NCHA News

FORT WORTH – The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) is ecstatic to announce the 2024 Rafter P Loper of the Year, Kendall Luengas. This is the second year Rafter P, the Official Builder of the NCHA, has awarded a Loper of the Year to recognize the hard-working men and women behind the show horses. Luengas currently works for Bryant Slaughter of Hempstead, Texas. 

“I’m in shock right now,” said Luengas. “I have worked for Bryant Slaughter for the past three years and he is the best. I couldn’t imagine working for anyone else. I think it is outstanding that Rafter P is recognizing lopers like this.”

“Here at Rafter P, we are excited to recognize Kendall Luengas as the second annual Loper of the Year,” said Brad Pryor, Rafter P Founder and President. “I think it is extremely important to recognize the backbone of the cutting horse community and reward these lopers for all of the time and commitment they give to these trainers and horses. Without them, there would be no cutting horse community.”

“The NCHA proudly champions the cutting horse, highlighting the essential role of the loper through the esteemed Rafter P Loper of the Year award,” said Jay Winborn, Executive Director of the NCHA. “These remarkable individuals invest their time and passion to keep our horses healthy and ready for success. A heartfelt congratulations to Kendall Luengas for her incredible dedication and efforts—your hard work truly makes a difference in our community!”

About Rafter P Construction

Rafter P Construction was founded in February 2002 by Brad Pryor. Rafter P Construction specializes in design-build construction projects in the Residential, Commercial, and Farm & Ranch sectors of North Texas. Brad started Rafter P Construction with just one truck and one employee, calling upon past experience in construction and ranching and relying heavily on a strong will to succeed with confidence in his abilities. Today, Rafter P Construction has grown to a fleet of trucks/equipment and 50+ employees, and a corporate office/design center in Greenville, TX and another design center in Decatur, TX. To learn more about Rafter P Construction, go to https://rafterpconstruction.com. 

To learn more about the NCHA and our upcoming events, please go to https://nchacutting.com. 

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