NCHA Cutting Horse Chatter • SPRING 2022 • Vol.75 No.1 by Cowboy Publishing Group

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

A New Goal in 2022

here is a lot of excitement in the cutting industry as we wrapped up the 2021 NCHA Metallic Cat World Championship Futurity, the NCHA Teton Ridge World Finals, and all of our accompanying sales and events. Not only did our industry experience some of the largest and most thrilling events to date, but records were shattered across the board. Historic prices were seen throughout the NCHA Western Bloodstock Futurity sales; in the show pen, riders and horses competed to a new level, with our Open champion tying for the highest score in the history of the NCHA Futurity, and massive scores were marked all week long at the World Finals. Last fall, the National Circuit Program kicked off the first ever NCHA Circuit Finals across all 12 circuits. I commend our circuit finals producers on setting the bar so high with these inaugural events, and I am confident that this program, and our weekend events participation, will continue to grow as we move forward into 2022. I want to congratulate our circuit qualifiers and our champions on a great year, and I hope you are proud of your accomplishments. The program has already expanded to 13 circuits, and I invite you to bring a friend to your next competition to show them about the sport and comradery that we all enjoy.

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I believe that this last year, our association has shown that we are capable of providing our members, partners, and fans with a unique and remarkable experience whether it be through attending an NCHA event here in Fort Worth, Texas, a competition close to home, or simply through contact with the NCHA office to answer questions. Cutting has seen new exposure like never before through network television, social media campaigns, and most importantly, through testimonials of you, our members. Even with all the exposure and growth our association saw in 2021, there will always be a new challenge to overcome or a goal to set our sights on as we continue to embark towards the future. One of the main goals I have for us is to refocus on the act of customer service. Customer service is so much more than timely responses and polite interactions; it is showing value, creating an experience, and exceeding expectations. Customer service is something I feel like we have lost over the years throughout industry as a whole, yet it is one of the simplest and most effective forms of marketing a business can have. Whether it is the NCHA staff working with our members daily, a trainer working with their clients, or a breeder trying to sell their prospects, exceptional customer service is what makes a business stand apart. It is also what keeps people coming back. I want our cutting horse industry to stand apart from all other equine disciplines. I hope you’ll join me with the goal in 2022 to make every interaction with a fan, a member, or a potential new member welcoming, impactful, and lasting as you garner their business for years to come.

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Get ready for the summer run. See what some of NCHA’s most experienced haulers aren’t leaving home without in our next issue, coming July 2022.

34 Futurity Recap: Open Champion

Johnny Mitchell and Janie Wood overcome all odds to make the ultimate dream a reality.

44 Futurity Recap: Limited Open Champion

Cade Shepard steps into the light in his first show as an Open rider and finds success.

54 Futurity Recap: Non-Pro Champion

Christina Cox joins her husband, brothers and father on the list of champions.

64 Futurity Recap: Limited Non-Pro Champion

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DEPARTMENTS 2 Executive Director’s Letter 14 Industry Chatter 22 Youth Connection 160 Looking Back

Overcoming a year of hardships, Mo Costa finishes 2021 on the ultimate high note.

74 Futurity Recap: Amateur Champion

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82 Futurity Recap: Unlimited Amateur Champion

108 Sponsor Spotlight: Shannon Lawlor .

86 World Finals Recap: Open and Non-Pro

134 NCHA Vice President Candidates

Marcos Chocran Arocha sacrificed his shot at the Amateur Rider of the Year title for a friend, and gained a Futurity Championship in its place. A last-minute mount change lead Jacob Taurel to a dream come true. Matt Gaines and EJ Huntley share the highs, lows, and nailbiter moments that go along with winning a World Championship.

92 Q&A: Restricted World Champions

What are the must-have travel items that the 2021 World Champions don’t leave home without? Find out in these Q&A’s.

118 Circuit Finals Recap

The National Circuit Program was a huge success in its inaugural year. See what the circuits had to say.

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142 NCHA Sponsors 155 NCHA Membership Application 156 Amateur/Non-Pro Application 157 Judges Evaluation Report 159 Advertisers Index

STANDINGS 28 Achievement Buckles 128 NCHA World Standings 146 Top 5 Circuit Leaders

ON THE COVER JANIE WOOD AND JOHN MITCHELL 2021 NCHA METALLIC CAT WORLD CHAMPION Futurity Open Champion PHOTO BY SUZANNE SYLVESTER GATEFOLD: SUGRSPIZNEVRTHINGNIZ AND MATT GAINES 2021 NCHA TETON RIDGE WORLD FINALS Open World Champion PHOTO BY TAYLOR BREEDING INSIDE GATEFOLD: JANIE WOOD AND JOHN MITCHELL VIictorious PHOTO BY TAYLOR BREEDING

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Jeffrey Carver’s Journey: Cancer Survivor to Cutting Champion BY: SHELBY AGNEW

“He is a thousand miles from kids who have gone through the same thing,” expressed Janet Carver when discussing the extraordinary journey her son, Jeffrey Carver, has endured. If anyone had told her over ten years ago that Jeffrey Carver would become an American Quarter Horse Congress cutting champion and would be hauling across the country to horse shows, away from their farm near Cleveland, Ohio, she may not have believed them.

Overcoming Obstacles

When Jeffrey was merely four years old, his parents, Tim and Janet Carver, received staggering news—a brain cancer diagnosis. Doctors discovered that a tumor was rooted in a brain stem and grew through the fourth ventricle, impacting Jeffrey’s speech development and causing head pain. After significant bedside crying and the help of countless wonderful people along the way to push through 19 hours of brain surgery, Jeffrey endured 33 radiation treatments, as well as an eye surgery, to defeat the cancer—all by the age of six. Now at 17, he is one of the oldest survivors of his diagnosis. To top off his remarkable recovery, Jeffrey Carver is a force to be reckoned with in the cutting pen and wears a smile wherever he goes, radiating positivity. His passion for horses did not start with cutting, though. When Jeffrey was working to regain his health as a child, he could not walk in a straight line. As a result, his grandfather suggested riding in hopes that it would help him regain balance. Horses quickly became a way for Jeffrey to heal both psychologically and physically. Even though there is a possibility that his cancer could return at any time, Jeffrey has not left the saddle since.

A New Passion for Cutting Horses

Growing up, Jeffrey competed in team penning and western pleasure, but he eventually wanted to find something else to do with horses. He soon attended a clinic that was held in honor of his grandfather, known as the Jeff Carver Memorial Clinic, with Scott Amos, a cutting trainer from Loma, Colo. Jeffrey quickly formed a bond with Amos, who lost part of his leg a long time ago and understood what it is like to overcome obstacles in life. This clinic, held by Amos, quickly got Jeffrey hooked on cutting horses. Over two years ago, Jeffrey Carver and his parents were in Fort Worth, Texas, for the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Futurity. Before they went to the event, his parents contacted Amos, who had maintained a connection with Jeffrey, that they were in search for his first cutting horse. While him and his parents were in

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Texas, Amos lined up some horses for Jeffrey to try, leading to his current mount, Whiskey Cat. “Whiskey” put a huge smile on Jeffrey’s face as soon as they started practicing on cattle, a sign that the High Brow Cat gelding, now 11, was destined to be his partner in the show pen. Together, Jeffrey and Whiskey have traveled across the country to various NCHA shows, primarily under the guidance of his trainer, Tyler DeLange of Fort Gratiot, Mich. Similar to the way Jeffrey and Amos bonded, Jeffrey and DeLange share a special connection through a “big brother, little brother” relationship. Jeffrey spent many weeks at a time during the last show season with DeLange and his family in Michigan as they hauled around. He even mentioned that Amy DeLange, Tyler’s mother, is his “Michigan mom,” and that he enjoys watching football with the people who have become his second family.

Success on the Road

With the help of DeLange, Jeffrey and Whiskey showed locally across Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Indiana, with goals of entering larger scale NCHA shows. Jeffrey is homeschooled, allowing him to learn at his own pace and maintain a busy show schedule. Local schools were unable to provide him with appropriate support, so his parents stepped in to be his current teachers. Janet mentioned that showing has interrupted his intervention time with specialists, but Jeffrey has seemingly not lost progress. His positivity at horse shows radiates throughout the grounds, where he continues to talk with everyone and absorb the surrounding environments, boosting both his confidence and learning. Jeffrey kicked off the 2021 season at Eastern Nationals in Jackson, Miss., as his first big show with Whiskey and with multiple judges scoring. By the second day, Jeffrey made it to the top ten in the Senior Youth class. A few months later, Jeffrey competed at the National High School Rodeo Association Finals in Lincoln, Neb. He won his first go, putting him fourth in the first go-round of the boys cutting and landed in the top 20 overall. This show was one of Jeffrey’s favorites due to the experiences outside of the show pen, like meeting riders from all across North America, including Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, and the Bahamas. Jeffrey credited cutting horse trainer Mitch Farris, of Midway, Texas, with coaching him at the finals and convinced him to enter in the NCHA Foundation Scholarship Cutting event held that summer in Fort Worth. The Scholarship Cutting was also fun for the time spent away from competing, such as learning how to twostep by one of the other youth riders.

A Local Cutting Win for Jeffrey Carver

By fall, Jeffrey and Whiskey were an unstoppable team. Adding to his expanding list of NCHA achievements, he walked into the Coliseum at the Ohio Expo Center at one of the most esteemed breed shows in the country, the American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio. Jeffrey felt a wave of almost every emotion possible, ranging from nervousness to excitement. Yet, Congress was his favorite, and for good reason. Jeffrey Carver’s commitment to his cutting career lit up the show pen the day he went in for the $35,000 Non-Pro event. “When I walked in that pen and I started cutting, there were points when I could not hear people cheering for me, or the music playing,” Jeffrey explained. “The only people I could hear were the people helping me.” Jeffrey’s deep focus certainly paid off with a massive score of 150. He referred to his ride as an “Oh, my gosh, I did it moment.” No one was prouder than Tyler or Jeffrey’s parents. At his very first Congress, Jeffrey was crowned champion, marking a monumental step in his journey. The adventure did not end at Congress. Immediately after, Jeffrey and his father trailered straight to Casey Crxouch’s barn in Corsicana, Texas. Crouch was DeLange’s trainer, so Jeffrey felt comfortable showing under the guidance of his own trainer’s mentor in order to allow for a few more showing opportunities before the next big competition.

Jeffrey Carver showing at Congress

Over a month post-Congress, Jeffrey was back in Fort Worth to show at the Will Rogers Memorial Center once again. This time, he was prepared for the NCHA World Finals. All of Jeffrey’s hard work, endless miles on the road, reminders to “breathe” from Crouch, and many walks to the herd qualified him for Finals in the $35,000 Non-Pro division. Like Congress, this show was his first time at the NCHA World Finals. Looking back on his runs, he remembered the second go-round as his best with a stunning 225 score. Jeffrey left the show as seventh in the world for his class. At only 17 years old, with less than a couple years’ experience, he became a Congress champion and placed in the top ten in the world as a nonpro/amateur, a feat not easy for anyone.

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INDUSTRY CHATTER he is continuing to aim high for 2022. Jeffrey has new plans to show in Houston, Texas, and then go back to Easterns before heading home. Likewise, he has his eyes set on National High School Rodeo Association Finals again, and wants to add Youth World Finals to his show list. He is currently staying in Texas to show with Crouch until the season picks back up in Ohio, which will help Jeffrey qualify for Youth Finals. More than anything, he wants to improve on his consistency in the show pen, which will aid him in reaching each goal. After high school, Jeffrey is hoping to assist a cutting trainer with possible ambitions to become a trainer. Although his plans are not set in stone, he knows that he wants to work with horses or work on a large equine operation in the future. Horses have helped Jeffrey heal from cancer, playing an integral role in his road to recovery as well as the

path he wants to embark on later. Along the way, Jeffrey credited Amos for inspiring him to pursue his adventure in the cutting horse industry. They share a unique understanding that cannot easily be replicated. Amos overcame childhood issues and challenges, helping Jeffrey realize that whatever he puts into something, he will get out of it. Jeffrey discussed that his journey would not have been complete without DeLange, either. They understand each other well and can relate on a level beyond horses. DeLange discussed that Jeffrey is his “partner in crime,” who taught him increased patience and has made him a better person at the same time. As his main trainer, DeLange could not be prouder of the progress his student has undergone in such a short amount of time. DeLange believes that Jeffrey’s success is

amazing for the Carver family and that Whiskey is a “phenomenal horse, who is a great teacher and takes care of him.” Whiskey has found his forever home with the Carvers. Jeffrey’s journey in life serves as another reminder that one never truly knows what can happen in the future. The best we can do is support each other and offer help when needed. Jeffrey is a testament that commitment to one’s passion can reach unimaginable heights. He does not live in fear. Instead, Jeffrey Carver continues to walk back to the herd time and time again, ready to fulfill his life’s passion in the cutting pen and cheer everyone else on. Republished with permission of Horse Illustrated/www.HorseIllustrated.com

6666 Ranch Extends Partnership with NCHA The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) is proud to announce a partnership extension with 6666 Ranch of Guthrie, Texas. 6666 Ranch will continue to be the presenting sponsor of the NCHA Eastern and Western National Championship as well as a corporate partner of the NCHA. Founded in 1870 by Captain Samuel “Burk” Burnett, 6666 Ranch has grown into one of the most storied ranches in the United States. Both legendary quarter horses and superior angus cattle are hallmarks of the “Four Sixes.” The ranch is also known for their state-of-the-art reproductive services and a full range of equine veterinary services.

“The Four Sixes Ranch has been proud to support the National Cutting Horse Association since 2009,” said Dr. Glenn Blodgett, Horse Division Manager. “Preserving our Western heritage is a common focus for both partners, and our alliance fuels growth and innovation within the cutting horse industry, benefitting breeders and competitors alike. As the NCHA Nationals presenting sponsor for ten years now, we are proud to support all levels and ages of competitors, and this year there will be $20,000 added per class at both the Eastern and Western National Events.” The NCHA Eastern National Championship presented by 6666 Ranch is scheduled for March

3-12, 2022, in West Monroe, LA., and the NCHA Western National Championship presented by 6666 Ranch is scheduled for May 19-28, 2022, in Reno, NV. “We are pleased to continue our long-standing relationship with 6666 Ranch,” said Jay Winborn, NCHA executive director. “The Four Sixes name is synonymous with both the western lifestyle and top horses and cattle, making this partnership a natural fit for the NCHA. I want to thank 6666 Ranch for their continued support over the years, and we look forward to continuing this longstanding partnership.” To learn more about 6666 Ranch, visit 6666ranch.com.

2022 Vice-President Candidates Announced The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) announces the two Vice-President candidates running for election in 2022: Mark Senn from Augusta, Georgia and Raymond Shumate of Hempstead, Texas. Mark Senn has been an NCHA member since 2006. Senn is an Amateur competitor who currently serves as chairman of the NCHA Finance committee, where he serves with the goals of bringing more transparency and accountability of the NCHA finances and establishing investment guidelines and goals. In addition, he has served as a Region 5 representative, an Area 18 board member, and an Atlantic Coast Cutting Horse Association board member. 16

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Raymond Shumate became an NCHA member in 1982. He has trained horses for over 40 years competing at limited aged events and hauling Open horses along with Amateur and Youth customers to weekend events working to finish in the NCHA top 15 world standings. In addition to his training business, Shumate has produced the Waco Texas Futurity since 2009 and served as President and a board member of the Waller County Cutting Horse Association. Each candidate will share their full background within the industry, along with their vision for the future of NCHA, in the upcoming spring issue of the Cutting Horse Chatter. Their complete backgrounds can also be found online at

nchacutting.com/vpelection. Voting for the NCHA Vice-President Election will run from April 4 through May 13, 2022. Ballots will be sent out by Simply Voting, NCHA’s third-party election administrator, by email and US Postal Service on April 4, 2022. You may vote either electronically or by paper ballot, but not both. Completed ballots must be received by Simply Voting NO LATER THAN MAY 13, 2022. Please note that the ballots must be received, not postmarked, by the deadline. If you have questions, please contact Cathy Marie Aleff, NCHA manager of committee relations, at caleff@nchacutting.com.

YOUTH CONNECTION

FUTURITY FUN FACTS BY MICA COLLINS, NYCHA JUNIOR REPORTER

LOOKING FORWARD TO THE SPRING BY RILEY FARRIS, SENIOR REPORTER

ey everyone!

We have just finished the NCHA Metallic Cat Futurity and started the 2022 hauling year. I would like to congratulate the Futurity champions, Futurity finalists, and World finalists. In honor of another great year, I would like to share some interesting Futurity facts: 1) The first futurity was held in 1962 in the Sweetwater Coliseum. 2) It was the sport’s first limited age event. 3) Buster Welch was the futurity champion that year riding Money Glo, marking a 224. Who would have known that would be the beginning of such a special event? I would like to wish everybody good luck and safe travels going down the road this year!

Hey, NCHA!

