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NCHA Western National Championships coming up
With record entries, the 2007 Wayne Hodges Trailers * Outlaw Conversions NCHA Western National Championships opens tomorrow and runs through May 11 in Ogden, Utah. For the first time this year, there will be a live webcast of the Western Nationals. You can keep up with the news from the show in the Daily Chatter newsletter and listen to NCHA Cutting Edge News with Tom Holt, plus read Tom's Tidbits.
Besides the cutting action, there will be a youth party May 2, the youth grand entry May 3, team roping on May 6, a party hosted by Buffalo Ranch on May 8 and a party hosted by the Pacific Coast CHA on May 9.
First NCHA show commemorated
The American Quarter Horse Association unveiled its 30th historical marker in Dublin, Texas this month in honor of the first show held by the National Cutting Horse Association back in 1946. Texas Lt. Governor David Dewhurst was on hand along with AQHA and NCHA officials for the special occasion. Watch the video.
Super Stakes photos
Contestants and cutting horse fans can view proofs of action photos from the 2008 Ford NCHA Super Stakes online at nchaphotos.com.
Ford NCHA Super Stakes wrap-up
With a record-breaking purse and nearly 2,000 entries, the 2008 Ford NCHA Super Stakes concluded in Fort Worth, Texas on April 20. You can read each day's news, stats and features in the Daily Chatter newsletter, and listen to archive editions of the Cutting Edge News. Champions include:
* Super Stakes Open Co-Champion: High Brow CD, ridden by Austin Shepard. Watch the video.
* Super Stakes Open Co-Champion: Playin N Fancy Smart, ridden by Kory Pounds. Watch the video.
* Super Stakes Non-Pro Co-Champion: Chad Bushaw, riding Cats Ruby. Watch the video.
* Super Stakes Non-Pro Co-Champion: Paula Wood, riding Cash My Boon Watch the video.
* Super Stakes Novice Non-Pro: Cash My Boon, ridden by Paula Wood
* Super Stakes Non-Pro Ltd: Adan Banuelos, riding Dual With Christy
* Gelding Stakes Open: Dual Ya Scoot, ridden by Tom Dvorak
* Gelding Stakes Non-Pro: Quejanaisabelle, ridden by Lindy Ashlock
* Super Stakes Classic Open: Sister CD, ridden by Skip Queen. Watch the video.
* Super Stakes Classic Open Ltd John Deere Division: CDs Lucky Gal, ridden by Kelly Kasun
* Super Stakes Classic Non-Pro Ltd: Mica Motes, riding SL Jaybird
* Super Stakes Classic Non-Pro: Mica Motes, riding SL Jaybird. Watch the video.
* Super Stakes Classic Select Non-Pro: Billy Martin, riding Louis Starlight
* Super Stakes Classic Select Amateur: Chuck Drummond, riding Louis Starlight
* Super Stakes Classic Amateur: Patrick Collins, riding Oh Cay Felix. Watch the video.
* Super Stakes Amateur: Von Sutten, riding Smartware. Watch the video.
* Super Stakes Select Amateur: Darol Rodrock, riding SR Little Badger
NCHA Summer Spectacular Sales set for August 1-2
The consignment contract for the 2008 NCHA Summer Spectacular Sales is now available for downloading. Final date for consideration of entry is June 15. For more information please call Western Bloodstock at (817) 594-9210.
May Chatter is online
The May issue of Cutting Horse Chatter, featuring coverage of the 2007 Wayne Hodges Trailers * Outlaw Conversions NCHA Eastern National Championships is now online.
Orren Mixer, 1920-2008
Renowned equine artist Orren Mixer died April 29 after delivering a painting of all-time leading cutting broodmare Royal Blue Boon.
Cutters on TV
Don't miss NCHA Rode to the Winner's Circle on RFD-TV this week, Saturday at 12:30 a.m. and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. Central. This week, 4-year-old action from the Tunica Futurity is featured.
Convention around the corner
The 2008 NCHA Convention will be held June 20-22 at the Hilton DFW Lakes Conference Center, near the Dallas/Fort Worth Aiport.
