Gold Buckle Futurities Spring Showdown Hits $1.03M in Payouts

With nearly 600 entries and a payout topping $1,035,291 in just four days, Gold Buckle Futurities brought the pressure and the payoff. High stakes, sharp talent, and big money made for a weekend that proved why this event is one of the hottest tickets in the rope horse futurity game.

“We built this event to be a showcase for the caliber of horses and riders shaping the future of the roping industry,” says Kaleb Driggers, GBF founder. “To see it hit over a million in payouts this early in the year confirms that this format, this energy, and this community are something special that we can’t wait to grow.”

Run after run, the pressure stayed high and the talent kept showing up to match it in the breakaway, tie down, and team roping.

By the Numbers

Each class had its moment, and these horses made theirs count. Let’s take a look at the top horses who made the runs and grabbed the payout by class.

Maturity Tie Down, presented by Western Bloodstock

The 6 & Under Tie Down drew 49 and paid out 9 in the average, 7 in the intermediate, 3 in the stallion incentive, 2 in the breeder incentive, and 3 in the intermediate stallion incentive.

ALDO THE APACHE – $21,125.00
Ridden by Beau Cooper
The team won first in the Average with a score of 889.41 and secured the top spot in the Stallion Incentive, with half of the incentive payout going back to his enrolled sire Kit Kat Sugar.
CR TUFF KING – $19,152.00
Ridden by Cody McCartney
Kicked things off with a second go round win, added a third-place finish in the average and picked up checks in both incentive programs with a top mark in the Breeder’s and third in the Stallions. Sired by Woody Be Tuff and bred by Center Ranch.
REBEL RENEGADE – $15,289.00
Ridden by Cade Swor
Seventh in the Average overall, and swept the Intermediate class and the Intermediate Stallion Incentive. Sired by Metallic Rebel.
WARES THE HOTTIE – $14,908.00
Ridden by Haven Meged
Took the second round win, finished second in the Average, and backed it up with a second-place finish in the Stallion Incentive. Sired by Hottish.
CR TUFF PEP – $9,360.00
Ridden by Nick Travaglia
Grabbed a fifth-place finish in the Intermediate, third in the Intermediate Stallion Incentive, and second in the Breeder’s Incentive. Bred by Center Ranch and sired by Woody Be Tuff.

Futurity Breakaway, presented by Signature Equine Hospital

With 36 entries, the 4 & Under Breakaway paid across the board: 7 in the average, 4 in the intermediate, 3 in the stallion incentive, 2 in the breeder incentive, and 2 in the intermediate stallion incentive.

METALLIC HOT ROSE – $27,985.00
Ridden by Loni Yates
Second in the Average and Stallion Incentive, and swept the Intermediate division with wins in both the main payout and the Stallion side pot. Sired by Metallics MVP.
HEZ TALKIN SMACK – $21,933.00
Ridden by Beau Peterson
Cleaned up with second and third round wins, then locked in the top spots in both the Average and Stallion Incentive. Sired by Smooth Talkin Style.
PRETTY WILD CARD – $18,594.00
Ridden by Hadley Thompson
6th in the average, 2nd in the stallion incentive, 3rd in the intermediate and 1st in the breeders incentive. Sired by Wild Card Dun It and bred by LA Waters Quarter Horses
REYZED ON SUGAR – $9,046.00
Ridden by Shelby Boisjoli-Meged
Landed third in the Average and Stallion Incentive with solid runs throughout. Sired by Kit Kat Sugar.
HANG EM WRANGLERS – $5,967.00
Ridden by Maci Berry
Locked in a fourth-place finish in the Average and took second in the Intermediate

Limited Breakaway, presented by Davis Fence Co

In its debut, the Limited Breakaway class drew 38 entries and paid out to 7 in the average, 2 in the stallion incentive, and 2 in the 13 & Under sidepot.

MACI REY TELES – $9,405.00
Ridden by Alee Andrews
Secured a fifth-place finish in the Average and led the Stallion Incentive. Sired by Meteles Cat.
EINSBEAUTIFULEQUATN – $6,415.00
Ridden by Audrey Kremer
Finished sixth in the Average and claimed second in the Stallion Incentive. Sired by Gunnatrashya.
JACKEYED ELEGANCE – $4,085.00
Ridden by Dylynn Dewbre
Opened with a win in round one and finished second overall in the Average.
CD BING – $4,035.00
Ridden by Quealy Probst
First in the Average.
DUAL REY STAR – $2,740.00
Ridden by Bentley Becker
Finished fourth in the Average and took the win in the 13 & Under side pot.

Futurity Tie Down, presented by Western Bloodstock

The 4 & Under Tie Down brought out 46 entries, paid out 7 in the average, 3 in the stallion incentive, 5 in the intermediate, 2 in the breeder’s and 2 in the intermediate stallion incentive.

