Cutting
Champions crowned at NCHA Summer Cutting Spectacular
The 2008 NCHA Derby and Classic Challenge presented by Great American Insurance concluded August 3 at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. To review all of the news and results from the show, you can read the online version of the Daily Chatter newsletter and listen to archived daily updates on NCHA Cutting Edge News. Here's a look at the winners:
* 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.
* Classic Challenge John Deere Division Open Limited: Kevin & Georgia Allen's Spotlights on Pepto ridden by Billy Bob Moore.
* Classic Challenge Open: Clay McCullar's Royal Red Pepto ridden by Shannon Hall. Watch the video.
* Classic Challenge Non-Pro: Jim Vangilder riding Pet Squirrel. Watch the video.
* Classic Challenge Non-Pro Limited: Kade Smith riding A Little Reylena.
* Classic Challenge Amateur: 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.
* Derby Open: Barry Syra's Peptos Stylish Sue ridden by Boyd Rice. Watch the video.
* Derby Non-Pro: Justin White riding Wild Hickory Bob. Watch the video.
* Derby John Deere Division Open Limited: Bobby & Francie Butler's Wilds My Thing, ridden by Casey Morris.
* Derby Non-Pro Limited: Darren Blanton riding Hick Of A Mate.
* Derby Amateur: Julie Jarma riding Crazy Rey. Watch the video.
* Derby Non-Pro Senior: Jim Vangilder riding Playin At The Mall.
* Derby Amateur Senior: Ronald Clark riding Exzackarey.
Get in the picture
Check out photos from the NCHA Summer Cutting Spectacular.
NCHA Summer Spectacular Sales results
Lot-by-lot results of Western Bloodstock's annual NCHA Summer Spectacular Sales are now online.
Youth activities blog
See what happened at NYCHA activities at the Summer Spectacular through the NYCHA 2008 blog with special correspondent Megan Mowery.
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 Open finals. See the week's complete schedule for re-broadcast times and see what's scheduled in coming weeks here.
Futurity tickets
You can still order select or reserved tickets for the NCI Building Systems NCHA Futurity.
Judges workshops
The NCHA Judges Department will offer ten workshop days for all carded judges during the balance of the 2008 year. All carded judges are encouraged to attend at least one workshop to learn new techniques and tune up their judging skills. There will be no charge and no registration will be required. These workshops are for carded judges only, no spectators please.
* Music City, Franklin, TN - Sept 16-17
* Southern Futurity, Jackson, MS - Oct 21-22
* PCCHA, Paso Robles, CA - Oct 28-29
* Fort Worth, TX - Oct 14-15
* Fort Worth, TX – Nov 20-21
For more information on these workshops contact the NCHA Judges Department at hdavis@nchacutting.com or call 817-244-6188 extension 158.
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 $78,962 Magic Ride $20,145
Non-Pro
Candace Barwick $38,176 Mary Jo Milner $37,040
$50,000 Amateur
Evan Sutton $26,727 Margot Hazell $21,229
$20,000 Non-Pro
Kathy Parker Burton $9,858 Will Hulden $8,787
$10,000 Amateur
Hollie Kucera $8,778 Bernard Talbot $5,388
$3,000 Novice
Purdy Aristo Cat $23,667 Shakes Lil Lena $17,219
$3,000 Novice Non-Pro
James & Cheryl Tilton's Somebodys Mojo $27,157 Ron Davis' Kits Little Chick $21,411
$2,000 Limit Rider
Devin Clinton $6,576 John Primasing Jr $5,606
Senior Youth
Priscilla Crawley
155
Cooper Cogdell
126
Junior Youth
Rebekah Jo Williamson
88
Morgan Leigh Allen
79
$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 $21,857
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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