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Preview NCHA's New Website
NCHA's website, www.nchacutting.com is getting a make-over with an updated look and enhanced navigation to help frequent visitors and newcomers alike find what they're looking for. The new site will be launched officially on September 1, but you can preview it now.
New Blog Emphasizes Cutting
Author, cutting horse historian and Daily Chatter editor Sally Harrison has launched a new blog with a heavy emphasis on the world of cutting horses. The blog, or "web log," for the uninitiated, will be frequently updated with news, features, historical pieces and observations from the most often quoted writer in the cutting horse business. Visit sallyharrison.com to read all about it.
A Spectacular Finish
Alice Walton's Rocking W Ranch and trainer Eddie Flynn wrapped up the NCHA Summer Cutting Spectacular, presented by Great American Insurance, with a rare double by taking the Open Classic Challenge with Boon San Kitty and the Open Derby with Stylish Baby Doll. The Summer Spectacular concluded July 30 with the finals of the Open and Non-Pro Derby, and a special in-house commentary in Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum via Rancharrah Radio. Here's a look at the winners from the $2.4 million show:
You can still join 12,000 readers who kept up with the news throughout the show in the Daily Chatter. And you can read Heather Raftery's NYCHA Blog, and see hundreds of her photos of youth activities online.
Presenting sponsor Great American Insurance's Equine Farm Center is a leader in the specialty field of equine property and casualty insurance, and their Equine Mortality Division is one of the world's leading providers of mortality insurance and related coverage. They offer their services through professional equine independent agents, including businesses well known to cutters, such as Justin Insurance (800) 972 0272, Kay Cassell Equine Insurance (800) 230 8384 and Roger Peters Livestock Insurance (800) 228 8664.
Watch the Summer Spectacular on HorseTV
The NCHA Summer Cutting Spectacular, presented by Great American Insurance, will be featured on the American Quarter Horse Association’s Best of the West series on The HorseTV Channel. The show will feature the Open finals on August 23 and the Non-Pro finals on August 30.
For more information about The HorseTV Channel or to check on availability in your area, visit www.horsetv.com.
Summer Spectacular Sales
Oxbow Ranch's Bet On Houston brought the top price of $220,000 at the Western Bloodstock NCHA Summer Spectacular Sales. Niangua River Ranch bought the mare by Peptoboonsmal out of Bet Yer Blue Boons.
More Cutting on TV
With support from Purina, a cutting horse segment filmed at the 2005 NCHA Futurity will be featured on Best of America by Horseback on Wednesday, August 23. You can catch the show on RFD-TV at 5:30 pm (Eastern) and 11:30 pm. RFD-TV is available via DirecTV channel 379, Dish Network-9409 and some cable networks.
Western Horseman Cup Update
Sister CD, ridden by Paul Hansma for Skip and Elizabeth Queen, is holding his own on top of the Summer Season Open Standings for the Western Horseman Cup with 150 points, 50 more than NCHA Derby Champion Stylish Baby Doll.
In the Non-Pro competition, Dustin Adams is way out in front riding Reyann Hickory and SDP Hicapoos CD. His 225 points more than double his nearest rival, Julie Hansma.
West Texas Futurity Wrap Up
Results from the West Texas Futurity will soon be incorporated into the Western Horseman Cup standings. Lloyd Cox rode Linda Holmes' Halreycious to win the Open Derby and collect $11,500. Clay McCullar won the Non-Pro Derby on MH Dynos Tonette, while his father, Meredith, took the special AARP class.
Kathy Daughn showed Bill & Catherine Lacy's homebred Ariel Rey to a big win in the Open Futurity. Ariel Rey is a mare by Dual Rey out of Uno Mermaid, by Smart Little Uno. Matt Miller took the Non-Pro Futurity on Sheza Little Peppy, a Paint daughter of Little Peppys Ultimo.
More Awards for Guide to Cutting
The National Cutting Horse Association's popular Guide to Cutting swept the Triple Crown when it received a first place award in the Special Issue category in the Livestock Publications Council's annual contest. The information-packed Guide to Cutting had previously won first-place awards in American Horse Publications and AQHA Marketing and Media competitions.
An updated and improved version of the Guide to Cutting will be sent to all NCHA members this fall, and thousands of extra copies will be distributed to introduce new and potential members to the sport. To reserve an ad in this special edition, contact Shawn McCoy today at (817) 244-6188, ext. 160 or (817) 980-4754 or for Western states advertisers, Loretta Jeppesen at (541) 461-5756 or (541) 225-7935.
Youth Seek Recipes for Success
Participate in the NYCHA Cookbook Fundraiser! By September 5, 2006, youth members can submit their favorite recipe for one of the following categories: Appetizer, Soup or Salad, Side Dish, Entrée, Bread or Rolls, or Dessert. Send your recipe to Heather Gentry by email to hgentry@consolidated.net or by mail to P.O. Box 813, Pattison, Texas, 77466. We want all youth members to have their recipes included in the cookbook, so hurry to submit yours and earn LEAP points in the process!
NCI Building Systems Sponsors NCHA Futurity
With a brand new website for cutters, NCI Building Systems, Inc. will be 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.
NCHA Cutting Academy
The NCHA Cutting Academy Clinics have received rave reviews from cutters. The next NCHA Cutting Academy, will be held August 24 right before the Crawfish Classic in West Monroe, Louisiana. Four clinics will be scheduled annually in different locations, with the emphasis on the education and presentation of showing horses.
October 6 will be the date of the fourth NCHA Cutting Academy, to be held at the Tom Diaz Ranch, Woodland, California. Woodland is about 30 minutes from Sacramento and an hour and a half from San Francisco. The Gold Country CHA will have a club cutting on October 7-8 in Dixon, California, about half an hour from Woodland
Session I of the Cutting Academy includes segments on understanding rules, plus information on membership, amateur and non-pro status, equine nutrition 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. Cost for Session II is $135, with prepayment required.
