After a rigorous competition, the field of 345 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Open entries has been narrowed down to 31 finalists. These finalists will be competing for the coveted $200,000 first-place prize in the clean-slate finals on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas.
Leading the pack is Lanham Brown and Rebel De Rosa, with a stellar 662 composite score after the rein work, herd work, and cow work prelims. Close behind is Shane Steffen with Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion Von A Gun, scoring 661.5. Steffen will also ride RBS Boonsheba and Mr. Oz in the finals, making it a thrilling competition to watch.
The Open finals will kick off with the herd work on Wednesday, October 21, followed by the rein and cow work finals on Saturday, October 24. It promises to be an exciting event filled with top-notch performances and fierce competition.
NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Finalists (31)
These finalists are unofficial and subject to change per the NRCHA.
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Rein | Herd | Cow | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rebel De Rosa | Lanham Brown | R A Brown Ranch | 220.5 | 219.5 | 222 | 662 |
| 2 | Von A Gun | Shane Steffen | Kandu Ranch | 222.5 | 217 | 222 | 661.5 |
Intermediate Open Finalists (31)
These finalists are unofficial and subject to change per the NRCHA.
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Rein | Herd | Cow | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rebel De Rosa | Lanham Brown | R A Brown Ranch | 220.5 | 219.5 | 222 | 662 |
| 2 | Lillies Of The Field | Myles Brown | Rob A Brown | 218.5 | 219 | 219 | 656.5 |
Limited Open Finalists (31)
These finalists are unofficial and subject to change per the NRCHA.
| Place | Horse | Rider | Owner | Rein | Herd | Cow | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rebel De Rosa | Lanham Brown | R A Brown Ranch | 220.5 | 219.5 | 222 | 662 |
| 2 | Lillies Of The Field | Myles Brown | Rob A Brown | 218.5 | 219 | 219 | 656.5 |