After taking home $100,000 for the 2025 ARHFA Old West Futurity Heeling title with Jeremy Buhler June 20, SLR Swinging Hickory is the rope horse futurity industry's winningest mare on the heel side.
Prior to the Old West Rope Horse Futurity in Heber City, Utah, the 6-year-old mare by Hickory Holly Time out of Swingin Tule had $72,760 in lifetime QData earnings. Since joining the 2016 PRCA world champion's program, SLR Swinging Hickory has seen big wins, including the 2024 Fall Gold Buckle Futurities 6-&-Under title. After her $100,000 payday, the mare is looking at more than $172,000 in lifetime earnings. And while $100,000 is life-changing money for both Buhler and SLR Swinging Hickory, it's the culmination of hours of dedication.
“There's so much more to it,” Buhler said. “The…