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National Cutting Horse Association Mourns the Passing of Bette Cogdell

Feb 10, 2026, 11:30 AM by National Cutting Horse Association

FORT WORTH, TX — The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Bette Roseanne Cogdell, a respected member of the cutting horse community and inductee into the NCHA Members Hall of Fame. Ms. Cogdell passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the age of 90, in Tulia, Texas.

Bette Cogdell was widely admired for her enduring support of family, ranching heritage, and the sport of cutting. Together with her late husband, Billy Cogdell, she helped build Tule Ranch into a multigenerational ranching operation and contributed to the Western way of life with hospitality, faith, and quiet leadership.

Visitation and services were held on January 21, 2026, in Silverton, Texas. The NCHA extends its heartfelt prayers and sympathies to the Cogdell family during this time of loss.

For the full obituary and details about her life, please visit Kornerstone Funeral Directors:

https://www.kornerstonefunerals.com/obituaries/bette-cogdell-tulia

“NCHA honors the life of Bette Cogdell, whose legacy of service, generosity, and faith reflected the highest values of our association,” said Jay Winborn, NCHA Executive Director.

The National Cutting Horse Association celebrates Ms. Cogdell’s contributions to the cutting horse community and mourns her loss alongside her family, friends, and countless others whose lives she touched.

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