Springtime is upon us. Not only do we get to enjoy the nice weather, but we also get to prepare ourselves for the NCHA Kit Kat Sugar Super Stakes! I hope everyone else is as excited as I am. Along with the Super Stakes, we are also looking forward to Eastern National Finals presented by the 6666 Ranch! It may not be in its normal location, but there is no doubt it will be as amazing as ever. All you NYCHA members, make sure to come and participate not only in the scholarship cutting, but all the other activities as well! Your NYCHA officers have tried their best to make this as fun as possible. As always, check your NYCHA newsletter for the latest updates in the youth program. Until next time, stay safe and stay on the road. If anyone has any questions or comments, feel free to contact me. “Our faith can move mountains.” Matthews 17:20

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THANK YOU STALLION AUCTION PARTICIPANTS BY BRINLEY LIPPINCOTT, SENIOR PRESIDENT

ey NCHA, I hope everyone is ready to start the new year off strong. Congratulations to all of you that showed at the Futurity and World Finals. Thank you to all the stallion owners who donated to the Stallion Auction; we really appreciate it. Thank you to those who purchased breedings. The money raised by youth members goes into leadership training, fun activities, and planning all our events. We are looking forward to Eastern National Finals presented by 6666 Ranch, which will be in West Monroe, Louisiana this year from March 3-12. Also, mark your calendars for Western National Finals presented by 6666 Ranch in Reno, Nevada.

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The dates are May 19-28, and we are so excited to have this show back. If any of you have any questions about membership, shows, or anything else, don’t hesitate to reach out to any of the board members. They are doing a fabulous job trying to keep everyone informed. I am also always available to help. We are always on the lookout for new members and new area directors. Good luck to everyone showing! Here is a great verse to live by: “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 - Brinley Lippincott BRINLEY LIPPINCOTT, NYCHA SENIOR PRESIDENT

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’m a mongrel kid with no pedigree from Australia. I was supposed to surf and be a plumber. Now, here I am in Fort Worth. You’d never think you could achieve this. You try, but you don’t ever think you can pull this off. And it happened — I won the biggest deal there is.” With tears in his eyes and emotion evident in his voice, John Mitchell marveled at his first National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Futurity Open Championship, won Dec. 11 at the Will Rogers Coliseum. Aboard Janie Wood, the longtime trainer for horse-owner Slate River Ranch marked a huge 230 from the ninth draw for the win — a score that has only been achieved at the event once before by One Time Royalty and Lloyd Cox in 2010. Much like Mitchell, Glade Knight, owner of Slate River Ranch and Janie Wood, was astonished with the outcome. Knight, who bred the mare and purchased her dam, Junie Wood (by Nitas Wood), shortly after her 2013 NCHA Futurity Non-Pro win, was pleased to see it all come together for his program. “It’s a wonderful feeling,” Knight said. “John did an absolutely incredible job. The horse is fantastic, and we’re just absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to be here. The story’s not over — it will continue.” Mitchell and Janie Wood’s Futurity was a fairy tale from the start. The pair scored a 222 in the first go, which tied for the lead. In the second go, they marked a 218.5, putting them first in the composite with a 440.5. The only time they didn’t end up on top was in the semis, where their 224, the second-highest score marked, was 1 point off the leading score.

In the finals, the pair’s big run brought a packed coliseum crowd to its feet, so much so that it was impossible to hear the buzzer at the end. Mitchell pumped his fist in the air, realizing he finally had the run he had been searching for his whole career. “I couldn’t even see the scoreboard and didn’t know what the score was,” Mitchell said. “To be honest, I’m finally old enough that I didn’t [care]. It just was what it was.

A run like that comes from failing a lot and screwing your third cut up. This is truly a story from the bottom to the top.

NCHA Open Horse of the Year. He also expressed appreciation to every person who has helped him along the way. “The support I’ve had in my life is unbelievable, and I hope all this gets out and reaches those people, because if I start naming them, I might leave someone out,” Mitchell said. “It’s crazy what good people can do for other people.” Taking Reserve in the Open was Tagging (Metallic Cat x Dual Rey Tag x Dual Rey), who was piloted from the 28th hole — last in the second set — by Cara Brewer. Brewer wasn’t daunted by the 230 on the scoreboard; she rode the mare to a 227.5 for the title, collecting a check worth $194,319 for owner and breeder Jim Haworth. — By Kristin Pitzer

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lenching the T/K Cutting Horse Limited Open Championship was Cade Shepard aboard Crimsonnettee, owned by Madalyn Cowart. The pair marked a 220 to take the championship. Shepard is no stranger to the finals, though this Futurity was his first time to walk to the herd as an Open rider. Shepard just recently turned in his NonPro card, and he proved that he was ready, as not only the champion of the Limited Open, but also qualifying his horse in the Open semifinals. “After I won the Derby finals on Flawless, I told my dad that, when the time was right, I wanted to turn in my [Non-Pro] card,” Shepard said. “He told me there is never going to be a ‘right time’ and if I felt ready, just go ahead and do it.” Crimsonnette has got the blood lines that prove a champion pedigree. The mare (Bamacat x Wood She Be Neat x Nitas Wood) is a full sister to popular stallion Bama Jelly. Bama Jelly was a qualifier for the 2021 NCHA Teton Ridge World Finals, marking huge scores over the course of the week, including a 225, 226, and an impressive 234. Crimsonnette’s dam is also a half-sister to Junie Wood, the 2014 NCHA Open Horse of the Year, and dam to Janie Wood, the 2021 NCHA Metallic Cat Futurity Open Champion. “I see a little bit of Bama Jelly in Crimsonette,” Shepard said. “They both have a lot of cow, both are very good athletes and all around good horses to be around.”

I see a little bit of Bama Jelly in Crimsonette. They both have a lot of cow, both are very good athletes and all around good horses to be around. — Cade Shepard

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the finals. Austin has won over $8 million as a rider, and piloted Bama Jelly to those big scores in the Open World Finals. He also qualified for the Open Futurity finals and tied to split third place aboard Wood She B Magic. The pressure of following in his dad’s footsteps didn’t seem to shake Shepard, though, as his winnings in the Limited Open, combined with his existing earnings in the Non-Pro, put him over the coveted $1 million earnings mark. We will certainly be seeing more of this incredible young trainer in many finals to come. “I want to thank my family for everything they do – especially my dad for teaching me everything I know,” Shepard said. “Also [want to thank] my help: my dad, Brett Davis, Sean Flynn, Boyd Rice and my girlfriend, Kamryn Clark, for getting Crimsonette ready for me all year and at the Futurity.” — By Amanda Devan

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or years, Christina Cox has been surrounded by a family of NCHA Futurity winners. Her dad: Jody Galyean, brothers: Wesley and Beau Galyean, and husband: Lloyd Cox, have all earned titles at the prestigious event. Cox felt like the odd-man-out without a Futurity championship of her own. Finally, after riding Playful Metallic to the Non-Pro championship, she can add her name to the list. “My emotions are all over the place; I’m overwhelmed,” Christina said. “It’s a dream we all work for and fight for, and I can’t believe it came true for me.” Winning the title was satisfying, but it was also an indication of how much Cox and Playful Metallic had grown together throughout the Futurity. The pair marked a 213 in the first go, which disappointed Christina, but instead of stewing on it, she strived to find a way to get better. “I was really down on myself, because I knew she was a better horse,” Christina said. “I like to think I’m a competitor, too, so I went to people, and I just asked for help. Like - tell me what I need to do to get better. “I think sometimes when you’re pushed back in a corner, you have nothing to lose and you just go show,” Christina added. “Because we were pushed in a corner, we had to go cut cows we wouldn’t normally cut. From that point, I just developed a trust in her, and we clicked.” In the second go, the duo scored a 222, which gave them the thirdhighest composite, a 435, going into the semifinals. They marked a matching 222 to lead the semis, then upped the ante in the finals when they marked a 223.

Because we were pushed in a corner, we had to go cut cows we wouldn’t normally cut. From that point, I just developed a trust in her, and we clicked. — Christina Cox

“When the buzzer rang, my brothers came running to me to celebrate, and I was like, ‘I can’t hug y’all right now

because of the tears!’” Christina said. “I didn’t even know what my score was, I just knew that run was the best I could do. I didn’t know if it was going to win, but I had accomplished my goal of doing my best.” Christina and Playful Metallic banked $63,187 for the win. The mare (Metallic Cat x Playful Ricochet x Smart Lil Ricochet), who was bred by Jerome Bradford, has been with the Cox’s since they purchased her in July 2021. Lloyd continued her training, and Christina said he had done a wonderful job. She was grateful to him, along with her family and friends, for all their support of her. “It’s the most amazing moment,” Christina said of her win. “You hear people say that, but until you experience it in this coliseum, you don’t realize that it’s literally the most amazing moment.” — By Kristen Pitzer

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aura “Mo” Costa hadn’t expected to show Gimmee A Break at the 2021 NCHA Futurity. Her husband, Armando, had originally purchased the mare to be his Futurity prospect, but when that didn’t pan out, he let Costa take the reins in the Non-Pro. It was a good thing he did, too. Despite not having ridden the mare much over the year, Costa soared through the Limited Non-Pro rounds, marking a 215 and a 216.5. In the finals, a score of 218 was already on the leaderboard when Costa rode in from the 21st draw, but she topped it with ease, marking a 220.5 to win the Championship. “It’s exciting,” Costa said. “It’s something I never really thought I’d ever get to do. I’ve always just liked the horses, and my parents tried to encourage me to chase my dreams. I showed reiners for a long time, but I never thought I’d show a Futurity horse. To end up actually winning a class – that’s pretty big for me. It’s pretty awesome for it to come full-circle like that.” Costa collected $21,053 for her win, bumping her lifetime earnings up to more than $55,000. She thanked all her help at the show, including John Mitchell, James Payne, Austin Shepard, Sean Flynn and her husband. She was also grateful to the mare that helped make her title possible. Costa and Armando purchased Gimmee A Break (Kit Kat Sugar x Diva In Denim x Smart Little Lena) shortly after the 2020 NCHA Futurity. The mare, who is owned by Armando’s family’s Fazenda Barrinha Corporation, was bred by Group J LLC. J. D. Garrett trained her as a two-year-old, then Armando took over.

I showed reiners for a long time, but I never thought I’d show a Futurity horse. To end up actually winning a class – that’s pretty big for me. It’s pretty awesome for it to come full-circle like that. — Maura “Mo” Costa

“He did a good job training her,” Costa said. “I knew if he liked her that much, it was going to be really fun for me to swing a leg over! If I stay out of her way

for the most part, she’s really good. It makes it really easy to ride her. She’s super cowy, and she knows her job. I just have to try and put her where she needs to go…and then she will just take over.” Costa, who lost her mother in August after an illness, was happy to see the year end on a better note. Compounding their difficulties, Costa and Armando sold their ranch this year and had nowhere to go while their new home was built. Fortunately, Beechfork Ranch generously stepped up, giving them a place to work out of in the meantime. “They made our year go a lot easier than it could have,” Costa said. “I just thank God for the opportunity. That’s my number one thing – without Him, none of this is possible.” — By Kristin Pitzer

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n 2013, Marcos Chocron-Arocha got his first taste of cutting. Shortly thereafter, he had to take a short break from the sport, but the Venezuelan made a big return in 2020, nabbing the Limited Age Rookie of the Year title and making the McAlister Assets Unlimited Amateur and Rios of Mercedes Amateur finals at the NCHA Futurity. Only one year later, Chocron advanced from NCHA Futurity finalist to the winner’s circle, after riding RR Illegal Smile to the Amateur Championship. Chocron first met RR Illegal Smile in early 2020, around the time COVID-19 struck the United States. The stallion was behind, but with the blessing of his trainer, Hayden Upton, Chocron decided to purchase the horse some months later. “Hayden said, ‘That horse is pretty good, but he’s behind; I know you can bring him up to date, so let’s just get him,’” Chocron said. “[Bar RR Ranches LLC] let me get him, and it’s been amazing. This little horse has a way to go from high gear to low gear that I have never felt before. You can go pretty hard on a cow and then just open your legs and sit down, and he will just go to zero. It’s pretty nice.” Chocron’s runs with RR Illegal Smile (Kit Kat Sugar x Play A Bet x Bet On Me 498) built throughout the Futurity. In the first go, they marked a 215.5, then followed that up with a 216.5 in the semifinals. In the finals, a huge run resulted in a score of 222. For the win, the duo collected $21,315. If titles were awarded based on good deeds, some might say Chocron’s was no surprise. When his business partner, Harvey Keene, found himself horseless earlier this year, Chocron, who was in the running for the Amateur Rider of the Year with Stonecold Bessie, told Keene he could buy the mare, even though it meant sacrificing his shot at the title.

“I love horses, I love horsemanship, and this is the pinnacle of the industry. I tell everybody to just try it once, because when you are in front of a 600-pound cow, and you’re on a 1,000-pound horse, the energy between them… You just have the best seat in the whole Coliseum.” — Marcos Chocron-Arocha

“I said to him, ‘You’re my boy, you’re my best friend, so I will give you a good deal,” Chocron said. ‘I will stop running for Amateur of the Year and just enjoy my horses.’” Chocron still finished second in the race, adding to the many accomplishments he’s achieved in only two years of riding cutting horses. He thanked his wife, Veronica Hernandez, for her support of his dream, along with his help: Upton, Michael Cooper, Cullen Chartier, and Clay Johnson. “I love horses, I love horsemanship, and this is the pinnacle of the industry,” Chocron said. “I tell everybody to just try it once, because when you are in front of a 600-pound cow, and you’re on a 1,000-pound horse, the energy between them… You just have the best seat in the whole Coliseum.” — By Kristin Pitzer

Gavin Callahan rode Baroquenstylish (Bamacat x Flat Baroque x Peptoboonsmal), a mare bred by his parents, Jarrett and Shannon Callahan, to a 219 to take home the Amateur Reserve Championship and a check worth $16,513. SPRING 2022 • CUTTING HORSE CHATTER

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hen Jacob Taurel rode into the pen during the McAlister Assets Unlimited Amateur finals, it was a serendipitous moment for the native Venezuelan. He was supposed to be on a mare named Hott N Low, who he had been preparing to show in the Non-Pro and Unlimited Amateur. Instead, it was another horse, Bayywatch, he took to the herd. After marking a 222 with the mare to win the championship and a $26,439 paycheck, he certainly wasn’t complaining. After the Non-Pro first go, an unfortunate pasture injury left Hott N Low stuck at home recovering and Taurel with no horse to show. Fortunately, his dad, David, 2017 NCHA Futurity Amateur Co-Champion, stepped in. The wellknown horseman, who brought cutting to Venezuela, was set to show Bayywatch in the Unlimited Amateur, but offered the mare to Taurel to show instead. “My dad was gracious enough to give me one of his spots in the Futurity,” Taurel said. “This is very special. It’s been my dream forever. I know you have to be humble in everything, but I’ve been so close a couple of times. To finally get it is just amazing. It’s pretty special to have them both [his Unlimited Amateur and his dad’s Amateur titles] in the house.” Taurel and Bayywatch started off their bid for the championship by marking a 213.5 in the first round, squeaking into the semifinals on the bubble. There, they marked a 216, tying for ninth. In the finals, everything came to plan, according to Taurel. His first cow tried to dart back into the herd as he cut her but changed her mind and went to the outside instead. From there, he stayed confident in his cuts as the run built.

It’s amazing how this horse has matured through the Futurity. After three or four runs, they start to be the horses they were supposed to be. Thankfully, it came out tonight. — Jacob Taurel

“The little cherry on top was the last cow,” Taurel said. “It just stayed in the middle. My horse was dialed in, so I was able to capitalize on that.”

Taurel’s win was quite unexpected, as he hadn’t practiced much on Bayywatch (Thomas E Hughes x FMR Double The Pepto x Peptoboonsmal). The mare, who was bred by Joel Colgrove, Sr., had only been with his family since David purchased her during the 2021 NCHA Summer Spectacular. Taurel credited Tarin Rice for starting her training and Jose Cruz for finishing her. “It’s amazing how this horse has matured through the Futurity,” Taurel said. “After three or four runs, they start to be the horses they were supposed to be. Thankfully, it came out tonight. “She was very accurate today,” Taurel said. I think as we keep going down to the herd, she’s going to get better and better. She is a solid horse that knows how to read a cow.” — By Kristen Pitzer

Duce Barlow and Irreyplaceable (High Brow Cat x Cherrey x Dual Rey), who is owned by Barlow Livestock Inc., scored a 219 for the Reserve Championship. Barlow and the Rodney Wrinkle Cutting Horses-bred mare collected $21,919. SPRING 2022 • CUTTING HORSE CHATTER

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Sporting a new title sponsor, the NCHA World Finals impressed with precision horsemanship and down-to-the-wire finals. BY LILLIAN KENT

s the Watt arena buzzed with anticipation, scores of seasoned horses and riders stepped into the herd for a chance at claiming a World Championship. Herd holders and turnback riders rotated in and out of the arena like a clockwork, following the routine they had done all year. Qualifying for the NCHA World Finals is no small feat. Each year, competitors log tens of thousands of miles for the chance to make the top 15 in their respective class. The passion and hard work were evident through the smiles, pats on the back and loud cheers from every corner of the Watt arena. The annual gathering had an element of newness, too. Teton Ridge joined as the title sponsor of the NCHA World Finals, generously supporting the event. “We were honored to participate as the NCHA World Finals title sponsor,” said Ellen Newberg, Teton Ridge Sports Executive Vice President. “Teton Ridge is a multiplatform, wholly American-owned brand, driven to celebrate excellence in all western equine sports, and this year’s finals were no exception.” Ten NCHA World and Show Championship titles were awarded, along with more than $367,000 in prize money. “The NCHA World Finals represents a group of athletes, both human and equine, who have shown unwavering commitment to the cutting and western lifestyle,” said Newberg. “This event embodies the western core values that Teton Ridge lives out each day, and we were honored to be a sponsor.” The laser focus was evident in the faces of the riders as they strove to showcase the artistry of the cutting horse, leaving spectators on the edge of their seat.

