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NYCHA Online Stallion Auction passes $100,000 mark!
The results are in for the National Youth Cutting Horse Association’s annual online stallion auction. Initial bidding ended on Jan. 17, and the NYCHA is excited to announce this year’s initial bidding brought $101,150 - a 32 percent increase from last year and highest total in a three-year history.
More than 400 bidders to date have registered for the 2012 NYCHA Online Stallion Auction. Initial bidding featured 104 breedings up for grabs to the highest bidder. In the end, One Time Pepto, 2011 NCHA Freshman Sire of the Year, was the highest seller and sold for $2,000 more than his advertised breeding fee. He and three other stallions – Metallic Cat, High Brow CD, and Bet Hesa Cat – all sold for more than their advertised breeding fee. The website has hosted more than 9,000 visitors since the auction began in October 2011.
Jan 23, 2012, 11:52
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NYCHA Stallion Service Program in full swing
For most people, Spring means warmer weather, wildflowers, and welcomed rainfall. However, cutting horse owners nationwide know it’s a chance to concoct the perfect recipe for the next great cutting champion. It’s breeding season, and the National Youth Cutting Horse Association has a lineup of stallions available to any mare owner looking to breed their horse this year.
The 2012 NYCHA Stallion Service Program features more than 100 cutting stallions up for grabs to the highest bidder. It works much like eBay – just go to the website (www.nychastallionauction.com), find the stud you’d like to breed your mare to, and click “bid now!” to place your bid. The bids increase in $100 increments, and each breeding begins at half the advertised breeding fee.
The NYCHA is still taking donations from stallion owners who would like to donate a breeding to their stud. 100 percent of proceeds benefit the youth. Initial bidding (phase one of two) ends Jan. 17. After that time, any stallions not sold or donations received after Jan. 17 will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis at 60 percent of the advertised breeding fee until June 1.
Jan 18, 2012, 09:48
Cutting
Coors Distributing Company renews partnership with NCHA
The National Cutting Horse Association is proud to announce Coors Distributing Company has renewed its sponsorship extending through 2014. Coors is the official beer of the NCHA Triple Crown.
For more than seven years, “the silver bullet” has been the official beer of the Triple Crown, which begins in November each year with the NCHA Futurity, followed by the Super Stakes in the Spring and finishing with the Summer Cutting Spectacular.
“Coors and NCHA share a common bond to the city of Fort Worth,” said Jeff Hooper, NCHA Executive Director. “Through the leadership of Larry Anfin and Marvin Branch, Coors has developed a strong community presence, and we’re glad to have Coors on board to continue their support of cutting.”
Jan 18, 2012, 09:45
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6666 Ranch renews its sponsorship with NCHA
The 6666 Ranch recently renewed its partnership with the National Cutting Horse Association to continue its presenting sponsorship of the NCHA Eastern and Western National Championships held annually in March and May, respectively, through 2014.
The 6666 Ranch/NCHA Eastern and Western National Championships bring together eligible weekend cutters in each of NCHA’s 12 approved weekend classes in a competition for top honors. To encourage participation, all eligible members may compete at either or both shows. Entries for the Eastern National Championships, tentatively scheduled for March 5 – 17, are now being taken. Visit www.nchacutting.com for entry forms and eligibility requirements.
Jan 18, 2012, 09:44
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Grace Ranch to sponsor NYCHA World Finals
The National Cutting Horse Association welcomed Grace Ranch as its newest corporate sponsor on January 1. Grace Ranch will be the title sponsor of the new NCHA Youth World Finals in 2012 and 2013, and will host a Cajun Cutters Party at the XTO Energy NCHA Super Stakes.
Chris and Staci Thibodeaux’s Grace Ranch of Jennings, Louisiana, is the home of 2007 NCHA Futurity champion and 2008 NCHA Horse of the Year High Brow CD. Ridden by Austin Shepard, High Brow CD made a dramatic return to competition in November when he marked a 230 in the NCHA Futurity Champions Cup.
Jan 18, 2012, 00:12
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McDavid Cutting Horses renews partnership with NCHA
David and Stacie McDavid, owners of renowned stallions Hes A Peptospoonful, Widows Freckles and Hickorys Indian Pep, recently renewed his partnership with the NCHA.
The McDavid Family has two special offers for anyone that breeds to one of their three proven sires. The Spoonful Million Dollar Bonus guarantees any Open NCHA Futurity champion a $1 million payday in addition to their Futurity earnings if the winner is sired by Hes A Peptospoonful through 2014.
