National Cutting Horse Association
260 Bailey Ave. · Fort Worth, Texas 76107
09/03/2003
E-newsletter sponsored by Chevy Trucks

Membership milestone

The NCHA would like to take this opportunity to say "THANK YOU" for helping us to break another important record. As of today’s count, NCHA has 15,195 members! The previous record was 15,165 set in 1985.

We have reached an all-time record number of members in 2003, and know that we couldn't have done it without your support. Whether you joined yourself, promoted the NCHA to others, or came to the shows, your efforts have made the difference.

Again, thank you and congratulations on being a part of this historic NCHA event!

 

TR Dual Rey sells

David Plummer, who helped pioneer embryo transfer in racing Quarter Horses, recently purchased the four-year-old stallion TR Dual Rey from Jim Holmes and Tim Collins for an all-time record price for a cutting horse in training.

"It was over $1 million," said Plummer, who purchased his first cutting horse in August 2002. "We negotiated for a month. He's a brilliant horse."

TR Dual Rey, by Dual Rey, reserve champion of the 2003 NCHA Open Derby and Super Stakes under Lloyd Cox, has earned nearly $200,000. Plummer plans to continue showing the stallion under Cox and will stand TR Dual Rey to the public next year.

"There's the possibility of syndication down the road, but right now I just want to get the best mares to breed to him," said Plummer, who has recently been acquiring his own mares, including the dam of 2001 NCHA Futurity reserve champion Mr Beamon.

Plummer, who is building a cutting facility near his home in Centerville, Utah, also owns ClassicStar LLC, a premier Thoroughbred race horse breeding organization.

 

Western Horseman Cup update

There have been five shows in the Western Horseman Cup  series since our last e-newsletter. For a quick look at all of the show leaders, click to the series website!

 The Open leader in cumulative points for the Horsecity Summer Season is High Style Travalin, ridden by Gavin Jordan and owned by Suzanne Rodini Silverberg of Soquel, California, with 150 points. Tapt Twice, owned and shown by Phil Rapp of Weatherford, Texas, is just five points behind, followed by Tess My Grit, ridden by Matt Gaines, Sweet Lil Pepto, ridden by Mike Mowery and Boon A Little, ridden by Bill Freeman.

 The Non-Pro race is led by Mary Ann Rapp with 290 points, but she has already secured a spot in the finals from the Spring Season. Dustin Adams of Logandale, Nevada, is next in line with 265 points.

 The next show on the Western Horseman Cup series list is the West Texas Futurity, which concludes September 7.

  

NWCHA Ranch Festival

Tim Smith rode Canyon Creek Ranch’s Full Of Smarts to a 221-point win in the Northwest CHA Ranch Festival Futurity in Fort Klamath, Oregon, on August 26. Patty Freeman Martin was the Futurity Non-Pro winner with 219 points on Jewels McCoy.

 In the Derby, Gavin Jordan rode Suzanne Rodini Silverberg’s High Style Travalin for 225 points and the Open win, while Tracy Taylor took the Non-Pro on Winning Telesis with 221 points.

 The 5/6-year-old Open Champion was Dustin Adams’ Boonsmal Doctress, ridden by Gary Gonsalves. Jill Long was the 5/6 Non-Pro winner on Hicks Little Diamond with a score of 223.

 The NWCHA Ranch Festival began on August 20 and wrapped up Monday, September 1, with $105,000 in added money.

  

Missouri Futurity

Smart Play Who and Hesa Peculiar Cat each marked 218 points to share the Open Derby win at the Missouri Futurity , which was held August 26-31 in Columbia. Donnie O’Brien rode Smart Play Who for Dean Terry, and Gaylon Wells showed Hesa Peculiar Cat for Tony and Deborah McKee. Joe Davis won the Derby Non-Pro with 221 points riding Uno Raven Oak.

 In the Futurity classes, Meradas Kitten was ridden by Dirk Blakesley for Lawrence Sewell for the high 219 points. The 5/6-year-old Open Champion was Smarter Than Pepto, ridden by Tommy Marvin for Rick Miller, with 223.5 points. In the Non-Pro, Neil Anderson took the win with 225 points riding Highbrow Sassy.

  

2003 Futurity Payments

Just a reminder … the 5th payment of the Futurity in the amount of $400 must be postmarked no later than September 11th for Open and Non-Pro entries. The first payment for Amateur entries in the amount of $500 is due at the same time.

For questions, contact Janie Strotheide in the NCHA show department.