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Repeated success in the deep sand of the Watt was challenging, but riders like Non-Pro Caitlin Rice leaned into the pressure, earning nearly $29,000 across seven days of competition and seizing the NCHA World Finals Non-Pro Show Championship. The finals saw familiar faces, such as Mike Wood. Wood earned his eighth consecutive 5k Novice World Championship, this time riding Hottish Cat (Hottish x Cats Barmaid Chic x High Brow Cat) for owner Dawn Chapman. The World Finals celebrated the grit and determination of both rider and horse. The weekend warriors shone and winners in the World Finals were awards prizes from generous sponsors such as Gist, Cinch, Love’s, Corro, Western Legacy and Ghostwood

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Sugrspiznevrthingniz and Matt Gaines overcame the odds and pulled off the title they came for. PHOTOGRAPHY BY S. SYLVESTER PHOTOGRAPHY

ith $75,978 in total yearly earnings, Sugrspiznevrthingniz and Matt Gaines edged out the competition to clinch the National Cutting Horse Association Teton Ridge World Finals Open Championship. After a year of miles logged on the road, the mare, owned by James Vangilder, and Gaines entered the World Finals with $66,142 in earnings, holding a lead of more than $10,000 over wouldbe Reserve Open World Champions Classic Is Cool and Randy Chartier. Despite their lead, the title didn’t come easy. Gaines and Sugrspiznevrthingniz weren’t able to cut the ideal cows in the first and second go. “We finally got her together after all of that and she showed [everyone] that she was really strong and really good,” Gaines said. In the third round, things clicked. Marking a massive 231, Sugrspiznevrthingniz won the round, reminding spectators that she was a force to be reckoned with. As a full house looked on Saturday night in the Watt Arena, less than $4,000 separated Gaines and Chartier in the fourth go-round of the Open World Finals. “It could have gone either way,” Gaines said. “She’s a very talented mare. She’s tough, she’s onery, [and] she’s extremely talented.” With a score of 225.5, Sugrspiznevrthingniz grabbed a $2,897 check and sealed her World Championship, earning prizes such as a custom ring presented by Reads Jewlery and ML Leddy’s, Jim Reno trophy, Gist buckles and Ghostwood Blended Bourbon.

The accomplishment was made even sweeter due to the fact that Sugrspiznevrthingniz wasn’t even at the top of Gaines’ roster in the beginning of the year. A hind suspensory strain in the fall of 2020 had her on stall rest, and Gaines didn’t start hauling her until February. “It’s been a tough year. That’s a really good mare, but it took a while to get her back [ from her injury] and get her back in shape. This summer we were out West and she got an abscess in the right hind foot. We had to deal with that for three or four months,” Gaines said.

It’s been a tough year. That’s a really good mare, but it took a while to get her back [from her injury] and get her back in shape. — Matt Gaines

Gaines showed on other Open contenders Hot Melody (Spots Hot x Cats Melody x WR This Cats Smart) and Mr Luckys (High Brow Cat x Reys Desire x Dual Rey), while Sugrspiznevrthingniz recovered. Then, she and Gaines inched their way into Open World Finals Champion territory. When Gaines qualified all three horses for the Open World Finals, he asked Tim Smith to ride Mr Luckys while he piloted Sugrspiznevrthingniz and Hot Melody. “It’s been a long, busy year,” Gaines said.

At six years old, Sugrspiznevrthingniz has garnered $283,366 in NCHA earnings. Bred by Robert and Connie Rust of Gordon, Texas, the mare is sired by Kit Kat Sugar and out of Jewels Gotta Lizzy (by Lizzys Gotta Player). According to Gaines, she’s quirky on the ground, but her style in the pen makes up for it. “She’s a high-maintenance lady but extremely talented. When she’s good, she’s really good. There is a lot of stuff unique about her. She’s very insecure [and] you can’t leave her in a stall by herself [at shows]. My wife has to stay with her. If you have a horse friend with her, she’s OK,” Gaines said. The Reserve Open World Champion was Classic Is Cool and Randy Chartier with $70,943 in total yearly earnings. The 2015 mare is sired by Hottish and out of Classical CD, by CD Olena. She is bred and owned by Dottie St. Clair. Together, Chartier and Classic Is Cool earned $15,328 at the NCHA World Finals. The World Finals Show Championship went to Hott Heels and Andy Sherrerd, who earned $25,347 throughout the show. Owned by the Harrison Family Trust, Hott Heels (Hottish x Miss Peptonstilettos x Peptoboonsmal) finished fourth in the World Champion standings. — By Lillian Kent

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When faced with a tough draw and competition, E.J. Huntley and Ripping Ichi made it happen for the NCHA Non-Pro World Championship Title. PHOTOGRAPHY BY S. SYLVESTER PHOTOGRAPHY

CHA World Championships often come down to the wire, and E.J. Huntley’s Non-Pro World Championship was no different. When Huntley stepped into the Watt arena for the fourth go-round, his victory was not yet certain. Last in the draw on tough cattle, some may have thought a solid run was unlikely. Huntley and trustworthy gelding Ripping Ichi managed to mark a 223.5, good for second place in the round and an NCHA Non-Pro World Championship. The win was the cherry on top of a year full of fun for Huntley, who hauled for the World Championship with his daughter, Christina Huntley. Entering the NCHA Teton Ridge World Finals with a $5,536 lead, Huntley hoped to grab a World Championship of his own after helping Christina garner two Senior Youth World Championships in 2016 and 2019. After marking a 195 in the first round, Huntley and Ripping Ichi fired back in the next three rounds, marking a 221, 228 and 223.5. According to Huntley, the Watt arena was so loud during his fourth round, he couldn’t hear the buzzer. “It’s been a journey all year.” Huntley said. “It’s been an amazing journey. The number of people who have given me advice or encouragement, lifted me up when there was a tough time and celebrated a win have been [countless].” Earning $16,898 at the NCHA World Finals and $96,149 overall, Huntley edged out James Vangilder, who had steadily gained on him throughout the year and put together respectable World Finals runs. “It was what happened on that [last run],” Huntley said. “I’ve got the best help. Michael Cooper and Jesse Lennox sat there and watched those cows and knew those cows. It’s great that it turned out this way, but the journey was worth it.”

According to Huntley, the journey wasn’t really planned. “We didn’t start the year with this in mind at all,” Huntley said. “It was all about going to show and trying to get better. I had some really good people to haul with.”

Christina went with me for three-fourths of the year, or else I wouldn’t have done it. She helped me and got my horse ready. — E.J. Huntley

The Reserve Non-Pro World Champion was James Vangilder and Metallic Legacy, with $92,423 earned throughout the year. Metallic Legacy (Metallic Cat x Docs Stylish Legacy x Docs Stylish Oak) is a 2015 mare bred by Speas Farms Inc. and owned by Rock Creek Cutting Horses. Together, Metallic Legacy and Vangilder earned $18,709 at the NCHA World Finals. Show Champion in the NCHA NonPro World Finals was Caitlin Rice and Metallika (Metallic Cat x Nyoka Pep x Dual Pep). The two amassed a whopping $28,968 throughout the World Finals to climb from the 12th position to the 4th position in the standings. They finished the year with $53,408 in earnings. — By Lillian Kent

Huntley’s experience hauling with Christina had led him to the Non-Pro World Finals twice before, but he had never been poised to win it. However, he did it in 2021 with Ripping Ichi, (Cat Ichi x Kodoboomba x Kodo), Bordeauxx (Bet Hesa Cat x Uno Tassa Mia x Smart Little Uno) and Ten Blade (High Brow Cat x Doctress Orders x Dual Rey). “Christina went with me for threefourths of the year, or else I wouldn’t have done it,” Huntley said. “She helped me and got my horse ready.” The time spent with his daughter and the weekend cutting community made the miles worth it for Huntley. With his championship came home prizes such as a custom ring presented by Reads Jewelry and ML Leddy’s, Jim Reno trophy, Gist buckles and Ghostwood Blended Bourbon. SPRING 2022 • CUTTING HORSE CHATTER

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After a great year and a tough World Finals, Tim maintained his lead on Metallizzie and took his place as World Champion.

A. It was a lot of fun! I made it a little closer than it needed to be. I am glad I had a lead going into the finals.

Q. WHAT WAS THE HARDEST PART OF THE 2021 HAULING YEAR? A. The hardest part was the sheer number of shows we went to and all the driving.

Q. CONVERSELY, WHAT WAS THE BEST PART OF THE 2021 HAULING YEAR?

A. The best part was getting a chance to show the two horses I got to show. They were wonderful all year.

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Q. IS THERE ANY SPECIFIC RUN THAT STICKS OUT TO YOU FROM THE YEAR? A. Queen Creek, AZ in October. Mike Wood worked first and marked a 76 on Dos Cats. I went in behind him and marked a 78. It was probably my favorite run of the year for the situation I was in. We were in competition all year with those two horses.

Q. WHAT DO YOU FEEL IS YOUR HORSE’S BIGGEST STRENGTH IN OR OUT OF THE CUTTING PEN? A. Her athletic ability and her speed – she is incredibly fast.

Q. BESIDES YOUR HORSE AND THE ESSENTIALS, WHAT ARE A FEW MUST-HAVE ITEMS YOU BRING ON THE ROAD? A. The staples that Tizzie has going on every day were the BEMER blanket, the Incrediwear Wraps and the Core Balance supplements we fed.

Q. WILL WE SEE YOU ON THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TRAIL AGAIN IN 2022? A. I am hauling again this year on Metallics MVP, who happens to be a full brother to Metallizzie. I am showing him for Mr. Billy Wolf and looking forward to another great year.

Q. ANYTHING YOU WANT TO ADD? A. I want to thank my wife, Diane, for her patience and allowing us to haul all year. I also want to thank Jesus Perez, who traveled with me all year and loped Tizzie every day for me.

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Q. BESIDES YOUR HORSE AND THE ESSENTIALS, WHAT ARE A FEW MUST-HAVE ITEMS YOU BRING ON THE ROAD? A. My dog, Callie and my computer, since I work from home. I worked from a lot of different places this year!

Lucchese knew she had the World Championship won before the finals, but that didn’t keep her from putting her best foot forward and going out with a bang.

A. I was super excited coming into the World Finals because I already had the World Championship won – no one could catch me. That was pretty comforting. In the first round, my horse was ready, but I was not. In the second round, I was in one of those mindsets that I had nothing to lose. I marked a 228 - that run was the way to go out. I was very excited to end the year, but it was a bittersweet moment.

Q. WHAT WAS THE HARDEST PART OF THE 2021 HAULING YEAR? A. That would definitely be when my husband got hurt. It happened back in August. Tyler would show the horse for me when I couldn’t. The weekend he got hurt, he had taken the horse to two different shows for me. I was on my way to Wyoming to another show, when a horse flipped over on Tyler and fractured his pelvis. I took two or three weeks off to recuperate and make sure that he was fine. It was definitely hard not having him on the road with me. When he 94

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did come back on the road, he would watch cows from the stands and then tell my help which ones I should cut!

Q. CONVERSELY, WHAT WAS THE BEST PART OF THE 2021 HAULING YEAR? A. The best part was the support I got from everyone once I decided that I was hauling. That was really neat. I also loved getting to haul with my husband and my parents, who picked up the slack and helped me on the road after Tyler’s injury.

A. I tell everyone “no.” I think we are just going to enjoy the year and see how it goes.

Q. ANYTHING YOU WANT TO ADD? A. Can I say some “Thank You’s?” Thank you to my husband for always being there for me. To my parents, for letting me show the horse and being big supporters along the way. And to the people in my corner that helped me get this far.

Q. IS THERE ANY SPECIFIC RUN THAT STICKS OUT TO YOU FROM THE YEAR? A. The very last run – the 228. I have never marked that high of a score before, and it was so fun.

Q. WHAT DO YOU FEEL IS YOUR HORSE’S BIGGEST STRENGTH IN OR OUT OF THE CUTTING PEN? A. He can hold a really bad cow and still make it look good. He is very smart about a cow. I could cut whatever and he would hold it.

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Q. LOOKING BACK ON THE NCHA TETON RIDGE WORLD FINALS, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE EXPERIENCE?

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Q&A WITH THE WORLD CHAMPIONS

$35K Non-Pro

BREANNA COLLIER & WEEPING WIDOW, A.K.A. “WHIPPLE”

After an impressive year and a completely dominant World Finals, Brea Collier takes the $35K Non-Pro World Championship home.

A. They were a fun, easy celebration for the year, and it was super exciting getting to show Whipple (Weeping Widow).

Q. WHAT WAS THE HARDEST PART OF THE 2021 HAULING YEAR? A. I honestly think the hardest part of hauling is making sure my horses stayed sound throughout the year. Another hard part is deciding what shows were worth going to, and having to juggle showing with school, wrestling, FFA and choir.

Q. CONVERSELY, WHAT WAS THE BEST PART OF THE 2021 HAULING YEAR?

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Q. BESIDES YOUR HORSE AND THE ESSENTIALS, WHAT ARE A FEW MUST-HAVE ITEMS YOU BRING ON THE ROAD?

A. There isn’t any specific run that sticks out to me the most, but I really enjoyed going up north and showing Weeping Widow in Wyoming during the summer.

A. The most important thing to bring on the road when hauling every weekend is a good attitude.

Q. WHAT DO YOU FEEL IS YOUR HORSE’S BIGGEST STRENGTH IN OR OUT OF THE CUTTING PEN?

Q. WILL WE SEE YOU ON THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TRAIL AGAIN IN 2022?

A. While I could say that it’s his huge stop, I think the thing I enjoy the most about him is the amount of heart he has. He shows up every time he is asked to step on the line.

A. I am planning to make the Top 15 in the Senior Youth and show a little bit in the $50K Amateur.

Q. ANYTHING YOU WANT TO ADD? A. I would like to thank all my help, my parents, God, the Crouch team, and everyone who has supported me along the way.

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Q&A WITH THE WORLD CHAMPIONS

$5K Novice

HOTTISH CAT, A.K.A. “COOL” & MIKE WOOD

Owner: Dawn Chapman

Mike Wood and Hottish Cat dominated both rounds of the World Finals to clench their World Championship in the $5K Novice.

A. The World Finals is always exciting. The thrill of the chance at becoming a world champion gets everyone’s blood pumping and it’s also fun to see people who are showing in the finals for the first time!

Q. WHAT WAS THE HARDEST PART OF THE 2021 HAULING YEAR? A. The hardest part of hauling is being away from home and family during some important times.

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Q. CONVERSELY, WHAT WAS THE BEST PART OF THE 2021 HAULING YEAR?

Q. WHAT DO YOU FEEL IS YOUR HORSE’S BIGGEST STRENGTH IN OR OUT OF THE CUTTING PEN?

A. The best part of hauling is going to different places to show and spending time with customers. I enjoy the quality time cooking at the trailers at the shows!

A. His biggest strength is his big stop and low way of moving.

Q. IS THERE ANY SPECIFIC RUN THAT STICKS OUT TO YOU FROM THE YEAR? A. The only run that sticks out in my mind is the last run of the year at the World Finals. It was exciting to finally end the year, and also exciting to have such a great run to win the World Finals Show Championship with the highest average in addition to the World Championship.

Q. BESIDES YOUR HORSE AND THE ESSENTIALS, WHAT ARE A FEW MUST-HAVE ITEMS YOU BRING ON THE ROAD? A. I wouldn’t want to be on the road without Roper and our dog, Heidi!

Q. WILL WE SEE YOU ON THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TRAIL AGAIN IN 2022? A. We plan on going to a few shows and see how the year starts out.

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SMOKIN RED HOTT, A.K.A. “HOTTIE” & JAMES TODD

Q. WHAT DO YOU FEEL IS YOUR HORSE’S BIGGEST STRENGTH IN OR OUT OF THE CUTTING PEN? A. She is so smart. I bought her at the beginning of her three-year-old year from Kathleen Moore. One of the things that stood out to me on the day I tried her was how smart she was about a cow. Even early on in her three-year-old year, cows just didn’t trick her. She really reads a cow well.

Q. BESIDES YOUR HORSE AND THE ESSENTIALS, WHAT ARE A FEW MUST-HAVE ITEMS YOU BRING ON THE ROAD?

Q. LOOKING BACK ON THE NCHA TETON RIDGE WORLD FINALS, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE EXPERIENCE?

Q. CONVERSELY, WHAT WAS THE BEST PART OF THE 2021 HAULING YEAR?

A. It was a lot of fun. Anytime you win a world

in the $50K Amateur and finished sixth in the world. Our daughter doesn’t show, but she was with us. We just made a lot of memories. It was something we did together. We met so many people along the way; the friendship and the fellowship was incredible.

championship, it’s a bucket list kind of thing. The experience this year, for me, was extra sweet. I have been to the World Finals in the Non-Pro, and had the Reserve Champion horse in its class last year, but this was our first World Champion.

Q. WHAT WAS THE HARDEST PART OF THE 2021 HAULING YEAR?

A. Hauling with my family. My wife was hauling

A. Hottie was just five in 2021, so not as

Q. IS THERE ANY SPECIFIC RUN THAT STICKS OUT TO YOU FROM THE YEAR?

experienced as some of the other horses we competed against. In the fall of Hottie’s fouryear-old year, she had gotten so solid, I told my wife I wanted to haul. The hardest part was knowing what our goal was from the beginning and going hard enough that we could accomplish it. We are from Kentucky, but we have a place in Texas. We showed all over Texas and all over America. We went wherever we had to go to. All of the miles chasing our goal was the hardest part.

