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Cutting and Rodeo
We're broadening our horizons! The NCHA has teamed up with the Mesquite Championship Rodeo to present "NCHA Night at the Rodeo," on September 15. Four live cutting demonstrations will be presented during the rodeo, which starts at 8 p.m. at the Resistol Arena in Mesquite, Texas. The rodeo and cutting will also be televised on TNN on September 17 at 7:30 p.m. CST. If you can't make it to the rodeo, be sure to watch the broadcast.

"You be the Judge" Seminar
The Region 4-sponsored Judge's Seminar scheduled for October 5 from 5-8 p.m. at the Ohio State Fair Grounds will be a great opportunity for NCHA-approved judges, as well as other cutters and horse enthusiasts, to get a better understanding of NCHA rules.

Editorial deadline for show secretaries
Show secretaries should take a few minutes to make sure their information will be included in the 2002 NCHA Travel Planner! The publishing deadline for your Limited Age Event schedule to appear in the popular month-to-month calendar booklet is September 30.  E-mail your information to Shawn McCoy.

Advertising deadlines
Feature your horse, business, or even a "thank-you" in the pages of the NCHA's award-winning publications. Deadlines for each are as follows:
Travel Planner - September 30
November Chatter - October 1; camera-ready October 5
NCHA Futurity Program - October 10
Contact Shawn McCoy

Quote of the Week
"I don't read many books but I love to watch DVD's like Rambo III, just for the Stallone factor, when I'm getting ready to go into battle in the arena."

- David Uthoff, current leader in World standings $50,000 Amateur class.

Payment due dates
2001 World Championship Futurity Amateur second payment - October 1 - $750
2002 World Championship Futurity first payment - October 15 - $100
2001 World Championship Futurity Limited Open and Non-Pro payment - October 26 - $500
2001 World Championship Futurity final payment - October 26 - $1,000
2002 NCHA Super Stakes Open & Non-Pro first payment - November 15 - $400
2002 NCHA Super Stakes Classic Open & Non-Pro first payment - November 15 - $250

Stallions for Youth
The 2002 NYCHA Stallion Service program is rolling. As of Wednesday morning, 23 stallion owners have generously donated a breeding to their stallions to support the youth members. The Stallion Service Program is the primary fundraiser for the NYCHA, with

100% of the money from the winning bids being used to support the youth scholarships, postage for the youth newsletters, youth awards, and various youth activities. Find out how to donate a breeding (Note: To view the Donate a Breeding you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader.) or how to Bid.

Sponsors Saddle Up
Every year, the NCHA shows its thanks to corporate sponsors with a sponsors' seminar and cutting. This year's seminar will be held September 27-28 at Silverado on the Brazos in Weatherford, Texas.

Trainer's Party at Futurity
Mark your calendars for what promises to be a great NCHA Futurity party. On December 8 at 6 p.m., the Professional Trainers will host a get-together at the Round-Up Inn. The winner of the first Zane Schulte Trainer of the Year award will be presented during the festivities, which will also honor the new NCHA Hall of Fame Inductees. There will be plenty of free food and hospitality, along with a cash bar, for all NCHA members and their families.

NCHA Select Two-Year-Old Sale
Entries are due October 1 for the NCHA Select Two-Year-Old Sale, to be held Saturday, December 15 at W.R. Watt Arena. All consigned horses will be screened November 23-24 at the John Justin Arena, and the top 75 horses will be sold in the NCHA Select Futurity Sale. Horses not accepted for the NCHA Select Futurity Sale will be eligible for the Western Bloodstock Ltd. sale. Consignment forms for the NCHA Select Two-Year-Old Sale can be found in the September issue of the Cutting Horse Chatter on page 208.

$100,000 for Youth Scholarships
Increased scholarship opportunities will soon be available for eligible NYCHA members. Up to twenty $5,000 scholarships will be awarded based on youth participation and accomplishments for the 2001 point year. Eligibility requirements will appear on the NCHA web site soon while applications will be available January 2002.

AQHA World Championship Show
The premier showing event AQHA World Show held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on November 3-17 will feature cutting as follows:
Amateur - Qualifying - Tuesday, Nov 6 at 8 a.m. - Finals - Wednesday, Nov 7 at 7 p.m.
Junior - Qualifying - Sunday, Nov 11 at 8 a.m. - Finals - Wednesday, Nov 14 at 7 p.m.
Senior - Qualifying - Sunday, Nov 11 at 8 a.m. - Finals - Friday, Nov 16 at 7 p.m.

Horse TV
HorseTV will air last year's NCHA 2000 Cutting Horse Derby highlights on Wednesday, September 12 at 10:00 p.m. EST.