  

On Top of the World

In the NCHA Open standings, Kyle Manion’s Hollywood Nus Bar leads the Open standings ($30,446), and Mike & Libby Bowman’s One Smart Lad ($23,255) has moved into second place over Widows Freckles ($21,773) for shows recorded through August 29. In the Non-Pro race, defending World Champion Mary Jo Milner remains in front on Red White And Boon with $55,318, followed by McKenzie Mullins with $41,783.

 

And a New World . . .

The World Finals is not just for Open and Non-Pro contestants any more. Horses and riders in all divisions are taking the first steps on the road to the biggest, richest, World Finals in history, to be held in Amarillo, Texas, January 12-22, 2004. The $335,000-added show will feature 11 classes, with the top 50 year-end contestants in each class being eligible for the finals.

 

World Finals Entries

It’s likely that many cutters who are not currently ranked in the Top 50 will compete in the NCHA World Finals in Amarillo in January. One reason is that competitors who are in sight of the leaders will increase their efforts to qualify in the remaining months of the point year. Another reason is that if an invitation is declined or not received with the proper postmark, that will open a slot for the next competitor on the list. NCHA will continue to drop down the list in each class until we have 50 entries.

“We expect to see some great races in all classes toward the end of the season,” said NCHA Executive Director Jeff Hooper. “Since we’ve begun publishing the Top 100 rankings in the Chatter and on the website, we’ve heard from many members who say they didn’t realize before that the Top 50 is within their reach.

“Inevitably, some of those cutters who do make the Top 50 will have prior commitments that prevent them from going to the World Finals. It’s important to remember that those ‘declined invitations’ will open up World Finals opportunities for competitors who end up ranked a little below 50th place.”

 In September, NCHA will send notices to all Top 100 cutters that they are in contention for the World Finals. Entry forms for the show will be published in the Chatter in October and November, and will also be mailed to Top 100 competitors.

World Finals entries must be postmarked or faxed no later than Monday, November 24, with no grace period. Entries that qualify for the World Finals will be posted on the internet on Friday, December 19.

 

World Finals History Online

Winners of the NCHA Open and Non-Pro World Finals are now listed on the Cutting Horse Chatter’s new website. The listings include links to detailed results of each event.

 

Make A Wish Stallion Auction

The deadline for the Central Texas stallion auction is quickly approaching. CTCHA is trying to raise $100,000 for the Make A Wish Foundation in Central and South Texas.

One hundred percent of the proceeds of the stallion auction will benefit the Make A Wish Foundation. There are 51 stallions to choose from , so make your bid soon because the auction ends at 5 p.m. on October 4.

  

Earnings and Eligibility

Beginning with the 2005 point year, horse and rider earnings gained in non-NCHA competition will be considered in determining eligibility for restricted classes.

 “In the past, it has been possible for a horse to show extensively outside of NCHA, and still be eligible for our novice classes,” said NCHA Executive Director Jeff Hooper. “We are working with Equi-Stat and other organizations, such as the American Cutting Horse Association and the Australian Cutting Horse Association, to recognize non-NCHA earnings for eligibility purposes beginning with the 2005 point year.”

  

Special Publications

The Chatter will publish a special Guide to Cutting this fall. This will be a separate magazine packed with information about the sport which will be sent to all NCHA members in November.

 “This will be a great resource for our members, and for new members coming into the NCHA,” said NCHA Director of Publications, Alan Gold. “We’ve had a lot of demand for a single publication that contains answers to all of the most common questions people have about cutting. We’ll feature everything from the history of cutting to tips for improving your showmanship. Our goal is not only to provide a great introduction to cutting, but also offer enough substance that even seasoned cutters will keep coming back to it.”

  

DNA/AQHA Registration

To help NCHA maintain accurate records, owners of National DNA Horse Registry Inc. -registered horses who have double-registered their horses with the American Quarter Horse Association should submit a copy of the DNA registration papers and the AQHA registration papers to NCHA.

The papers can be faxed to (817) 244-2015, or copies can be mailed to:

NCHA, Attention: Linda Smith, 260 Bailey Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76107.

For more information, contact Linda Smith (817) 244-6188.

 

Advertising Deadlines

The deadline for the exciting special edition Cutting Horse Chatter Guide to Cutting is September 15. The November Chatter advertising deadline is October 1st, and advertising closes on the 2003 Futurity Program on October 10th. Contact Shawn McCoy at (817) 244-6188 for more information.

 

Sharp Shirts

Be prepared for the fall weather with an official NCHA windshirt from Tioga Territory. Made of water-resistant Cratex microfiber with a henly collar, you will look great and feel great too. Available in black, navy and khaki in sizes small through XXXL.