A. Oddly enough, I think I walked to the herd 118 times on Hottie, and there is one run that really sticks out in my mind. We went to a cutting in Louisiana, and the cattle were extremely wild. Nobody was getting their horse shown; it was a tough cutting. I cut three cows and they did everything but pull a knife on her. She is so smart and reads a cow so well – they just don’t trick her. I just remember that she made it look easy when no one else could get through a run. She was just phenomenal.

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A. We traveled so much this year; I developed an addiction to Chester’s Puffcorn. My wife actually took a video of me one day, because I had a bag of them stuck to the steering wheel so I could eat them while I drove. You can’t haul for the world if you don’t have Chester’s Puffcorn.

Q. WILL WE SEE YOU ON THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TRAIL AGAIN IN 2022? A. Last year, we went really hard. This year, we’ll go to a cutting every weekend, but I don’t have any goal of winning a World Championship. We just want to go and get Hottie shown. She’s only eligible for the Non-Pro now, so we will show her in some aged events as well, and we will see if we can slide into the Top 15 in the Non-Pro by the end of the year.

Q. ANYTHING YOU WANT TO ADD? A. I think the cool story is the fact that we were out of cutting for so long, and just started back in 2019. In that short time, we have been able to achieve top 15 finishes, a Reserve World Championship, and now a World Championship. This mare is really special to me. One of the coolest things I can say is that, through the entire show season, she never left home for a weekend show where she didn’t win money. We won money on her every single weekend that we took her. We don’t buy the most expensive horses. We have done it more “the blue-collar way” than some folks do, but we have still had a lot of fun and have had success doing it.

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The ultimate comeback story – James Todd’s re-emergence into the world of cutting yields quick results as his horse takes the championship in the $5K Novice Non-Pro.

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Q&A WITH THE WORLD CHAMPIONS

$50K Amateur

FRANK MARTIN & SHO NUFF HOT, “A.K.A. HOUDINI”

Autumn Rey and she was unbeatable in Ada. My second run in Temecula, she was crawling around on the ground stopping those big brahmer cattle. I have a photo of her cowing on both knees. The run brought the crowd to their feet.

Q. WHAT DO YOU FEEL IS YOUR HORSE’S BIGGEST STRENGTH IN OR OUT OF THE CUTTING PEN?

Q. LOOKING BACK ON THE NCHA TETON RIDGE WORLD FINALS, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE EXPERIENCE? A. Outstanding. 2020 was the first year that I had really attended the event. My wife, Bonnie, was in the Non-Pro finals, and I found it to be hugely exciting. The energy of the crowd was amazing. Bonnie wanted to run again in 2021 and I elected to haul with her in the $50K Amateur. I was kind of a tag along to start with. I am competitive by nature, and I decided if I was going to qualify in the Top 15, I wanted to be in the number one spot.

Q. WHAT WAS THE HARDEST PART OF THE 2021 HAULING YEAR? A. I had somewhat of an idea of what it would take to qualify for the Top 15. It was a shock to see the number of miles and the time behind the windshield that hauling requires. Also difficult was the variety of weather. We made a trip from Rancho Murrieta, CA, where it was bright and sunny, to Ada, OK. We hit rain and wind on our way to our first stop in Winslow, AZ. From Winslow to Ada, we hit sleet, snow, ice and more rain. All in 26 hours. I saw all fours seasons in two days. That’s also tough on the horses. 102

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Q. CONVERSELY, WHAT WAS THE BEST PART OF THE 2021 HAULING YEAR?

Q. BESIDES YOUR HORSE AND THE ESSENTIALS, WHAT ARE A FEW MUST-HAVE ITEMS YOU BRING ON THE ROAD?

A. That’s easy – the friendships, the people, the comradery. In the past, we primarily attended aged events, where there is really no social life. With the weekend stuff, you are staying all weekend because you’re competing again the next day. It didn’t matter if I drew first or last, we were all cheering for each other. At dinner time, we sat around the trailer and shared stories. I am gregarious anyway, so relationships are really important to me. The Vangilders were a joy to travel with, the Wards, Marcelle LeBlanc – I have known of these people for a very long time but traveling with them allowed me to really know them. James and Heather Todd are outstanding individuals, and I wouldn’t even know them if I hadn’t hauled. When it’s a trailer race to get to the next show, it’s nice to have friends when you arrive ready to help get you out of the rain.

A. I don’t leave the ranch without Bonnie or the absolute essentials to take care of the horses. BEMUR boots, Shock Wave, Gastrogard – these are some of the first things loaded into the trailer.

Q. IS THERE ANY SPECIFIC RUN THAT STICKS OUT TO YOU FROM THE YEAR?

A. Being successful in 2021 and winning the Senior World and World Championship in the $50K Amateur, as well as the Mary Kingsbury Sportsmanship award, was all the deepest blessing from God I can ever imagine. It was a time of fellowship and worship and a time to enjoy it all. God brought that to be in Bonnie and I’s world.

A. Yes, and it actually was on Autumn Rey, not Houdini (Sho Nuff Hot). On the way back from our run from Rancho to Ada, we stopped at a show in Temecula, CA. I had been showing

Q. WILL WE SEE YOU ON THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TRAIL AGAIN IN 2022? A. We are going to haul again. We are going to travel with six horses. I will be back on the road with Bonnie, who has already been to Queen Creek, Rancho and Tucson, as soon as my knee heals from surgery. I may have a hard time prying Houdini from Monty this year.

Q. ANYTHING YOU WANT TO ADD?

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Frank Martin opened his World Finals with a bang, winning the first round with a 226 and securing his World Championship.

A. His biggest strength is he never has a bad day, in my opinion. Any weather, any pen, inside or outside, he never has a bad day. Monty Buntin, our trainer, hadn’t even seen the horse before I bought him, but after working him a few times he told me that the horse had so much integrity – he knows his job and there is nothing that’s going to prevent him from doing it.

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$15K Amateur DALLAS MOORE & PEPPERMINTS PATTY, A.K.A. “MAY”

It was crazy, but I ended up winning it, and it was one of the most important shows to me from the entire year.

Q. WHAT DO YOU FEEL IS YOUR HORSE’S BIGGEST STRENGTH IN OR OUT OF THE CUTTING PEN?

Q. LOOKING BACK ON THE NCHA TETON RIDGE WORLD FINALS, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE EXPERIENCE? A. It was surreal. My mom and I hauled together all year while juggling school, work, caring for my dad’s cancer and a few other things. We were hauling through the night after my classes to get to shows, and doing the same thing to get home, so I could get out of the truck and into my car to go to my lectures and labs. So when we finally got to Texas, it was enough just to have made it there after everything we went through all year. It was an emotional week without a doubt.

Q. WHAT WAS THE HARDEST PART OF THE 2021 HAULING YEAR? A. Trying to manage college while hauling was very difficult. I was lucky to have professors that were understanding of what I was trying to achieve. I was fighting being exhausted from driving through the night, then showing up all day with almost no sleep. It was also hard to be away from home and my boyfriend. There was never any question about how much it was worth to me.

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Q. CONVERSELY, WHAT WAS THE BEST PART OF THE 2021 HAULING YEAR? A. The whole experience was amazing. This was my dream. I hadn’t thought about hauling until after I finished school and my residency, so it was a huge surprise when I was encouraged to go all year. The hauling family we made within our barn and the people we met outside of it was incredible. I think I speak for both my mom and me when I say that shows and cutting are our happy place but doing it together all year was the best part. I couldn’t imagine doing it without her. The two of us are extremely close, so having the same love for this sport is so much more meaningful than I can begin to describe.

Q. IS THERE ANY SPECIFIC RUN THAT STICKS OUT TO YOU FROM THE YEAR? A. The first time that I hauled away from California was the Outback show in Scottsdale, AZ. I rode in the shootout on the last night since I qualified. It was my first time showing in a place that big, let alone in a shootout and I had only had May for about a month at that point. I remember loping her and hearing all the no scores from people getting run over and thinking it was going to be a disaster, but it went so well.

Q. BESIDES YOUR HORSE AND THE ESSENTIALS, WHAT ARE A FEW MUST-HAVE ITEMS YOU BRING ON THE ROAD? A. Redbull, always!

Q. WILL WE SEE YOU ON THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TRAIL AGAIN IN 2022? A. We are planning on hitting the shows we really like, and possibly Western Nationals. If we end up in the Top 15, then we will go for it again, but just enjoying the year without the pressure of hauling is the goal.

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Dallas wrapped up her year by winning the round and locking in her World Championship in the $15K Amateur.

A. In the show pen, her elegance. She has a way of moving that is pleasing to watch. At times we had dull cows, but we could still make money just off her eye-appeal making it seem more spectacular than it was. Outside of the pen, she has a huge heart. She is so eager to please and I have never met a happier horse.

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rowing up on the prairies of western Canada, Shannon Lawlor had a quintessential childhood. The years spent with horses quickly developed from childhood interests to a lifelong passion that became a successful career. Lawlor got her professional start riding and training horses and went on to also work at a veterinary clinic and feedlot, but she always deeply enjoyed art. 17 years ago, Lawlor decided to make a career change and follow 108

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her love for art, hanging up her reins to pick up the paintbrush full-time. “I always played with art my whole life, but I never took it seriously until I made the break and started to do this full-time,” Lawlor said. From understanding the details in tack to knowing the proper foot placement of a horse in motion, a lifetime of horses and agriculture has set Lawlor apart from other artists in the industry. She offers a variety of original paintings, prints, and, most notably, custom paintings for clients of all disciplines; however,

her work in general is specific to the western lifestyle enjoyed by many. “It’s my past experience with so many avenues in the equine industry that lends itself to the details that I put into my artwork,” Lawlor said. “I have maybe taken that knowledge for granted, in that you can’t go and buy that experience that I previously immersed my life in. It’s a culmination of the knowledge that I have gathered throughout my life combined with the artwork that makes it work.”

Painting a well-known stallion such as Metallic Cat, knowing that Bobby Patton is thrilled with the piece, and knowing where the painting lives makes me very happy. I’m very proud of that. — Shannon Lawlor

Now 17 years into her career as an artist, Lawlor can attest to multiple pieces that have stood out to her and her client base as special. One in particular was a recently finished custom painting of NCHA Hall of Fame stallion Metallic Cat that was presented to Bobby Patton of Rocking P Ranch at the 2021 NCHA Metallic Cat World Championship Futurity. “I was honored to be coming into NCHA as a new sponsor on such a high point,” said Lawlor. “Painting a well-known stallion such as Metallic Cat, knowing that Bobby Patton is thrilled with the piece, and knowing where the painting lives makes me very happy. I’m very proud of that.” Whether it be capturing the presence of a legendary stallion or the soft eye of a beloved family horse, Lawlor’s goal is to both promote and preserve the western lifestyle, and the horses that have left their legacy within it, through her original artwork and custom commissions. Using photos as a reference, provided by the client or Lawlor herself, she ensures that no detail is overlooked. When possible, she also likes to visit the horses to truly capture their personality first-hand in her artwork. Shannon Lawlor Fine Art had a booth at the 2021 NCHA Metallic Cat World Championship Futurity, and Lawlor looks forward to continuing this presence in the future. For custom commission inquires, original work and prints, visit shannonlawlor.com.

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STEPHANIE PAYNE & FOUND MY DREAM, A.K.A. “PENNY” Owner: Dorros Equines LLC

Q. BESIDES YOUR HORSE AND THE ESSENTIALS, WHAT ARE A FEW MUST-HAVE ITEMS YOU BRING ON THE ROAD?

After tying to win the first round of the 2021 NCHA Teton Ridge World Finals, Stephanie Payne found her dream of a World Championship.

A. Surreal. There was so much at stake going into the World Finals – the atmosphere was electric. I had the absolute best time showing and making a huge dream come true. I always love getting horses ready for Mike Wood and our clients.

Q. WHAT WAS THE HARDEST PART OF THE 2021 HAULING YEAR? A. Being away from home for months at a time is difficult. You always miss the family (and pets!) you leave behind. Thankfully, I have the most amazing work family in the “Wood Hood!”

Q. CONVERSELY, WHAT WAS THE BEST PART OF THE 2021 HAULING YEAR? A. There are so many things that were amazing about hauling – it’s hard to pick just one. I loved all the time spent with clients and other lopers, from trailer-side meals to rafting adventures. Every time I walked to the herd was to be 116

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cherished. Every run taught me something new, and I am very thankful for that.

Q. IS THERE ANY SPECIFIC RUN THAT STICKS OUT TO YOU FROM THE YEAR?

Q. WILL WE SEE YOU ON THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TRAIL AGAIN IN 2022? A. I won’t be hauling again in 2022, and I am not sure what the year holds yet. I am looking forward to making new memories and having new adventures!

A. My first run at the World Finals left me with the most amazing feeling. We spotted out three good cattle, and when the buzzer went off, I knew the run was good. I got a little overwhelmed, but in a good way!

Q. WHAT DO YOU FEEL IS YOUR HORSE’S BIGGEST STRENGTH IN OR OUT OF THE CUTTING PEN? A. Penny has the biggest heart out of any horse. She loves her job. She tries her hardest every time she walks to the herd, and she never gives up. Plus, she takes care of her rider! Outside of the show pen, she has the best personality. She is always happy to see you and be on the receiving end of a cookie or a withers scratch. She’s easy on the eyes, too! She is a one-in-a-million mare. I can’t thank Dr. Dorros enough for allowing me to show Penny and his other horses throughout the year.

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Q. LOOKING BACK ON THE NCHA TETON RIDGE WORLD FINALS, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE EXPERIENCE?

A. My phone case with an extra battery pack built in was a lifesaver on the long days, when there just wasn’t enough time to charge a phone up. I also really enjoyed having my Apple AirPods, so that I could listen to music or a podcast while still being able to talk to people, ride, polo wrap, etc.

Sister, Sister BY KRISTEN PITZER Cutting is known for producing riders with good sportsmanship, and twin sisters Regan and Reyly Plendl, of Kingsley, Iowa, have certainly found the right balance between rivals and partners. The two frequently compete against each other, and during the 2021 NCHA Metallic Cat World Championship Futurity, each sister qualified for the Unlimited Amateur finals. Reyly finished third with a 218.5, and Regan tied for fifth after scoring a 216. “It means a lot for both of us,” Regan said. “I think it’s cool that both of us made [the finals] because, either way, if she won, I would be happy, and if I won, she would be happy. That’s kind of the joy of having a twin sister; it doesn’t matter because it’s all in the family.” The sisters aren’t always on separate draw sheet lines, though. For the last few years, they’ve owned horses in partnership, like Nitreyious, who made the 2020 NCHA Futurity Open finals. This year, the twins had a repeat when their gelding, Dont Stopp The Reyn, secured his place in the Open finals after scoring a 219.5 in the semifinals – on their 22nd birthday, no less. Buying horses each year is a family process, with Reyly and Regan contributing opinions along with their dad, Rick. Regan said if everybody doesn’t agree on a horse, they move on to the next one. “We definitely have our disagreements, and it can be challenging,” Reyly said. “If we feel like there’s potential in a horse, though, we trust the process. Thankfully, it has worked out.”

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NCHA NATIONAL CIRCUIT FINALS

NCHA NATIONAL CIRCUIT FINALS REVIEW The national circuit program launched with great success. BY JENNIFER HORTON

n effort to renew interest in weekend cutting led to the development of the National Circuit Program. The program offers opportunity to weekend cutters who may not be quite at the “hauler addiction” level but wish to compete for substantial reward. The response nationwide has been tremendous, from both exhibitors and the finals producers. “The National Circuit Program as a whole has been an excellent asset for affiliates and local producers to drive members to their shows all year long,” said Joshua Valdez, NCHA manager of shows. “The year-end circuit finals have been a culmination of a great year,” said Valdez. “They have been a new avenue for NCHA weekend cutters to earn recognition in their backyard. The way that these 12 shows have been organized regionalizes NCHA resources and has empowered a group of very talented show producers to put on an event that is catered to their unique membership within each circuit. From Washington to Georgia and New Jersey to Arizona, each circuit finals has been unique and we awarded a lot of prizes to many new faces. “The great part is that the circuit finals are only half of the recognition. Additionally, winners of the year-end awards should be on the lookout for their prizes in the mail.” Valdez reports the program has been a great success. Compared to the 2019 point year, 2021 has seen a 20 percent increase on shows approved by NCHA and a 32 percent increase of the number on entries at those shows. “The true success of the circuit finals is found in the immeasurable feeling that countless weekend cutters have felt walking to the herd at a marquee event close to home,” said Valdez. “Funds made available by NCHA helped subsidize these circuit finals shows to allow producers to enhance the competitor’s experience both in and outside of the arena by adding better ground, supplying fresh cattle to re-run classes, and holding dinners and awards banquets. This would not have been possible without the individuals and NCHA affiliates that stepped up to produce these events.” Every circuit finals had an NCHA representative attend. Joshua Valdez was personally able to get to six of them. “It was an awesome experience getting to meet directly with NCHA’s diverse membership,” said Valdez. “The main goal of the National Circuit Program is to provide more opportunity and recognition to members in every corner of the cutting world,” said Jay Winborn, NCHA executive director.