The McDavid Double Down Bonus is open to foals of any of the three sires. This offer matches the earnings of the Limited Non Pro, Non Pro, and Amateur class champions at the NCHA Futurity, Super Stakes, and Summer Spectacular through 2018 if the winner of any of those classes is sired by any of the McDavid sires.
Jan 16, 2012, 21:41
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The National Cutting Horse Association crowns twelve new World Champions
After a year’s worth of hauling horses to countless weekend shows, 12 new National Cutting Horse Association World Champions were crowned Saturday night following the fourth and final round of the Mercuria/NCHA World Championship Finals. The event was held in conjunction with the Borden Milk/NCHA World Championship Futurity in Fort Worth, Texas.
After the four-round work-off of the Open and Non Pro divisions, Bet Hesa Cat, ridden by Austin Shepard was named this year’s Open champion. 2012 Horse of the Year Don’t Look Twice, ridden by Phil Rapp for Waco Bend Ranch, took the Open Reserve Championship after winning three of the four go-rounds along with the fifth non-working go. Nampa, Idaho cutter Dan Hansen and his gelding Woody Be Lucky came out on top of the Non Pro division.
Dec 27, 2011, 10:44
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Shining Lil Nic Bridle Spectacular to Debut at 2012 Hackamore Classic
National Reined Cow Horse Association Sponsor Committee Chairman Carol Rose has announced that Shining Lil Nic will be the sponsor of the Open and Non Pro Bridle Spectaculars at the Hackamore Classic.
The Hackamore Classic moves to its new home in Pueblo, Colorado, in 2012 and is set for May 3-6. "It's great that we will be able to sponsor this event in our home state," Shining Lil Nic's owner Janiejill Tointon, of Longmont, Colorado, said. "We're very proud of "Nic" and we are proud he came from Colorado."
The Bridle Spectaculars at NRCHA events differ from normal bridle classes in that they include herd work in addition to rein and cow work. Because being ridden in the bridle is the final stage of the traditional vaquero style of training, the horses who compete in the bridle are considered the most elite of the cow horse world.
Dec 27, 2011, 10:35
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NCHA Western National Championships To be held in Reno, Nevada in 2012
The National Cutting Horse Association has announced that one of the organization's premier events, the NCHA Western National Championships, will be held in Reno, Nevada in 2012. Dates for the show are April 28 - May 8, 2012.
The Western National Championships feature each of the 12 NCHA-approved weekend show classes, and offers a total of $200,000 in added money. The Western Championships typically bring approximately 1,000 entries, with participants coming from the entire Western and Central United States and Canada. The show was previously conducted in Ogden, Utah and is moving for the first time since its inception in 1995.
Dec 27, 2011, 10:26
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NCHA TO BRING WESTERN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS TO RENO TAHOE
The Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority is pleased to announce the National Cutting Horse Association Western National Championships will be held in Reno Tahoe, April 28 – May 8, 2012.
The prestigious NCHA Western National Championships are expected to bring more than 2,400 competitors and associates from 22 U.S. states, as well as Canada. The Western National Championships have been held in Ogden, Utah since 1995, and 2012 marks the first time this event has changed locations.
“We are very excited that the Western Nationals will be in Reno next year,” said NCHA President Keith Deaville. “The city’s location, quality and quantity of hotels and restaurants, reputation for great hospitality and the desire to roll out the red carpet for cutters will help make this a great show for our members."
Dec 27, 2011, 10:08
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Ted Robinson - committed to the NRCHA
Dear Friends and fellow National Reined Cow Horse Association Members:
By now, you have probably received your ballot for the NRCHA Board of Directors’ election. I wanted to be part of this election. Although I did everything I could to place my name on that ballot, you won’t find it there, because the NRCHA banned me from running for the Board.
Part of my reason for writing this letter is to thank everyone for the outpouring of support, and to say how much I appreciate the calls and emails from many of you who know what happened and believe I was treated unfairly.
Dec 27, 2011, 09:50
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Oh Miss Caroline wins NCHA’s Historic Futurity 50
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| Oh Miss Caroline and Craig Thompson, Buffalo, Texas, marked a 226 to capture the Open title. |
After four rounds of competition, the National Cutting Horse Association and Borden Milk crowned a new Futurity champion Saturday night. Oh Miss Caroline and Craig Thompson, Buffalo, Texas, marked a 226 to capture the Open title. Oh Miss Caroline earned her owners Patrick and Laura Collins, Lincoln, Ill., a $200,000 payday for the win.
