09/25/02
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Summer Spectacular on TV
The telecast of the NCHA Summer Cutting Spectacular presented by Emison Insurance, underwritten by the Insurance Corporation of Hannover has been rescheduled to Sunday, October 20 at 7 p.m. Eastern Time on the Outdoor Life Network.

Catalog availability
Catalogs for Western Bloodstock's December sales will be available at the NCHA Show Office in addition to the Western Bloodstock booth in the Exhibit Hall during the NCHA Futurity.

"The sales at Will Rogers Memorial Complex are a big part of the Futurity experience," said NCHA Executive Director Jeff Hooper. "In addition to their contributions to the culture of the show, Western Bloodstock makes tremendous financial contributions that benefit all NCHA members."

"As in the past, companies that have contracted to hold their sales on the grounds will have the exclusive right to distribute catalogs and other sale literature in the Will Rogers Complex."

Cutting horse kingdom
NCHA members from Weatherford, Texas, tell why they think Parker County is a hotbed of cutting horse activity in this article from the Fort Worth Business Press. [Full Story]

Cuttin' Capital Celebration
A breeding to top sire Peptoboonsmal will highlight the Cuttin' Capital Celebration Auction to be held at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas on Friday, November 8. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Campbell Health System Emergency Department in Parker County, Texas.

Parker County, just west of Fort Worth, may have the world's highest concentration of cutting horse enthusiasts. Over the last five years, Parker County's growth has led to a 38% increase in the number of patients visiting the Campbell Health System Emergency Department, including 8,400 children. The level of complexity in the illnesses and injuries has also risen sharply. The department was designed to handle 50 patients per day. At present, the medical staff regularly treats 80 to 100 daily.

The facility desperately needs to upgrade the monitoring systems which read patients' vital signs, and to obtain automatic external defibrillators to be used by the volunteers who serve the 900-square mile area covered by Campbell's Emergency Response Team.

The total cost of these crucial emergency upgrades is approximately $232,000. The proceeds from the Cuttin' Capital Celebration 2002 will be dedicated to pay for these improvements to ensure the best possible care for patients in an emergency situation.

Elaine Hall of Larry Hall Cutting Horses has donated the breeding to 1995 NCHA Futurity Champion Peptoboonsmal.

Aged events action
Cats High Noon scored a double at the Raleigh Cutting Series in Raleigh, North Carolina, September 17-22. Ridden by Gary Shipley, Cats High Noon won the Non-Pro Futurity with a 221, and ridden by Tracy Barton, the horse marked 218 to win the Open Futurity.

Downtown Cat, ridden by Brad Mitchell for Painted Springs Farm, prevailed in the Open Derby, while Shawn Minshall took the Non-Pro Derby on Suggies Travelin. Jim Mitchell teamed up with Harold Martin's HH Handle Me Smart to win the Open Classic, while Non-Pro Classic honors went to Lisa Johnson on Maximilanox.

Scott Martin rode the first and second horses in the Idaho Futurity this month. He finished first on Gary Praytor's Stylin Smoke, and second on Harvey and Lyn Doman's Lenas Perfecta. Martin also won the Open Classic/Challenge with Dick and Margaret Eagle's Shorty Lenas Notice, marking 226. The Non-Pro Futurity went to Canada's Carl Gerwien on Smartest Little Oak. Gerwien also won the Non-Pro Classic/Challenge with Play Mia CD.

In a three-way work-off, Lindy Burch and Bet On Me 498 won the Open Derby title with a score of 223. Billy Burton won the Non-Pro Derby on Captain Scrumpy.

Payments pending
The final payment for the NCHA Futurity Amateur entries is due Tuesday, October 1. The final payment for NCHA Futurity Open and Non-Pro entries is due October 26. [Payment Schedule]

Looking ahead
It's not too early to start thinking about the 2003 NCHA Futurity. The first payment of $100 is due on October 15, 2002.

Limited age event details
The National Cutting Horse Association has enhanced its listing of limited age events on the web. Along with the dates of upcoming shows, the listings now show added money and phone contacts for each show.

Dromeo benefits NCHA Charities
Every time you purchase a Dromeo skin care product, you make a contribution to the NCHA Charities.

Dromeo offers a selection of products for people, plus a line for horses, as well. Their products have been compared to those costing two to three times as much. The mission of Dromeo, Inc. is to help organizations raise much needed funds while providing safe quality products that benefit the consumer.

