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NCHA HELPS DISASTER RELIEF
To make it easy for NCHA members to contribute to the disaster relief effort, the NCHA is collecting donations on behalf of the American Red Cross.

WORLD CHAMPION MERADAS LITTLE SUE TO BE SOLD
Bill and Corinne Heiligbrodt of Houston, Texas, have consigned Meradas Little Sue, the gritty mare that Kobie Wood rode to NCHA World Championship titles in 1995, 1996 and 1999, to Western Bloodstock's Preferred Breeders Sale during the NCHA Futurity. (Full Story)

CUTTING InStyle
Pick up a copy of the Oct. issue of InStyle magazine and be like millions of other readers who will get a glimpse of cutting--celebrity-style! Covering nearly a half page in an article written about celebrities and their horses, is a photo of supermodel Christie Brinkley in action on her cutting horse. Says Brinkley, "I am one of the only cowboys on Long Island!"

BRAZOS BASH
Pretty In The Pink, owned by Betsy Mecom and shown by Lloyd Cox, was the Futurity Open Champion at the 2001 Brazos Bash in Weatherford, Texas.

The Classic Open saw Smart Little Scoot mark a 227 to win the Championship with Roy Carter riding for S&S Farms.

Playguns Desire owned by Kelly Bartlett took the 4-year-old Open Championship with Mike Mowery aboard. Mowery also rode Some Kinda Memories to win the shoot-out with a score 231.

Each winner earned $15,000 at the pay window. Other Championship titles were awarded to: Classic $50,000 Amateur, Glamorous Dually and Milt Bradford; Classic Non-Pro, SRS Munyeca and Alice Walton; Derby $50,000 Amateur, Dharma Jewels and Cyndi Goodwin; Derby Non-Pro, Thorn Doc Whisky and Amy Welch King.

Complete Event Results

RALEIGH RESULTS
The 2001 Raleigh Cutting Series in Raleigh, North Carolina, came to an exciting close last weekend. Here are some of the new Champions:

3-year-old Open Champion & Non-Pro Champion is Miss Cowboys Toy, owned and ridden by Jarrett Callahan; 3-year-old Amateur Champion, Buck Ashley riding Play Little Master.

4-year-old Open Champion & Non-Pro Champion, Savannah Holli ridden and owned by Frank Bowen; 4-year-old Amateur Champion, Kathy Reeves riding Peppy Caspy.

5/6-year-old Open (work-off) Champion, Lena Jo Lena, owned by Maben Thompson and ridden by Mike Claytor; 5/6-year-old Non-Pro Champion Ed Blakey riding Teles The Scoop; 5/6-year-old Amateur Champion, Jim Johnson riding Skater Blue.

Complete Event Results

TRAINERS PARTY
To show their appreciation to customers and the entire cutting horse industry, NCHA's Professional Trainers are hosting the 1st Annual NCHA Hall of Fame & Awards Party during this year's World Championship Futurity in Fort Worth, Texas. The party will feature the presentation of the Zane Schulte Trainer of the Year Award. (Full Story)

CONGRESS SEMINAR
"You Be The Judge" Seminar;is scheduled for Oct. 5, 5-8 p.m., at the All American Quarter Horse Congress at the Ohio State Fairgrounds. Hone your knowledge of NCHA rules by attending and become eligible for an opportunity to win a
seat in the "sixth judges' box" at the NCHA Futurity in Fort Worth, along with two free nights lodging and lunch with NCHA president Lindy Burch.

PAYMENT DUE DATES
2001 World Championship Futurity Amateur second payment - Oct. 1 - $750
2002 World Championship Futurity first payment - Oct. 15 - $100
2001 World Championship Futurity Limited Open and Non-Pro payment - Oct 26 - $500
2001 World Championship Futurity Final payment - Oct. 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

SALES
Don't miss these sales to find your next prospect or broodmare!
Oct 5-7 - Triangle Sales 22nd Annual Fall Consignment, Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Oct 6 - Best of the Remuda Sale II, W.T. Waggoner Estate, Electra, Texas.
Oct 6 - National Equine Sales, Inc. 3rd Annual Congress Sale, Columbus, Ohio.
Oct 7 - Moore Ranch/6J Production Sale, Huntsville, Texas.
Oct 19 - Dedmon Cutting Horses Complete Dispersal at The Ranch, Athens, Texas.
Oct 20-21 - Show Me Classic Sale, Columbia, Missouri.
Other Horse Auctions.

ADVERTISING DEADLINES
The best opportunities to advertise your horse, business or product are in the award-winning publications of the NCHA. Deadlines are as follows:

Travel Planner: Sept. 30
November Chatter: Oct. 1; camera-ready Oct. 5
NCHA Futurity Program: Oct. 10
December Chatter: November 1; camera-ready November 5

Show secretaries still have time to send in their Limited Age Event show dates to be included in the 2002 NCHA Travel Planner. Deadline is Sept. 30.

E-mail Shawn McCoy or call him at (817) 244-6188.

