The American Quarter Horse Association, located in Amarillo, Texas, is the world’s largest equine breed registry. Through their Strategic Marketing Alliance, NCHA will be acknowledged as the authority for cutting competitions and the AQHA will be acknowledged as the foundation breed which provides the bloodlines for the majority of horses used in NCHA competition. Both Associations will work together to actively promote the sport of cutting. For more information on AQHA’s programs and events, contact AQHA at 806-376-4811.

On May 1, 1946, the National Cutting Horse Association began with its main goal to preserve the cutting horses’ Western heritage. As a world leader in animal health, Bayer is committed to providing effective and dependable products that enhance and maintain the health of the animals that you care for and keep this heritage ongoing.

For years, Boehringer Ingelheim has been recognized as a premier manufacturer of livestock products for the veterinarian. In addition to proven livestock vaccines, versatile pharmaceutics, effective pesticides and nutritional supplements. Learn more about Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc, and their advancements in animal health.

Buffalo Ranch located in both Utah and Texas is home to the World’s Finest Bloodlines. Their Champion Stallions are backed by all industry incentives, the most rewarding bonus program available and are backed by the Industry's best broodmare band. History to be written, Records to be broken, Money to be made; Be A Part Of History, with Buffalo Ranch. Visit us today at sdpbuffaloranch.com.

Breeders Invitational-- The Breeder’s Invitational is an innovative stallion progeny program that hosts a major cutting event each Spring. This year’s Breeder’s Invitational, which runs from May 25 through June 3 in Reno, Nevada, boasts more than 800 entries in nine classes for 4-year-olds and 5/6-year-old horses. Together with NCHA, The Breeder’s Invitational is proud to donate $20,000 to the Limited classes, to be utilized at the NCHA Futurity and/or the NCHA Summer Spectacular, beginning with the 2006 events For more information visit: www.breedersinvitational.com

As a long-time supporter of the sport of rodeo in the Fort Worth area and the Coors Cowtown Cutting during the Fort Worth Stock Show, the NCHA’s affiliation with Coors Light has been a long time in the making. Coors Light is proud to support major sports and social activities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and now that list will include NCHA events.

John Deere, the official equipment provider of the NCHA, has the equipment you need for your farm, ranch and home. John Deere offers a complete line of outdoor power equipment ranging from hand held tools to high horsepower tractors - all with the quality you’ve come to expect from John Deere. Be sure to stop by your local John Deere dealership today! Nothing Runs Like A Deere!

FarmVet.com is proud to be serving your equine athlete. With access to over 50,000 products, an extensive equine pharmacy, the highest level of customer service, and fast shipments, we are confident we can get you what you need, when you need it. Please take advantage of our 5% discount to all NCHA members online at www.FarmVet.com, and join the FarmVet.com family today.

Since its debut in 1948, Ford has sold more than 32 million F-Series trucks around the world. Today, there are more F-Series pickups on the road with 250,000 miles than any other brand. F-Series has also been the best-selling truck in America for 30 consecutive years, making Ford the Best in Texas.

The City of Fort Worth, The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Will Rogers Memorial Complex, and the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau are the hosts of three major NCHA events each year and home of the National Cutting Horse Association world headquarters. Home of the NCHA Futurity, Super Stakes and Summer Cutting Spectacular. “Where the West begins.”

The Fort Worth Business Press serves as the guide and tool with which to stay up-to-speed on local business news, events and trends. Coverage features business news, and includes the arts, lifestyle trends, luxury homes and autos. Visit fwbusinesspress.com.

The Galles Cutting Horse Training Center offers cutting clinics designed for riders of all levels, as well as private training programs and show training. All clinics include use of a show-caliber horse, personalized instruction from some of the NCHA’s most esteemed trainers and meals. For more information, visit www.CuttingClinics.com or call 877.469.2288.

