The rope horse world is about to get another financial boost—this time via the Solo Select Stallion Incentive Futurity Oct. 1-2, 2025, in Hamilton, Texas.
In this episode of The Score, host Chelsea Shaffer is joined by Melanie Smith, founder of Solo Select, and Clay Logan, event producer, to unpack the brand-new Solo Select Stallion Incentive Futurity — launching with a jaw-dropping $465,000 payout in its inaugural year.
They cover everything you need to know before entries close on September 21:
- How to enter — with or without a breeding
- Why stallion owners stepped up in a big way
- What makes this event different from every other
- The judging format, cattle selection, and short-round clean-slate setup
- Why this isn’t just an elite event — it’s built to lift the whole industry
Whether you’re already entered or just roping curious, this episode breaks it all down before the gates open in Hamilton, Texas, October 1–2.
