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PETE FANNING NAMED 2026 ARTHUR JACKSON MEMORIAL AWARD RECIPIENT
FORT WORTH, Texas – The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) is proud to announce Pete Fanning as the recipient of the 2026 Arthur Jackson Memorial Award. Fanning will be formally recognized on Friday, December 11, ahead of the Open Semifinals at the 2026 NCHA Metallic Cat World Championship Futurity in Fort Worth, Texas.
The Arthur Jackson Memorial Award honors individuals whose dedication, leadership, and contributions have made a lasting impact on the National Cutting Horse Association and the sport of cutting.
With more than four decades of involvement in NCHA, Fanning has dedicated much of his career to the advancement of the sport through competition, judging, and leadership. Beginning his competitive career in 1980, Fanning went on to earn more than $515,000 in NCHA lifetime earnings before concluding his competitive career in 2000.
Following his years in the show pen, Fanning continued serving the association as a certified NCHA judge and monitor before stepping into the role of NCHA Director of Judges in 2019, a position he held through 2023. His experience and commitment to the integrity of competition have contributed to the continued development of NCHA's judging program.
Throughout his longstanding involvement with the association, Fanning has demonstrated a dedication to the sport and its members, reflecting the values recognized by the Arthur Jackson Memorial Award.
NCHA congratulates Pete Fanning on this well-deserved honor and looks forward to recognizing him during the 2026 NCHA Metallic Cat World Championship Futurity.
To learn more about Pete Fanning and the contributions that have earned him this recognition, stay tuned for the spring edition of The Chatter, where his story will be featured.
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