New results service
Having trouble figuring out the breeding on this year's big winners? Can't remember who won what? Blogger, author and statistician Sally Harrison has compiled an interactive guide to the results of this season's major limited age events, at www.sallyharrison.com, an official news outlet of the NCHA.You can review the details on all the finalists, and click on a horse or rider's name for a listing of all the events where that contestant was a finalist. New results are added as they become available, including these recent events:
* Cotton Stakes
* Ford NCHA Super Stakes
* Rocky Mountain LAE
* PCCHA Derby/Classic/Challenge
Shynia Randles Memorial Fund
A memorial fund has been set up to defray funeral and medical expenses for 13-year-old NYCHA member Shynia Randles of Syracuse, Kansas, who passed away April 6. Contributions can be made to the Shynia Randles Memorial Fund, c/o Kris Davis, PO Box 290, Holcomb, KS 67851.
Get attention online
With more than half a million pages downloaded in March, and again in April, sallyharrison.com is the world wide web's favorite site for cutting horse news and features. Now Cutting Horse Chatter advertisers can reach out to this audience with a special package that includes print and web advertising, plus special links in the online edition of Cutting Horse Chatter. Click here for more information.
Select ticket information
It's time to get your order ready for select tickets at the NCHA Triple Crown shows.
2008 NCHA Cutting Academy Grass Roots Clinics scheduled
Four NCHA Cutting Academy clinics are planned for 2008. The series of grass roots clinics are designed to increase the working knowledge of NCHA rules and improve showmanship in the arena.
* Session I of the Cutting Academy includes segments on understanding rules, equine nutrition plus information on membership, amateur and non-pro status and more. The cost, which includes a light breakfast and lunch, is just $25 at the door.
* Session II features live work critiques with some of the industry's leading experts. Cost for Session II is $150, with prepayment required.
Here's a schedule for the upcoming clinics, sponsored by Purina Mills:
* September 19, Clarksville, Arkansas, featuring NCHA Director of Judges Russell McCord on "Understanding Rules and Judging," plus live works insights from a leading trainer in our industry.
Watch for upcoming information on clinics in Region 2 (Nevada/Arizona) and Region 4 (Ohio). Contact Julie Davis (817) 244-6188 at the NCHA office for information and reservations.
Horse industry summit
The need for unity and challenges in attracting new enthusiasts were two of the main areas of discussion at the International Equine Summit held in Lexington, Kentucky April 28-29.
Special offer for the National Cutting Horse Association
Announcing a special No-Annual-Fee Platinum Plus MasterCard with World Points credit card now conveniently available to National Cutting Horse Association. Learn more or apply securely online for the National Cutting Horse Association credit card today.
Judge recertification seminar scheduled
All NCHA judges are required to attend the Judge Recertification Seminar in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 22, during the NCHA Summer Cutting Spectacular. Read more . . .
The race is on in 2008 . . .
The 2008 point year is building up steam with tight races in most divisions. Here's a look at all of the leaders:
Open
Ms Peppy Cat $38,660 Cattins Lil Darling $11,023
Non-Pro
Stephanie Haymes $18,511 Candace Barwick $16,829
$50,000 Amateur
Evan Sutton $16,617 Kelsey Conn $11,827
$20,000 Non-Pro
Kathy Parker Burton $4,264 Will Hulden $3,938
$10,000 Amateur
Hollie Kucera $2,989 Bernard Talbot $2,823
$3,000 Novice
Purdy Aristo Cat $14,078 Dark Brow Playboy $7,776
$3,000 Novice Non-Pro
Ron Davis' Kits Little Chick $13,111 James & Cheryl Tilton's Somebodys Mojo $10,224
$2,000 Limit Rider
Jade Keller $4,301 Devin Clinton $3,508
Senior Youth
Priscilla Crawley
57
Zac Knowles
49
Junior Youth
Rebekah Jo Williamson
31
Gage Wells
26
$10,000 Novice
Miss Dainty Cat $19,922 Incredi Babe $12,124
$10,000 Novice Non-Pro
Diane Petersen's Fishin For Bizness $17,098 Charles & Stephanie Roven's Travs Smart Kit $17,071
Save on breeding fees
Save 40% on this year's breeding fees and help support the youth association by purchasing your 2008 breeding through the NYCHA Stallion Service Auction. Many great breedings are available including Bobs Freckle, Cattin It Up, DJ Tracker, Dual Peppy, Freckles Fancy Twist, Its Just About Me, Laker Doc, Lizzys Gotta Player, Mr Skyline Peppy, Playdox, Red Pepto, Snorty Lena, Soletary Zack and Some Kinda CD. You’ll pay only 60% of the advertised breeding fee. All remaining breedings will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. All proceeds go to support youth scholarships, awards and activities.. For more information, contact Danette McGuire, NCHA Youth Director at (817) 244-6188.