Twenty percent of each Dromeo product purchased will be donated to NCHA charities. So do something nice for yourself and for the NCHA Charities by purchasing personal and horse skin care products through Dromeo.

For more information call (817) 443-6125.

Stallion owners support Youth
Each week, more and more stallion owners are signing up for the 2003 NYCHA Stallion Service Program.

The program benefits National Youth Cutting Horse Association activities, while giving stallions greater exposure on the web and in the Cutting Horse Chatter.

Owners may donate one breeding per year per stallion to the program. Those breedings are then sold in a competitive sealed-bid process. All proceeds go towards NYCHA scholarships, awards, activities and postage for the newsletter.

To participate in the program, please fill out the 2003 contract and return it to the NCHA office with a copy of the stallion's papers. If your stallion will be standing at a breeding facility, please be sure you notify them of your donation.

As soon as we receive the signed contract we will post your stallion's information on the NCHA website and in the Chatter. Sealed bids on available breedings will be due to the NCHA office by 12 noon on Thursday, February 6, 2003.

Catch the Futurity live on TV
Viewers of the Dish Network can catch live coverage of the 2002 Chevy Trucks/NCHA World Championship Futurity Open Finals on Sunday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m. Central Time. The show will also feature highlights of the Non-Pro and Amateur Finals. The pay-per-view satellite telecast costs only $19.95 if ordered by October 31. You can order now with your DISH account number and credit card by calling toll free 1-866-285-2378.

Renew on-line
With on-line processing, it's easier than ever to renew your NCHA membership for 2003.

And for a limited time there are extra incentives to renew your membership now:

* Sign up for a three-year membership (2003-2005) before November 15 and your name will be entered in a drawing for one Lifetime membership, valued at $750, in addition to the drawing below.

* Sign up for a three-year membership (2003-2005) by March 1 and you will be entered in a drawing for a Sam's Club Gift Certificate, valued at $1,000.

Because of the already low rate for NYCHA members, youth memberships are not eligible for these special incentives.

Southern Futurity scholarship winner
Casey Cox Quinn of Madison, Mississippi, has received the 2002 Southern Cutting Futurity Scholarship. A 2002 Madison Ridgeland Academy graduate, Casey attends East Central Community College, in Decatur, Mississippi, majoring in secondary education. In high school she was yearbook editor, a member of the French and Rotary Clubs and involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She also received the MRA Faculty Courtesy Award.

The daughter of Dorothy Cox Terry, Casey has been riding horses since before she could walk, participating in cuttings, Paint Horse shows and high school rodeo. "My love for horses wasn't much of a choice," says Casey, "as I can remember being wrapped in a horse blanket to stay warm as I waited for my mother and older brother in the practice pen or cutting arena before I was able to ride myself."

"I believe the cutting pen teaches much more than horsemanship," she says. "I learned to ask for help; I learned teamwork and to make decisions in a split second on my own; I also learned to pay attention to all things around me. The main thing I have learned is the importance of appreciating those around me -- life long friends of all ages."

The $2,000 perpetuating scholarship is given in memory of Leigh Ann Barnett, who died in a car crash prior to her senior year at Leake Academy, Madden, Mississippi. Along with her scholastic achievements, Ms. Barnett excelled in leadership, citizenship and extracurricular activities. Leigh Ann, her parents, Steve & Brenda Barnett, and sister Allison were active in the Southern Cutting Futurity.

Zane Schulte Award nominations
The deadline for nominations for the Zane Schulte Award is Tuesday, October 1. The award, to be presented at the 2002 NCHA World Championship Futurity, is given each year to a professional trainer who exemplifies the character by which Zane Schulte is remembered: integrity, service, values, respect of peers, contribution to the industry and excellence in the arena.

Send your nomination, along with the reason you feel your nominee deserves the award, to Zane Schulte Award, c/o Jeff Hooper, NCHA, 4704 Hwy 377 South, Fort Worth, TX 76116-8805.

Advertising deadlines
The advertising deadline for the 2003 Travel Planner is Friday, September 27. The deadline for the 2002 NCHA Futurity Program is October 10. The deadline for the November issue of Cutting Horse Chatter is October 1. Call Shawn McCoy at (817) 244-6188 or (817) 980-4754 for more information.

Student placement
With a four-year degree program in equestrian science, William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri, has a pool of students ready, willing and able to take jobs in the horse industry.

Kristin Klimek, president of the WWU Western Club, says, "Our members are proficient riders and learn first hand about basic and emergency horse care. Our seniors leeave the school ready to work hard, with a large arsenal of knowledge to back them up."