Ronnie Rice, Centerville, Texas, set the bar high as the first rider out on Jewel Bars Cat with a 225. His score held until Oh Miss Caroline entered the herd as the last to work in the 25-horse finals.
“You know exactly what you have to do and what cows are left,” said Thompson of his déjà vu last slot draw. He won in 2006 in the same position.
Oh Miss Caroline came into the finals just a half-point into the bubble from the semi-finals. He rode to the herd with his eyes on the goal and determined to show what his mare could do.
Dec 26, 2011, 11:45
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A golden event: NCHA Futurity to celebrate its 50th edition Nov 21 – Dec 10
The National Cutting Horse Association’s most widely-anticipated event of the year, the 2011 Borden Milk/NCHA World
Championship Futurity 50, is set to begin its 20-day run on Nov. 21, boasting 1,600 entries and a purse nearing $4 million.
The annual NCHA Triple Crown series begins with the Borden Milk Futurity and continues with the XTO Energy Super Stakes in April, followed by the Great American Insurance Summer Cutting Spectacular in July. All three events are held at Will Rogers Equestrian Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
Along with the Futurity cutting competition, there will be numerous events at the show, including the following:
Neiman Marcus Futurity Champions’ Cup, presented by Jerry Durant Auto Group
All 32 living past Open Futurity champion riders were invited to the Futurity Champions’ Cup, and 31 of them elected to participate. The past champions will compete in a crowd-pleasing format every horse enthusiast will want to attend. The Champions’ Cup will begin at 4 pm on Nov. 26. General admission is $10, with proceeds benefitting the NCHA Foundation. Tickets may be purchased online at nchatickets.com or during the show at the NCHA Information Booth in the Best of the West Tradeshow.
Nov 23, 2011, 09:49
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AQHA World - Senior Cutting: Dont Look Twice cuts twice to win world championship
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| Phil Rapp and Dont Look Twice mark a 229 in the cut-off November 16. (Journal photo) |
When two athletic champion cutting horses faced off November 16 at the 2011 AQHA World Championship Show, it was a clear win for the audience.
In the first round of senior cutting, Sophisticated Catt, working first in the herd, slapped up a score of 225 – a tough mark to challenge. Working seven draws later, Dont Look Twice matched that score with breeder and longtime trainer Phil Rapp of Weatherford, Texas, aboard.
When the dust cleared from the senior cutting finals, the two horses were tied for first, and a cut-off was in order.
Nov 18, 2011, 12:49
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RFD-TV HONORS THE “KING OF THE COWBOY” WITH A HAPPY TRAILS TOUR FEATURING AMERICAS MOST LOVED PETS
Trigger “The Golden Palomino” and Bullet “The Wonder Dog” are on display at the 50th National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Futurity in Texas
RFD-TV Brings the Trigger and Bullet Happy Trails Tour to Texas as part of a 48-state tour honoring Roy Rogers (a.k.a. “The King of the Cowboys”). Trigger “The Golden Palomino” and Bullet “The Wonder Dog” were two of Americas most loved pets and the public is invited to view the duo from Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, through Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, at the 50th NCHA Futurity at the Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum in Texas.
Roy Rogers reigned at a time when the cowboy ideal seemed to signify everything decent about a nation in which all things were possible. “The Roy Rogers Show” was one of Americas most watched television shows and over the course of 15 years on air and countless personal appearances with Roy’s horse, Trigger, Roy became an American icon and a pillar of strength, honesty, courage and decency that impacted so many Americans.
The Trigger and Bullet “Happy Trails Tour” began in July of 2010, after RFD-TV purchased Roy Rogers’ preserved horse, Trigger and his German Shepherd dog, Bullet in an auction at Christie’s in New York. The company began traveling the pair in honor of western heritage and as a commemoration to what would be Roy Rogers’ 100th birthday. The tour began in Omaha, Neb. where RFD-TV is headquartered. “At every tour stop, these have proven to be very emotional experiences for all as the sight of this simple horse and dog on display brings back a flood of memories from their youth,” said Patrick Gottsch, founder and president of RFD-TV.
Nov 1, 2011, 15:45
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Gist Silversmiths renews longstanding partnership with NCHA
Gist Silversmiths and the National Cutting Horse Association have been continually working at a common goal of providing exceptional awards to NCHA members who have dedicated their time and efforts into their cutting careers for more than four decades. Gist recently signed on for another three-year extension with NCHA.
Gist is the Official Buckle Maker of the NCHA and proudly provides handcrafted buckles to designated finishers at each of the six NCHA-produced shows, including the upcoming 50th Futurity where Gist will also sell a limited quantity of collectable 50th Futurity buckles.
