Fort Worth, Texas — The 2024 National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Futurity saw an incredible payout from the Valley Equine Super Stallion Incentive, awarding a total of $600,000 in the Open Class alone. This lucrative incentive program, designed to reward excellence among progeny of Valley Equine stallions, shined a spotlight on the industry’s top-performing horses, riders, and owners.
Topping the list was “Too Hot To Tag”, a standout performer sired by Hashtags and owned by JH Nail Ranch Inc. Ridden by Kenneth Platt, Too Hot To Tag delivered a spectacular score of 227, claiming 1st place and earning an impressive $138,000.
“This year’s Open Class showcased the power of Valley Equine’s stallions,” said Jeremy Barwick. “With $600,000 awarded in just the Open Class, we’re proud to support the breeders, owners, and riders who trust in the potential of our stallions. This program is more than an incentive — it’s a testament to the quality and competitiveness of horses sired by Valley Equine stallions.”
Here are the top 10 winners of the Valley Equine Super Stallion Incentive in the Open Class:
1st Place – Too Hot To Tag — Sired by Hashtags, owned by JH Nail Ranch Inc, ridden by Kenneth Platt
- Score: 227
- Payout: $138,000
2nd Place – Rollz Eh — Sired by Rollz Royce, owned by Billy Wolf, ridden by Austin Shepard
- Score: 224
- Payout: $96,000
3rd Place – Cricket Reyzin Cash — Sired by Reyzin The Cash, owned by Troy Boutonnet, ridden by Morgan Cromer
- Score: 219
- Payout: $84,000
Split 4th Place – Armour — Sired by Metallic Rebel, owned by Glover/Galyean Partnership LLC, ridden by Wes Galyean
- Score: 218 (tie)
- Payout: $60,000
Split 4th Place – Reyzin The Limit — Sired by Reyzin The Cash, owned by Katie Gaughan Banuelos, ridden by Adan Banuelos
- Score: 218 (tie)
- Payout: $60,000
6th Place – Rambln Rose — Sired by Metallic Rebel, owned by Bar D Ranch LLC, ridden by R.L. Chartier
- Score: 217
- Payout: $48,000
7th Place – Late Night Call Girl — Sired by Rollz Royce, owned by Star C Land & Cattle Co LLC, ridden by Lance Cooper
- Score: 216.5
- Payout: $42,000
Split 8th Place – Funny Money — Sired by Reyzin The Cash, owned by Cowan Ranch Inc, ridden by William Cowan
- Score: 216 (tie)
- Payout: $27,000
Split 8th Place – IR Metallic Reys — Sired by Metallic Cat, owned by Richard Irby, ridden by Shane Carlon
- Score: 216 (tie)
- Payout: $27,000
10th Place – Positano — Sired by Dual Smart Rey, owned by J Five Horse Mgmt LLC, ridden by Matt Gaines
- Score: 214.5
- Payout: $18,000
The Valley Equine Super Stallion Incentive continues to grow as one of the most exciting and lucrative opportunities in the cutting horse industry. Horses eligible for this incentive must be sired by enrolled Valley Equine stallions, creating a path for competitors to win big at major events like the NCHA Futurity. For more information on the Valley Equine Super Stallion Incentive and how to get involved, visit our Super Stallion Incentive page.