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“In the first year, 288 buckles, 120 trophies and a grand total of 2,520 individual awards were handed out,” said Winborn. “The 12 circuit finals shows were produced by talented local affiliates and producers. They provided cutters the opportunity to join together and celebrate competition and the sport of cutting. Each show highlighted a true sense of community with gatherings and outside-the-arena fun. NCHA is elated with the success of the program in its first year and is eager to expand the program in 2022 and for years to come.” Looking ahead to 2022, changes have already been announced to the circuit program, including the addition of another circuit. The Redwood circuit has been split to create the Pioneer circuit in the upper northwest states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and northern Utah. The Challenger designation returns for circuit shows not meeting the weekend championship shows structure to allow circuit competitors to earn circuit points at those affordable events. Championship weekend shows in each circuit continue to earn points toward circuit standings and recognition as well as earning money toward World Finals qualifying. The financial support from NCHA continues, supporting producers with $8,000 for added money for their circuit finals and $4,500 for awards. As a bonus, the circuit points earned at each circuit finals will double in value for the circuit year-end standings. While a National Circuit Finals event was planned for 2022 as phase two of the circuit program, it has been postponed for the coming year due to scheduling and other planning conflicts. Regional circuit cutters will still qualify for their circuit finals by finishing in the top 30 of their class to compete for circuit show awards and circuit year-end awards recognition. In more exciting news for weekend cutters, NCHA has revamped and returned the old “NCHA Days,” where one sole show is approved per circuit on the weekend of June 25. NCHA has pledged $3,500 for added money plus awards for a total of $5,500 in financial support for these new “NCHA Weekend” shows. These shows will receive double point value for circuit standings. “This comes from the circuit program,” said Valdez. “These shows will only be awarded to NCHA affiliates, prioritizing our affiliates and giving back for all they do for NCHA.”

Entry Form Owner ________________________________________________________________________________________ NCHA# ____________________ Address ________________________________________________ City _______________________________ State ________ Zip ______________ Telephone ________________________________ Cell # ____________________________ SSN #(Required) _______________________________ Horse ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Rider _________________________________________________________________________________________ NCHA # ___________________

Schedule (TENTATIVE) Monday-March 7

5/6 Yr Old Open - 1st go 4 Yr Old Open - 1st go

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4 Yr Old Open - 1st Go (cont) 5/6 Old Yr Open - 2nd Go 5/6 Old Yr Open Intermediate - 1st Go

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5/6 Old Yr Open Intermediate - 1st Go (cont) 4 Yr Old Open - 2nd Go 4 Yr Old Open Intermediate - 1st Go 5/6 Yr Old Non-Pro - 1st Go 5/6 Yr Old - Finals 4 Yr Old Open - Finals 5/6 Yr Old Open Intermediate - Finals 5/6 Yr Old Non-Pro - Finals 4 Yr Old Amateur Unlimited - 1st Go 5/6 Yr Old Amateur - 1st Go 4 Yr Old Open Intermediate - Finals

Saturday-March 12

4 Yr Old Non-Pro - 1st Go 5/6 Yr Old Amateur Unlimited - 1st Go 4 Yr Old Amateur - 1st Go

Sunday-March 13

4 Yr Old Non-Pro - Finals 5/6 Yr Old Amateur Unlimited - Finals 4 Yr Old Amateur - Finals 5/6 Yr Old Amateur - Finals

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I warrant that each horse entered meets all rules of eligibility of the event they enter. On behalf of myself and my spouse, children, heirs, and representatives(collectively Releasors). I hereby fully and irrevocably release and covenant to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend The Cattlemens Derby and Classic and the owners on such lands on which any activities conducted by or in association with The Cattlemens Derby and Classic. All owners, representatives, and assigns of anyone identified in classes and above, (collectively Releasees) from and against all liability, claims, causes of action, damages, attorney fees, costs and expenses of every kind (including without limitation, those damages resulting from acts of negligence or fault on the part of the Releasees) in any way relating to the presence at, or participation in, any activity by any Releasor. This release and covenant is to indemnify to all risks, whether foreseen, unforeseen, inherent or otherwise.

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4 YEAR OLD AMATEUR c-w-c: * * Gelding * Chrome Cash* * Senior * 25,000 Amateur--(Lifetime)

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NCHA NATIONAL CIRCUIT FINALS

ALAMO SOUTH TEXAS “Our Alamo Circuit Finals were a huge success,” said Cary Sims. “We had three full days of weekend classes with an aged event each day with nearly $12,000 added money. We worked 421 horses in three days and paid out almost $60,000 in NCHA winnings.” Generous sponsors made nearly $15,000 possible for additional bonus checks awarded to the top five Alamo Circuit winners in each class, along with the prizes furnished by NCHA. “A taco salad lunch, complete with margaritas, was sponsored by the Bell County Expo Center and we were treated to a couple hours of live music by Garrett Bradford on Saturday afternoon. “We also awarded $2,000 in scholarship funds to Brinley Lippincott, who won the youth class both days,” Sims said.

AURORA

BRITISH COLUMBIA, ALBERTA, SASKATCHEWAN, MANITOBA “Our show was awesome,” said Connie Down-Cicoria. “We were really happy with it. We had good entries. People were very positive and had a lot of fun. They were in finals mode - out there to win it.” Joshua Valdez attended the Aurora Circuit Finals to represent NCHA. “It was terrific having that NCHA presence with us,” said Down-Cicoria. “It was great having Joshua there to talk with our members and share ideas. He was so helpful. It was the connection we needed up here.” Aurora saw entries from new cutters and encouraged new affiliate members through the event. “The champions party after the show was the best turnout we’ve ever had at a show,” said Down-Cicoria. “We probably had 25-30% more people at the champions party than we would normally ever expect at previous awards parties.” Aurora held a weekend show with the circuit finals that helped boost attendance with cutters as far away as Ontario coming to cut. “It worked the way we hoped it would,” said Down-Cicoria. “We are definitely excited to do it again next year.” The committee has already begun planning for their 2022 event.

BIG SKY

MONTANA, WYOMING, SOUTH DAKOTA, NORTH DAKOTA, MINNESOTA

PHOTO BY: Willie Gomez Photography

APPALACHIAN WEST VIRGINIA, VIRGINIA, PENNSYLVANIA, NEW JERSEY, ONTARIO, NEW ENGLAND, EASTERN CANADA The Appalachian Circuit Finals welcomed more than 300 entries at their finals event held October 22-24. The single show held over the three days provided an exhibitor-friendly schedule that allowed eve¬ryone plenty of social time. “It went very well,” said Jack Warner. “The people loved it; they’re already looking forward to next year. They loved the threeday format so we got done every day around 5:00 p.m. and they

could all socialize, go for dinner and have fun. That’s what it’s all about.”

Warner is positive the circuit finals program has already had a positive impact on their region, with NCHA memberships increased enough to allow for a new director to be added. “Joshua Valdez from NCHA spent Friday at the show,” said Warner. “We had a party on Saturday night for the exhibitors. They loved the awards. Everything just went very well. “All in all, we have nothing but good news from everybody. The cattle were good. We used two judges, and everyone was happy with that. They especially enjoyed the schedule and time for fun.” 120

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Big Sky was the first circuit finals held, overcoming several last-minute challenges to carry off a successful event. Several board members of the Wyoming Cutting Horse Association contracted COVID-19 at a show the week prior, leaving Jack Enright a bit of a lone ranger. Two days before the show, as he was on his way to the show grounds to begin set up, he got a call from his show secretary who had come down with COVID-19. “I called Jacquee Daniel in Nebraska,” said Enright. “She jumped right on it and said absolutely she would come help us out. She did a superb job. We could not have pulled it off without her. “Just ten minutes later my videographer called with COVID. Lucky enough, our photographer had video equipment with her and was able to do it all. “It turned out to be a great show. Wednesday night, we had a meet and greet with home-cooked food…with free alcohol, there was a lot of karaoke!” Enright gave credit to the staff at the fairgrounds for their help in getting the ground just right. “The cattle could not have been better; they were the best we’ve had in years,” said Enright. “Our cattle supplier was great and our cattle manager handled everything with them. We had fresh cattle in every class.” Sponsors made great prizes available throughout the show. The oldest horse/rider combination prize went to Jerry Ranken, 85, riding a 16-year-old horse. A cutter from Dallas, Texas received the farthest travel prize. “I don’t think anyone left without getting something,” said Enright. Fun and food were a priority for Enright. A Friday night pizza party with wine and whiskey included a friendly competition of on-foot cutting with the flag. “We divided it into mare stakes and gelding stakes,” said Enright. “We gave out prizes. It was great fun.” Josh Valdez and Steve Norris represented NCHA during the Big Sky finals and presented the circuit finals awards. “The awards [from NCHA] were great,” said Enright. “We also pulled in more sponsorship money for this one show than we’ve pulled in for several years.”

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NCHA NATIONAL CIRCUIT FINALS The show garnered a lot of local support from the surrounding towns and businesses. The high school band played the national anthem to open the show. “Our Montana and Wyoming people were decimated by COVID,” said Enright. “We lost probably 40-45 entries because they got COVID at a show the week before. We saw many new exhibitors for the show and circuit finals from North Dakota and Minnesota. It was fun to have new people. “The circuit has definitely made a difference in our area shows. We had three shows in Wyoming with huge entries at each. We had people who don’t normally haul for anything show this year. The nice thing is they don’t have to win every week [in this program]. This is a bonus for weekend cutters. Josh and Steve have put so much time into it. That meant a lot to everybody.”

Each finalist that came received a finalist gift bag, compliments of AzCHA, filled with gifts from many sponsors. “Everyone got something for coming to the finals,” said Wood.

COTTON

Pictured from left to right: PCCHA Executive Director Phil Benadum, PCCHA Dave McGregor Award recipient Tom Shelly, Rock Hedlund, David Costello and Todd Bimat.

EAST TEXAS, ARKANSAS, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, ALABAMA, TENNESSEE

PHOTO BY: Willie Gomez Photography

CACTUS

“We had 390 entries for three days (without LAE classes)” said Gwen Coie. “Everyone seemed to really enjoy the show. I would say Cotton Circuit Finals was a success.” Coie said the cutters were definitely excited about the circuit finals program and the awards. Smiles were everywhere all weekend.

ARIZONA, WESTERN COLORADO, WESTERN NEW MEXICO, SOUTHERN NEVADA, SOUTHERN UTAH, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

GREAT LAKES

The Cactus Circuit Finals was another that closed the season for the program, wrapping up the November weekend in Queen Creek, Arizona. “I thought it went really well,” said Mike Wood. “There were a few people entered who normally did not come to our ‘bigger’ shows and they even won buckles. They were very excited. I would say it boosted entries and participation from around our region. “We had a party with dinner Saturday night after the two go-rounds to award prizes. Everybody had fun.” Wood said some people were surprised by awards that were limited to exhibitors in the region. They appreciated the opportunity the new program has to offer. “We had cutters from outside the region come for the show who were not eligible for the circuit awards,” said Wood. “I thought it sparked a little bit of goodwill and cheer, and people will want to come back. It definitely gave a boost to the local cutters, while the championship show encouraged cutters hauling for the world finals to come as well.”

“It went really, really well,” said Elaine Jackson. “Everyone was very pleased and excited to be there. We ran 165 entries on Saturday. We started at 8:00 in the morning and were done by 9:30 at night. We rolled them right through.” Jackson shared secretary duties with Vicki Green. Utilizing a pre-entry system for the first time gave them some challenges, but they were able to work through it. “I had the opportunity to be at the Sunshine Circuit Finals in Georgia, so it was nice to see how someone else did theirs,” said Jackson. “They only had one go-round. A lot of people liked that we did two go-rounds. “Josh Valdez from NCHA was there on Saturday. He was very impressed with how the show went and the size of it. Our smallest class was the Open, which is how it seems to be all

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KENTUCKY, INDIANA, WISCONSIN, ILLINOIS, MICHIGAN, OHIO

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NCHA NATIONAL CIRCUIT FINALS over the United States. We had 33 or 35 in the $5,000 Novice Horse Non-Pro one day. The $50,000 Amateur was huge. The $15,000 Amateur was big. Surprisingly, the $2,000 Limited Rider was 10-12 entries, when we’ve been having 17-20 horse classes there. “Because of the timing in the year, like the Southern starting, there were people who couldn’t be there. Our show date was set before we even thought about circuit finals, but we did have people come show who don’t normally come to our shows in DuQuoin.”

REDWOOD

WASHINGTON, OREGON, IDAHO, NORTHERN NEVADA, NORTHERN UTAH, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA One of the final circuit finals held, the Redwood Circuit Finals, helped the circuit program finish a successful year. “It went really, really well,” said Nina Lundgren. “We had a good turnout. We tried to combine education, fun and a competitive atmosphere and I think we accomplished that.” Education came from John Burgun of Roo-Hide Saddlery with a saddle-fitting demonstration. He offered hands-on advice for cutters and was available to answer questions and offer help to them. “One of our members has two pie companies, so she brought all these fabulous pies in many wonderful varieties,” said Lundgren. “The next night, we planned a casino night…we had music, dancing and karaoke. A local vendor brought in wine for a wine-tasting. We had several games and entertainment.” Another fun highlight was the special “cutting for carats” class, where cutters competed for a donated diamond. The finalists received actual carrots from Lundgren. Lundgren believes the circuit finals program brought new cutters to Redwood. “Several came that began showing in the fall to get qualified,” said Lundgren. “Also, I think people entered more throughout the year to get qualified for the finals. “The whole weekend was social. We have a really active group and a lot of people participated in making it all happen. That’s what made it work. Everyone felt they could be part helping make it a success.”

HEARTLAND EASTERN COLORADO, KANSAS, NEBRASKA, IOWA, MISSOURI The Heartland Circuit Finals were held with the Owatonna Motors Limited Age Event, capping off a great week for cutting in the midwest. “It was an awesome show,” said Logan Ginkens. “We started on Monday with a pre-work for NCHA Futurity three-year-olds. We worked about 35 or 40 horses…so that was good. “We started showing Tuesday for three days of primarily aged event and some weekend classes.” The Heartland Circuit Finals kicked off Thursday evening, with most classes held as two go-rounds and a pencil finals. The Open, Non-Pro and $50,000 Amateur were slated to hold working finals, depending on entry numbers. “We saw a lot of really good runs,” said Ginkens. “We had people come from all over that we haven’t had cut in our area before.” 124

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On the fun side, Ginkens’ wife, Risa, put together several Halloween activities for the kids on Saturday afternoon, such as a scavenger hunt and costume contest. “Saturday night, we did a free brisket dinner with an open bar for everyone and a calcutta for the $2,000 added 4-year-old Open class we held that night,” said Ginkens. The evening also highlighted Amateur cutters with the Heartland Circuit $50,000 Amateur finals. “I think people really enjoyed the circuit finals,” said Ginkens. “We started giving out the awards as the classes completed. The awards were all really well received, and everyone stuck around for them. It was pretty awesome. Some of the amateur classes especially had great entries. “We had all the great NCHA sponsors that made it possible and several of our own show sponsors that took care of a lot of what we were able to offer, like the free happy hour each evening. We sure appreciate our sponsors.” Ginkens is confident the circuit program will help boost entries at his upcoming winter series of shows.

OILER WEST TEXAS, EASTERN NEW MEXICO, WESTERN OKLAHOMA Cutters in the Oiler Circuit are embracing the new program – evident by the big turnout at their circuit finals, held at the end of October. With a weekend and aged event show on Friday, the circuit finals were held over Saturday and Sunday. “It was very good; we had a big turnout,” said Caren Birdwell. “The awards from NCHA and sponsors were wonderful, everyone really liked them. The weather was great, and everyone had lots of fun. “The classes were all good sized. We are getting people from the northern part of our area that really haven’t come down to show in Sweetwater.” The dinner Saturday night included a cornhole tournament and a piñata for the kids. “We had a great time,” said Birdwell. “The cornhole tournament raised over $1,000 that was split between the three clubs in the Oiler Circuit. Those clubs used the money to purchase Christmas gifts for the needy. The youth kids got angels off the angel tree to support those in their area. The kids did that on their own - it wasn’t the parents doing it. That was really neat.”

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NCHA NATIONAL CIRCUIT FINALS Birdwell has a positive outlook on the circuit program with the new guidelines in place for dual approval of circuits. “The circuit program was intended to help each circuit grow shows,” said Birdwell. “I think that will help it be better this year. We’re looking forward to it.”

Hillerman. “A lot of people brought their futurity colts and were able to work them, too. “It was a really nice show. The cattle were good. The judging was good. Everyone was so pleased. The NCHA did such an amazing job on the awards. I cannot say enough about how tickled everybody was. Ted Sokol was there, representing NCHA, to present awards. Bill Riddle also presented awards. “I think the circuit program is still new enough that many have questions about it. I think it will help the classes outside of the Open and Non-Pro and give them something to shoot for. Joshua Valdez at NCHA has worked hard on the program and has done a great job. I think it will continue to grow.”

