While the payout may have been modest compared to some of the program’s headlining moments, Valley Equine’s Super Stallion Incentive continued to reward results in the Non-Pro Derby at the 2025 NCHA Summer Spectacular—offering over $18,000 to eligible horses and their owners.
Here Are Your Winners
The program continues to deliver value across all levels of competition, offering an added return to those who invest in eligible stallions and their offspring.
The following riders earned checks as part of the 2025 Non-Pro Derby Super Stallion Incentive payout:
1st – Twice The Style (Smooth Talkin Style), shown by Kelsey Johnson and owned by Curtis & Brenda Weeks – $4,255
2nd – Armour (Metallic Rebel), shown by Kristen Galyean and owned by Glover/Galyean Partnership LLC – $2,960
3rd/4th – Badd Company (Badboonarising), shown by Elizabeth Quirk and owned by Ten/27 Ranch – $2,312.50
3rd/4th – Stashin Cash (Reyzin The Cash), shown and owned by Carly Chiarelli – $2,312.50
5th – Its a Little Secret (Metallic Rebel), shown by Austria Arnold Gerhardy and owned by Kenton Arnold – $1,665
6th – Haute N Marvelous (Metallic Rebel), shown by Ty Moore and owned by Kathleen Moore – $1,480
7th – Spicy Queso (Hottish), shown and owned by Kate Gaughan Banuelos – $1,295
8th – Chili Pepper (High Brow Cat), shown and owned by Alexa Stent – $925
9th – Reylinquish (Hottish), shown by Dustin Adams and owned by Dustin & Deena Adams – $740
10th – Canelo Rey (Metallic Cat), shown by Rieta Dufferena and owned by Ed Dufferena – $555
As the program continues to grow, so do the benefits for those who choose to ride and own horses by Valley Equine stallions. Every class matters—and every check paid is a step toward building more value into the breeding and ownership experience. Every check awarded reflects the growing benefit of choosing a stallion enrolled in the Valley Equine Super Stallion Incentive.
The Momentum is Building
2025 was just the start. As more riders, owners, and breeders align with Valley Equine’s mission to reward performance, the Super Stallion Incentive continues to gain traction—and deliver solid value.
Looking ahead to 2026, the Non-Pro divisions at the NCHA Summer Spectacular will see a major jump in opportunity. The incentive will pay out over $156,000 across the Non-Pro Derby and Classic, giving owners of eligible horses the chance to tap into one of the strongest bonus structures in the industry.
“We’ve always believed that if you invest in the right horses, it should pay,” said Chad Laxton of Valley Equine. “This program is about making sure it does. We’re proud to see it grow, and we’re just getting started.”
Valley Equine also extends a sincere thank-you to the stallion owners who make this program possible. Their support through stallion enrollments is what fuels the incentive—and directly funds the payouts that benefit riders and owners across all divisions.
