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Welcome to the first edition of the National Cutting Horse Association’s E-Chatter newsletter. We’ll be bringing the Latest NCHA news direct to your inbox every other week.

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NCHA LAUNCHES NEW MEMBERSHIP SURVEY
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The National Cutting Horse Association is conducting a survey of its 13,000 members to gather information regarding member satisfaction on a wide variety of NCHA programs and services.

The survey also will assist the association in gathering information on purchasing and brand preferences of its members. By gaining this information, the NCHA will be able to develop convincing, professional sponsorship presentations to a wider variety of businesses to support the NCHA and its member programs.

The NCHA is conducting the survey in conjunction with Decision Analyst, Inc., a professional research firm based in Arlington, Texas. NCHA members are encouraged to participate in the survey via the Internet by logging on to the NCHA website at www.nchacutting.com and clicking on the "survey" button on the home page. It is requested that all surveys be completed by June 15, 2001.

"We are very excited to be conducting this new membership survey," said NCHA Executive Director Jeff Hooper. "Being in touch and responsive to the opinions, attitudes and preferences of our membership is critical to the continued growth and success of the NCHA and the sport of cutting. The information gathered in this survey will ensure that we are focusing our resources properly for the betterment of all of our members.

"The survey results will also assist us in making a compelling case for why the NCHA is an excellent partner for major corporations and their sponsorship investments." Hooper continued. "The NCHA is an tremendous organization for businesses to be associated with, as proven by our existing partnerships with such outstanding companies as Chevy Trucks, John Deere, Sam's Club, Merrill Lynch and American Airlines."

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MEMBERS TURN OUT IN FORCE FOR SOONER TRAILER/NCHA WEEKEND
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Arenas across the USA and Canada were filled with NCHA members last weekend for the annual Sooner Trailer/NCHA Weekend. Cutters from 25 areas competed for a total of $50,000 in added money provided by Sooner Trailer and the National Cutting Horse Association.

"We are extremely pleased with the level of participation across the country in Sooner Trailer NCHA Weekend," said NCHA Executive Director Jeff Hooper. "This is a very important event for all cutters, and we are very appreciative of the support provided by Sooner Trailers, the official trailer of the NCHA, helping to make this event possible."

The top money earning Non-Pro division winners from each area will compete in Fort Worth at the Summer Cutting Spectacular on Saturday, July 28 at the Sooner Trailer/NCHA Weekend Workoff. The grand prize will be a three-horse slant deluxe Sooner Trailer. Each geographic area received an NCHA official trophy in the $2000 limit rider class.

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IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO ATTEND THE NCHA CONVENTION June 8-10
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NCHA members still have time to make plans to attend NCHA's annual convention in downtown Fort Worth beginning this Friday, June 8 at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel. Members will have a chance to catch up with old friends and have a voice in NCHA business. For more information call 817-244-6188.

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LINDY BURCH TO BECOME FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT OF NCHA
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Lindy Burch continues to make the NCHA history books by becoming the first female president to lead the cutting horse organization. She will assume her role during the NCHA Convention. Burch became known as the “first lady of cutting” by being the first woman to win the NCHA Futurity. Burch was one of the primary authors of NCHA's adjusted monitor system for judges. She has been inducted into the NCHA riders Hall of Fame, The Texas Cowboys Hall of Fame and The Cowgirls Hall of Fame.

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DICK GAINES ELECTED NCHA VICE PRESIDENT
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Champion cutter Dick Gaines, of Byers, Texas has been elected NCHA Vice President. Gaines will take office, along with President-Elect Lindy Burch, during the NCHA Convention. Gaines has served as an NCHA director for many years and is a former NCHA Vice President. He has won the NCHA Non-Pro World Championship, and has been Non-Pro Derby Champion and Reserve Champion of the NCHA Non-Pro Futurity.

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NCHA AT EQUITANA
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NCHA will team up with the American Quarter Horse Association To participate in Equitana, held June 14-17 in Louisville, Kentucky. NCHA will have a booth as well as provide two cutting demonstrations. Equitana is an all-breeds celebration of the horse, featuring any and every product, activity, service, display and breed imaginable for horse lovers.

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SCHOLARSHIP CUTTING ENTRIES DUE JUNE 22
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Entries for the Summer Scholarship Cutting are due June 22. Youth members who do not have an entry form should call the NCHA office at (817) 244-6188 to get one. The scholarship cutting will be held in conjunction with the Youth Convention, July 13-16. A lot of fun events are planned, so don’t miss it!

Youth Photo Contest and Essay Contest entries are due June 15. Some great prizes lined up for this.

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LIMITED AGE EVENT PAYMENTS DUE JUNE 9
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Payments for several NCHA aged events are due on June 9. The Final payment of $850 is due for the 2001 4-year-old Derby and Classic/Challenge. A $500 payment is due for the 2001 4-year-old Derby Limited Open and Non-Pro. And a $500 payment is due for the 2001 4-year-old Derby and Classic/Challenge Amateur.

Looking ahead, the fifth payment of $400 for the 2001 World Championship Futurity will be due September 1.

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UPCOMING AGED EVENTS
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The Non-Pro will be held June 12-17 at the State Fair Coliseum in Oklahoma City. The wheels are already turning to make next year’s show bigger and better than ever by increasing entries.

The second annual Winnemucca Summer Derby will be held July 5-8 at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds in Winnemucca, Nevada. Entries close without penalty June 30. The trip The Show could round out a visit to the Paso Robles (CA) Wine Country Cutting on June 14-17 and the Arroyo Grande (CA) Mission Gate Cutting held June 22-24.

Brazos Valley Cutters, a new aged event to be held July 6-7 at the Silverado Arena in Weatherford, Texas, will be held just prior to the NCHA Summer Cutting Spectacular. Entries close June 29. Immediately following will be an open weekend show for Open and Non-Pro, July 7-8.

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SUMMER CUTTING SPECTACULAR STALLS AVAILABLE JULY 9
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Stalls for the NCHA Summer Cutting Spectacular will be Available July 9. The show starts at Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum on July 10.