When planning your next cutting event, look to the folks at Gist to supply the best trophy buckles, jewelry and accessories. Gist Silversmiths of Placerville, California is the Official Buckle Maker of the NCHA. Additionally, Gist is proud to sponsor the NCHA Limited Age Rookie of the Year. Specializing in custom and trophy buckles. NCHA Affiliate discounts available. For catalog information, call 1-800-456-GIST

Our Equine Mortality Division is one of the world’s leading providers of equine mortality insurance and related coverages through professional equine independent agents. Our underwriting staff is extremely knowledgeable of all breeds of horses used for racing, as well as all show and pleasure uses. Please contact us for more information: (352) 351.4799.

One of the most dynamic horses to ever grace the cutting horse arena, Hes A Peptospoonful was the first in nearly 30 years to claim both Go-rounds and the Semi-Finals at the 2001 NCHA Futurity. Spoonful's offspring have already won over $1 million, earning him the honor of 2007 NCHA Freshman Sire of the Year. For breeding inquiries contact Joe Landers Inc. ~ 817-599-4641 ~ www.joelandersinc.com.

Homewood Suites by Hilton is the perfect second home for travelers who spend a few days or more away from home. Enjoy comfortable residential-style two-room suites with separate living and sleeping areas, fully-equipped kitchens plus daily complimentary breakfast and evening manager’s reception every Monday through Thursday. All for the same price as a traditional hotel room. What’s more, your satisfaction is always guaranteed. For reservations, call 1-800-CALL-HOME or visit us on the web..

When you’re shopping for the ultimate horse trailer, look to Wayne Hodges Trailer Sales and Outlaw Conversions--proud sponsors of the NCHA Eastern and Western National Championships. Wayne Hodges Trailer Sales (800) 994-6343 · Outlaw Conversions (254) 968-5733

Kiser Arena Specialists, together with Absolute Innovations, Inc. (TR3 Rake) have over sixty years of ground preparation experience and are the leading experts and providers of horse arena equipment, design and consultation. With over five thousand satisfied customers worldwide the TR3 Rake and the Kiser Dragmaster are, without question, the world's most effective tractor drags giving their customers the proper footing they need for the soundness and performance of their horses.
For more information please call 877-788-7253, or fax 574-674-5902. Absolute Innovations, Inc. 10880 McKinley Hwy Osceola, IN 46561.  www.absoluteinnovations.net.

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Country music lovers tune in every weekend to hear Bob Kingsley talk about the Top 40 songs on the radio. Known as the most popular and influential voice of country music, Bob is a member of the Country Music DJ Hall of Fame. He is also a two-time winner of the CMA Syndicated Personality of the Year Award as well as a record breaking 16 time winner of Billboard’s Radio Syndicated Award. “Bob Kingsley’s Country Top 40” airs on more radio stations than any other syndicated music program, making it the #1 countdown on the air. Tune in Sunday mornings 6am-10am on 99.5 the WOLF/Ft. Worth. Bob Kingsley’s Country Top 40

Klint Owens, a cutter at heart, started his company in 1994 with a desire to provide horsemen with high-quality products and equipment. In addition to traveling to more than 15 equestrian events throughout the year, K.O. offers mail-order catalog and Internet order opportunities. Custom-made leather goods, conchos, buckles and spurs in addition to horse health-care and grooming products, K.O. knows what a horsemen needs. Visit K.O. Trading at your next cutting event or call 1-800-797-2169 to request a catalog and place an order

A family owned business since 1925, La Reina Collection is one of the premier jewelers in the world. Located in Los Angeles, California La Reina has infused its passion for excellence along with the NCHA to present to you our award winning designs. Welcome… to the La Reina experience. La Reina Collection, 606 S Olive Street, Suite 1950, Los Angeles, CA 90014. Contact: Tammy J Ross, cell: 818 398 8484.

Established in 1922, Leddy’s has prospered as a privately held, family-owned-and-operated business, so stop by next time you’re in the vicinity of one of their stores and feel that sense of authenticity when you sit in one of more than forty saddles on display in the saddle and tack room or pull on a pair of real handmade cowboy boots. M.L. Leddy’s is the trophy saddle provider for the NCHA World Championship Futurity and the NCHA World Championship Finals. For more information call 1-817-624-3149.

