Cutting
First champions crowned at NCHA Summer Cutting Spectacular
Champions have been crowned in several events as the 2008 NCHA Derby and Classic Challenge presented by Great American Insurance reaches its half-way point. The show runs through August 3 at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. There is a live webcast presented by 6666 Ranch and Big Sky Internet Design. To keep up with all of the news and results from the show, you can read the online version of the Daily Chatter newsletter and listen to daily updates on NCHA Cutting Edge News. Photos of junior and senior youth contestants are now online. Here's a look at winners so far:
* Buffalo Ranch Scholarship Cutting Junior Youth: Harris Shepard riding Peponita Times Two. Watch the video.
* Buffalo Ranch Scholarship Cutting Senior Youth: Caleb Anderson riding Las Vegas Lights. Watch the video.
* John Deere Division Open Classic Challenge: Kevin & Georgia Allen's Spotlights on Pepto ridden by Billy Bob Moore.
* Open Classic Challenge: Clay McCullar's Royal Red Pepto ridden by Shannon Hall. Watch the video.
* Non-Pro Classic Challenge: Jim Vangilder riding Pet Squirrel. Watch the video.
* Non-Pro Limited Classic Challenge: Kade Smith riding A Little Reylena.
* Amateur Derby: Julie Jarma riding Crazy Rey. Watch the video.
* Amateur Classic Challenge: Jennifer Foland riding Hissy Cat. Watch the video.
* Classic Challenge Senior Non-Pro: Jim Vangilder riding Peptowood.
* Classic Challenge Senior Amateur: Billie Aylesworth riding A Classic Sport.
NCHA Summer Spectacular Sales set for August 1-2
Join Western Bloodstock on Friday and Saturday, August 1-2, for the annual NCHA Summer Spectacular Sales at 9:00 AM each day at the Will Rogers Equestrian Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
* Friday, August 1 – Session 1
Seasoned Cutting Horses & Prospects Selling While Performing Live
Watt Arena
* Saturday, August 2 – Session 2
Broodmares, Yearlings & Weanlings
John Justin Sale Arena
The Online Catalog is currently displayed on westernbloodstock.com. Printed catalogs will be available at the Western Bloodstock booth in the 2008 NCHA Summer Spectacular Trade Show and at the sale. A link to the live webcasts of the sales will be available on the NCHA & Western Bloodstock websites.
Youth activities blog
Keep up with NYCHA activities at the Summer Spectacular through the NYCHA 2008 blog with special correspondent Megan Mowery.
Bill Freeman, 1950-2008
NCHA Hall of Fame rider Bill Freeman passed away Tuesday afternoon, following a brief illness. Freeman's name is intertwined in cutting horse history with Smart Little Lena, the horse he rode to become the sport's first Triple Crown winner, and which went on to be cutting's all-time leading sire. With NCHA career earnings of more than $4.5 million, Freeman was the sport's all-time leading Open money earner.
Services for Freeman will be held in Will Rogers Coliseum at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to NCHA Charities Foundation, 260 Bailey Ave., Fort Worth, TX 7610 or the American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006.
Healthy HairCare Products sponsors NYCHA
The National Cutting Horse Association is excited to have Healthy HairCare Products, Silverado Show Grooming Products and Old Timers Equine come on board as a supporter of the sport of cutting and NCHA youth. Healthy HairCare, Silverado Show Grooming and Old Timers Equine Products have been voted the Number one horse health brand by consumers. Their products are gentle, effective and affordable, and are made with the finest quality ingredients for daily maintenance and winning edge show grooming.
"We have a great youth program at the NCHA, and with the support of the Healthy HairCare team, it only adds to the awards, prizes and excitement of cutting for our youth," said Jeff Hooper, Executive Director of the National Cutting Horse Association.
Cutters on TV
Don't miss NCHA Rode to the Winner's Circle on RFD-TV this week, Friday at 2:30 p.m. Central. This week, watch action and interviews from the NCHA Super Stakes Non-Pro finals. See the week's complete schedule for re-broadcast times and see what's scheduled in coming weeks here.
Get attention online
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Reserved ticket information
It's time to get your order ready for reserved 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. Prepayment required, contact Julie Davis at the NCHA office for additional information and reservations.
Here's a schedule for upcoming clinics, sponsored by Purina Mills:
* August 30, Canal Winchester, Ohio featuring NCHA Director of Judges Russell McCord on “Understanding Rules and Judging,” plus live works insights from one of the industries leading trainers.
* September 19, Clarksville, Arkansas, featuring NCHA Director of Judges Russell McCord on "Understanding Rules and Judging," plus live works insights from leading trainer Chubby Turner.
* October 9, Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring NCHA Director of Judges Russell McCord on "Understanding Rules and Judging," plus live works insights from leading trainer Chubby Turner.
August Chatter is online
The August issue of Cutting Horse Chatter, featuring coverage of the NCHA Convention, is now online.
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 $69,833 Magic Ride $19,591
Non-Pro
Candace Barwick $38,176 Stephanie Haymes $33,866
$50,000 Amateur
Evan Sutton $26,213 Kelsey Conn $21,001
$20,000 Non-Pro
Kathy Parker Burton $9,276 Will Hulden $7,458
$10,000 Amateur
Hollie Kucera $7,841 Stacey Warren $5,180
$3,000 Novice
Purdy Aristo Cat $23,667 Shakes Lil Lena $17,219
$3,000 Novice Non-Pro
James & Cheryl Tilton's Somebodys Mojo $26,068 Ron Davis' Kits Little Chick $20,773
$2,000 Limit Rider
Devin Clinton $6,110 Jade Keller $5,194
Senior Youth
Priscilla Crawley
139
Cooper Cogdell
115
Junior Youth
Rebekah Jo Williamson
82
Morgan Leigh Allen
70
$10,000 Novice
Miss Dainty Cat $31,548 Rockin Rollin Rey $20,498
$10,000 Novice Non-Pro
Diane Petersen's Fishin For Bizness $28,696 Charles & Stephanie Roven's Travs Smart Kit $210,857
For the record . . .
Official NCHA records are the most current, authoritative tools available for breeders, trainers, stallion owners and cutting horse enthusiasts. In addition to detailed information on NCHA performances, the reports include earnings in other disciplines.
Introducing the dam's produce, 2 generation report: Order this report to learn about two generations descended from the subject mare. This report includes this information:
* Pedigree of the mare
* Detailed performance record of the mare
* Detailed performance record of her sire
* Summary of the mare’s offspring
* A list of each of her foals, with their breeding and earnings
* Lists of each of those foals’ foals, with their breeding and earnings
* The mare’s breeder and owner
Other reports available:
* Horse Performance Summary
* Sire's Get, All Foals
* Dam's Produce, All Foals
* Grandsire's Get, All Foals
* Dam's Produce, 4 Generations
* Dam's Produce, with Sire's Performance
* Sire's Get Summary
* Sire's Get, by Crop
* Dam's Produce Summary
* Performance Summary, 4 Generations
* Grandsire Summary
You can order this all these reports right now from the official NCHA/AQHA web site, the only official source for NCHA/AQHA Records.
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.
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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