National Longhorn Futurity Race

NLFR will compile the total points accumulated in each year from participating futurities nationwide. Awards will be presented to the High Point Heifer and High Point Bull—these are the animals that accumulate the highest points throughout the year. The winners will be featured on the cover of the January Trails and January Drover magazines. Additionally, each winning ranch will be highlighted in an article in both magazines. At the end of each year, we host the Championship show in a bracket style showdown. More information about the Championship can be found here.

There is no fee to participate in the NLFR. We will calculate and display point totals below after each futurity, allowing you to track point accumulation throughout the year.

This is a program from Huntington Sales, we're giving back to the industry. Complete this form to add your Futurity to the NLFR. We hope to include you in this program.

FAQ's

How are ties broken?
Ties are broken by the two judges that are thrown out. If there is still a tie, the animals are compared head to head with each judge.

How are points accumulated?
The score from the futurities will be totaled after the futurity.

How many Judges are needed for a futurity?
Must have 3-5 approved NLFR judges with 3 scores counting towards final score

What is the score range at futurities?
Judges scores need to be within minimum 60 and maximum 80. Score outside of this range will be disqualify the entire futurity and forfeit the $900 fee.

When are futurity results due to the NLFR?
Results must be made available in approved format by Monday following the event date.

When do points start to accumulate and end?
Point accumulation start October 2023 to October 2025 for the 2026 season

Do my animals need to be registered to qualify?
Yes, all animals entered in a futurity need to be registered. No pending registrations will be allowed to enter.

What is the fee to be part of the NLFR?
There is no fee to be part of the NLFR.

What do the winners receive?
The winning animals will be featured on the cover of the January Trails & January Dover with an article on each winning ranch.

How do we participate in the NLFR?
Futurity hosts can complete this form to have their event added to the NLFR

All registered Texas Longhorns qualify

We appreciate your support of this great year-long event. The futurity world has expanded recently, enhancing the Longhorn industry's value. This event boosts nationwide participation and provides a unique opportunity to prominently showcase your ranch as we travel across the country as a supporter of the NLFR. If you're interested in becoming a Sponsor, please contact Joe Sedlacek, Natalie Chaney, or Ryan Culpepper. Thank you.

2025 Sponsorship Packages

13 Futurities and counting worth of marketing

$10,000

-Large logo on NLFR banner present at every event
-NLFR Calendar spot
-Logo on Custom NLFR Chute to Grand Champions
-Brand on gun as NFLR prizes
-Full page ad in EOY NLFR show catalog sent out with January Trails
-Marketing on website
-Brand on jackets as NLFR prizes
-Brand on NLFR futurity ad in catalogs

$5,000

-Large logo on NLFR banner present at every event
-Logo on Custom NLFR Chute to Grand Champions
-Brand on knives as NLFR prizes
-Half page ad in EOY NLFR show catalog sent out with January Trails
-Marketing on website
-Brand on jackets as NLFR prizes
-Brand on NLFR futurity ad in catalogs

$2500

-Small brand on NLFR banner present at every event
-Brand on Custom NLFR Chute to Grand Champions
-Half page ad in EOY NLFR show catalog sent out with January Trails
-Logo on hat as NLFR prizes
-Marketing on website
-Brand on NLFR futurity ad in catalogs

$1000

-Small brand on NLFR banner present at every event
-Half page ad in EOY NLFR show catalog sent out with January Trails
-Marketing on website
-Brand on NLFR futurity ad in catalogs

$500

-Small brand on NLFR banner present at every event
-Marketing on website
-Brand on NLFR futurity ad

Sponsors- Thank you!