LD Lowe SR Financial Advisory is an independent, fee-based wealth management firm that can help you build a blueprint to reach your personal long-term lifestyle goals. A registered financial advisor, the firm has offices in Dallas and Frisco, Texas, and has served Texas investors for over 15 years. More information about LD Lowe can be found at www.ldloweplan.com, or by calling 972-335-2523.

Created by Dr. Steve Allday, LubriSyn is a patented, daily supplement of hyaluronic acid (HA) that carries the coveted NASC Quality Seal. Given by mouth daily, LubriSyn promotes healthy joint function and helps maintain consistent levels of HA in the blood and synovial fluid. For additional information about our product or to order with free shipping, visit www.lubrisyn.com.

Lucchese has a 120-year history of providing the highest quality leathers and a legendary fit and comfort. In 1883, we started a unique relationship with the horsemen of the United States Cavalry, and we are honored to have come full circle, by offering our services and products to the prestigious horsemen and women of the NCHA. Lucchese Boot Company is the proud sponsor of Lucchese/NCHA Weekend held in 25 locations across the country. Visit lucchese.com to learn more about Lucchese and to find a Lucchese retailer near you.

For more than three decades Dennis Moreland equipment has been the standard for horseman of all disciplines. By hand-crafting the finest headstalls, bridle reins, breast collars, hand woven cinchas and professional training gear. Premium raw materials, the best stainless steel hardware, meticulous craftsmanship and painstaking attention to detail mark each item. All of which are backed by an iron –clad guarantee. For more information visit DMTACK.COM, call toll free 1-866-DMTACK2, or Dennis cell 817-312-5305.

Apply for your Personal MasterCard today! Take a look at the new look of the NCHA Credit Card. You’ll have to have one! Each purchase helps support the sport of cutting. Call 1-800-523-7666 and give Priority Code QWNS

For more than fifty years, the Murray family has been carefully handcrafting top quality chaps. Murray Leather Company uses top quality materials and hand-cuts their chaps by master craftsmen. At Murray ‘s top quality never goes out of style. Call (956) 848-5630

NCI Building Systems is the leading manufacturer of metal construction products and systems with facilities throughout the United States and in Mexico, a vast product offering and decades of service and innovation. Our quality solutions enhance the beauty, form and function of structures in which people work, live, play, learn, worship and use for storage and protection.

One thing the residents of Fort Worth can tell you is their town has always been a place you can call home. Now, with the first luxury high-rise condominiums to grace the skyline, Omni Hotels invites you to appreciate this city on a whole new level. To find out more, visit 1301 Throckmorton Omni Residences today.

Optimum Care is an innovative, well-founded company that is changing the way America looks at Healthcare. Through Association membership, Optimum Care is now offering our NCHA Members a first ever, Guaranteed Issue, Healthcare plan regardless of age, occupation or medical history. To find out more, visit www.yourcarecard.com/ncha.

The lead bank of the NCHA, PlainsCapital Bank is the second largest privately held bank in Texas with $2.9 billion in assets delivering highly personalized financial services to individuals, middle market companies and small businesses. With locations across the state, PlainsCapital Bank is the bank of choice in Texas. Visit www.PlainsCapital.com for more information.

Platinum Performance Equine wellness and performance formula simplifies nutritional supplementing by addressing nutritional deficiencies that lead to disease, unsoundness and low performance. Each highly palatable scoop of the granular formula provides a precise blend of fresh omega-3 essential fatty acids, trace minerals, electrolytes, glucosamine sulfate, antioxidants, vitamins, amino acids and mucilage.

For over one hundred years, Purina Mills, LLC has been a leader in the area of animal science, research and nutrition. Purina Mills is proud of our new NCHA partnership and is excited to present a new performance horse feed called Ultium™ Competition Formula to NCHA members. Ask about Ultium and other leading performance horse feeds at your local Purina Mills dealer today.

The Ranch-- All three Hanks, both Georges. Fort Worth, Weatherford, The Stockyards, Sundance Square, Texas Rodeos, Crazy Water Festival, Horses, Pickup Trucks and everything that makes the West GREAT! Texans, Outlaws, & Legends... 95.9 The Ranch is bringing radio back to the West-O-Plex!

