National Cutting Horse Association

Calgary Stampede Cutting Horse Competition:
The draw for the Calgary Stampede Cutting Horse Competition, a participating event in the NCHA/6666 Ranch World Series of Cutting is now online. The cutting begins July 6.

The event features $25,000 in added money in both the Open and Non-Pro classes, spread over two go-rounds and the finals. It follows the kick-off event in the NCHA / 6666 Ranch World Series of Cutting earlier this year at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. The series will continue at the All American Quarter Horse Congress and the American Royal in Kansas City.

NCHA Convention concludes
The National Cutting Horse Association wrapped up a productive 2009 Convention in Denver on June 21, with incoming President Chubby Turner of Weatherford, Texas, (right) lauding the work of outgoing President Bronc Willoughby who received a standing ovation at Sunday's general membership meeting. Other incoming officers are President Elect Chris Benedict of Weatherford, Texas and Vice President Keith Deaville of Covington, Louisiana.

New members of the Executive Committee include Dennie Dunn, a former NCHA President, elected to represent Region 1 and Jon White, elected to represent Region 7.

Barbara Brooks of Thompson Station, Tennessee was elected to a three-year at-large position on the NCHA Executive Committee from a roster of six candidates. Former NCHA President Punk Carter of Celina, Texas, was elected to a one-year at-large term on the Executive Committee.

Committee Recommendations are available on the internet.

Tech Talk
See some of the ways NCHA is using technology to improve communication and streamline operations in this video presented at the NCHA Convention in Denver.

Borden Milk sponsors NCHA Futurity
Borden Milk, the title sponsor of the 2009 NCHA Super Stakes, has increased its commitment to the NCHA and will now be the title sponsor of the NCHA World Championship Futurity, beginning with the 2009 (Nov. 21 – Dec. 13) event. The $4 million Borden Milk/NCHA World Championship Futurity is the cutting industry’s most prestigious event, and the first jewel in the NCHA Triple Crown.

"We're delighted to have Borden Milk step up to sponsor the NCHA Futurity, beginning with this year's event" said NCHA Executive Director Jeff Hooper. "With its family values and support for a healthy, active lifestyle, Borden is a perfect fit for the NCHA membership."

Learn more about Borden's spokescow, Elsie, in this exclusive NCHA video.

July Chatter is online: Can't wait for the mail? You can read the entire July issue of Cutting Horse Chatter, featuring the 2008 Wayne Hodges * Outlaw Conversions NCHA Western National Championships and much more.

NCHA welcomes Southwest Ford as new sponsor: SouthWest Ford has signed on as the "The Official Automotive Dealership of the NCHA Triple Crown Events" which includes the Super Stakes in April, the Summer Cutting Spectacular in July/August and the World Championship Futurity in November/December. Collectively, the NCHA Triple Crown events consist of 67 days of activity with over $10 million in total prize money awarded to contestants.

"At Southwest Ford, we look for sensible ways to support our community and give back to loyal customers," said owner Charlie Gilchrist. "Our dealership is in the heart of cutting horse country, and it is both a smart business decision and a meaningful philanthropy for us to support an organization comprised of one of our most valued customer groups - pickup drivers." Read more . . .

How to Choose the Right Cow: A new two-DVD set is now available from the National Cutting Horse Association. See how leading trainers Phil Rapp, Boyd Rice and Matt Gaines pick the cattle that help make wining runs. Read more . . .

Introducing the Sire's Get, All Foals Report
Order this report for an in-depth look at a breeding stallion. This report includes the following information:

You can order all these reports right now from the official (NCHA/AQHA) web site by selecting the Purchase Reports option at the top of the page

Get a thrill: More than 140,000 cutting fans have watched the Thrill of Cutting video online. It's just one of dozens of NCHA videos now available on youtube.

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