SUNSHINE NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, FLORIDA

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RED RIVER NORTH TEXAS, EASTERN OKLAHOMA The Red River Circuit Finals overcame a late schedule change to pull off a successful show in Ardmore, Oklahoma. It was originally set for the last weekend in October, when the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) World Championship Show schedule added days that would have caused the cutting events to overlap. “We had a complicated situation, but we worked with NCHA, AQHA and the Ardmore facility,” said Della Hillerman. “We wanted the cutters who had qualified for both shows to have the opportunity to go [to both].” The Red River show moved their dates up to run Wednesday through Friday, finishing up before the cutting classes at the AQHA World Show began on Saturday. “We had a great turnout for the first year and all,” said Hillerman. “I think it would have been better if we’d had it on the weekend, but we did what we had to do to make it go, so it all worked out okay. “The facility did an outstanding job flipping stalls and the arenas in just a couple days with the last-minute schedule change. A huge show the weekend prior filled every stall. They worked around the clock to get stalls cleaned and the show and practice pens set up with our ground.” Hillerman’s main focus for the show was to put on a really good cutting with an emphasis on the actual show experience for the exhibitors. “We ran it like a major limited aged event,” Hillerman said. “We had fresh cattle in every class. We used our aged event ground, and went the full measure of expense in the arena to give the exhibitors the luxuries of what a higher-level cutting is all about.” A practice pen and flag practice area were part of those amenities. “It was a good practice pen with cows fresh from the show pen,” said 126

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The Sunshine Circuit Finals held their classes in one round, held concurrently with their Wateree Cutting Horse Association weekend show classes. Exhibitors could enter one or both classes. In addition to awards, the circuit finals offered large purses that encouraged crossover entries. “It was incredible,” said Alison Howell. “We had a great turnout with two to three bunches in each class. It was a wonderful show, and we gave out a lot of awards. “We ran ours just a little bit different than the others, with the show spread over three days, because we have a lot of cutters in our area. I believe ours may have been the largest [circuit finals] show. “We added $1,000 in the go-round and did a $100 jackpotted entry fee for the circuit, so a class with 25 entries made a $3,500 purse. Most people entered both classes, so a lot of them got two checks. It was a lot of fun and paid a lot of money.” Howell explained how they built their large added money purse. “We took the $8,000 provided by NCHA and I raised another $14,000,” Howell said. “We used $11,000 for the show added money, and $11,000 for year-end award money.” The year-end award money was paid out with $1,000 split among the top five in each class for the overall year end finals. “Those checks were mailed out after NCHA announced the official year-end circuit final winners, so people got a surprise in the mail,” Howell said. “It was a gift that kept on giving.” The show hosted a party Saturday evening with a catered BBQ dinner, band and the awards presentations. “I think it was a big hit,” said Howell. “Everyone had a blast. We had a three-way tie in a class so there was a foot race between three trainers to break it. “When the circuit program started, nobody really knew how it all worked. I think once NCHA gets the national finals event set up, and people realize they need to qualify for that, it will encourage them to go show to earn those points. That’s going to really make people go to those extra shows and support the shows in their circuit. “The point of the circuit program is to build the affiliates and the shows within the circuits. We had a good show, and we look forward to this next year.”

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OPEN 1. SUGRSPIZNEVRTHINGNIZ {M}, JAMES VANGILDER, WEATHERFORD, TX, 92 shows, $75797.66, ridden by MATT GAINES. 2. CLASSIC IS COOL {M}, DOTTIE ST CLAIR HILL, GLEN ROSE, TX, 89 shows, $70942.84, ridden by R L CHARTIER; RANDY CHARTIER. 3. DURAMAX DUALLY {G}, MILNER ENTERPRISE LLC, SOUTHLAKE , TX, 48 shows, $56290.42, ridden by ADAN BANUELOS; MONTY BUNTIN; R L CHARTIER; TATUM RICE. 4. HOTT HEELS {G}, HARRISON FAMILY TRUST, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 44 shows, $55118.04, ridden by ANDY SHERRERD. 5. BAMA JELLY {S}, MADALYN COWART, BOLIGEE, AL, 40 shows, $45193.10, ridden by AUSTIN SHEPARD; CADE SHEPARD. 6. MISS MARTINI BOON {M}, COYOTE ROCK RANCH LLC, TERREBONNE, OR, 96 shows, $41581.64, ridden by MONTY BUNTIN; TIM SMITH. 7. PARADOX CAT {G}, SHANNON LAMB, LAKE KIOWA, TX, 94 shows, $38451.94, ridden by GAYLON WELLS; ROY OLIVER; TIM SMITH. 8. CLAYS LITTLE KIT CAT {G}, DAWN CHAPMAN, CHANDLER, AZ, 99 shows, $36781.85, ridden by DREW DUNHAM; LESLIE BATES; MIKE WOOD; MONTY BUNTIN; TIM SMITH. 9. HOT MELODY {M}, ROCK CREEK CUTTING HORSES, LLC, WEATHERFORD, TX, 59 shows, $36676.49, ridden by MATT GAINES. 10. SHES MY CHERRY PIE {M}, BLACKSHEAR & CINDY SNYDER, ELM GROVE, LA, 99 shows, $35872.59, ridden by CASEY CROUCH. 11. BLUES HOT {G}, DON & G ROSE JOHNSON, WADDELL, AZ, 69 shows, $33418.77, ridden by TODD BIMAT. 12. CRISPY KREME {G}, CH DEHAAN, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 99 shows, $33331.01, ridden by MIKE WOOD. 13. STEEL BETTY {M}, RAVI TUMBER, WINTERS, CA, 34 shows, $31559.78, ridden by MONTY BUNTIN. 14. MR LUCKYS {G}, ROCK CREEK CUTTING HORSES, LLC, WEATHERFORD, TX, 51 shows, $30630.72, ridden by MATT GAINES; TIM SMITH. 15. LIL MADDY REY {M}, MISTY GREESON, BARTLESVILLE, OK, 80 shows, $30042.78, ridden by LINDY THORN; NATHEN ANDERSON.

NON-PRO 1. EJ HUNTLEY, WEATHERFORD, TX, 113 shows, $96148.52, (BORDEAUXX; RIPPING ICHI; TEN BLADE). 2. JAMES VANGILDER, WEATHERFORD, TX, 116 shows, $92422.80, (HOT MELODY; METALLIC LEGACY; MR LUCKYS; RICKY TRICKY CAT). 3. BONNIE MARTIN, LAS VEGAS, NV, 113 shows, $58872.83, (AUTUMN REY; METALLIC DUAL REY; REYSIN KITTENS; STUNNING TRICK; TALIATE). 4. CAITLIN RICE, WEATHERFORD, TX, 29 shows, $53408.44, (JEWEL BARS CAT; METALLIKA). 5. ELIZABETH QUIRK, DENHAM SPRINGS, LA, 57 shows, $49149.65, (CANDI CAT; CATILLAC REYS; CD SUPER FREAK; GRACIE LU FREEBUSH; HOLMEBOY; REYSTYLIN SMOOTH; SR KIT KAT REY; THE CAT DOCTRESS). 6. JOE HOWARD WILLIAMSON, WICHITA FALLS, TX, 72 shows, $48431.86, (METALIC KNIGHT). 7. MARY JO MILNER, SOUTHLAKE, TX, 64 shows, $45210.30, (DURAMAX DUALLY; LITTLE PEPTO CAT).

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8. JILL ROTH, PASO ROBLES, CA, 61 shows, $33648.92, (BEA PURE CAT). 9. M TODD QUIRK, DENHAM SPRINGS, LA, 44 shows, $32894.08, (DRESSEDIN SMARTSTYLE; MORIA METALLICA; PLAYSOMETHINGSMOOTH; REYSTYLIN SMOOTH; THE CAT DOCTRESS). 10. MATTHEW COLDIRON, JEFFERSONVILLE, OH, 75 shows, $31940.06, (JUAN TOUGH CAT; JUSTA LIL BROWNSUGAR). 11. LEE HOLSEY, HUNTSVILLE, TX, 69 shows, $30967.11, (DMAC WISE GUY; REDHEAD FROM DENVER; REYHANNON; SUGAR RAILENA). 12. TYLER JOHNSON, CRESSON, TX, 50 shows, $30870.87, (BAMA DAWG; GINGER SPICE; YALL IM COUNTIN). 13. BOBBIE WILLIAMSON, WICHITA FALLS, TX, 53 shows, $29334.76, (DID IT ON PURPOSE; HOTT DAWG). 14. HOLLY JACKSON MUENCH, MARIETTA, OK, 72 shows, $27018.90, (CD PRETTY CAT; RICOCHET OFF DA BOON). 15. THOMAS JORDAN VAUGHN, FORSYTH, GA, 34 shows, $22012.30, (DESIRES BIG AL; JUAN IN A MILLION).

RESTRICTED/LIMITED $50,000 AMATEUR 1. FRANK MARTIN, LAS VEGAS, NV, 85 shows, $49951.05, (AUTUMN REY; SHO NUFF HOT; STARLIGHT PROWLER). 2. DAVID HARP, WEATHERFORD, TX, 67 shows, $48247.33, (CY ROYALTY CHECKS; KAUSAC KAT; LIL LOU REY; SPOOKED BY A CAT; SVR CAUGHT YA LOOKIN). 3. CONNOR SOUTHWORTH, WEATHERFORD, TX, 48 shows, $33822.89, (CR DUAL HEARTED CAT; FRECKLE KITTY; METALLIC MARIA REY). 4. VIRGINIA KILDUFF, PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ, 67 shows, $30960.94, (KISSES ON MY BOTTOM). 5. GERALD BRECKE, DORCHESTER, WI, 74 shows, $25562.41, (FRACKER BROWN; SMARTLEE AS A CAT). 6. BO BUCKLEY, SALADO, TX, 45 shows, $25401.58, (PAWZITIVELY SMART). 7. HEATHER TODD, CORSICANA, TX, 88 shows, $24535.79, (PEPSI BOON; SMOKIN RED HOTT). 8. SCOTT ROSEMAN, LOOMIS, CA, 52 shows, $24388.35, (BADGERS CANDY; REYSING A SOLANO; SHORTA CD). 9. KANDACE STONE, DUBLIN, TX, 53 shows, $24057.42, (CLASE AZUL; LANEYS GOTTA PLAYER). 10. BROOKE MANION, GRAND ISLAND, FL, 67 shows, $23828.48, (BRANDED BOON). 11. MARCELLE LEBLANC, FORT WORTH, TX, 46 shows, $23184.19, (MARTINI IN STYLE; TWICED BET). 12. NATALIE RECTOR, ROGERSVILLE, MO, 62 shows, $23176.24, (PS MAGGIE POO; SMOOTH BETTIN ANNIE; SMOOTH REYN; TOO HOT TO COPY). 13. DAVID WHITAKER, TAYLOR, UT, 55 shows, $22886.96, (CARTIER TIME; SMOOTH KATZ). 14. BILL ZAHARIA, OWATONNA, MN, 69 shows, $22474.19, (CHUCKS LITTLE PEPTO; METALLIC JONES; RM LIGHTNING MERADA). 15. SCOTT WARDLEY, OKOTOKS, AB, 54 shows, $21334.88, (SMOKIN SMOOTH DUALLY; SMOOTH CD SLICKER).

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$35,000 NON-PRO 1. BREANNA COLLIER, CYPRESS, TX, 93 shows, $19914.98, (SMARTYS BOON; SMARTYS ROCKIN DOC; WEEPING WIDOW). 2. JACK BELL, DULUTH, MN, 69 shows, $12790.89, (CAUTION PIPING HOT; CD WOOD; DAKOTA DUNES; SMOOTH CATOURE; SPIN TO YOU; STYLA BOOM). 3. FAITH SHOWALTER, CAYNON LAKE, CA, 54 shows, $12643.18, (HALIVOUS; LIL PEPTO TEQUIERO; METALLIC BABY DOLL). 4. ROBERT COOLEY, PETALUMA, CA, 56 shows, $11016.43, (HALREYZN SWINGER). 5. SUSAN STOLTZ, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 44 shows, $10250.11, (DOUBLE TUFF). 6. JEREME BARNETT, MORRISTOWN, AZ, 52 shows, $10075.97, (SG MISS METALLIC). 7. JEFFREY CARVER, CHARDON, OH, 59 shows, $9924.58, (DIRTY CAT TINI; WHISKEY CAT). 8. JODY GRAY, COOL, CA, 45 shows, $8681.24, (TRINITYS DUAL REY). 9. TARA ROSEMAN, LOOMIS, CA, 46 shows, $8499.31, (BADGERS CANDY; SHORTA CD). 10. HANNAH JACKSON, GALATIA, IL, 57 shows, $8389.40, (LOT A BOON; QUICK DUAL CAT; TRACKER JONES). 11. MARY BETH JACKSON, CAMERON, NC, 58 shows, $8074.14, (BRIGHT LITTLE BOON; HICKORYSINDIANSUMMER). 12. TIA HARARI, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 64 shows, $7723.06, (SMART LOOKIN CAT). 13. SHAUN MUSSELMAN, CASPER, WY, 39 shows, $7278.25, (BAYOU METALLIC). 14. JEWEL DUVAL, ENNIS, TX, 56 shows, $7049.04, (KITTYS TOMGIRL; SHORT DRIVE). 15. JAY PROOST, TWIN FALLS, ID, 54 shows, $6936.02, (BET ON THE BABE; CAT N CORN; LENAS PRETTY ICHI).

$15,000 AMATEUR 1. DALLAS MOORE, CLEMENTS, CA, 63 shows, $17274.29, (PEPPERMINTS PATTY). 2. KAYLEE THOMPSON, PETALUMA, CA, 62 shows, $15074.69, (NU ID BE SPECIAL). 3. JEREME BARNETT, MORRISTOWN, AZ, 49 shows, $14626.19, (SG MISS METALLIC). 4. KENDRA KING, CLEMENTS, CA, 58 shows, $10906.95, (HALLIE CAT; SCATMAN CUTTERS). 5. BRAD WEISS, TIOGA, TX, 73 shows, $10820.89, (BELLES ON MY PEPTOES; DOCS FANCI CABERNET; GOODY TOO SMOOTH). 6. JOSEPH MESALAM, VERSAILLES, KY, 63 shows, $10771.79, (CRYSTAL BLUE BOON; DUALCIOUS; TAKE IT EAZEE; THIS CATS SWEET). 7. JUSTIN EDGAR, BATHGATE, ND, 57 shows, $9033.48, (REY COOL SUPERCAT; THE KING OF QUEENS). 8. ANNA SHORTES, BRECKENRIDGE, TX, 73 shows, $8880.67, (FLASH OF MELODY) 9. PHILLIP SCROGGS, ETHEL, LA, 72 shows, $8478.85, (KATES LAST PLAY). 10. ROBBY ROGERS, ANDREWS, TX, 61 shows, $8320.15, (CATS GOT GUNS; MISTER CD OLENA). 11. KEITH BAEHMANN, GUNTER, TX, 60 shows, $8278.62, (NEAT LITTLE CHECK). 12. JAY PROOST, TWIN FALLS, ID, 52 shows, $8193.86, (BET ON THE BABE; CAT N CORN; LENAS PRETTY ICHI).

13. SUSAN STOLTZ, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 40 shows, $8159.41, (DOUBLE TUFF). 14. LILLY LORAAS, DULUTH, MN, 51 shows, $8134.00, (PHARREL). 15. JAN HODGES BURCH, TRENTON, SC, 66 shows, $7176.65, (IM STRUCK ON YOU; LIGHT EM UPP; PEPTO WHITE; SNOOPIN KAT).

$25,000 NOVICE 1. METALLIZZIE {M}, COWS & HORSES ETC, WEATHERFORD, TX, 105 shows, $55022.57, ridden by TIM SMITH. 2. HESA MONEY MAKER {G}, SHANNON LAMB, LAKE KIOWA, TX, 99 shows, $54272.79, ridden by BRADEY DAVIS; GAYLON WELLS; ROY OLIVER; TIM SMITH. 3. DOS CATS {G}, DAWN CHAPMAN, CHANDLER, AZ, 103 shows, $50504.10, ridden by MIKE WOOD; MONTY BUNTIN. 4. SHES MY CHERRY PIE {M}, BLACKSHEAR & CINDY SNYDER, ELM GROVE, LA, 96 shows, $44724.60, ridden by BRANDON DUFURRENA; CASEY CROUCH. 5. SMOOTH AS MERCEDES {M}, ROCK CREEK CUTTING HORSES, LLC, WEATHERFORD, TX, 77 shows, $42526.11, ridden by MATT GAINES. 6. SOUL SISTA {M}, ROCK CREEK CUTTING HORSES, LLC, WEATHERFORD, TX, 81 shows, $39432.19, ridden by JAMES VANGILDER; MATT GAINES. 7. PEPSI BOON {G}, JAMES & HEATHER TODD, CORSICANA, TX, 93 shows, $35405.90, ridden by CASEY CROUCH; JAMES TODD. 8. FULL METAL KITTY {M}, JOSEPH DAKAN, KERENS, WV, 55 shows, $28361.03, ridden by TRACY BARTON. 9. CAT LADELLE {M}, LAYNE BARTL, RIDGE MANOR, FL, 53 shows, $21088.85, ridden by TANCE BRYANT. 10. A CHIC COMMANDER {G}, JANSSEN PERFORMANCE HORSES LLC, RUSH CITY, MN, 73 shows, $19988.86, ridden by BOB JANSSEN; MATTHEW TAYLOR BUDGE. 11. HEAVY METAL PLAYGIRL {M}, JARED TAPP, HANSON, KY, 57 shows, $19909.06, ridden by TRENT HARRISON. 12. HIGH BROW CLAY 012 {G}, CONNIE DOWN-CICORIA, FOOTHILLS , AB, 40 shows, $19132.17, ridden by CODY SMITH; CONNIE DOWN-CICORIA. 13. LANEYS GOTTA PLAYER {G}, KANDACE STONE, DUBLIN, TX, 31 shows, $18829.36, ridden by BENJAMIN ROBERSON. 14. JETT FUEL {G}, AWA HOLDINGS, OKOLONA, MS, 50 shows, $17741.63, ridden by DENNIS (ZEKE) ENTZ. 15. HOTT CAT {M}, LARRY & RENEE SULLIVAN, POOLVILLE, TX, 42 shows, $16932.67, ridden by BENJAMIN ROBERSON.