Rancharrah, established in 1957 has become one of the West’s premier cutting horse breeding operations. Some would say Rancharrah has hit the “Mother Load” when looking at the group of broodmares they’ve acquired. With the introduction of “Rancharrah Radio”, we look to help revolutionizes cutting horse competitions for years to come. “Rancharrah Radio” is the official sponsor of the Smart Bug program during all NCHA events.

Reliability, quality and craftsmanship…all qualities that Read's Jewelers offer to the customer. With such an exquisite selection of jewelry, nothing is too hard to find. They offer the creations of many truly talented designers whose precision, skill and dedication to craft combine to create classic diamond jewelry for generations. Visit us online at jackieread.com, or at all major NCHA events.

Hand made Roo-hide saddles are built on a foundation of fit, feel and function for horse and rider. Roo-hide is pleased to be an NCHA sponsor and to support those who have helped Roo-hide succeed. We at Roo-hide are here to meet your saddle and tack needs with a high quality hand-crafted solution. Please contact us at 1-877-Roohide (1-877-766-4433) or e-mail us at roohide@thegrid.net.

Sean Ryon Western Store and Saddle Shop is a family tradition that continues to flourish in the Stockyards of Fort Worth, Texas. Sean carries on a tradition that would make Great-Grandfather Windy Ryon proud. Sean Ryon Western Store & Saddle Shop is the trophy saddle sponsor for the NCHA Super Stakes & NCHA Summer Cutting Spectacular. When you are in Fort Worth, make it a point to head to the Stockyards and pay a visit to the Sean Ryon Western Store or call 1-800-669 RYON (7966).

Sombrero Brands (Cowboy's Finest) provides the highest in quality apparel and tack catering to those in the horse industry with discriminating taste. Hats, boots, buckles, apparel, saddles, and tack made from the finest materials are the core of our business. Many of our pieces are custom and one of a kind. We strive to sell our products with integrity and a friendly, knowledgeable, can do attitude making each purchase a positive experience. Look for us at all major shows and at our first store located in Brenham, TX at 1226 South Market Street. Phone: (979) 251-7626 Fax: (979) 251-7347 E-mail: sombrerobrands@sbcglobal.net

Teskey's saddle shop is one of the most trusted names in the horse industry with over 700 saddles, 5,000 bits and spurs and all your equine medical needs, we are your one stop shop. Now with boots and apparel.

Tioga Territory pledges to provide you with the highest level of customer service. Your satisfaction is our top priority. Tioga Territory has all the official NCHA merchandise. Please contact us at 1-800-279-3052 or www.tiogaterritory.com.

Town & Country is the nation’s largest all-natural and organic in-home grocer. They deliver to your home all-natural, prime and choice, aged, restaurant-quality meats, flash-frozen and individually vacuum-packed, produced from America's heartland. They also offer Cascadian Farm’s organic vegetables and non-farmed sea-foods from Orca Bay. Visit Town & Country’s website at townandcountryfoods.com, then call them at 1-877-602-4774 to get started eating better food, delivered’ at a better price.

The wines of Trefethen Vineyards are a reflection of the land from which they are grown. The craft of wine growing is both ancient and modern. The relationship is intimate and has been carefully balanced here throughout the years, encouraging us to create our distinctive and exceptional family of world-class wines.

Western Bloodstock is the premiere sales company in the cutting horse industry. The Weatherford, Texas-based company runs auctions at the three major NCHA-produced cuttings—the Super Stakes and Super Stakes Classic, the Summer Cutting Spectacular and the NCHA Futurity. This year, Western Bloodstock is happy to announce that it will add $20,000 per year for three years to the Limited classes at the Super Stakes and Super Stakes Classic.

Western Horseman magazine is one of the oldest horse magazines in the world. To glance back at the magazine's history is to survey much of the history of the horse industry in North America, because Western Horseman was there to champion the formation of breed associations and registries, research and record horse history, and publish accounts of the care, breeding, and use of horses through the decades.