Gold Buckle Futurities is proud to announce the release of 25 additional slots for the Elite Stallion Program. This expansion is a key part of our ongoing efforts to elevate the sport, increase payouts, and expand the opportunities available to stallion owners and competitors.
The addition of these slots will have a direct impact on the overall payout structure, including newly established payouts for the Intermediate and Limited classes. With this change, more participants at all levels will have access to substantial rewards, making Gold Buckle Futurities an even more exciting and competitive platform for today’s futurity rope horses and riders. This expansion reflects our unwavering dedication to ensuring that stallion owners see increasing value in their involvement with the program.
Since its inception, Gold Buckle Futurities has awarded significant payouts through the Elite Stallion Incentive, paying out a total of over $2.3 million. With the expansion of 25 new stallion slots, the payouts can be expected to exceed over $825,000 in 2025 alone!
“More competition makes events better. The added value to our slots keeps us invested, and this expansion helps ensure long-term success for stallion owners,” said Lacey Bourdet, Charter Elite Stallions Slot Owner. “We’re excited about what this means for the future of Gold Buckle Futurities and are looking forward to the 2025 events.”
“We’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have 25 additional slots opened this year,” said Lizzy Clark of Red Arrow Ranch. “This allows us to showcase what our stallion’s foals can accomplish in the roping pen. By expanding slot availability, there’s limitless potential – not only for his career as a sire but also for the continued growth of Gold Buckle Futurities. Well-managed incentive programs like GBF are essential to the ongoing success and sustainability of our sport.”
Dean Tuftin also expressed his support for the initiative, stating, “This is a smart move for the long-term growth of the event. As stallion owners, we want to see continued innovation, and this expansion brings more value to the program while keeping our industry strong.”
The following stallions will join the Gold Buckle Futurities Elite Stallions roster for the 2025 competition season:
Bet He Sparks*, 2015 Red Roan Stallion
Bet Hesa Cat x Sparking Train | Owned by: Kathryn & Layn Phillips
Bet Hesa Boon, 2014 Bay Roan Stallion
Bet Hesa Cat x Flo N Blu Boon | Owned by: Beverly Servi
Bet Hesa Dandi, 2012 Gray Stallion
Bet Hesa Cat x Dualins Dandi | Owned by: H4 Land and Cattle, Bart & Tana Hutton
Call Me Mitch, 2011 Bay Roan Stallion
Metallic Cat x Miss Hickory Hill | Owned by: Phillip & Teresa Ralls
CC Brooks Big Boy, 2014 Sorrel Stallion
Corona Cartel x Brooks Midnight | Owned by: A&C Racing and Roping
CD Diamond, 2009 Palomino Stallion
CD Olena x Shiners Diamond Girl | Owned by: San Juan Ranch
Cool Guitar*, 2020 Sorrel Stallion
Stevie Rey Von x This Kats Kool | Owned by: Pinwheel Partners
CR Woody Be A Dual*, 2018 Sorrel Stallion
Woody Be Tuff x Arc Catty Dual | Owned by: Taylor Farms
Dirty Fling*, 2019 Red Roan Stallion
Metallic Cat x Streak Of Gin | Owned by: 1957 Quarter Horses
Doc Seas Whiskey, 2015 Buckskin Stallion
Paddys Irish Whiskey x Tos Miss Twelve Four | Owned by: T-Rey Ranches, LLC
Jess Fire Me*, 2019 Brown Stallion
Walk Thru Fire x Jess Sass Me | Owned by: Reliance Ranches, LLC
Kit Kat Sugar, 2008 Sorrel Stallion
High Brow Cat x Sugar N Dulce | Owned by: XIT Ranch
Pride And Joyy*, 2019 Red Roan Stallion
Stevie Rey Von x Fun N Fancy Free | Owned by: Kilo Partners
Rollz Royce, 2014 Sorrel Stallion
Dual Smart Rey x Show Biz Kitty | Owned by: Tom and Lisa Guinn
Roo To Do*, 2016 Sorrel Stallion
One Time Pepto x Roosters Chicaroo | Owned by: Red Arrow Ranch LLC
RR Double Down Dash*, 2021 Sorrel Stallion
Dash Ta Fame x Mia Corona | Owned by: Reliance Ranches LLC
Scooter Kat, 2015 Sorrel Stallion
Kit Kat Sugar x Scooters Daisy Dukes | Owned by: Scooter Kat Partners
Show Me The Buckles, 2008 Palomino Stallion
Wimpys Little Step x Sunset Whiz | Owned by: Reliance Ranches, LLC
SJR Diamond Mist, 2015 Bay Stallion
CD Diamond x Cat Mist | Owned by: San Juan Ranch
Smart Chic Olena, 1985 Sorrel Stallion
Smart Little Lena x Gay Sugar Chic | Owned by: Trevor & Tiffany Bond
Test My Metal*, 2018 Red Roan Stallion
Metallic Cat x Lila Rey | Owned by: Neal & Jody Wanless
Time To Glo*, 2019 Black Stallion
Hickory Holly Time x Look At Her Glo | Owned by: Time To Glo Partners
Wagon Team*, 2019 Buckskin Stallion
Wagon Stake x Miss Busy Body | Owned by: Las Tunas Cattle Co.
Watch The Lane*, 2021 Bay Stallion
The Goodbye Lane x Earlette | Owned by: Reliance Ranches LLC
Why Woodnt You*, 2016 Sorrel Stallion
Nitas Wood x You N Me Baby | Owned by: The Over Forty Ranch
Gold Buckle Futurities management carefully considered the opinions and feedback of all current stallion slot owners in making this decision, ensuring that the expansion aligns with the goals and expectations of those invested in the program. The 2025 season is poised to be one of the most exciting yet, and we look forward to seeing the impact of this expansion on both competitors and stallion owners alike.
*Denotes a Junior Stallion.
A Junior Stallion is a stallion whose oldest foals have not yet reached competition age (four years old). As part of the program, Junior Stallions have the opportunity to name a Senior Stallion, adding even more value to their enrollment.
