2024 NRHA Futurity Chrome Cash
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Midili & McCutcheon top 2024 NRHA Futurity Chrome Cash

Chrome Cash
Mirko Midili & JL Mark My Word

Midili & McCutcheon top 2024 NRHA Futurity Chrome Cash

More than 100 Paint Horses added Chrome Cash to their dance card at the 2024 National Reining Horse Association Futurity, where more than $26,000 was on the line just for Paints. The class-within-a-class exclusively for registered Paint Horses took place during the preliminary round for the Open and Non-Pro futurities at the premier reining horse event. The NRHA Futurity runs November 25–December 7 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Open Futurity 

A total of 60 entries competed for $15,250 in Chrome Cash; the Top 15 received payouts. Special congratulations to:

  • Champion: Mirko Midili & JL Mark My Word, a 2021 palomino overo stallion by Gunnatrashya x Wimpys Little Chic (QH)—$3,507
  • Reserve: Andrea Fappani & The Hosss, a 2021 sorrel overo stallion by Colonels Shining Gun x Brennas Dream (QH)—$2,135
  • 3rd: Kole Price & Picture Perrfect, a 2021 gray solid stallion by Spooks Gotta Whiz x TR Pats Silver Whiz—$1,601

Non-Pro Futurity 

A total of 42 entries vied for $11,425 in the Non-Pro Futurity Chrome Cash class, which paid out to the Top 15.

  • Chrome Cash
    Mandy McCutcheon & Spookin At Nite

    Champion: Mandy McCutcheon & Spookin At Nite, a 2021 sorrel solid stallion by Gunners Special Nite x Spooks Lil Princess (QH)—$2,627

  • Reserve: Mandy McCutcheon & Golden Nite Survivor, a 2021 palomino solid mare by Gunners Special Nite x Golden Survivor (QH)—$1,599
  • 3rd (tied): Jack R. Medows & Perfect On Ice, a 2021 sorrel solid stallion by SG Frozen Enterprize (QH) x TR Pats Silver Whiz ($985)
  • 3rd (tied): Taylor Zimmerman & Take What You Want, a 2021 sorrel solid stallion by Inferno Sixty Six x All About Business (QH)—$985
  • 3rd (tied): Kim Muehlstaetter & Shining Vintage, a 2021 bay overo stallion by Colonels Shining Gun x Vintage Galaxy (QH)—$985
  • 3rd (tied): Tish Fappani & Wish I Was Yours, a 2021 gray overo mare by Colonels Shining Gun x Whizzen For Chex (QH)—$985

 Special thanks to Oswood Stallion Station for adding $5,000 to the Chrome Cash purses at the 2024 NRHA Futurity.

About Chrome Cash

Chrome Cash is a unique incentive program that provides bonus payouts for top-performing registered Paint Horses outside of APHA-approved competitions. It’s offered as a class within a class at select Western performance horse events and international competitions. All APHA-registered horses can compete in Chrome Cash. More than $1.6 million has been paid to APHA horses since Chrome Cash began in 2020. Learn more at apha.com/chromecash.

Images by Waltenberry, courtesy NRHA

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About APHA

The American Paint Horse Association is the world’s second-largest international equine breed association. Since it was founded in 1962, APHA has registered more than a million horses in 59 nations and territories. APHA promotes, preserves and provides meaningful experiences with Paint Horses. Learn more at apha.com.

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