Paint sorters made their move toward exclusive Paint-only payouts at the 2026 Cinch RSNC World Finals. High-caliber talent from across the country gathered in Fort Worth, Texas, June 6–13 to compete in this premier ranch sorting event; Chrome Cash was part of the Open and Non-Pro futurities on June 7.
Each Open and Non-Pro Chrome Cash event had $500 added to the purse from APHA.
Congratulations to our 2026 Cinch RSNC World Finals Chrome Cash Champions:
Pro Futurity Chrome Cash
Champion: Trever Field & Super Freakin Bad, a 2022 bay solid stallion by Badboonarising x CD Super Freak (QH), owned by Ironrock Ranch LLC, Millsap, Texas—$590 Chrome Cash
Non-Pro Futurity Chrome Cash
Champion: Kara Doornink & Terris Rebel Gold, a 2022 palomino solid gelding by Metallic Rebel x TR Terri Rey (QH), owned by Kody Ward, Fort Lupton, Colorado—$620 Chrome Cash
Chrome Cash offers bonus payouts to top-placing registered Paint Horses at competitions beyond traditional APHA-approved shows. The program paid out $1.6 million to Paints in 2026 alone. All APHA-registered horses are eligible for the Chrome Cash program. It’s offered as a class within a class at select Western performance horse events, all-around shows and international competitions. Participating organizations include National Cutting Horse Association, National Reined Cow Horse Association, National Reining Horse Association, American Rope Horse Futurity Association, and Stock Horse of Texas events.
Find an event and explore how you can earn Chrome Cash at apha.com/chromecash.
Article by Jordan Mueller
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