During the term of the new agreement, Gist will provide gift certificates to be awarded to the Affiliate and Reserve Affiliate of the Year as well as Open and Non Pro Champion buckles at each of the nine Mercuria/NCHA World Series of Cutting events.
Oct 30, 2011, 13:13
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NCHA welcomes Metallic Cat as its newest Corporate Sponsor
The National Cutting Horse Association is proud to announce its newest corporate sponsor, Metallic Cat. Metallic Cat is owned by Alvin and Becky Fults, Amarillo, Texas, and has an impressive record behind him in his 11-month show career before he was retired to stud in 2009.
NCHA is also excited to have the Fults’ once again provide World Finals jackets for the Top 15 finishers in each of NCHA’s 12 sanctioned classes this year.
“We are extremely pleased to have Metallic Cat on board as a Corporate Sponsor,” said Jeff Hooper, NCHA Executive Director. “NCHA has been fortunate to establish a relationship with the Fults’ over the past several years as they’ve provided World Finals jackets to the Top 15, and we’re thrilled that they have chosen to take that relationship and their support of the association to the next level.”
Oct 17, 2011, 10:06
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Pat Parelli to host horsemanship clinic at NCHA’s 50th Futurity
The number one horsemanship program in the world is coming to the National Cutting Horse Association’s 50th World Championship Futurity when world-renowned horse trainer Pat Parelli will give a three-hour clinic demonstrating his proven Parelli Natural Horse Training Method.
The clinic will be held in the Watt Arena on the Will Rogers Complex grounds in Fort Worth, Texas, November 27 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online through www.nchatickets.com or by contacting Ella Hood in the NCHA office at 817-244-6188. Attendance is limited to the first 1,250 people only. General admission is $20. Proceeds will benefit the National Youth Cutting Horse Association through the NCHA Foundation.
“This is a tremendous opportunity for NCHA, and we are especially excited to have Pat join us for the 50th Futurity,” said Jeff Hooper, NCHA Executive Director. “His fan base extends well beyond our membership, and we are looking forward to bringing his talents and expertise to our show. And while they are here, fans of Pat Parelli will also get an opportunity to see some of the best cutting horses and cutting horse riders perform during the Futurity, and visit the over 175 vendors in our Best of the West Premier Shopping Experience in the Amon G. Carter Exhibit Hall.”
Sep 27, 2011, 14:05
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The Big One: NCHA’s YouTube views hit 1 million
In less than four years after its creation, the National Cutting Horse Association’s YouTube collection hit the 1 million views milestone early Sept. 18.
NCHA’s YouTube library boasts more than 270 uploaded videos to date and continues to grow each week. All of NCHA’s videos can be found on www.NCHAtv.com, in a central user-friendly location.
NCHA has produced videos featuring champion interviews during Triple Crown events, sponsor spotlights, 2:30, youth promotional videos, feature stories, and promotional cutting segments, including the popular Thrill of Cutting video. The Thrill of Cutting was also the first video introduced on NCHA’s YouTube collection.
Sep 25, 2011, 08:12
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NCHA to host past Futurity Champions' Cup
Good afternoon,
In celebration of the 50th NCHA Futurity, the National Cutting Horse Association will present a unique event that spotlights the Futurity's history in a crowd-pleasing format. All 32 living past Open Futurity champion riders have been invited to take part in the NCHA Futurity Champions' Cup, to be held in Fort Worth, Texas.
The Neiman Marcus/NCHA Futurity Champions’ Cup, presented by the Jerry Durant Auto Group, will start at 4:00 p.m. in Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, November 26.
Sep 24, 2011, 10:51
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Markus Schoepfer wins EC Cutting Open
The final of the European Cutting Championship Open was dominated by Markus Schopfer (ITA) and Needy Times (owner Karoline Baudinger). After placing fourth in the go round, the 12-year-old stallion showed a brilliant performance scoring a 146. Markus Schopfer, who has been one of the most successful riders especially in Cowhorse at Americana for years, won the 2010 Americana Masters Cutting with this horse, which is usually shown in Non Pro by his owner. “I cannot believe it,” he said afterwards with tears in his eyes. “The cattle were tough, but Needy Times was simply great.“
Sep 12, 2011, 08:03
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Americana: Gianluca Munarioni dominates EC Cutting Open goround again
There were 28 high quality horses and riders in the go round of the $ 10.000 added European Championship Cutting Open which was judged by Todd Williamson and Joe Carter. In the end, it was Italian Gianluca Munarini again who took the lead aboard Spooks Smokin Cat scoring a 146. He also rode his second horse Push To Play to a third place (144). Both horses are owned by Impresa Agricola Cuoghi. Spooks Smokin Cat (High Brow Cat x Spooks Smokin Rio) has already earned more than $ 16, 000 in the Cutting pen and became Reserve Champion in the Masters Cutting Open of the second day of Americana. Gianluca Munarini is one of the best cutting riders in Europe claiming the Americana European Champion title Open four times already.