METALLIC SAGE – $27,674.00
Ridden by Clay Cerny
2nd in the average and stallion incentive, won the intermediate and intermediate stallion incentive. Sired by Metallic Cat
TOM CATS R POPULAR – $20,562.00
Ridden by Chance Thiessen
Won the third round, average and stallion incentive. Sired by Metallic Cattack
IMGUNNATRASHTALK – $8,864.00
Ridden by Haven Meged
Won third in the average and stallion incentive. Sired by Gunnatrashya
WEST TEXAS SMOKE – $8,355.00
Ridden by Nick Travaglia
Won 5th in the intermediate and 2nd in the intermediate stallion incentive. Sired by A Vintage Smoke
PRETTY WILD CARD – $8,000.00
Ridden by Beau Cooper
Won the breeders incentive. Bred by LA Waters Quarter Horses

Maturity Breakaway, presented by Signature Equine Hospital

The 6 & Under Breakaway was the second-largest class of the event, drawing 65 entries and paying out to 12 in the average, 7 in the intermediate, 4 in the stallion incentive, 3 in the intermediate stallion incentive, and 2 in the breeder incentive.

WARES THE HOTTIE – $20,160.00
Ridden by Shelby Boijoli-Meged
Cleaned up with first-place finishes in both the Average and Stallion Incentive. Sired by Hottish.
ROLLIN ON THE RIVER – $15,504.00
Ridden by Beau Peterson
Finished second in both the Average and Stallion Incentive. Sired by Smooth As A Cat.
METALLIC HOT ROSE – $15,043.00
Ridden by Loni Yates
Cleaned up in the Intermediate with wins in both the class and Stallion Incentive, and placed ninth in the Average. Sired by Metallics MVP
TIME TO GLO – $10,312.00
Ridden by Cheyanne McCartney
Started with a first-round win, finished fifth in the Average, and picked up third in the Stallion Incentive. Sired by Hickory Holly Time.
KITTY CORONA – $10,304.00
Ridden by Shelby Boisjoli-Meged
Led the Breeder’s Incentive and held seventh in the Average. Bred by Beechfork Ranch.

Limited Tie Down, presented by McCartney Rope Horses

With 25 entries, the class paid out to 5 in the average and 2 in the stallion incentive.

HICKORY GLO TIME – $9,093.00
Ridden by Cody Marx
Secured a fourth-place finish in the Average and cashed first in the Stallion Incentive. Sired by Hickory Holly Time.
SEVEN S RAZMATAZ – $5,100.00
Ridden by Christian Dewbre
Took second in the Stallion Incentive. Sired by Stevie Rey Von
ROCKIN IT GOLDSEEKER – $4,387.00
Ridden by Tripp Taylor
Started strong with back-to-back round wins and never let off, finishing first in the Average.
DILLON SMART CHIC – $2,406.00
Ridden by Treston Brazile
2nd in the average
BAR W ROANEY 1909 – $1,925.00
Ridden by Tripp Brown
3rd in the average.

Maturity Heading, presented by Cinch Jeans

The class brought in 60 entries, with payouts awarded to 12 in the average, 7 in the intermediate, 4 in the stallion incentive, 4 in the intermediate stallion incentive, and 3 in the breeder incentive.

FURY OF HONOR – $22,466.00
Ridden by Jake Cooper
Won round two, placed sixth in the Average, and dominated the Intermediate with wins in both the class and Stallion side pot. Also claimed first in the Breeder’s Incentive. Sired by One Time Honor and bred by Flag Ranch.
BR CALL A UBER – $17,442.00
Ridden by Rhen RIchard
Secured a second-place finish in the Average and cashed first in the Stallion Incentive. Sired by BR Golden Leader.
RR BUCKLES CLUBHOUSE – $14,413.00
Ridden by Trevor Brazile
Opened with a round-one win, then added a third-place finish in the Average and second in the Stallion Incentive. Sired by Show Me The Buckles.
TRAVELIN FOR ACREZ – $11,681.00
Ridden by Dakota Kirchenschlager
Finished eighth in the Average and picked up second in both the Intermediate and Intermediate Stallion Incentive. Sired by Travelin Jonez.
RR GUNNERS AFFAIR – $9,717.00
Ridden by Trevor Brazile
Landed third in the Stallion Incentive alongside a fourth-place finish in the Average. Sired by Gunners Special Nite.

Limited Heeling, presented by Metallic Payday

The action didn’t let up with 45 entries battling for position. Payouts reached 9 in the average, 4 in the Non-Pro, and 3 in the Stallion Incentive.

ROCKO – $15,725.00
Ridden by Haze Bruce
Cleaned house with wins in rounds two and three, then locked down first in both the Average and Stallion Incentive. Sired by Meteles Cat.
FINE SPICED VINTAGE – $6,823.00
Ridden by Logan Vanderhamm
Secured a sixth-place finish in the Average and second in the Stallion Incentive. Sired by One Fine Vintage.
LENA SCATTIN PEPTO – $4,904.00
Ridden by Lee Bennett
Finished seventh in the Average and took third in the Stallion Incentive. Sired by One Time Pepto.
GUNS R FOR THUNDER – $4,827.00
Ridden by Statton Wittwer
Won the Non Pro and was 8th in the average.
KANDY JJ – $4,383.00
Ridden by Luke Atchison
2nd in the Average.

