The Breeders Elite Roping Incentive (BERI) has become a driving force in Canada's team roping industry, providing substantial rewards for both breeders and competitors. If you are still on the fence about nominating yourself or your stallion, here's a breakdown of the incentive’s key highlights after the first 2 years running:
Overview:
BERI was established after the success of the Breeders Elite Incentive (barrel racing) to recognize and reward the dedication of breeders in breeding, raising, and training elite rope horses.
Inaugural Year (2022):
Added Money: $43,200 was added to 2 Canadian rope horse futurities with $21,600 added to each the Fall Classic Rope Horse Futurity and the Manitoba Rope Horse Futurity.
Payout Split: 30% to breeders, 70% to horse owners.
2022 Notable Performances:
HotSmokepack:
Owner: Katie Waterston
Shown by: Jeremy Buhler
Breeder: Doug Wilkinson
BERI Earnings: $7,360.30 across both futurities.
JT Risin Sensation:
Owner: V Warken Ranching
Rider: Dawson Graham
Breeder: JT Tom King
BERI Earnings: $7,315.30 between the two futurities.
Growth in 2023:
Added Money increased to $56,400 between the two futurities in 2023 with 48 BERI eligible horse entries at the Fall Classic Rope Horse Futurity and 28 BERI eligible horse entries at the Manitoba Rope Horse Futurity
Standout Wins (2023):
Fall Classic Rope Horse Futrity:
Docs Sugar Chex:
Owner: Ronald Schmidt
Breeder: Doug Wilkinson
Shown by: Kolton Schmidt
BERI Payout: $3,237.39 (Owner) + $1,562.31 (Breeder).
Sabres Silver Willow:
Owner: Gage and Ty Ellis
Breeder: Sabre Quarter Horse Ranch
Shown By: Logan Spady
BERI Payout: $3,165.39 (Owners) + $1,490.31 (Breeders).
JT The Golden Fix:
Owner: V Warken Ranching
Breeder: JT Tom King
BERI Payout: $2,218.26 (Owner) + $1,101.54 (Breeder).
Cajunish:
Stallion owned by Shelby Spielman and Keely Bonnett
BERI Earnings: $3,127.80.
Manitoba Rope Horse Futurity:
JT Honeybee:
Owner: V Warken Ranching
Breeder: JT Tom King
BERI Payout: $3,352.50 (Owner) + $1,539.64 (Breeder).
Tuck Tush N Turn:
Owner & Breeder: Colin and Mary Balan
BERI Payout: $3,913.71 (Total Earnings).
DHS Showstopper:
Owner: Shane and Robyn Brown
Breeder: Shane Brown
BERI Payout: $3,424.50 (Total Earnings).
Reys Mr Skyline:
Owner: Kiel Wilson
Breeder: Doug Hines
BERI Payout: $2,235.02 (Owner) + $1,026.43 (Breeder).
Requirements: Horses must be bred by a nominated breeder, sired by a nominated stallion or be a nominated stallion themself.
Nomination Fee: $1,500 first year nomination fee for breeders new to the incentive.
$750 annual fee for breeders starting in their second year with the program.
1 Stallion nomination is included with additional stallion nomination fees costing an extra $300
The Breeders Elite Roping Incentive continues to grow and evolve, fostering a competitive and rewarding environment for breeders and team ropers alike. With growth each year, 2024 promises to boast the highest payouts yet… You will not want to miss out!
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