Fort Worth, TX – It is with deep sadness that the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) announces the passing of Casey Connally, of Gunnison, Colorado. Connally passed away on November 29, 2023 surrounded by her family and loved ones.
As a member of NCHA, Connally competed in the Colorado region #6 and Texas region #8 Non-Pro weekend events, and in 2012 reached her final goal with her 3 year old Craximus Maximus(Little Lol Lena x Max Donna) aka Cracker entered up in the Non-Pro/Lmt. Futurity and following in the 2013 Derby. In 2015 Casey concluded her cutting goals finishing third in the Lucas AQHA World Show in the Amateur Adequan Level 2 Cutting.
On Thursday, July 11, 2024, the Cattlemen's Rodeo Assn. and the TETWP Committee in Gunnison proudly recognized Connally for her remarkable contribution to both the community and the event itself. Casey Connally will be deeply missed, but her memory will forever remain in our hearts and in the arena.
To read more about Connally and her impact on the rodeo and cutting community, go to https://www.twistedrodeo.com/2024/06/28/lehmann-connally-to-be-honored/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0U8T6YIKi0XP76o0887J_-XUee_KAnBVW71JcE-9h5jeAT4zxVzdbFgpM_aem_GLYi8UyzmtOZ96Q_c_uIpw.
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