Valley Equine has officially announced the 2025 Super Stallion Incentive payouts—distributing a record-setting $1,743,003 across major aged events in cutting and cow horse. With continued backing from enrolled stallion owners and a steady rise in breeding to their stallions, the program remains one of the richest incentives in the Western performance horse industry—and it’s already set to reach even further in 2026. Since its launch, the Super Stallion Incentive has paid out more than $3,058,000 to the owners of eligible horses.
“The momentum around this program is unbelievable, and it’s only getting stronger,” said Lisa Szwejbka, General Manager at Valley Equine. “We’re incredibly thankful to our stallion owners for believing in this incentive and helping us push the industry forward year after year.”
— Lisa Szwejbka, General Manager of Valley Equine
Giving Back to Breeders
The Super Stallion Incentive isn’t just about added money, it’s about creating opportunity. For stallion owners of Valley Equine, it’s a way to directly support those who breed to their horses, this program is a way to reinvest directly into the people who keep the industry moving forward.
“We believe in giving back to the people who support our stallions year after year. When their foals win, we all win. This program is about more than payouts—it’s about partnership.”
— Joel Colgrove, owner of Catolena Cashin In, Bama Jelly, and CR Gotcha Covered
2025 NCHA Futurity: $1,000,000 in 2025
The 2025 National Cutting Horse Association Futurity will feature over $1 Million in added money through the Valley Equine Super Stallion Incentive, making it one of the most lucrative stallion-driven payouts in the industry. Horses sired by enrolled stallions will be eligible to compete for:
$600,000 in the Open
$250,000 in the Non-Pro
$150,000 in the Amateur
Whether you’re in the Open, Non Pro or Amateur, the incentive offers meaningful money and real reward for riding a horse by a participating stallion. For many owners, breeders, and riders, it’s a way to see their long-term investments pay off on the biggest stage in cutting.
Thomas Guinn, owner of Metallic Rebel and Rollz Royce, has been a key supporter of the program since its inception.
“Guinn Ranch has proudly participated in this innovative stallion program since its inception. When Jeremy first called while developing the program, all I could say was, ‘Sign me up.’ In today’s stallion market, having a great stallion isn’t enough—we need to reward the owners and give them a real reason to support your program. Since 2022, Valley Equine has paid out over $1.2 Million to the offspring of Metallic Rebel and Rollz Royce alone. My wife Lisa and I are proud to be part of such a forward-thinking incentive.”
— Thomas Guinn, Owner of Metallic Rebel and Rollz Royce
2025 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity: $174,300 for the Cow Horse
For cow horse competitors, the 2025 NRCHA Open Futurity will offer $174,300 in incentive money in the Open—providing major added value to horses sired by enrolled stallions with a First Place check of $40,089 to the highest advancing horse sired by a stallion of Valley Equine.
Valley Equine is a proud partner of the NRCHA and remains committed to helping promote versatility and longevity in the Western performance horse.
“The horses in this industry are getting better every year. Incentives like this raise the standard and reward the kind of athleticism that cutting and cow horse was built on.”
— Billy Wolf, Owner of Dual Reyish
2026 NCHA Summer Spectacular: Over $468,000 to Be Paid
The incentive continues into the 2026 NCHA Summer Spectacular, where over $468,000 will be paid across Derby and Classic/Challenge divisions:
Open Derby: $153,117
Open Classic: $153,117
Non-Pro Derby: $78,117
Non-Pro Classic: $78,117
Amateur Derby: $53,117
Amateur Classic: $53,117
Misty Greeson, owner of Phil N Dangerous, is one of many stallion owners playing the long game with the Super Stallion Incentive. His first foals are just hitting the ground, but she’s already seen the value firsthand. Greeson took home $26,500 for Phil N Dangerous himself after a strong performance at the 2025 NCHA Summer Spectacular.
“The incentive program gives people like me a reason to invest early and stay in,” said Misty Greeson. “It’ll be a few years before his colts are old enough to compete but earning that kind of money with the stallion himself already shows how much opportunity this program creates.”
— Misty Greeson, Owner of Phil N Dangerous
A Commitment to the Industry
Valley Equine is a proud partner of both the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) and the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA). From stallion services to mare management, the team is committed to helping customers see results—in the breeding barn and in the show pen.
“This program is about more than just payouts,” said Jeremy Barwick. “It’s a way for stallion owners to give back to the people who invest in their horses. As a partner of both the NCHA and NRCHA, we’re committed to supporting our customers from breeding decisions to major events—and there’s nothing better than seeing those horses succeed with meaningful money behind them.”
— Jeremy Barwick, Owner of Valley Equine
The team at Valley Equine handles the breeding work from collection to conception—and years later, they’re often on the rail watching those same foals compete on the biggest stages in the industry. That full-circle moment is made even more rewarding when incentive money is part of the equation.
“We see the full cycle—mares checked in, embryos flushed, foals born, and now we’re watching those same horses walk into the show pen,” said Sara Riddle of Valley Equine. “To have incentive money waiting on the other side just makes it that much more rewarding—for us and for our customers.”
— Sara Riddle, Mare Breeding Manager
For more information about the Valley Equine Super Stallion Incentive program, please visit valleyequinerepro.com