$25,000 NOVICE NON-PRO 1. YALL IM COUNTIN {G}, DICK & KIPPI COGDELL, TULIA, TX, 90 shows, $55199.21, ridden by LUCCHESE JOHNSON; TYLER JOHNSON. 2. LITTLE JEWELS OLENA {G}, JAMES FIGIEL, LAKE KIOWA, TX, 106 shows, $45004.42, ridden by JAMES FIGIEL. 3. SMOOTH CATOLENA {G}, CLARKE BUTTE RANCH, BEND, OR, 41 shows, $23875.88, ridden by MIA WEBSTER. 4. DOS CATS {G}, DAWN CHAPMAN, CHANDLER, AZ, 37 shows, $22855.69, ridden by DAWN CHAPMAN. 5. THIS IS MY SPOT {M}, JAMIE SOKOL, DELEON SPRINGS, FL, 43 shows, $21166.87, ridden by JAMIE SOKOL. 6. HOT MELODY {M}, ROCK CREEK CUTTING HORSES, LLC, WEATHERFORD, TX, 33 shows, $20393.80, ridden by JAMES VANGILDER.

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7. CD SUGARBRITCHES {M}, TRAVIS GROVER, CRESCO, IA, 46 shows, $19393.15, ridden by KATE GROVER; TRAVIS GROVER. 8. LOOKIN LIKYA LIKE {G}, DAVE & STEPHANIE SHEEN, BANGS, TX, 54 shows, $18877.39, ridden by DAVE SHEEN. 9. LEXUS SMOOTH {M}, BYRON WALKER, GRANBURY, TX, 64 shows, $17058.26, ridden by JAMES VANGILDER. 10. CATTY KYLE {G}, DUANE & CINDY WATKINS, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 54 shows, $16586.01, ridden by CINDY WATKINS. 11. CR WRS ROYAL TEE {G}, PHILLIP CARTER, FRISCO, TX, 41 shows, $14785.21, ridden by TREY FRICKE. 12. FED EXX {G}, KATHLEEN & MORGAN PLISZKA, GUTHRIE CENTER, IA, 61 shows, $13502.93, ridden by KATHLEEN PLISZKA; MORGAN PLISZKA. 13. PELLA {M}, TRAVIS BARTON, HARTSVILLE, SC, 24 shows, $13369.26, ridden by TRAVIS BARTON. 14. CATTY BLUZ {G}, BARRY & MICHELLE BARNES, LEWISTON, ID, 21 shows, $13304.43, ridden by MICHELLE BARNES. 15. ALMOST METALLIC {G}, COLTON COGDELL, TULIA, TX, 32 shows, $12675.75, ridden by COLTON COGDELL; JIM COGDELL.

$5,000 NOVICE 1. HOTTISH CAT {G}, DAWN CHAPMAN, CHANDLER, AZ, 89 shows, $50743.04, ridden by MIKE WOOD; MONTY BUNTIN. 2. PRINCESS BETTY REY {M}, RACHEL REY, TEMPLETON, CA, 81 shows, $40296.07, ridden by CAMERON VERSTEGEN; DYLAN MEYER. 3. APOLLO CREED {S}, RIAN BURKES, HIBBING, MN, 70 shows, $36224.92, ridden by J P BELL. 4. SECRETS CD {G}, DEBRA WINARD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 99 shows, $31743.52, ridden by DEBRA WINARD; MIKE WOOD; MONTY BUNTIN. 5. POWDER SUGAR BABY {M}, MARGARET ANNE MEHLE, RUSH CITY, MN, 73 shows, $28414.83, ridden by BOB JANSSEN.

6. SMOKIN RED HOTT {M}, JAMES & HEATHER TODD, CORSICANA, TX, 61 shows, $22513.19, ridden by CASEY CROUCH. 7. CR DUAL REY HEART {S}, JUSTIN ARNOLD, PADUCAH, KY, 70 shows, $20729.61, ridden by CASEY CROUCH; TRENT HARRISON. 8. HIGH O SILVER {G}, VICKIE HART, APPLE VALLEY, CA, 40 shows, $20464.88, ridden by BRENT ERICKSON; ERIC WISEHART; MONTY BUNTIN; TIM SMITH. 9. CR FROSTYS TUFF {M}, STEVE & KAREN OLSEN, BOYD, TX, 28 shows, $17374.38, ridden by CHRISTIAN MILLER; STEVE OEHLHOF; TIM SMITH. 10. SMOOTHEST RIDE {G}, DAVID & SUSAN LEVISAY, CRESTON, CA, 50 shows, $15370.02, ridden by MONTY BUNTIN; TIM SMITH. 11. MANTECA MOE {G}, TEMMY EVANS, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 62 shows, $15203.76, ridden by AL DUNNING; LESLIE BATES; TOSTEN PETERSON. 12. ROSA DEL PEPTO {M}, STELLA SWANSON, MIDLAND, TX, 34 shows, $14429.02, ridden by ZEB CORVIN. 13. LSR ADDAROSA RIO {M}, JILL RENNIE, PRINCE ALBERT, SK, 45 shows, $13182.04, ridden by TYLER DARROCH. 14. HOLLYS BOONIN {M}, EMILEE RADFORD, VALLEY VIEW, TX, 34 shows, $12870.70, ridden by JOSE CRUZ. 15. WATCH ME ONE TIME {M}, LAYNE BARTL, RIDGE MANOR, FL, 43 shows, $12081.53, ridden by TANCE BRYANT.

$5,000 NOV HORSE NON-PRO 1. SMOKIN RED HOTT {M}, JAMES & HEATHER TODD, CORSICANA, TX, 115 shows, $47320.57, ridden by HEATHER TODD; JAMES TODD. 2. WICKED METAL {G}, MORGAN MILLER, WEATHERFORD, TX, 98 shows, $39948.04, ridden by MORGAN MILLER. 3. MIDNIGHT BLU {M}, ELAINE JACKSON, GALATIA, IL, 96 shows, $27072.75, ridden by ELAINE JACKSON; HANNAH JACKSON.

4. SECRETS CD {G}, DEBRA WINARD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 78 shows, $26016.37, ridden by DEBRA WINARD. 5. HOLLIWOOD {M}, MATTHEW ANDERSON, STURGEON COUNTY, AB, 38 shows, $25360.14, ridden by MATTHEW ANDERSON. 6. HOTTISH CAT {G}, DAWN CHAPMAN, CHANDLER, AZ, 40 shows, $21526.04, ridden by DAWN CHAPMAN. 7. RH PURROLATOR CAT {S}, SANDY REID, LEDUC COUNTY, AB, 51 shows, $19896.23, ridden by SANDY REID. 8. SMART TIME KAT {G}, TREY FRICKE, DALLAS, TX, 52 shows, $17915.31, ridden by TREY FRICKE. 9. PRINCESS BETTY REY {M}, RACHEL REY, TEMPLETON, CA, 67 shows, $16517.01, ridden by RACHEL REY. 10. REYSED RICH {G}, CH DEHAAN, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 54 shows, $16176.38, ridden by CH DEHAAN. 11. MANTECA MOE {G}, TEMMY EVANS, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 55 shows, $15855.62, ridden by TEMMY EVANS. 12. KACHINA ROYAL {M}, TOM KAUER, WINNER, SD, 44 shows, $14484.21, ridden by TOM KAUER. 13. CR TUFF LIL SANDY {M}, HOLLY JONES, WALLA WALLA, WA, 48 shows, $14132.40, ridden by HOLLY JONES. 14. SMOOTH LIL KIT KAT {M}, JESSICA FLOYD, BOOKER, TX, 53 shows, $13540.20, ridden by JESSICA FLOYD. 15. CHECKS PLEASE {M}, MAKENZIE (POSSUM) MOORE, WALNUT GROVE, MS, 40 shows, $12401.52, ridden by MAKENZIE (POSSUM) MOORE. $2,000 Limit Rider (Any Horse) 1. STEPHANIE PAYNE, QUEEN CREEK, AZ, 117 shows, $17380.38, (BLESS CHU MATE; FOUND MY DREAM; RIGHT OF REY). 2. COLTON MILLER, SEQUIN, TX, 78 shows, $16422.05, (CHU WANNA PLAY; LITTLE INDIANNA; METRO FLETCH). 3. JESSICA BURDETT, LAS VEGAS, NV, 108 shows, $15295.37, (PROWLING PEPTO; STARLIGHT PROWLER; STUNNING TRICK). 4. KARTER BEARUP, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 69 shows, $14182.84, (BINGOS ICHI; CATS INCREDIBLE; MAMAS LITTLE PISTOL; PRF SMOOTH CAT RUBY).

5. JULIA REY, TEMPLETON, CA, 73 shows, $11473.98, (CHITA BLUE CAT). 6. REAGAN BOLLENBACHER, GENEVA, IN, 53 shows, $11333.35, (TS REYS N CATS). 7. STERLING DECKER, LOVINGTON, NM, 65 shows, $9734.63, (CD SMOOTHIE; GOOD NIGHT NURSE 005; LIL SUGAR LONG LEGS). 8. ANNE INDRELAND, BIG TIMBER, MT, 71 shows, $9435.15, (SCOOTINBOONSPRINCESS; SUGAR HI; YOU GOT NOTHIN ON ME). 9. ALEX BILLINGSLEY, CARTERVILLE, IL, 63 shows, $9193.31, (LOT A BOON; SPANK THAT CAT; TRACKER JONES). 10. KATE ROBERSON, MINERAL WELLS, TX, 51 shows, $8818.27, (CATMERIZE; HOTT CAT; LIL PEP N TIME; MS NITA; TA JENNY DIVER). 11. ERIN TERWILLIGER, STILWELL, KS, 67 shows, $8646.19, (DR CUZIN; LIL BLU BOON; MASTER LIZZY; ROCKEN METALLIC ; SHE REY REY). 12. GRETA WURTZ, PRITCHARD , BC, 38 shows, $8413.58, (CR REYLY TUFF; SAN TARIS DUAL OAK; SONITAS COLONEL PEP; SWEET PEPTO AGAIN). 13. LULU DAVIS, PELAHATCHIE, MS, 58 shows, $8167.24, (STATE OF PLAY). 14. MORGAN PLISZKA, GUTHRIE CENTER, IA, 55 shows, $7926.63, (FED EXX; IM STRUCK ON YOU; METALLICS STAR). 15. TIFFANY HARDEN, OWENSVILLE, MO, 90 shows, $7709.45, (CALS LITTLE CAT; DCW YESIWOOD; GRACIES JEWEL; HALCOM X; MONROE IN MINK).

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NCHA VICE PRESIDENT CANDIDATE

Raymond Shumate

et me introduce myself: I am Raymond Shumate. I am a native of Bluefield, West Virginia. I served in the United States Air Force for five years before starting my horse training career in 1982. I began my training endeavor with Pat Earnheart in Hernando, Mississippi. From there, I moved to south Texas to work for Sam Wilson. I also worked in Chappell Hill, Texas for Jon White, Colorado, and at the Slate River Ranch in Virginia before returning to south Texas to finish my horse training career. I had the privilege of working for the same owner for 20 years. I began producing the Waco Texas Futurity in 2009. Prior to that, I served on the board and as president of the Waller County Cutting Horse Association. I am currently on the LAE show producers committee and a past NCHA director. I am also a AAAA judge. My training experience has varied from hauling Open horses in the top 15, showing in limited age events and hauling Amateurs, Non-Pros and Youth competitors for the top 15. I believe that my highlight as an NCHA member is the transformation 134

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of the Waco Futurity into the success that it is today. This aged event, coupled with weekend shows, is a fun show environment for all involved. We strive to make it better and more user friendly each year. My vision for the NCHA would be to have ongoing, consistent information dissemination to its members. I feel that the organization could improve on how we educate our members – from new members all the way to enlightening existing members on the varied aspects of our industry. I want to aid our members in accessing pertinent information when it comes to new rules, rule changes or clarifications. I want to share the ins and outs of producing a show with our members. I want breeders to share their expertise in this aspect of the industry. Lastly, I want exhibitors to be filled with knowledge about judging procedures. I think that if the “how’s” and “why’s” of our sport are elaborated on, we can all be a more cohesive unit. I would love to see a social media campaign for FAQs, little known facts, and explanation of rules. I want to thoughtfully consider all petitions presented to me without making hasty decisions. If someone

comes to me with a proposal, question, or problem, I want to delve into this with as much research as possible. Therefore, I can feel confident in my answer. I want to make the NCHA a premier organization with national notoriety. I would like to procure more corporate sponsors. I would also like to see our sport presented across a wider variety of media – ideally RFD TV or the Cowboy Channel. I would like to have a member recognition/appreciation program for longevity, contributions, and accomplishments outside of the Members Hall of Fame. There are many members that may never reach the Hall of Fame criteria, but have left their mark, nonetheless. This is one way to encourage member retention. Please consider me for your vote for NCHA Vice President. I am passionate about this organization and the sport that we represent which maintains our Western heritage. Please feel free to contact with me by phone 936-870-8561 or email raymondshumatevp@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

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NCHA VICE PRESIDENT CANDIDATE member, and an Atlantic Coast Cutting board member. I personally enjoy participating in weekend and aged event shows in our organization. One of the specific items that I would like to accomplish as vice president would be to increase NCHA support of weekend shows. The circuit finals is a new innovative program that could be supported and promoted more to broaden participation in weekend shows. We should continue to work with affiliates to find creative ways to improve weekend events and make sure that they are fun for the participant and their families. We also need to improve our national events so that we grow the purse for each show through more entries, corporate sponsors, and NCHA funding added money where possible. Corporate sponsors will invest as we increase the awareness of the NCHA brand through social media and other platforms. The current stewards of the NCHA which includes its executive director, staff, executive board, and all its volunteers have the organization headed in a very positive direction. We need to continue to grow the participation in cutting. I would like to give back to the National Cutting Horse Association by serving as the next Vice President. Over the next few months, I would love to hear from you as to how to make the NCHA better. My most important task in running for this office will be to listen.

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FINAL 2021 STANDINGS CIRCUIT LEADERS More than 96% of the horses competing in NCHA events are Registered American Quarter Horses. Points counted in these standings were won in the Circuit resided or designated in by the owner of the contesting horse.

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OPEN

1. SHES MY CHERRY PIE {M}, BLACKSHEAR & CINDY SNYDER, ELM GROVE, LA, 40 shows, 175 points, ridden by CASEY CROUCH. 2. CREYZY TRAIN {M}, RONALD KNUTSON, SPOKANE, WA, 20 shows, 90 points, ridden by CASEY CROUCH. 3. SANDMAN CAT {G}, GLEN PENDERGRASS, BRENHAM, TX, 12 shows, 54 points, ridden by JOSEPH LOTT . 4. PRF SPOTON {S}, LOIS ORR, BRENHAM, TX, 9 shows, 51 points, ridden by PAIGE KINCAID. 5. CR TUFF DOC OLENA {G}, BEVERLY MOORE, RICHMOND, TX, 11 shows, 50 points, ridden by JUSTIN WHITE.

NON-PROFESSIONAL

1. KEITH MESKER, KATY, TX, 26 shows, 100 points 2. QUINN COLLINS, WASHINGTON, TX, 15 shows, 81 points 3. MELISSA LYONS, IOLA, TX, 13 shows, 62 points 4. DAVID BRANDON SMITH, PLEASANTON, TX, 9 shows, 51 points 5. CAROLINE COLLINS, WASHINGTON, TX, 8 shows, 36 points

$50,000 AMATEUR

1. BO BUCKLEY, SALADO, TX, 39 shows, 256 points 2. HEATHER TODD, CORSICANA, TX, 41 shows, 180 points 3. STEVEN CRAIG, NEW ULM, TX, 32 shows, 156 points 4. ELIZABETH RILEY, CHAPPELL HILL, TX, 22 shows, 128 points 5. SPENCER LIPPINCOTT, CYPRESS, TX, 25 shows, 96 points

CIRCUIT LEADERS

$35,000 NON-PRO

1. BREANNA COLLIER, CYPRESS, TX, 58 shows, 269 points 2. LEIGH SCHULTZ, BELLVILLE, TX, 36 shows, 156 points 3. CYNTHIA HENDRICKSON, CAT SPRINGS, TX, 36 shows, 131 points 4. DON MCCUTCHEN, CLEVELAND, TX, 31 shows, 97 points 5. ELIZABETH RILEY, CHAPPELL HILL, TX, 11 shows, 68 points

$15,000 AMATEUR

1. CHRISTINE PERRY, CALVERT, TX, 35 shows, 181 points 2. GINA BRATTON, BRYAN, TX, 28 shows, 138 points 3. TRISTAN MOSCHELLA, JEWETT, TX, 21 shows, 96 points 4. HERBERT FINNEN, CORSICANA, TX, 25 shows, 84 points 5-6. CRAIG COLLINS, SPRING, TX, 6 shows, 17 points 5-6. KLINT MOORE, DIME BOX, TX, 4 shows, 17 points

$25,000 NOVICE

1. PEPSI BOON {G}, JAMES & HEATHER TODD, CORSICANA, TX, 45 shows, 244 points, ridden by CASEY CROUCH. 2. SHES MY CHERRY PIE {M}, BLACKSHEAR & CINDY SNYDER, ELM GROVE, LA, 36 shows, 203 points, ridden by CASEY CROUCH. 3. PURE HAL {S}, JAMES LACOSTE, SEALY, TX, 13 shows, 101 points, ridden by CONSTANTINE CALOUDAS.

