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2022 NCHA CIRCUIT FINALS SCHEDULE AND AWARDS

FORT WORTH – The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) is excited to announce the second annual NCHA Circuit Finals dates and locations. The NCHA Circuit Finals will invite the top 30 competitors in each of the 13 circuits to compete this fall in the NCHA weekend classes. All current youth members are automatically invited to compete at the finals of their designated circuit.

Alamo Circuit Finals will be produced by the Bluebonnet CHA and is scheduled for October 21-23 at the Washington, County Fairgrounds in Brenham, Texas. The last date to qualify is September 26.

Appalachian Circuit Finals will be produced by the Pennsylvania CHA and is scheduled for October 21-23 at Dream Park Equestrian Center in Logan Township, New Jersey. The last date to qualify is October 10.

Aurora Circuit Finals will be produced by the Canadian CHA and is scheduled for September 27-October 2 at the Nutrien Western Event Centre in Calgary, Alberta. The last date to qualify is September 5.

Big Sky Circuit Finals will be produced by the South Dakota CHA and is scheduled for October 20-23 at the Kjerstad Event Center in Rapid City, South Dakota. The last date to qualify is September 26.

Cactus Circuit Finals will be produced by the Arizona CHA and is scheduled for November 11-13 at the Horseshoe Equestrian Center in Queen Creek, Arizona. The last date to qualify is October 17.

Cotton Circuit Finals will be produced by the River City CHA and is scheduled for November 4 - 6 at the  Ike Hamilton Expo Center in West Monroe, Louisiana. The last date to qualify is October -10.

Great Lakes Circuit Finals will be produced by the Ohio CHA and is scheduled for November 11-13 at the Garwood Arena in Columbiana, Ohio. The last date to qualify is October 17.

Heartland Circuit Finals will be produced by LG Productions and is scheduled for October 25-30 at the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. The last date to qualify is October 3.

Oiler Circuit Finals will be produced by the Big Country CHA and is scheduled for October 22-23 at the Nolan County Coliseum in Sweetwater, Texas. The last date to qualify is September 26.

Pioneer Circuit Finals will be produced by the Bonina/Cascade Cow Cutters and is scheduled for October 13-16 at the Bonina Event Center in Eltopia, Washington. The last date to qualify is September 19.

Red River Circuit Finals will be produced by the PK Cutters and is scheduled for November 10-13 at the Youngs County Arena in Graham, Texas. The last date to qualify is October 17.

Redwood Circuit Finals will be produced by the Nevada RCH and CHA and is scheduled for October 15-16 at the 3C Event Complex in Fallon, Nevada. The last date to qualify is September 19.

Sunshine Circuit Finals will be produced by the Wateree CHA and is scheduled for November 4-6 at the Georgia Sports Arena in Swainsboro, Georgia. The last date to qualify is October 10.

The location and dates for the European Circuit Finals will be announced at a later date.

Competitors at this year’s NCHA Circuit Finals will be competing for over $150,000 in prizes! The awards list below is the same for all classes.

The NCHA circuit point year begins December 28 and closes at the conclusion of each circuit finals. Each circuit has a unique date to qualify for the circuit finals. Shows held after the qualifying date, including the circuit finals, count towards circuit year-end standings. Shows held after the circuit finals do not count towards circuit year-end standings. 

All circuit final go-rounds and finals, whether working or non-working, will receive double circuit points.

For additional information on the National Circuit Program and the most up to date circuit standings, visit bit.ly/NCHACircuitProgram.