The $465K+ Solo Select Stallion Incentive Futurity

The rope horse world is about to get another financial boost.In this episode, 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 breedingWhy stallion owners stepped up in a big wayWhat makes this event different from every otherThe judging format, cattle selection, and short-round clean-slate setupWhy this isn’t just an elite event — it’s built to lift the whole industryWhether you’re already entered or just roping curious, this episode breaks it all down before the gates open in Hamilton, Texas, October 1–2.