Breeders’ Futurity
The APHA Breeders’ Futurity is a prestigious annual competition that supports the Breeders’ Trust program by offering a select slate of classes that showcase the offspring of Breeders’ Trust-subscribed stallions and the mares bred to them. The Breeders’ Futurity offers lucrative payouts with a percentage of the purse paid to the foal owner/lessee and the mare nominator.
Both halter and performance classes are offered as part of the Breeders’ Futurity, and two divisions are offered. The Gold Division includes Open halter and Open/Non-Pro performance events, and the Platinum Division includes Non-Pro halter classes only. Gold Breeders’ Futurity performance classes take place at the APHA World Championship Show. Gold and Platinum Breeders’ Futurity halter classes take place at the APHA/WCHA Halter Million. Both events are hosted in Fort Worth, Texas.
Full program details—including deadlines, fees, payback schedules and point systems—are available in the Breeders’ Futurity brochure.
The Divisions
Gold
For a foal to be eligible for the Gold Breeders’ Futurity, it must be sired by a Breeders’ Trust-subscribed stallion, out of a Breeders’ Futurity-nominated mare, and nominated to the Breeders’ Trust program. Open and non-pro performance classes and open halter classes are offered in the Gold Division for horses through age 5.
All Breeders’ Futurity Gold Division performance classes take place at the APHA World Championship Show. Breeders’ Futurity Gold Division halter classes take place at the APHA/WCHA Halter Million. Both events are hosted annually in Fort Worth, Texas, and provide the opportunity to earn valuable payouts that help enhance the value of your horse.
Platinum
The Platinum division of the Breeders’ Futurity is an elite weanling and yearling non-pro halter futurity; it’s separate from the Gold Breeders’ Futurity division. To be eligible for the Platinum Division, the foal must be sired by a Platinum nominated stallion (sire must also be subscribed to Breeders’ Trust), out of a Platinum-nominated mare, and nominated to the Breeders’ Trust. Platinum yearlings must pay a nomination fee for the program, as well.
Platinum Division foals may also compete in Gold Breeders’ Futurity classes, provided that all requirements, fees, and payments are fulfilled. The Breeders’ Futurity Platinum Division halter classes take place annually at the APHA/WCHA Halter Million in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Eligibility
- Mare (dam) must be bred to a Breeders’ Trust-subscribed stallion.
- Mare owner/lessee must pay the Gold Breeders’ Futurity nomination fee by February 15 of the foaling year to receive the best nomination rate. Check the brochure for exact deadlines to avoid late fees.
- Foal must be nominated to the Breeders’ Trust.
- After the above conditions are met, the foal is eligible for Gold Breeders’ Futurity classes through age 5. Individual class entry fees apply.
Check if your horse’s mare has been nominated to the Gold Division online. Mares are listed alphabetically.
Open Classes
- *Junior Weanling Stallions & Geldings
- Senior Weanling Stallions & Geldings
- *Junior Weanling Mares
- Senior Weanling Mares
- Yearling Stallions
- Yearling Mares
- Yearling Geldings
- Yearling In-Hand Trail
- Yearling Hunter Longe Line
- Yearling Western Longe Line
- 2-Year-Old Stallions
- 2-Year-Old Mares
- 2-Year-Old Geldings
- 2-Year-Old In-Hand Trail
- 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure
- 2-Year-Old Longe Line
- 2-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle
- 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure
- 3-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle
- 4- & 5-Year-Old Trail
*Junior foals are born March 1 or later
Non-Pro Classes
- Non-Pro 5-Year-Old & Under Hunt-Seat Equitation
- Non-Pro 5-Year-Old & Under Showmanship
- Non-Pro 5-Year-Old & Under Trail
- Non-Pro 5-Year-Old & Under Western Horsemanship
Non-Pro is defined as a card-carrying Amateur or Youth. Amateur and Youth exhibitors must meet the ownership requirements outlined in the current APHA Rule Book. Non-Pro classes are for horses age 5 and younger.
Owner Information
Stallion Owners
- Stallions must be subscribed to the Breeders’ Trust program.
- A Leading Sire of Money-Earning Foals Award is presented annually to the stallion with the highest number of Gold Division money-earning foals (minimum of three foals required).
- Tie-breaker: Highest average money earned of the top three highest money-earning foals.
