When it comes to rewarding results, the Valley Equine Super Stallion Incentive doesn’t just talk the talk—it pays the checks.
At the 2025 NCHA Summer Spectacular, Valley Equine paid out a staggering $300,000 to Open Division competitors, with payouts spanning the 4-Year-Old Open and 5/6-Year-Old Open classes. For owners of horses by enrolled stallions, this incentive turned standout performances into serious returns.
“Our goal has always been to reward the people who believe in these stallions,” said Valley Equine General Manager Lisa Szwejbka. “Seeing that kind of money go back into the hands of owners and riders is exactly why this program exists.”
Where Performance Meets Payoff
The Super Stallion Incentive doesn’t just highlight winners—it backs them with serious cash. This year’s payout reinforced why the program has become one of the most lucrative opportunities in the sport of cutting. For owners playing the long game with their stallion choices, this was the moment it paid off—literally.
Gratitude to the Stallion Owners
Behind every eligible stallion is an owner who believes in the long-term success of this industry. Their commitment is what keeps this program thriving. These payouts are not just a win for the competitors, they’re a reflection of the investment and foresight our stallion owners continue to show year after year. The stallions they stand are the driving force of this program—and we’re proud to work alongside individuals who don’t just stand great horses but help build real opportunity for others in the process.
Here’s a look at the horses, riders, and owners who took home checks in the 4-Year-Old Open and 5/6-Year-Old Open divisions through the Super Stallion Incentive:
4‑Year‑Old Open
The top check of $34,500 went to Too Hot To Tagg (Hashtags), ridden by Kenneth Platt for owner, JH Nail Ranch Inc.
Following close behind:
2nd Vitanni (Rollz Royce), ridden by Michael Cooper for Candy & Greg Abshire – $24,000
3rd Rollz Eh (Rollz Royce), ridden by Austin Shepard for Billy Wolf – $21,000
4th Catahoochie Mom (Badboonarising), ridden by Cullen Chartier for Nancy and Steve Martin – $16,500
5th Rollzana (Rollz Royce), ridden by Grant Setnicka for Van Boekel Hog Farms – $13,500
6th Martinis Gotcha (CR Gotcha Covered), ridden by Cade Shepard for Billy Wolf – $12,000
7th / 8th Pink Floydd (Metallic Cat), ridden by Austin Shepard for Billy Wolf – $9,000
7th / 8th Shes A Little Freak (Badboonarising), ridden by Monty Buntin for Levisay Farms LLC – $9,000
9th Runround Sue (Rollz Royce), ridden by Cody Hedlund for Jimmy Spriggs – $6,000
10th Bethesarebel (Metallic Rebel), ridden by Tarin Rice for Crockett Sand & Gravel – $4,500
5/6‑Year‑Old Open
A three-way tie at the top saw Phil N Dangerous, LBR Hangem, and Kittenish each earn $26,500 in incentive money.
1st Phil N Dangerous (Hottish), ridden by Wes Galyean for Misty Greeson – $26,500
1st LBR Hangem (Dual Reyish), ridden by Kenneth Platt for Solo Select Horses – $26,500
1st Kittenish (Hottish), ridden by Austin Shepard for Billy Wolf – $26,500
4th Kinda Shiney Rollz (Rollz Royce), ridden by Lance Cooper for Star C Land & Cattle Co LLC – $16,500
5th Nineteen 42 (Hottish), ridden by Wes Galyean for SMF Cutting Horses LLC – $13,500
6th Hot Girl Ish (Hottish), ridden by Cullen Chartier for Dustin & Deena Adams – $12,000
7th Steele Magnolia (Metallic Rebel), ridden by Jesse Lennox for Iron Rose Ranch – $10,500
8th Hott E Ticket (Hottish), ridden by Tag Rice for Scotty Rice – $7,500
9th Sniperr (High Brow Cat), ridden by Sean Flynn for Sean & Ashley Flynn – $6,000
10th Steem (Hottish), ridden by Adan Banuelos for Adan Banuelos – $4,500
A Program That Pays
With $300,000 distributed across two Open classes, the Valley Equine Super Stallion Incentive continues to raise the bar for value-driven reward programs in the performance horse world.
