙉 𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝘼𝙄𝙉 𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙉𝙂. 🔊
#GoldBuckleFuturities #TheFutureElite
They’re bred by San Juan, 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡 ⭐️
Horses bred by San Juan Ranch earned $122,487 at the Gold Buckle Futurities Spring Showdown, pushing the program to the top of the Breeder of the Year standings once again.
#GoldBuckleFuturities #TheFutureElite
𝗥𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗘. ✔
𝗗𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗲 has officially been crowned the 2026 𝙎𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙬𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙏𝙤𝙥 𝙀𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙚 after earning $27,249.00 in Ardmore.
The 4-year-old mare by Taggline out of BCR Popular Scotti, owned by Bailey or Tia Moore, will receive a breeding to The Notorious B I G through the partnership between Southern Ranches and The Notorious B I G.
With her earnings at the 2026 Gold Buckle Futurities Spring Showdown, Dont Quote Me has now pushed past the $100,000 LTE mark with $102,848 earned and she’s only four.
What a mare to have booked it 𝗕𝗜𝗚.
𝙁𝙡𝙚𝙭 𝙤𝙣 𝙚𝙢, 𝙏𝘽 💪🏼
Kryptoniite (Metallic Cattack x Fun N Fancy Free, by Peptoboonsmal) and Trevor Brazile sweep the Average, Stallion Incentive and Breeder’s Incentive in the Cinch Jeans Futurity Heading.
🟡 Bred by Ty Smith, Breeder’s Incentive: $6,000
🟡 Sired by Metallic Cattack, Stallion Incentive: $10,940
🟡 Total for the Class: $30,940
#GoldBuckleFuturities #TheFutureElite
Right at the top of the PDI Diesel Limited Heading Elite Stallion Incentive is Catty Gamble (Catty Hawk- GAR Bella Lena) and Statton Wittwer.
The single payout added $6,900 to the horse’s lifetime earnings with the full payout for the class being $20,025
