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NCHA Survey Online
NCHA is conducting an important online demographic survey of members which will help the association gain sponsorship support and increased member benefits and programs.
"By gathering information about NCHA members’ purchasing and brand preferences, we can continue to create convincing, professional sponsorship presentations to a wider variety of businesses to support the NCHA and our member programs," said NCHA Executive Director Jeff Hooper. "Generating more sponsorship support of the NCHA will assist us in our efforts to offer bigger purses, and enhanced member services to all cutters. NCHA has developed a strong sponsorship program, and growing the support of our corporate partners is critical to our success to enhance purses and benefits for all members, whether you are involved in weekend cutting, limited age events, breeding or show production.
"The survey also contains questions on what members feel are the most important programs, events and member services offered by the NCHA. The input from our members will help us do an even better job of responding to their specific interests in the cutting horse business."
The deadline for completing the survey is fast approaching.
NCHA Eastern National Championships Now Underway
Champions in the Amateur, Non-Pro and Open classes are yet to be crowned at the Wayne Hodges Trailer Sales/Outlaw Conversions NCHA Eastern National Championships which are now underway in Jackson, Mississippi.
These classes have already been decided:
Keep up with the action as it happens with the popular Daily Chatter, newsletter.
Score High, Win a Trailer
The owner (age 18 or older) of the horse that posts the highest score at the NCHA Eastern National Championships will receive one year's use of a deluxe trailer provided by Wayne Hodges Trailer Sales/Outlaw Conversions. In the event of a tie, there will be a drawing among those tied to determine the winner. Tied for the lead so far are Treasa and James Watson's Casberlena in the $10,000 Novice and $Billy Ballard's Fox N Style in the $20,000 Non-Pro.
A similar prize will be offered at the upcoming NCHA Western National Championships in Ogden, Utah.
Big Purse Increases in Place for National Championships
With an increase in added money, the Wayne Hodges Trailer Sales/Outlaw Conversions NCHA Eastern National Championships will pay out a record purse of more than $335,000, not counting the $27,000 in cash awards from the American Quarter Horse Association for the AQHA/NCHA Affiliate Challenge. Each class (with the exception of the Youth classes), carries $12,000 in added money, up from $10,000 in recent years. The total purse offered at Jackson is up more than 20% from last year.
The Wayne Hodges Trailer Sales/Outlaw Conversions NCHA Western National Championships to be held in Ogden Utah, April 28-May 8 will enjoy a similar boost in added money. The deadline for entries for the Western show, is April 5.
Super Stakes Sale
Western Bloodstock's 2005 NCHA Super Stakes Sale is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 16-17 at Will Rogers Equestrian Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Last year's sale saw the top 10 horses sell for an average of $53,500, while the top 20 averaged $37,400.
Advertising Deadlines
The deadline for advertising in the May Issue of Cutting Horse Chatter is April 1. Contact Shawn McCoy today at (817) 244-6188, ext. 160. The deadline for the Western National Championships Program is April 8.
The Chatter's 2005 Media Kit and Rate Card is now online.
Save on Accommodations
You can save money if you plan ahead for the NCHA Triple Crown shows in Fort Worth, Texas. The Green Oaks Hotel in Fort Worth, offers a 10% discount to NCHA members who make their reservations 60 days prior to their arrival date, or a 5% discount if reservations are made 30 days before arrival. Call (800) 433-2174 for more information.
More Accommodations
Two new Fort Worth hotel properties have given their support to NCHA. Courtyard West/Land's End at 6530 West Freeway, (817) 737-6923, or Spring Hill Suites at 3250 Lovell Ave., (817) 878-2554, or call nationwide reservations at 1-800-321-2211. Be sure to ask about NCHA rates.
Judge Applicant Clinic
An NCHA Judge Applicant Clinic will be held July 13 in Fort Worth, Texas, during the NCHA Summer Cutting Spectacular. Qualified candidates must apply by May 16 to reserve a place in the clinic.
Western Horseman Cup Season Heats up
NCHA Futurity champ Spots Hot, ridden by owner Wesley Galyean, is leading the Western Horseman Cup Open standings with 175 points.
Sharing the leadin in the Western Horseman Cup Non-Pro standings with 200 points are Sandy Bonelli, riding Midnight Rondeevous and Sues Barn; and Wesley Galyean, riding Spots Hot and Classy Dualin.
The next event on the schedule is the PCCHA Spring Roundup, which started yesterday and runs through March 20.
See You in Vegas!
The 2005 NCHA Annual Convention will be held at the Suncoast Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, June 24-26. The NCHA Convention starts on Friday, June 24, with committee meetings that continue through Saturday, June 25. A cocktail reception will be held Saturday evening, followed by general membership and directors’ meetings on Sunday.
New officers and Executive Committee members will be installed during the three-day Convention. All NCHA members are invited to attend. For hotel reservations, contact the Suncoast Hotel and Casino or call 1-877-677-7111. Be sure to mention code NCH0622 to guarantee the special NCHA Convention room rates.
NCHA Futurity Tickets
Orders for Season or Select Tickets for the 2005 NCHA Futurity must be postmarked on April 15, or after April 15-postmarked orders get priority in drawing. Contact Ella Hood for more information.
Futurity Payment Due
The third payment for the 2005 NCHA Futurity must be postmarked no later than March 25.
Has Your NCHA Membership Expired?
The March 1, 2005 grace period for renewing your NCHA membership has passed. If you have not yet renewed, hurry and do it today! Don't miss the next issue of the award-winning Cutting Horse Chatter magazine! And remember, if you are showing, be sure to pay your membership before you show!
You can renew online quickly and easily right now.
If you have questions or need additional information about membership please contact the membership department at 817-244-6188 or email Julie Davis or Peggy Cox.
NYCHA Stallion Service Program
The National Youth Cutting Horse Association’s largest fundraiser of the year, the NYCHA Stallion Service Program, is well under way. To date, more than 100 great stallions have been offered. All breedings are donated to the program, so 100% of the money bid goes directly to the youth program to support scholarships, awards and activities. All remaining breedings are available on a first come, first serve basis for 60% of the listed breeding fee. Mare owners should contact the breeding facility to determine any additional costs such as chute fee and mare care. A complete list of available breedings is available at the NCHA website as well as the Cutting Horse Chatter. For more information or to purchase a breeding, please contact Danette McGuire, NCHA Youth Coordinator.
Weekend Monitoring System
Guidelines for the weekend monitor system have been established.
Ultimate Equine Experience Video
Bob Kingsley hosts "The Ultimate Equine Experience: Your Guide to Owning A Cutting Horse, a new, one-hour video that features professional and non-professional cutting competitors who provide expert, first-hand experience on how to get involved in cutting. How to select a trainer, purchasing a cutting horse, and what level of involvement best suits you are some of the issues addressed in this video.
This video can be yours for $14.95 plus $5.95 S&H.
You can also relive some of the great moments of cutting horse history with VHS tapes of many of the past Triple Crown events, available from the NCHA Video Library. Tapes are $29.95, plus $5.95 for shipping and handling. Call Dayna Smith at (817) 244-6188 for more information about ordering. And right now, there's a special, limited-time offer on the 2003 NCHA World Championship Futurity and 2004 Super Stakes videos together for $49.95 plus $5.95 shipping and handling.