Sep 12, 2011, 07:50
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Boo-Yaah Memorial Foundation "Cut for a Cause"
Cut for a Cause - Friday, Oct 14th 2011 @ Casner Ranch, Temecula, CA
$175 donation includes cattle, office, day & CA drug fees.
For divisions: "Cutter" Open, "Cutter" Non Pro, "Ranch" Open, "Ranch" Non Pro.
Three ways to win:
Buckles to Champion & Reserve - each division
Donated prizes to Top 5 - each division
Optional $50 Jack/Draw Pots
$25 to traditional jackpot - each division
$25 to "draw" jackpot overall
For more info on the Boo-Yeah Foundation visit www.BeccaBoo-Yaah.org
For show info and entry form, visit www.SCHCHA.com.
Sep 12, 2011, 01:11
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Americana 2011: These are the Finalists of the European Cutting Championship Non Pro / Diana Jisova and Meradas Talkin Money leading after Go Round
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| Diana Jisova, courtesy Art & Light |
Ten made it to the European Cutting Championship Non Pro final at the 2011 Americana. The go round was dominated by 17-year-old Diana Jisova (CZE) and Meradas Talkin Money. The two had won the Masters Cutting Non Pro at the first day of Americana with high score 146. In the go round of the EC, the two showed a brilliant run scoring a 144 – 3 bpoints ahead of the second placed. “I’ so happy,” Diana said after her run. „I’ve got Merada for two years now. We competed in Americana last year, but not with much success as my mare had to get accustomed to the European cows . This year, she is simply fantastic.“
Diana Jisova has been riding and showing cutting for four years now. She trains her mare herself, but lets her dressage trainer help her with basic body control. The week-end before Americana, Diana and Meradas Talkin Money won the international Cutting Show in Poland scoring a 72.5. “For me, Americana ist he biggest show I ever competed in,” she says. “I’m so glad about what Merada did for me so far. But I owe a lot of my success to my mother who really knows how to coach be although she is not a rider herself.”
Sep 9, 2011, 12:37
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2011 El Rancho Futurity & Foothill Fiesta - Sept 8-18
The 2011 El Rancho Futurity & Foothill Fiesta began September 8 in
the beautiful Northern California foothills town of Rancho Mureita and runs through
September 18th.. In its fifth consecutive year, the premier event will kick off with a fresh
cattle work on Thursday, followed by the first round of the 2011 El Rancho Open Futurity
on Friday.
Reporting all the action at the event will be the El Rancho Futurity Daily News. Available
each morning on the El Rancho Futurity & Foothill Fiesta website at
www.elranchofuturity.com, the publication will report go-round leaders, champions, show
activities and other interesting tidbits from this year’s event. To be added to a daily eblast
of the publication, contact Daily News Editor, Sheri Matthews, at sheriforrest@gmail.com.
With a full slate of NCHA-approved aged event classes, the El Rancho Futurity & Foothill
Fiesta is produced by non-pro cutter Carol Ward, owner of the Rancho Murieta Equine
Center, home of the event. Ward is adamant about delivering an event that takes into
consideration the common passion shared by cutting horse enthusiasts.
“Our mission is to provide an experience worthy of the efforts that an exhibitor puts forth
to be here,” said Ward. “We are fully aware of the hard work, expense and, at times, the
gut-wrenching anticipation that owning a cutting horse entails. We understand the highs
and lows associated with owning, training and showing a cutter and the “character
building” it produces!” She added, “Most of all, we cutters thrive on the thrill of
competition, the bond with our equine athletes and the life-long friendships our sport
provides.”
Ward also added that the El Rancho Futurity & Fiesta is all about family fun. “We work
hard to provide a fair, exciting and fun event the whole family can enjoy,” she emphasized.
Among the festivities at this year’s event are a Cutters For Art fundraiser and the annual
Futurity Fiesta. Check out the El Rancho Futurity Daily News, beginning Saturday
September 10th for more on this popular west coast event.
For more information on the event, visit www.elranchofuturity.com or media contact Sheri
Matthews at (916) 549-8555.
Sep 9, 2011, 11:42
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