Mare Owners
- Mare must be bred to a Breeders’ Trust-subscribed stallion.
- Must pay a Breeders’ Futurity nomination fee (per foal, per year).
- Mare owner/lessee has first right of refusal to nominate the mare. A notarized statement from that person must be obtained if anyone else wishes to nominate the mare for the Breeders’ Futurity. A mare nomination waiver is available upon request.
- Breeders’ Futurity nominated mares are listed on the Breeders’ Futurity website.
- If a mare dies prior to foaling, is open or otherwise does not produce a live foal (stands and nurses without assistance for 48 hours after birth), the nomination fee can be refunded if notification is sent to the APHA office by June 15 of the original foaling year, along with a veterinarian’s written statement.
- Breeders’ Futurity nominated mares are listed online.
Foal Owners
- Foals must be nominated to the Breeders’ Trust program to be eligible for the Breeders’ Futurity.
- Upon the dam’s nomination to the Breeders’ Futurity, the applicable year’s Breeders’ Trust-nominated foals are automatically eligible for the Breeders’ Futurity.
- Breeders’ Futurity class fees apply for each class/year in which the horse will show.
- Foal registration must be completed prior to the final class payment.
- No portion of the entry fee is refundable or transferable.
- Exception: If the horse dies, the entry fee(s) will be refunded upon receipt of a written vet statement and return of the horse’s original registration certificate, less a $135 office processing fee.
Eligibility
- Stallion must be subscribed to the Breeders’ Trust program.
- Stallion owner/lessee must pay the Platinum Division enrollment fee. The enrollment is to be paid in two payments. Review fees and deadlines in the program brochure.
- Mare owner/lessee must pay the Platinum mare nomination fee by February 15th of the foaling year to receive the best nomination rate. To compete as a yearling, a Platinum yearling nomination fee must be paid by February 15th of the yearling year to receive the best nomination rate. Check the program brochure for the late fee schedule.
- Foal must be enrolled in the Breeders’ Trust program.
- After the above conditions are met, the foal is eligible for Platinum Breeders’ Futurity classes for that show year. Individual class entry fees apply.
- Platinum Breeders’ Futurity class fees apply for each class/year in which the horse will show.
Classes
- Non-Pro Weanling Stallions
- Non-Pro Weanling Mares
- Non-Pro Weanling Geldings
- Non-Pro Solid Paint-Bred Weanling Mares
- Non-Pro Solid Paint-Bred Weanling Stallions & Geldings
- Non-Pro Yearling Stallions
- Non-Pro Yearling Mares
- Non-Pro Yearling Geldings
- Non-Pro Solid Paint-Bred Yearling Mares
- Non-Pro Solid Paint-Bred Yearling Stallions & Geldings
Non-Pro is defined as a card-carrying Amateur or Youth. Exhibitors must meet the ownership requirements outlined in the current APHA Rule Book.
Owner Information
Stallion Owners
- Stallions must be subscribed to the Breeders’ Trust program and enroll in the Platinum Division of the Breeders’ Futurity.
- The Platinum Division fee must be paid; it’s structured in two payments. The stallion owner/lessee has first right of refusal to enroll the stallion. Before anyone else can enroll the stallion, a notarized statement from the stallion owner/lessee is required; the statement waiver is available upon request.
- Platinum Division enrollment is done per show year and makes a stallion’s weanlings and yearlings eligible for Platinum Division nomination/showing for that year.
- No refunds will be issued for Platinum stallion nomination.
- Platinum-enrolled stallions are listed on the Breeders’ Futurity website.
- A Platinum Leading Sire of Money-Earning Foals Award will be presented annually to the stallion with the highest number of money-earning foals (minimum of three foals).
- Tie-breaker: Highest average money earned of the top three highest money-earning foals.
Mare Owners
- Mares must be bred to a Breeders’ Trust Platinum-nominated stallion.
- Mare owner/lessee has first right of refusal to nominate the mare for Platinum weanling enrollment. Before anyone else can nominate the mare, a notarized statement from the mare owner/lessee is required; the mare nomination waiver statement is available upon request.
- Mares nominated to the Platinum Division will be listed on the Breeders’ Futurity website.
- If a mare dies prior to foaling, is open or otherwise does not produce a live foal (stands and nurses without assistance for 48 hours after birth), the nomination fee can be refunded if notification is sent to the APHA office by June 15 of the original foaling year, along with a veterinarian’s written statement.
