No Ordinary Futurity: $581,580 Payout At The Solo Select Futurity To Redefine The Roping Game
- Melanie Smith
- Oct 4
- 3 min read
Hamilton, TX, Circle T Arena – The last two days at the Solo Select Incentive Futurity proved one thing loud and clear: this is no ordinary futurity. With $581,580 in payouts, the event didn’t just raise the bar — it set a new one.
Two Days. One Record-Breaking Payout.
Over the span of just 48 hours, the roping industry witnessed some of the biggest payouts in futurity history.
$581,580.
In partnership with the Clay Logan Open, the Solo Select Incentive Futurity showcased Breakaway, Tie-Down, Heading, and Heeling, transforming Hamilton, Texas into the undeniable epicenter of rope horse futurities.
“Clay and his crew have put on a great event, and I believe it’s going to be a huge growth experience for the industry with a lot of benefits,” Ty Smith said.
Beyond the payout, it was about the love of the game and the people who live it. The Solo Select Incentive Futurity brought together world-class horsemen, elite horses, and fans who live and breathe roping. Circle T Arena radiated energy for two straight days, buzzing with horsepower, heart, and passion for roping.
What a turning point event for the roping industry.
Play Big, Pay Big
The 2025 Solo Select Incentive Futurity delivered on every promise of being a next-level event. Payouts went deep — all the way through 6th place, with every check topping $10,000 in the team roping.
Las Tunas Performance - Heading Futurity
$100,000 for Billie Jack Saebens and Una Furiosa
Las Tunas Performance - Intermediate Heading Futurity
$12,400 for Reed Boos piloting DTT Winter Is Coming
Southern Welding & Millwrights - Heeling Futurity
$100,000 for Joseph Harrison and Hes Got Sann
Southern Welding & Millwrights - Intermediate Heeling Futurity
$12,000 for Rebel Girl and Logan Anseth
Old West Rope Horse Futurity - Breakaway Futurity
$11,488 for Shelby Boisjoli-Meged aboard Reyzed On Sugar
ADM Animal Nutrition - Horse Feeds - Tie-down Futurity
14,850 for Chance Thiessen and Tom Cats R Popular
No Ordinary Futurity: Accessibility Meets Opportunity
What sets the Solo Select Incentive Futurity apart is more than the size of the checks — it’s the accessibility. This isn’t a closed-off club; it’s built to welcome ropers who want to take a shot at the biggest stage.
The entry system is simple, and the incentives are designed to grow the industry. Whether you’re a breeder, an owner, or a competitor, getting involved is straightforward: breed to a Solo Select stallion, nominate your foal, and show up ready to rope.
That’s it. No hoops. No endless fine print. Just opportunity.
Growing the Roping Industry Faster, Stronger
A payout like this does more than reward today’s competitors — it inspires tomorrow’s.
$581,580 isn’t just a number; it’s proof that rope horse futurities can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with any discipline in Western performance.
This type of money encourages people to swing a rope, breed futurity prospects, and invest in the next generation. As Melanie Smith of Solo Select says, the vision is simple: “Grow the roping industry stronger, faster.”
Ty Smith echoed the same sentiment, pointing to how far the industry has come:
“Who would have thought a few years ago that we would start breeding rope horses, training 2-year-olds, and seeing trainers step their game up? The money is getting better, the shows are growing, and the industry is truly changing.”
Clay Logan added, “This has been a long time coming for the horse industry. It’s making our rope horses worth a lot of money, and we’re just thrilled to be involved.”
The Solo Select Incentive Futurity is proving to be building a platform where the very best, and the up-and-coming, can chase life-changing money while doing what they love.
Breed to a Solo Select Stallion enrolled in the incentive in 2026 and be a part of next year’s Solo Select Incentive Futurity.
HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS!
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