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Brad Mitchell's Music City Encore
Trainer Brad Mitchell had a trio at the $187,000-added Music City Futurity which wrapped up September 18 in Franklin, Tennessee: He won the Open event in all three age divisions. He won with Teletrona in the 3-year-old, Nurse Nellie in the 4-year-old, and Hickory Lena Star in the 5/6-year-old. In Non-Pro competition, John Logan won the 3-year-old on Modacious; Dustin Adams won the 4-year-old on SDP Hicapoos CD; and Khader Daoud won the 5/6-year-old on Peponita Times Two.
The $128,000-added Idaho Cutting Horse Association Futurity concluded September 16 in Nampa, Idaho. Dave Costello won the 3-year-old Open on Wish Bone 503, a daughter of Alfana 194 owned by A.J. Cooke. Etickets Cat, ridden by Tim Smith for Wagonhound Land & Livestock, and Kittens, ridden by Russ Miller for Frank and Bonnie Martin, tied for first in the 4-year-old Open finals. Phil Hanson won the Classic Challenge with Atta Cat, owned by Doug Chantry.
Coming Up on the Calendar
The $115,000-added Wine Country Futurity got underway this week in Paso Robles, California, and the $50,000-added Wyoming Futurity starts tomorrow in Casper. Competition begins this Saturday at the $250,000-added Brazos Bash.
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, is an online journal that features breaking news, profiles, historical pieces and observations from the most often quoted writer in the cutting horse business. Recent entries range from the North Texas Cutting Horse Association's round-the-clock show at Will Rogers Coliseum, to McKenzie Mullins' bid to become NCHA's youngest Non-Pro Hall of Fame member to the connection between a high-dollar racehorse yearling and Fern Sawyer, one of NCHA's founding members. Visit sallyharrison.com to read all about it.
Mesquite Rodeo Features Celebrity Cutting
On Friday, September 22, at 8:00pm, the Mesquite Championship Rodeo will feature the 18th Annual Roundup for Autism at the Resistol Arena, an indoor, air-conditioned rodeo arena. The Grand Entry Parade will be followed by Invitational and Celebrity competition in cutting, team roping, team penning, and team branding. There will be a special delivery by the Lone Star Pony Express bringing donations to Bobby Norris, founder of Roundup for Autism and father of a daughter with autism. Actor Barry Corbin will be the Celebrity Host with assistance from Texas' own CBS-11 news anchor Tracy Rowlett as Trail Boss and World Champion Cowboy Larry Mahan as emcee.
Benefit Cutting Scheduled
On September 23, Gateway Cutting Horse Association will host their 11th annual Benefit Cutting with all proceeds going to St Jude Children's Hospital. The show is a joint effort of all three cutting clubs in Southern Illinois. The event will be at Rolling Hills Ranch, Richview, Illinois, about 50 miles east of St. Louis, and the host will donate the entire cost of the cattle to St Jude. Over the past 10 years, cutters have raised more than $70,000 for this worthy cause.
New World Leader
Jeremy and Candace Barwick's Dual Rey Me has pulled in front in the NCHA Open standings. CD Lights, owned by Danny Motes and Winston Hansma, holds onto second, just over $2,000 from the front. Meanwhile, Don Boone tops a tight Non-Pro race, less than $7,000 separating the top five contestants, including former World Champions Joe Howard Williamson and Mary Jo Milner.
Western Horseman Cup Updates
With a win at the Northwest CHA Ranch Festival in Fort Klamath, Oregon, Rey Jay Play, a Dual Rey mare owned by Lazy H Ranch and trained by Phil Hanson, will move into second place in the Western Horseman Cup Summer Season standings behind Paul Hansma on Skip & Elizabeth Queen's Sister CD. Dana Heinrich of Clovis, California, won the Non-Pro Derby at Fort Klamath on Precious Lil Pearl, a Travalena mare.
In the Western Horseman Cup Non-Pro race, Dustin Adams of Dublin, Texas, holds a 25-point lead with 225 points to 200 for Clay McCullar of Baird, Texas.
In other recent Western Horseman Cup events, Stan Bell won the State of Missouri Classic on Jerry and Diane Cunningham's High Brow Cat son Catto Boy, while Bret Parsons of Congerville, Illinois, won the Non-Pro on Fletchs First CD, by CD Olena.
At the Iowa CHA Futurity, Cara Barry riding DMI Land & Cattle's Copurr Cats and Dean Doman riding Jim and Linda Randall's Fuego Del Corazon, tied to win the 4-year-old Open division. Nick Pilcher of Martinsville, Indiana, won the Non-Pro on Oh Cay Snazzy Pep.
NCHA Cutting Academy
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.
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.
Sign Up that Stallion!
Stallion nominations for the 2007 Super Stakes are due October 1, 2006.
Payments Are Due
AQHA Hall of Fame
Nominations are now being accepted for 2008 inductees to the American Quarter Horse Association Hall of Fame. Nominators are encouraged to nominate an AQHA member (unless nominee deceased prior to 1940) who has had an impact on the American Quarter Horse industry as a promoter, breeder, competitor, trainer, or in other ways a contributor of his/her time and talents to the benefit of the American Quarter Horse or the Association. For horses, the nominee must have been outstanding as a sire, dam, competitor, or must have brought exceptional visibility to the American Quarter Horse.
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.
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. This location 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.
Advertising Deadlines
There's still time to get your ad in the best promotional vehicle around, the 2006 edition of Cutting Horse Chatter's Guide to Cutting. This special, award-winning publication goes to all NCHA members in the United States and Canada, plus new and prospective members. 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.
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.
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.