The Todd Drummond Award recognizes an outstanding youth member who demonstrates excellence in academics, extracurricular activities, and cutting horse involvement, honoring individuals who exemplify leadership, dedication, and character both inside and outside the arena.
A senior at Peaster High School, Roberson ranks in the top five percent of her graduating class while excelling in varsity softball, powerlifting, and cutting horse competition. She is also a member of the National Honor Society.
Within the cutting horse community, Roberson has demonstrated leadership through her involvement with the National Youth Cutting Horse Association (NYCHA), previously serving as Junior Vice President and Region 8 Director, and currently as Senior Secretary. Her competitive accomplishments include multiple NCHA Eastern National Championships titles and the 2026 National High School Rodeo Association Girls Cutting Reserve World Championship.
Known for her strong work ethic, sportsmanship, and dedication to others, Roberson exemplifies the qualities the Todd Drummond Award was established to recognize.
NCHA congratulates Kate Roberson on this well-deserved honor and looks forward to recognizing her during the 2026 NCHA Metallic Cat World Championship Futurity.
To learn more about Kate Roberson and the contributions that have earned her this recognition, stay tuned for the spring edition of The Chatter, where her story will be featured.