The Triple Crown Million Dollar Bonus
Win all three Old West Rope Horse Futurities in a single calendar year and earn an additional $1,000,000 bonus — on top of all main pot and side pot earnings.
What is the Triple Crown Bonus
The Triple Crown Million Dollar Bonus is a premier incentive available exclusively to Old West Rope Horse Sale Graduates in 2026.
This bonus is awarded to any eligible horse that wins all three Old West Rope Horse Futurities in the same calendar year:
Guthrie, Oklahoma — Spring Event
Heber City, Utah — Crown Event
Fort Worth, Texas — Fall Event
The Triple Crown celebrates extraordinary consistency, elite performance, and dominance across the full Old West national circuit.
Important Note:
The Barrel Horse Triple Crown Bonus will launch in 2027 and does not apply to the 2026 season.
How It Works
To earn the Triple Crown Million Dollar Bonus, a single rope horse sale graduate must:
1. Win the main pot of the Old West Rope Horse Futurity at Guthrie
2. Win the main pot of the Old West Rope Horse Futurity at Heber City
3. Win the main pot of the Old West Rope Horse Futurity at Fort Worth
*Note: Main pot winners are defined as overall champions in their respective divisions (Heading, Heeling, or Breakaway), not side pots.
Bonus Breakdown
$1,000,000 Triple Crown Bonus
Awarded in addition to:
- Main futurity payouts
- All graduate side pot earnings
- The Road to the Million Bonus (Read More Here)
The bonus is awarded only if one horse completes the full sweep.
If no horse accomplishes all three wins in a single year, the bonus remains available under the same criteria in future seasons.
Who Can Compete
Any horse that is a graduate of an official Old West Rope Horse Sale.
The horse must:
- Enter
- Compete
- And win all three Rope Horse Futurities within the same calendar year.
Why This Changes the Game
The Triple Crown Bonus is designed to:
- Reward truly exceptional rope horses and teams.
- Elevate the prestige of Old West’s national futurity circuit.
- Encourage year-round competition at the highest level.
- Create historic, career-defining moments for horses, riders, and breeders.
Winning one futurity is an achievement. Winning all three is a legacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this bonus available for barrel horses in 2026?
Is this bonus available for barrel horses in 2026?
No. The Triple Crown Bonus applies only to Rope Horse Futurities in 2026. The Barrel Horse Triple Crown will be introduced in 2027.
Does the horse have to be the same age at all three events?
Does the horse have to be the same age at all three events?
Yes. The horse must meet eligibility requirements for each rope horse futurity within the same competition year.
Are side pot earnings included in the bonus?
Are side pot earnings included in the bonus?
Side pot money is earned separately. The Triple Crown Bonus is paid in addition to all futurity and side pot payouts.