Futurity Heeling, presented by The Notorious B I G

46 entries showed up to compete, with payouts going to 9 in the average, 5 in the intermediate, 4 in the stallion incentive, 3 in the intermediate stallion incentive, and 2 in the breeder incentive.

KND METALLIC SAMUEL – $19,509.00
Ridden by Kollin Vonahn
Swept the top spots with a first-round win, first in the Average, and first in the Stallion Incentive. Sired by Metallic Payday.
SJR MISTS APACHE – $18,235.00
Ridden by Hunter Koch
Finished third in the Average, won the Breeder’s Incentive, and took third in the Stallion Incentive. Sired by SJR Diamond Mist and bred by San Juan Ranch.
SMART LIL MALICE – $15,904.00
Ridden by Dustin Davis
Finished fifth in the Average and swept the Intermediate with wins in both the class and Stallion Incentive. Sired by Metallic Malice.
HES GOT SANN – $15,086.00
Ridden by Joseph Harrison
Locked in a third-round win and took second in the Average and Stallion Incentive. Sired by Sannman.
DF LEGENDS PRIDENJOY – $10,625.00
Ridden by Billie Jack Saebens
Cashed in across the board with fourth in the Average and Stallion Incentive, and second in the Breeder’s Incentive. Sired by Stevie Rey Von and bred by Dixon Flowers Quarter Horses.

Maturity Heeling, presented by The Notorious B I G

With 75 entries, the largest class of the event awarded payouts to 12 in the average, 6 in the stallion incentive, 5 in the intermediate, 3 in the breeder incentive, and 3 in the intermediate stallion incentive.

NU ONE TIME BLUES – $17,832.00
Ridden by Joseph Harrison
Started strong with a first-round win, topped the Stallion Incentive, and landed second in the Average. Sired by One Time Pepto.
COPPERTON – $15,321.00
Ridden by Joseph Harrison
Finished third in the Average and took second in the Stallion Incentive. Sired by Spots Hot.
PRIDE AND JOYY – $14,645.00
Ridden by Trevor Brazile
Won the breeder’s incentive, 5th in the average and 4th in the stallion incentive. Sired by Stevie Rey Von and bred by Ty Smith.
SS PLATINUM CAT – $12,102.00
Ridden by Kollin Vonahn
Landed third in the Stallion Incentive alongside a fourth-place finish in the Average. Sired by Platinum Vintage.
RR GOLD STARR – $11,899.00
Ridden by Miles Baker
Finished second in the Intermediate and topped the Intermediate Stallion Incentive. Sired by Gunners Special Nite.

Limited Heading, presented by Classic Equine

63 entries hit the arena, with payouts to 12 in the average, 6 in the Non-Pro, and 5 in the stallion incentive.

SPOOKS CHERRY BOMB – $9,480.00
Ridden by Clay Lewis
Dominated from start to finish with wins in all three rounds and the Average.
CHEX OUT MY FINEY – $9,039.00
Ridden by Taylor Thompson
Finished fourth in the Average and topped the Stallion Incentive. Sired by One Fine Vintage.
DT CORONA MIST – $8,921.00
Ridden by Stran Pollitt
Took second in the Stallion Incentive, finished seventh in the Average, and placed third in the Non Pro. Sired by Hickory Holly Time.
REY OF STYLE – $6,656.00
Ridden by Cadon Remington
First in the Non Pro and 5th in the average.
DT BLACKJACK TIME – $6,468.00
Ridden by Stran Pollitt
Finished fourth in the Non Pro, ninth in the Average, and third in the Stallion Incentive. Sired by Hickory Holly Time.

Futurity Heading, presented by Cinch Jeans

A field of 34 paid out to 7 in the average, 5 in the intermediate, 3 in the stallion incentive, 3 in the intermediate stallion incentive, and 2 in the breeder incentive.

SAMMIS BIG GAL – $28,320.00
Ridden by Rhen Richard
Started hot with a first-round win and a shared third-round victory, then dominated with wins in the Average, Stallion Incentive, and Breeder Incentive. Sired by CC Brooks Big Boy and bred by Chad Richard.
A RELENTLESS BUZZ – $17,047.00
Ridden by Trevor Brazile
Turned in a strong weekend across the board, earning second in the Average, second in the Stallion Incentive, and second in the Breeder’s Incentive. Sired by One Time Honor and bred by Flag Ranch.
JM FAST LANE TAMONEY – $15,070.00
Ridden by Bobby Mote
Led the Intermediate with first-place finishes in both the main payout and Stallion Incentive, and held strong for fourth in the Average.
NESTLE TIME – $9,000.00
Ridden by Rhen Richard
Shared the top spot in the third round and held steady with third-place finishes in the Average and Stallion Incentive. Sired by One Time Honor.
WATCH THE LANE – $8,497.00
Ridden by Bobby Mote
Delivered a strong showing with second-place finishes in both the Intermediate and Intermediate Stallion Incentive. Sired by The Goodbye Lane.

Keep it Locked

Gold Buckle Futurities will be back in the fall with another round of high-dollar competition and heavy-hitting horses. Stay tuned to @goldbucklefuturities on social media and at goldbucklefuturities.com for the latest.