WEEKEND PREVIEW
In Redmond, Oregon, you can join the Northwest Cutting Horse Association at their Championship Finals shows, Sept 26-27 and Sept. 28-29, at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. Each of the two 2-day shows includes $1,000-added to the Open and Non-Pro & $500-added to the $50K Amateur, $10K Novice, $3,000 Novice and $10K Novice/Non-Pro. Secretary Joanne Hamreus (360) 834-0984.

Batesville, Mississppi, adds the same kind of money to their four North Mississippi Fall Shows, Sept. 26-29. Secretary Gwen Coie (318) 644-5788.

In Thermopolis, Wyoming, you can get some year-end cutting done at the WCHA Show at Hot Springs County Fairgrounds, Sept. 28-29. Secretary Mary Rogers (307) 684-2652.

Join the cutters in Harriman, Tennessee, Sept. 29-30, at the Agricultural Expo Center for the East Tennessee CHA Shows. $300-added to Open and Non-Pro, $100-added to $50K Amateur, $10K Novice, $3K Novice, and $10K Novice/Non-Pro. Secretary Michelle Turpin (423) 482-7831.

Other Weekend Events

UPCOMING LIMITED AGED EVENTS
Oct. 1-7, All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio; total added purse $46,000
Oct. 6-17, Sun Coast Futurity in Las Vegas, Nevada; total added purse $167,500
Oct. 8-17, Music City Futurity in Franklin, Tennessee; total added purse $122,500
Oct. 9-13, Lammles Western Wear Futurity in Calgary, AB, CN; total added purse $85,000
Oct. 19-28, Southern Futurity in Jackson, Mississippi; total added purse $101,000
Oct. 26-Nov. 4, Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association "Legend" Futurity and Gelding Stakes; total added purse $400,000

ROSIES LENA CLOSES IN
Rosies Lena with rider Robert Rust added over $12,000 in earnings to boost their standings in the race headed for the 2001-point year World Finals Championships contest. It wasn't enough to topple Christys Acre and rider Pat Earnheart from their number one position in the Open World division. A mere $134.61 separates the contenders, giving Rosies Lena a solid second-placed slot.

Mary Jo Milner added 17 shows and $13,000 in earnings to keep her post at the top of the Non-Pro World standings. Her husband, Jim Milner, holds on to second and Robert Brown, to third position.

The World contenders will square off at the John Deere/NCHA World Championship Finals slated for February 14-17, 2002, in Houston, Texas.

Complete Standings

AFFILIATE SPOTLIGHT
The Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association is the largest NCHA affiliate with 1,365 members at last count.

OFFICERS: Tim Smith, president; Ross Jenkins, president-elect; David Levisay, vice president; Randy Lynn, treasurer; Mike Rawitser, immediate past president.

DIRECTORS: Region One - Gavin Jordan, Rock Hedlund, Randy Fenimore; Region Two - Tom McTaggard, Don Dubin, Jack Pine; Region Three - Tim Stewart, George Hearst, John Hyde; At Large - Gay Smith, Modine Smith, Roger Sosa.

AFFILIATE LEADERS: Among the top cutters in the PCCHA are Rock Hedlund riding Special Lil Playboy for Bob & Geneva Kennedy in the Open and Bob Kennedy riding Hes A Missouri Doc in the Non-Pro. The Top Ten in every division can be found at the PCCHA website.

The annual PCCHA Legend Futurity & Gelding Stakes is scheduled for Oct. 26-Nov. 4 at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, California. This popular show has an added purse this year of $400,000!

A General Membership Meeting will be held during the show on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 5:00 p.m.

NCHA WOMEN WILL BE HONORED
Sheila Welch of Rotan, Texas, will be the third woman to be honored with the Fern Sawyer Award at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame's 26th Annual Induction Luncheon on November 9 at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel in Fort Worth. She will be awarded for her hard work to advance the mission of the museum.

Carol Rose of Gainesville, Texas, will be inducted into the Cowgirl Hall of Fame during the luncheon for her contribution to the equine industry.

Welch and Rose are both former NCHA Non-Pro World Champions.

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
A new 3-year renewal is available with the NCHA, saving you time and money and uninterrupted membership benefits through 2004.

All 2002 membership renewals, whether for 3 years or 1 year, received in the NCHA offce prior to Oct. 31, 2001 will be entered in a drawing for three Lifetime memberships. Those not chosen in the Oct. drawing will be entered in the November drawing for one Lifetime membership.

E-mail Peggy Cox or Julie Davis for more information.

HEPATITIS FUNDRAISER
A Cuttin' Capital Celebration with entertainment by Red Steagall and special guests has been planned to raise funds for Hepatitis C awareness, screening, and patient support. The event will take place on November 9, 7 p.m. - 12 midnight at the Radisson Hotel in Fort Worth. For details, call (817) 596-8751.

Peter and Nora Stent have donated a breeding to leading sire Docs Stylish Oak to help the cause.

YOUTH COORDINATOR joins NCHA Staff 
The NCHA has found a new Youth Coordinator! Danette McGuire will join the Fort Worth team on October 15. Prior to coming to the NCHA, Ms. McGuire served as the New Mexico State 4-H Activities Specialist at New Mexico State University