Buffalo Ranch supports NYCHA with stallion fees
S.David Plummer’s Buffalo Ranch is helping the NYCHA by lots and lots -- Lots Of Acres, that is. For the 2008 breeding season, Buffalo Ranch will donate 100% of Lots Of Acres’ breeding fees to the NYCHA scholarship fund. All breeding fees from outside mares will be earmarked for youth scholarships, with a minimum guaranteed donation of $50,000 per year.
"We are extremely excited to have Buffalo Ranch's support of the youth scholarship program," said NCHA Youth Director Danette McGuire. "Their generous donation will enable us to help even more youth members as they enter college and continue their educations."
Lots Of Acres is standing the 2008 season at Buffalo Ranch in Farmington, Utah. The Bob Acre Doc son was a finalist at the 2002 NCHA Open Futurity, and has lifetime earnings of $57,269. His first foals arrived in 2006.
Scholarship Cutting entries due
Entries are now being accepted for the 2008 Buffalo Ranch NYCHA Scholarship Cutting to be held July 14-18, 2008 in Fort Worth, Texas. More than $28,000 in college scholarships will be awarded in the Junior and Senior Youth classes. The five-day event will also include the annual NYCHA Convention featuring the NYCHA awards banquet, family fun night and the general membership meeting. Entries are due by June 13, 2008.
NYCHA Regional 1 Youth Scholarship Cutting Needs Your Support!
A $10,000 NYCHA Scholarship Cutting is scheduled to held on August 9th& 10th at Four Seasons Arena, Great Falls, Montana before the Big Sky Aged Event. In order to raise the $10,000, we must have donations of $8000 and the NCHA will contribute $2000. We need your tax free donation to support our Youth so they may have the opportunity to win scholarship money for post high school education. This is totally tax free contribution! Please contact Chairperson Carrie Bruch at 406-222-0330 or at info@bigskyinternetdesign.com for more information! Or visit the NYCHA website http://NYCHARegionalScholarshipCutting.com
Planning a trip for the summer?
Book your travel through YTB Travel Network and NYCHA will receive a portion of the commissions paid for all travel booked. Start planning now for your summer get-a-way – Mexico vacations, European tours or even a trip to the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. Support NYCHA anytime you travel -- book hotels, airline tickets, rental cars or vacation packages.
Membership
If you have not renewed your 2008 Membership you are missing the award winning Cutting Horse Chatter magazine, even if you are not currently competing the Cutting Horse Chatter magazine keeps you informed and up to date with the world of cutting. Note: if you plan to compete in the Amateur or Non-Professional classes, don’t forget to complete your Amateur/Non-Pro Application.
FarmVet.com offers discount
NCHA's newest sponsor, FarmVet.com is offering NCHA members a 5% discount on products offered on their website. With access to over 50,000 products, an extensive equine pharmacy, the highest level of customer service, and fast shipments, FarmVet.com can get you what you need, when you need it.
Introducing the Sire's Get, All Foals Report
Order this report for an in-depth look at a breeding stallion. This report includes the following information:
* 3-generation pedigree of the subject
* The stallion's detailed NCHA show record, including all major limited age event placings
* Summary of the stallion's foals, performers, and their all-time and current-year earnings
* AQHA Alliance earnings for the subject horse
* List of all of the stallion's AQHA-registered foals, with their dam's and dam's sires, plus their NCHA earnings.
You can order all these reports right now from the official (NCHA/AQHA) web site by selecting the Purchase Reports option at the top of the page.
NCI Building Systems sponsors NCHA Futurity
With a website for cutters, NCI Building Systems, Inc is the title sponsor of the NCHA World Championship Futurity. NCI Building Systems is the leading integrated manufacturer and marketer of metal building components, custom engineered metal building systems and metal coil coaters in North America. Based in Houston, Texas, NCI Building Systems has 44 manufacturing facilities located throughout the United States, in Mexico and in Canada.
Get covered
A khaki cap from Tioga Territory is great for displaying your cutting pride! It has a sandwich bill that reads "NCHA" with NCHA embroidery on the bill. The back velcro strap also reads "NCHA".
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