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NYCHA RECOGNIZES THE 2026 RAFTER P YOUTH AWARD RECIPIENT—BROOKLYNN TRICHE

Jun 6, 2026, 10:00 AM by National Cutting Horse Association

The NCHA and NYCHA commend Brooklynn for her passion and are excited to spotlight her as this year's recipient.

Fort Worth, Texas — The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) and the National Youth Cutting Horse Association (NYCHA) are proud to announce Brooklynn Triche of St. Francisville, Louisiana, as the recipient of the 2026 Rafter P Youth Award, presented by Rafter P Construction.

The NCHA is honored to partner with Rafter P Construction to offer this distinguished award, which provides one deserving NCHA youth member with financial assistance to attend the 2026 NCHA Great American Insurance Group Summer Cutting Spectacular and the NYCHA Holy Cow Performance Horses Youth World Finals in Fort Worth, Texas. As part of the award, the recipient will also have the opportunity to compete in the NCHA Foundation Scholarship Cutting, participate in various NYCHA events, and engage with fellow youth members from across the nation.

Brooklynn Triche was selected by Rafter P Construction for her dedication and passion for the sport of cutting.

“When my first show horse developed navicular, I was given the opportunity to ride a 22-year-old cutter. Little did I know that one horse would spark a passion that would lead me here. Receiving this award means so much because it’s giving me the chance to continue growing, learning, and chasing a dream I love,” said Triche.

Brooklynn will travel to Fort Worth with her family and plans to enter the NCHA Foundation Junior Youth Scholarship Cutting aboard her horse, Betn Shez Catsy. The NCHA and NYCHA look forward to welcoming Brooklynn to Fort Worth this summer as she joins fellow youth competitors from across the country.

The NCHA and NYCHA commend Brooklynn for her passion and are excited to support her as she represents the future of cutting horse competition.