The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is introducing a major earnings opportunity at the 2025 NRHA Futurity with the launch of the NRHA Futurity Challenge Purse. This new optional-entry class adds $172,000 in fresh added money specifically for Levels 1 through 3 riders. With projected payouts nearing $390,000 across the Open and Non Pro divisions, the Challenge aims to put significantly more money on the table for up-and-coming horses, riders, and owners.
Designed to run concurrently with the NRHA Futurity, this class is a targeted incentive to reward emerging competitors. If participation trends hold, the Open Challenge Purse could exceed $260,000, and the Non Pro Challenge Purse could surpass $126,000, dramatically increasing what’s at stake for Levels 1–3.
“The NRHA Futurity Challenge is a strategic investment in the next generation of reining talent,” said NRHA Commissioner Billy Smith. “It creates a real opportunity for riders and owners in Levels 1 through 3 to walk away with substantially higher earnings.”
Key Details:
- Runs alongside the NRHA Open and Non Pro Futurity; placings based on finals results.
- Open to Levels 1–3, Prime Time Open, Prime Time Non Pro, and Youth Non Pro.
- Horse/rider must be entered in the NRHA Futurity.
- Optional entry fee: $650
- Entry deadline: October 1, 2025, submitted to the NRHA Events Office.
- If more payback spots exist than there are finalists, payouts will extend to non-finalists within the Challenge Purse.
- Projections based on 60% of eligible entries opting into the Challenge.
For complete entry details and conditions, visit the Forms page at nrhafuturity.com or use the direct links below:
All payout projections are estimates and subject to change based on participation.
