2025 Chrome Buckle PBRIP race grows by 40% at Pink Buckle
Paint Horses brought speed and style to the arena during the Chrome Buckle barrel race, which took place October 5–12, 2025, in conjunction with the Pink Buckle Barrel Race in Guthrie, Oklahoma. The competition is part of the Paint Barrel Racing Incentive Program and awarded more than $2,800 in payouts this year. Participation in the 2025 Chrome Buckle event grew by 40% over last year.
PBRIP offers exclusive sidepots for registered Paint Horses at barrel races across the country. The program adds value for owners by offering additional money at APHA-approved events, as well as at races they already attend.
The top spot in the 1D Chrome Buckle PBRIP race went to Jaylan Neatherlin and Slick My Jewels. The pair also won the 2D Pink Buckle Derby and were 11th in the 2D Open average, taking home total payouts in excess of $17,000.
“I’m always thankful for APHA adding extra money at these races and giving our horses every opportunity,” Jaylan said. “It pays to own a Paint!”
Tori Hawks, winner of the Chrome Buckle 3D championship with Totally Epic, also won the Pink Buckle Open 4D average, taking home more than $27,500.
Congratulations to our 2025 Chrome Buckle PBRIP champions:
1D Division
- Champion: Jaylan Neatherlin & Slick My Jewels, a 2019 bay solid stallion by Slick By Design (QH) x I Hope To Impress You
- Reserve: Carol Waters & Speedin In Traffic, a 2020 sorrel tobiano mare by Traffic Guy (QH) x Speedin For Cash
2D Division
- Champion: Caroline Boucher & Hide Ur Crazy Casady, a 2020 sorrel overo mare by Slick By Design (QH) x Casadys Cash N Fame (QH)
- Reserve: Sissie Wherrell & Good As Bully Gets, a 2017 bay solid mare by As Good As Nick Gets x Dial Three Four Four (QH)
3D Division
- Champion: Tori Hawks & Totally Epic, a 2018 sorrel solid mare by Epic Leader (QH) x LLP Browne
- Reserve: Lexie Turner & Laced With Metallic, a 2019 bay roan solid mare by Metallic Malice x Sweet Red Traveler (QH)
4D Division
- Champion: Madeline Grothaus & Slickorice, a 2021 bay tobiano stallion by Slick By Design (QH) x Candy Crackers
- Reserve: JJ Thompson & Sting Thiss Baby, a 2020 brown solid mare by Feel The Sting (QH) x Suzannes Rovin Money
5D Division
- Champion: Krystal Coenen & Slick Cindy, a 2013 sorrel solid mare by As Good As Nick Gets x Bet On Love (QH)
- Reserve: Susan Lousbery & Laceys Slick Design, a 2015 black solid mare by Slick By Design (QH) x SS Frills N Lace
For full results, visit apha.com/pbrip and click on “2025 Race Results.”
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