Contact Julie Davis (817) 244-6188 at the NCHA office for more information or for pre-payment of live works.
Secretary Handbook Available
NCHA's updated Secretary and Show Management Handbook is now available at no cost on the internet. It's the latest resource in the online toolkit for show secretaries.
EE Ranches Breeders Production Sale
The third annual EE Ranches Breeders Production Sale will be held on Friday, September 22, 2006, at EE Ranches’ state-of-the-art stallion station in Whitesboro, Texas. The sale includes broodmares, yearlings, seasoned cutting horses, 2-year-olds in training and 3-year-old futurity prospects representing EE’s stallion battery.
Owned by Bill and Jo Ellard, EE Ranches Stallion Station is the home of four of the Ellard’s stallions, including Cat Ichi, Laker Doc, DJ Tracker and Kodo, all with earnings of $100,000 or more and descended from the Ellard’s great producer Laney Doc. The EE stallion roster for 2007 includes leading sire Dual Rey, 2004 NCHA Open Futurity champion Spots Hot, High Brow Cougar and Smart Little Levi.
Read more about the sale here.
The Race Is On In 2006
CD Lights, owned by Danny Motes and Winston Hansma, has extended his lead to a tad over $6,000 in front of his nearest rival, Falcon Seaboard Ranches' Playboy Boonsmal in the Open standings for the 2006 point year. Likewise, Don Boone has pulled nearly $3,000 ahead in the Non-Pro standings, over Joe Howard Williamson and Mary Jo Milner, who have notched up nine Non-Pro World Championships between them..
But it's a long year, so keep up with the standings in all NCHA-approved classes online every week.
We Want You Back!
If you have not renewed your membership for 2006 we want you to know that your membership is important to us. Even if you are not actively participating at this time, renewing your membership keeps you informed of who is doing what in the world of cutting and keeps you involved with the association and this fantastic equine sport. The award-winning Cutting Horse Chatter magazine is packed with entertaining features and articles about the world of cutting and NCHA events. The publication is dedicated to preserving the history of cutting as well as keeping readers abreast of all the latest news. You can renew quickly and easily right now, just click on this link and return to the world of cutting!
Futurity Tickets
Select and Reserved Tickets for the 2006 Futurity, and 2007 Super Stakes and Summer Spectacular, may now be purchased. Send orders to Ella Hood in the NCHA Marketing Department by fax (817-560-2288), or mail. Reserved tickets for the
Futurity will go on sale in July.
Green Oaks Hotel
Being the only full service property on the west side of Fort Worth, the Green Oaks Hotel has proudly served NCHA members for over 35 years. Stop by Horse Feathers for your favorite beverage. They offer a 10% discount to NCHA members who make their reservations 60 days out, and 5% for those who make reservations 30 days out. That deal works for all three NCHA shows in Fort Worth. Call (800) 433-2174 for more information.
Apple Properties
While you’re staying in Fort Worth, don’t forget about Courtyard Fort Worth West/Land’s End, Spring Hill, and Residence Inn on 7th Street. All of these locations feature a full service restaurant on site and they are proud to be associated with the National Cutting Horse Association. You can visit them online.
Historic Ranches to Hold Joint Sale
The W.T. Waggoner Estate and King Ranch, two of the most well-known names in ranching, are joining together for a production sale on October 8, 2006 at the Whiteface Division of Waggoner Ranch in Electra, Texas. Read more here, or contact, Western Bloodstock.
Get Your Gear Here
Tioga Territory is the place for all of your official NCHA gear! Visit Tioga Territory at the Western Mercantile during the Summer Cutting Spectacular, or online at www.tiogaterritory.com.
A Fort Worth Stockyards Tradition
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 his grandfather, Windy Ryon, proud. Sean Ryon Western Store & Saddle Shop is the trophy saddle sponsor for the NCHA Super Stakes and Summer Cutting Spectacular. Call 1-800-669 RYON .
Listen Up!
NCHA Director of Judges Russell McCord and announcer Tom Holt have
recorded a new audio CD that examines NCHA's contest rules. Read about it here or email Holly Davis for more information.
Judges Video and Audio CD Special
Don't miss the special multi-media package deal: get the Judges Rules and Guidelines in your choice of VHS or DVD, plus the Judges Rules and Regulations Audio CD for only $29.95. Find out more here or email Holly Davis for more information.
Ultium Competition Horse Formula
Purina Mills, a proud corporate sponsor of the NCHA, knows that all cutters have a choice of what to feed their equine athlete's to get top a top performance in the show pen.
Ultium Competition Horse Formula delivers more than most performance feeds. It increases mental focus and manageability, promotes quicker recovery and muscle repair, prolongs stamina and causes less digestive upset.
To try Ultium Competition Horse Formula or other Purina Mills products, consult your certified Purina Mills dealer or call 1-888-858-4861.
Advertising Deadlines
The deadline for the October issue of the Cutting Horse Chatter is September 1, and for the NCHA Yearbook & Directory, it's September 8. Contact Shawn McCoy today at (817) 244-6188, ext. 160 or (817) 980-4754 or for Western states advertisers, Loretta Jeppesen at (541) 461-5756 or (541) 225-7935.
Ultimate Equine Experience Video
Bob Kingsley hosts "The Ultimate Equine Experience: Your Guide
to Owning A Cutting Horse," a one-hour video with tips 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.
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. Read more about NCHA's videos here or call the NCHA Marketing Department at (817) 244-6188 for more information.