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.
The road to Abilene is driven by Bill Fick Ford 𝘹 𝘎𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘉𝘶𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴.
Made for days like these.
CINCH 𝘹 𝘎𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘉𝘶𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴
Behind every stride. Not just in the winner’s circle.
UltraCruz 𝘹 𝘎𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘉𝘶𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴
Somebody’s taking home those Gold Buckle checks. 💸
Might as well be you.
$725,000 Added World Finals. Get entered up for November 18-22.
#GoldBuckleFuturities #WorldFinals
Worth talking about.
Hashtags 𝘹 𝘎𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘉𝘶𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘤.
Classic Equine x Gold Buckle Futurities
Every great season deserves a championship finish. 🏁
It’s almost time to put your name in the running.
Entries for the 2026 Gold Buckle Futurities World Finals open TOMORROW. With the year’s biggest Gold Buckle moments still ahead, the road to Abilene is officially taking shape.
#GoldBuckleFuturities #TheFutureElite
name a better way to end the 2026 season
Our highest-earning eligible rider of the year is about to be in a custom 6H SmartTack @officialharttrailer trailer fresh off the lot at @stephenvilletrailers 🤝
Your November plans just found their headline. 📰
The 2026 Gold Buckle Futurities World Finals are officially set for November 18–22 in Abilene, Texas.
Five days. $725,000 added. It`s going to be one for the board.
#GoldBuckleFuturities #TheFutureElite
This is the energy we’re bringing to Abilene 🤧
$725,000 Added @goldbucklefuturities World Finals on November 18-22 🔜
A rebel fr.
With more than $19 million in progeny earnings, Metallic Rebel has already left his mark across the performance horse industry, and we’re seeing more of that talent make its way into the roping pen.
Proud to have Metallic Rebel pulling double duty at Gold Buckle Futurities as both an Elite Stallion and a partner of the program.
#GoldBuckleFuturities #TheFutureElite