Meanwhile, " GMC America's Horse" has moved to ESPN2 and airs Mondays, 1 p.m. EST with repeats each week on ESPN Classic, Wednesday, 6 p.m. and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. EST.

Weekend Update
Fall weather means weekend cuttings galore all across America. Take your pick of almost any state with an affiliate for competition this weekend. Among them are:
September 15
Bakersfield, California is home to Kern County CHA Cutting at the WSM Arena. $200-added to Open and Non-Pro.  Bonus: fresh cattle for youth. Sec'y Donna Rice (661) 323-3674.
September 15-16
Canton, Minnesota's Sylvan Nelson Memorial Cutting at Nelson Arena; all NCHA classes available plus $500 novice, rider and high point awards. Sec'y Dava Scribner (651) 462-1803.
September 15-16
Montgomery, Alabama hosts the Central Alabama Championship Cutting at Garrett Coliseum. $300-added to Open and Non-Pro. Sec'y Kay Hilyer (334) 541-2115 or (334) 386-7290.
September 14-15-16
Perry, Georgia is where the Georgia CHA Championship Cutting is taking place at the Georgia National Fairgrounds. $500-added to Open and Non-Pro; $300-added to $50,000 Amateur and $10,000 Novice Non-Pro. Sec'y Susan Moore (912) 273-9620.
September 15-16
Pecatonica, Illinois hosts NICHA Area 12's cutting at Olson Ranch. All NCHA classes available with additional events for Ranch class and Buckle class. Sec'y Jan Garvin (815) 923-2002.

LAE Events Coming Events
October 1-7, All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio; total added purse $46,000
October 6-17, Sun Coast Futurity in Las Vegas, Nevada; total added purse $167,500
October 8-17, Music City Futurity/Maturity/Classic in Franklin, Tennessee; total added purse $122,500
October 9-13, Lammles Western Wear Futurity in Calgary, AB, CN; total added purse $85,000
October 19-28, Southern Futurity in Jackson, Mississippi; total added purse $101,000

Affiliate Spotlight
Central Michigan Cutting Horse Association has been host to many successful cuttings this year. On Sept 15-16 CMCHA cutters will saddle up for the T&M Livestock Series Championship Cutting at T&M Arena in Springville, MI.

OFFICERS: Bruce Carey, president; Malinda Moore, vice president; Shari Campbell, secretary, Dan Agnew, treasurer
DIRECTORS: Tom Powers, Tom Moore, Mike Delange, Del Munson, Ron Barrow, Nancy Hebb, Dawn Declercq, Dan Agnew
CMCHA LEADERS: Four Skeet Jewel, Open; Kelle Chartier, Non-Pro; Scott Chartier, Youth; Slip Down Rose, $10,000 Novice; Sir Royal Cat & David Marvel, $10,000 Novice Non-Pro; Lindsey Moore, $50,000 Amateur; Dirk Buurma, $20,000 Non Pro; Del Munson, $10,000 Amateur; Sac O Sugar, $3,000 Novice; Jessica Lumbrezer, $2,000 Limit Rider

Sale Season
Looking for a new prospect, or a broodmare for the coming breeding season? Don't miss these Sept/Oct sales:

Sept 15 - The Coors Challenge Cow Horse Sale, Fort Worth, Texas
Sept 26 - Western Legacy Premier Filly Sale, Fort Worth, Texas
Sept 29-30 - Horse Country Sales, Glen Rose, Texas
Oct 5-7 - Triangle Sales 22nd Annual Fall Consignment, Shawnee, Oklahoma
Oct 6 - 3rd Annual Congress Cutting & Reining Sale, Columbus, Ohio
Oct 7 - Moore Ranch/6J Production Sale, Huntsville, Texas
Oct 12-13 - Clovis Livestock CLA Speed Horse Sale, Clovis, New Mexico
Oct 13 - 35th Annual Congress Super Sale, Columbus, Ohio
Oct 19 - Dedmon Cutting Horses Complete Dispersal, Athens, Texas
Oct 20-21 - Show Me Classic Sale, Columbia, Missouri
Oct 22 - Sally Schwartz 2nd Production Sale, Raton, New Mexico

John Deere World Race
Open leader for the world race to February's John Deere/NCHA World Championship Finals competition remains Christys Acre ridden by Pat Earnheart, with Rosies Lena hanging tightly to second with Robert Rust aboard. Leaping up the ladder in the Open field from 20th to 10th place is Harriott Playgirl ridden by Allen Crouch.

In Non-Pro competition for the 2001 World Championship title are Mary Jo Milner, leader with $70,387.01, and new faces among this year's Top 15 Non-Pro players, 1990 Non-Pro World Champion Lee Garner of Batesville, Mississippi and Jerry Linaweaver of Leavenworth, Kansas.

Additional standings for all NCHA Classes.