Foal Owners
- Foals must be nominated to the Breeders’ Trust program; they are automatically eligible for the Breeders’ Futurity Platinum Division if all stallion and mare nomination requirements are met for this division.
- The Platinum Division is limited to weanlings and yearlings, with non-pro exhibitors.
- Yearling horses pay a separate Platinum nomination fee, which takes the place of the mare nomination that was required for weanling participants. The yearling owner/lessee has first right of refusal to nominate the yearling. Before anyone else can nominate the yearling, a notarized statement from the yearling’s owner/lessee is required; the yearling nomination waiver statement is available upon request.
- Platinum Breeders’ Futurity class fees apply for each class/year in which the horse will show.
- Foal registration must be completed prior to the final class payment.
- No portion of the entry fee is refundable or transferable.
- Exception: If the horse dies, the entry fee(s) will be refunded upon receipt of written vet statement and return of the horse’s original registration certificate, less a $200 office processing fee.
- Platinum foals are also eligible for the Gold Breeders’ Futurity program, provided all requirements of that division is met (separate Breeders’ Futurity mare nomination fee, entry fees, etc., apply).
Updated 4/1/24
Please note this list includes stallions currently paid into the Platinum. The list will add stallions once they are paid in.
Stallion Name | Reg. # | Enrollee | Foaling Year Eligible |
Agent Man | 1080865 | Kellie Nihiser | 2023, 2024 |
Best Kept Secrete | Q5663506 | Steve and Kathy Headley | 2023, 2024 |
Bigger Dreams | Q5878211 | Lorraine M Wallinger | 2023, 2024 |
Brooks Last Dance | 1090579 | Ingrid B McPherson | 2023, 2024 |
Cool In Color | 1036010 | Madison Wood | 2023, 2024 |
Ecredible | Q5286913 | Steve Jensen & Billy Franks | 2023, 2024 |
El Ante | 1115952 | Bewley & Huckabee | 2023, 2024 |
Ese A Looker | Q5672371 | Steven Jensen | 2024 |
Evinceble | Q5811744 | June E Rhea | 2023, 2024 |
Execute | 792269 | Carolyn C Stewart | 2023, 2024 |
FG Born Legacy | 1068658 | JL Robinson Quarter Horses LLC | 2023, 2024 |
FG Mr McDreamy | Q5836684 | JL Robinson Quarter Horses LLC | 2023, 2024 |
FG Speechless | Q5899212 | Terry Bradshaw | 2023, 2024 |
Heartz On Fire | Q5659040 | Steve and Kathy Headley | 2023, 2024 |
Hes So That | 965393 | Susan & Phillip Drawdy | 2023, 2024 |
Hes Stylin | 860916 | Hes Stylin Syndicate LLC | 2023, 2024 |
IAm The One And Only | Q6011417 | Jannee and Dominic Pugliani | 2023, 2024 |
Im The Secret | 970225 | Russel Miller | 2023, 2024 |
Initials Only | Q5259900 | Terry Bradshaw | 2023, 2024 |
My Intention | Q4792204 | Jim & Georgia Snow | 2023, 2024 |
Raylan Givens | Q5928955 | Jeffrey and Joy Stehney | 2023, 2024 |
Rumerz | Q5534307 | Steve and Kathy Headley | 2023, 2024 |
Sail On Sailor Too | 1099924 | Ken or Kari Bradley | 2023, 2024 |
Secret Gunfighter | Q5419481 | Karry Voss | 2023, 2024 |
Solaris | Q5546377 | Karry Voss | 2023, 2024 |
Stylistic | 1060704 | Boncita Ranch | 2023, 2024 |
Telachrome | 1048649 | Vicki B Livasy | 2023, 2024 |
Telasecret | Q5188059 | Terry Bradshaw | 2023, 2024 |
The Final Verse | 1072383 | Carolyn C Stewart | 2023, 2024 |
The Heisman Legend | 1080161 | Dave & Jackie Weatherman | 2023, 2024 |
Trillions | 1076619 | Jim & Georgia Snow | 2023, 2024 |
Very Cool | Q5126948 | Terry Bradshaw | 2023, 2024 |
Western Son | 1102413 | Chris and Amy Page | 2024 |