The only thing more difficult than the Run for a Million is qualifying for it. The best reiners in the biz compete at The RFAM ShootOut in Las Vegas. But nothing is certain – the new faces are right on the heels of the highest ranking riders.

Riders from around the world descend upon Arizona for their last chance to qualify for the Run for a Million. Veteran favorites struggle to stay on the leaderboard, getting knocked out by new riders.

With the Run for a Million just around the corner, the 16 qualified riders narrow their focus. Matt Palmer is faced with some unforeseen challenges getting his horse ready for the Million.

With nothing to lose and a million dollars to gain, the riders put forth their best to see who will become this year's Run for a Million champion.

The 16-qualified riders start their preparations by testing out their horses at the National Reining Breeders Cup event in Texas. Despite a devastating injury, Casey Deary continues to dominate. Cade McCutcheon struggles to find his groove.

It's the last chance to test their horses at the NRHA Derby, but some riders are still struggling to find that star horse. Francesco takes a unique approach to preparing his horse, while Matt Palmer gets a phone call that could change everything.