All eyes are on Las Vegas as the sport’s sharpest cutting horses and savviest riders gear up for the $200,000 Cutting Horse Challenge at The Run for a Million. The South Point Arena will come alive with the grit, cow sense, and lightning-fast moves that define the sport of cutting. From seasoned world champions to rising stars, these competitors are ready to put their skills to the test.
Here’s a look at the horses your favorite cutting riders are bringing with them to The Run for a Million.
How to watch the $200K Cutting Horse Challenge
The event will be livestreamed from The Run For A Million website.
- When: Thursday Aug. 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. local
- How: Various buy-in options are available, including cutting-specific access for $25
Cutting Horses
Michael Cooper
- Bella Louella: 2020 mare (Metallic Rebel x Catty Louella)
- owned by Jennifer Cooper
Beau Galyean
- Mui Fuego: 2019 stallion (Hottish x Cat O Connor)
- owned by Fults/Jackpot Partnership
Cody Hedlund
- Konna: 2018 mare (High Brow Cat x Sofie Rey)
- owned by OO Ranch LLC
Matt Miller
- Metallic Smart Cat: 2013 stallion (Metallic Cat x Smart Jerri Lee)
- owned by Matt Miller
Tosten Peterson
- Special Nu Boon: 2014 gelding (Boon Too Suen x Special Nu Kitty)
- Bitterroot Ranch, LLC
Grant Setnicka
- Princesses Rule: 2017 mare (Docs Stylish Oak x Little Bow Peepto)
- owned by Rio Roca Land and Cattle Co
Austin Shepard
- Kittennish: 2016 mare (Kit Kat Sugar x Sweet Lil Gal)
- owned by Billy Lee Wolf
Cade Shepard
- Countess Catrina: 2016 mare (Im Countin Checks x Catrina Starlight)
- owned by Rhein and Amanda Standish
Kenny Platt
- Roasting: 2019 stallion (Hottish x Betty Greyble)
- owned by Linda Holmes
Adan Banuelos
- Reyzin The Limit: 2021 stallion (Reyzin The Cash x Metallistic)
- owned by Katie Gaughan Banuelos
@4cyteusa Raisin’ the bar and takin’ the title! 🏆 Congratulations to Reyzin The Limit and Adan Banuelos on dominating the Open Derby at the West Texas Futurity with a 221.5! Powered by performance, backed by 4CYTE™ — because champions deserve the best in joint care🦾 #4CYTEEquine #ReyzinTheLimit #AdanBanuelos #WestTexasFuturity #JointCareThatPerforms ♬ original sound – 4 CYTE USA
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