NCHA News

FORT WORTH – Following the 2025 point year, the following horses and riders are being recognized for their achievements with induction into the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Hall of Fame. This recognition is based on their lifetime earnings and accomplishments in the arena, categorized into three sections: Horses, Open Riders, and Non-Professional Riders.

We extend our congratulations to the following NCHA Hall of Fame inductees in each category:

2025 Horse Hall of Fame

$150,000

PREACHERSDRINKNAGAIN owned by Rock’ N Diamond Equine, LLC of Horseshoe Bay, TX

$400,000

HOTT NU COWBOY owned by Ten/27 Ranch of Denham Springs, LA

NICE WORK BABE owned by Kathleen Moore of Madill, OK

NINETEEN 42 owned by Bosque Ranch Performance Horses LLC, of Weatherford, TX

CR MISS MAYZIE owned by Ray & Brenda Lipsey of Lincoln, NE

BAYLENCIAGA owned by Beechfork Ranch of Weatherford, TX

MOMS LIL REBEL owned by Slate River Ranch of Weatherford, TX

REYZIN THE LIMIT owned by Kate Gaughan Banuelos of Las Vegas, NV

ROLLZ EH owned by Billy Wolf of Whitesboro, TX

TOO HOT TO TAGG owned by JH Nail Ranch Inc. of Albany, TX

SPECIAL NU BOON owned by Bitterroot Ranch LLC of Las Vegas, NV

CHECK YER METAL owned by Stuart Bozeman of Idalou, TX

SUMMER TIME FUN owned by Ty Moore of Madill, OK

2025 Non-Professional Riders Hall of Fame 

$150,000

Nancy Martin of Brenham, TX

Mia Webster of Bend, OR

Julie Clarke of Bend, OR

James Figiel of Paradise, TX

$500,000

Mike Rutherford Jr. of Brenham, TX 

Danny Jones of Ponoka, Alberta Canada

Jennifer Christmann Foland of Weatherford, TX

Jessica Pounds of Lipan, TX

Julie Clarke of Bend, OR

2025 Open Riders Hall of Fame

Casey Moore of Anthony, FL

William Colt Moore of Hulbert, OK

Bradey Davis of Texarkana, TX

Benjamin Roberson of Mineral Wells, TX

Rodrigo Taboga of Cresson, TX

In addition to these categories, individuals are inducted into the NCHA Members Hall of Fame based on their contributions to the sport of cutting, among other factors. 

2026 NCHA Members Hall of Fame

Randy Chartier of Millsap, TX

Grady Duncan of Millwood, VA

Ted Sokol Jr. of Mineral Wells, TX

Congratulations to all of the inductees! The induction ceremony will be held during the 2026 NCHA Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 20, 2026. Registration is required for the convention, and Hall of Fame Gala tickets are required. For more information about the convention and the Hall of Fame Gala, please visit nchacutting.com/about-us/convention. Gala tickets are now available for purchase.

For more information on the NCHA or upcoming events and schedules, please check out our website at nchacutting.com.

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Media Contact: 

Logan Lynch

Communications Manager

817-244-6188

marketing@nchacutting.com

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