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4. TEXNIQUE {M}, FELICIA MANCUSO, CHAPPELL HILL, TX, 10 shows, 51 points, ridden by JAMES DAVISON. 5-6. LIL WOODY CAT {G}, MARCY BLANCHARD, BEBE, TX, 8 shows, 43 points, ridden by CRAIG GILHAM. 5-6. METALLIC STARDUST {M}, JUSTIN & KRISTIN WHITE, CHAPPELL HILL, TX, 5 shows, 43 points, ridden by JUSTIN WHITE.

$25,000 NOVICE NON-PRO

1. LIL WOODY CAT {G}, MARCY BLANCHARD, BEBE, TX, 19 shows, 111 points, ridden by MARCY BLANCHARD. 2. MR STORMY CAT {G}, MIKE RUTHERFORD, BRENHAM, TX, 20 shows, 102 points, ridden by MIKE RUTHERFORD. 3. MECOM RANCH ELLIE {M}, NANCY & STEVE MARTIN, CHAPPELL HILL, TX, 7 shows, 42 points, ridden by STEVE MARTIN. 4. PEPTOS LIL CD {G}, LEXINGTON BROOKE SLAUGHTER, HEMPSTEAD, TX, 10 shows, 40 points, ridden by JEANINE SLAUGHTER. 5-6. BABY GENIUS {M}, MIKE FARRIS, MADISONVILLE, TX, 6 shows, 34 points, ridden by RILEY HOPE FARRIS. 5-6. PURE HAL {S}, JAMES LACOSTE, SEALY, TX, 5 shows, 34 points, ridden by GRANT WILLIAM VALDEZ.

$5,000 NOVICE

1. THIS CHIC BE TUFF {M}, BRIANNA LOCKSTEDT, SEALY, TX, 31 shows, 183 points, ridden by PAIGE KINCAID. 2. SMOKIN RED HOTT {M}, JAMES & HEATHER TODD, CORSICANA, TX, 26 shows, 149 points, ridden by CASEY CROUCH. 3. CR DUAL REY HEART {S}, JUSTIN ARNOLD, PADUCAH, KY, 26 shows, 138 points, ridden by CASEY CROUCH. 4. WOODABOUT BOON {G}, KEITH MESKER, KATY, TX, 21 shows, 128 points, ridden by PAIGE KINCAID. 5. BET THATS JOLENEE {M}, CARL VEASLEY, WALLER, TX, 10 shows, 60 points, ridden by ROBERT FUENTES.

$5,000 NOV HORSE NON-PRO

1. SMOKIN RED HOTT {M}, JAMES & HEATHER TODD, CORSICANA, TX, 55 shows, 188 points, ridden by JAMES TODD. 2. THIS CHIC BE TUFF {M}, BRIANNA LOCKSTEDT, SEALY, TX, 15 shows, 58 points, ridden by BRIANNA LOCKSTEDT. 3. BABY BLU EYZ {M}, KATY FORNAS, WEATHERFORD, TX, 8 shows, 28 points, ridden by KATY FORNAS. 4. ROSE E {M}, JODIE & CLAY CERNY, BRAZORIA, TX, 2 shows, 17 points, ridden by CASSIE CERNY. 5. SL PEP CEE {S}, PAUL BASSEL, LOTT, TX, 3 shows, 16 points, ridden by EMILY BASSEL.

$2,000 LIMIT RIDER (ANY HORSE)

1. COLTON MILLER, SEQUIN, TX, 51 shows, 283 points 2. ROBERT PERRY, CALVERT, TX, 28 shows, 142 points 3. HERBERT FINNEN, CORSICANA, TX, 25 shows, 126 points 4. BILLY LIGHT, CAMERON, TX, 19 shows, 118 points 5. TAYVN WEST, BRENHAM, TX, 18 shows, 65 points

APPALACHIAN

West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ontario, New England, Eastern Canada

OPEN

1. REY REDDINGTON {G}, LINDSAY SELIGMAN, HAMBURG, PA, 19 shows, 91 points, ridden by ANDREW SUTLIFF. 2-3. HEZ ALL CAT {G}, TRACY WALKER, ELKINS, WV, 19 shows, 85 points, ridden by ARIEL SBARRA. 2-3. HIDDIN ASSETS {M}, JOSEPH & LAURIE GATTEN, NEW RINGGOLD, PA, 13 shows, 85 points, ridden by ANDREW SUTLIFF. 4. ICHI CHAMPAGNE {M}, LANDON BUTLER, UPPERVILLE, VA, 13 shows, 83 points, ridden by GRADY DUNCAN. 5. SMOOTHER THAN ANNIE {M}, CATHY OCHARZAK, HAGERSTOWN, MD, 11 shows, 79 points, ridden by JAMES MCDONOUGH.

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NON-PROFESSIONAL

1. CHRISTINA OCHARZAK, CLEAR SPRINGS, MD, 16 shows, 137 points 2. RHONDA BAUER, GRAFTON, WV, 22 shows, 136 points 3. LINDSAY SELIGMAN, HAMBURG, PA, 17 shows, 80 points 4. GEORGE BONGIORNO, DARIEN, CT, 8 shows, 71 points 5. DAVID PHILLIPS, MOHRSVILLE, PA, 12 shows, 69 points

$50,000 AMATEUR

1. MARSHALL MILLER, GETTYSBURG, PA, 16 shows, 82 points 2. SANDRA BROWN, WEST END, NC, 10 shows, 48 points 3. GERARD SELIGMAN, HAMBURG, PA, 13 shows, 46 points 4. JOHN MARTIN, GUELPH/ERAMOSA, ON, 9 shows, 43 points 5. AMANDA LAW, PERTH, ON, 8 shows, 33 points

$35,000 NON-PRO

1. MICHELLE STERNER MCNUTT, WYOMISSING, PA, 12 shows, 56 points 2. RHEAL BOURGEOIS, GUELPH, ON, 11 shows, 54 points 3. LAURIE REED, WATERFORD, ON, 9 shows, 53 points 4-5. CHERYL LAW, PERTH, ON, 9 shows, 49 points 4-5. NICOLE CRISPIN, MOUNT FOREST, ON, 11 shows, 49 points

$15,000 AMATEUR

1. STACY ASH, SALEM, WV, 19 shows, 91 points 2. JOSEPH GATTEN, NEW RINGGOLD, PA, 13 shows, 79 points 3. TRACY WALKER, ELKINS, WV, 14 shows, 68 points 4. FALLON SAVINA, BRIDGEPORT, WV, 10 shows, 63 points 5. PATRICK KEOGH, MONTAUK, NY, 8 shows, 53 points

$25,000 NOVICE

1. MK SMOOTH TEXAS {G}, SHELLEY CASCIATO, CHESTER SPRINGS, PA, 20 shows, 124 points, ridden by ANDREW SUTLIFF. 2. TALLIC TICKET {G}, AUTUMN HALSEY, MARION, VA, 14 shows, 74 points, ridden by RYAN SMITH. 3. CW SERENDIPITY {M}, AUTUMN HALSEY, MARION, VA, 13 shows, 69 points, ridden by RYAN SMITH. 4. MARY SMOOTHIE {M}, SUE TRIBLE, DUNNSVILLE, VA, 13 shows, 62 points, ridden by JAMES MCDONOUGH. 5. ONE METALLIC CAT {G}, GERARD SELIGMAN, HAMBURG, PA, 12 shows, 57 points, ridden by ANDREW SUTLIFF.

$25,000 NOVICE NON-PRO

1. MODIFIED CAT {G}, LYNDRA BILLS, MARYSVILLE, PA, 11 shows, 65 points, ridden by LYNDRA BILLS. 2. MK SMOOTH TEXAS {G}, SHELLEY CASCIATO, CHESTER SPRINGS, PA, 13 shows, 51 points, ridden by SHELLEY CASCIATO. 3. STRAY REYS {S}, JOHN MARTIN, GUELPH/ERAMOSA, ON, 9 shows, 48 points, ridden by JOHN MARTIN. 4. YABADABA CAT {M}, PATRICK KEOGH, MONTAUK, NY, 7 shows, 45 points, ridden by BROUDY KEOGH. 5. FANCY ACRE {M}, TAMMY DELANSKY, DILLINER, PA, 10 shows, 42 points, ridden by TAMMY DELANSKY.

$5,000 NOVICE

1. ICH TRAVELS SPECIAL {M}, LYNDRA BILLS, MARYSVILLE, PA, 10 shows, 75 points, ridden by KENT STOUGH. 2. LITTLE SWISS REY {M}, DIANA TWINING, ALDIE, VA, 9 shows, 60 points, ridden by GRADY DUNCAN. 3. KITTY BOON BOON {M}, DIANA TWINING, ALDIE, VA, 7 shows, 41 points, ridden by JAMIE WYWADIS. 4. DEALATUDE {M}, DENISE JONES, NEW RINGGOLD, PA, 10 shows, 35 points, ridden by KENT STOUGH. 5. RL CATSPICIOUS {G}, DANA FRYMOYER, RICHFIELD, PA, 5 shows, 34 points, ridden by ANDREW NAVE.

$5,000 NOV HORSE NON-PRO

1. CATT ROCK {S}, DELANEY KING, GAINESVILLE, TX, 9 shows, 67 points, ridden by DELANEY KING. 2. HY ON THE HOG {G}, VAN BOEKEL HOG FARMS, RR 2 MT ELGIN , ON, 11 shows, 63 points, ridden by ERIC VAN BOEKEL. 3. ICH TRAVELS SPECIAL {M}, LYNDRA BILLS, MARYSVILLE, PA, 8 shows, 52 points, ridden by LYNDRA BILLS. 4-5. CATCHYA SUEN {M}, WILLIAM & FAYE STEIN, TURBOTVILLE, PA, 11 shows, 50 points, ridden by WILLIAM STEIN. 4-5. PLAYREYCIOUS {S}, GEORGE BONGIORNO, DARIEN, CT, 5 shows, 50 points, ridden by GEORGE BONGIORNO.

$2,000 LIMIT RIDER (ANY HORSE)

1. ALISE MELVIN, NEW RINGGOLD, PA, 28 shows, 195 points 2. BRITTANY GRESH, CATAWISSA, PA, 16 shows, 101 points 3. BROUDY KEOGH, MONTAUK, NY, 14 shows, 71 points 4. AUTUMN HALSEY, MARION, VA, 15 shows, 68 points 5. TRACY WALKER, ELKINS, WV, 14 shows, 65 points

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British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba

OPEN

1. REDNECK CREYZY {G}, ROCKY DAVIS, VALLEYVIEW, AB, 30 shows, 134 points, ridden by GLEN BEVERIDGE. 2. CATSA SPOT {G}, JT BELL, MILLARVILE, AB, 31 shows, 133 points, ridden by GLEN BEVERIDGE. 3. THIS CATS MAX {S}, DOUG & ANGIE WIENS, LINDELL BEACH , BC, 22 shows, 87 points, ridden by TRAVIS REMPEL. 4. CHER THE SUGAR {M}, CONNIE DOWN-CICORIA, FOOTHILLS , AB, 21 shows, 74 points, ridden by CODY SMITH. 5. EMMA REY {M}, AMANDA SMITH, WEMBLEY , AB, 15 shows, 69 points, ridden by DUSTIN GONNET.

NON-PROFESSIONAL

1. LES JACK, ROCANVILLE, SK, 31 shows, 183 points 2. ROCKY DAVIS, VALLEYVIEW, AB, 27 shows, 130 points 3. HALEY STRADLING, CHILLIWACK, BC, 20 shows, 113 points 4. AMANDA SMITH, WEMBLEY , AB, 17 shows, 101 points 5. JOHN THOMAS, SPRUCE GROVE, AB, 20 shows, 96 points

$50,000 AMATEUR

1. LISA EATON, ARCOLA, SK, 33 shows, 165 points 2. COLLEEN WALLACE, OKOTOKS, AB, 21 shows, 158 points 3. REBECCA GERVIN, SPY HILL, SK, 13 shows, 67 points 4. KATHI FISHER, KAMLOOPS, BC, 10 shows, 60 points 5. AMANDA FILL, LANGLEY , BC, 10 shows, 56 points

$35,000 NON-PRO

1. RANDY VANEE, LETHBRIDGE, AB, 28 shows, 152 points 2. CALI BRANDT, VANDERHOOF, BC, 27 shows, 119 points 3. JAMES SZUSZKIEL, COCHRANE, AB, 16 shows, 106 points 4. SHELLEY TRAVIS, CALGARY, AB, 20 shows, 98 points 5. JULIANNA LUKACS, OLDS , AB, 13 shows, 82 points

$15,000 AMATEUR

1. ROBIN HAY, QUESNEL, BC, 25 shows, 117 points 2. LESLIE POSEIN, OKOTOKS, AB, 24 shows, 103 points 3. RANDY VANEE, LETHBRIDGE, AB, 17 shows, 81 points

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4. WAYNE TRIBE, NEW SAREPTA , AB, 13 shows, 76 points 5. MARJORIE BEATTY, GRENFELL, SK, 15 shows, 75 points

$25,000 NOVICE

1. HIGH BROW CLAY 012 {G}, CONNIE DOWN-CICORIA, FOOTHILLS , AB, 38 shows, 191 points, ridden by CODY SMITH. 2. LOIS LAIN {M}, JAMES MANN, ABBOTSFORD, BC, 20 shows, 103 points, ridden by TRAVIS REMPEL. 3. OLENASDUALY BOONSMAL {M}, CAROL BAILEY, KYLE, SK, 19 shows, 100 points, ridden by DUSTIN GONNET. 4. HER ROYAL QUEEN {M}, CONNIE DOWN-CICORIA, FOOTHILLS , AB, 15 shows, 77 points, ridden by GLEN BEVERIDGE. 5. WHO ARE YOU ANYWAY {S}, BARBARA STEWART, MONARCH, AB, 14 shows, 60 points, ridden by BARBARA STEWART.

$25,000 NOVICE NON-PRO

1. SMART INSTANTLY {S}, BINKY MOFFAT, GRINDROD, BC, 31 shows, 195 points, ridden by BINKY MOFFAT. 2. JOHN E BOON {G}, DOUG VANEE, LETHBRIDGE , AB, 30 shows, 183 points, ridden by DOUG VANEE. 3. CATSONOVA {S}, COLIN VAN DEN BRINK, CHILLIWACK , BC, 24 shows, 136 points, ridden by COLIN VAN DEN BRINK. 4. DRIVE THIS {G}, DENTON & CATHERINE MOFFAT, ARMSTRONG, BC, 19 shows, 125 points, ridden by CATHERINE TAGGART. 5. SHINESINTHEBOONLIGHT {G}, CHARLES ARMSTRONG, ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, AB, 12 shows, 95 points, ridden by MELONIE ARMSTRONG.

$5,000 NOVICE

1. LSR ADDAROSA RIO {M}, JILL RENNIE, PRINCE ALBERT, SK, 32 shows, 192 points, ridden by TYLER DARROCH. 2. THE CATILLAC CANTINA {M}, DENTON & CATHERINE MOFFAT, ARMSTRONG, BC, 22 shows, 133 points, ridden by CODY SMITH. 3. KUAL DUAL {M}, KEN & KAREN MIX, WHEATLAND COUNTY, AB, 17 shows, 130 points, ridden by GERRY HANSMA. 4. SPOTS MONTANA DOC {G}, DENTON & CATHERINE MOFFAT, ARMSTRONG, BC, 18 shows, 124 points, ridden by DENTON MOFFAT. 5. PLAY N POSSUM {G}, LOREN & LISA CHRISTIANSON, PARKLAND COUNTY, AB, 16 shows, 107 points, ridden by LOREN CHRISTIANSON.

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$5,000 NOV HORSE NON-PRO

1. HOLLIWOOD {M}, MATTHEW ANDERSON, STURGEON COUNTY, AB, 37 shows, 248 points, ridden by MATTHEW ANDERSON. 2. RH PURROLATOR CAT {S}, SANDY REID, LEDUC COUNTY, AB, 35 shows, 230 points, ridden by SANDY REID. 3. BET HESA LENA {S}, KAILA STEWART, CROSSFIELD, AB, 21 shows, 101 points, ridden by KAILA STEWART. 4. WS I CD CAT {M}, WILLOW SPRINGS RANCH CORP, NANTON , AB, 19 shows, 99 points, ridden by CARL GERWIEN. 5. HER ROYAL QUEEN {M}, CONNIE DOWN-CICORIA, FOOTHILLS , AB, 10 shows, 61 points, ridden by ROCKY DAVIS.

$2,000 LIMIT RIDER (ANY HORSE)

1. GRETA WURTZ, PRITCHARD , BC, 35 shows, 254 points 2. THOMAS THORLAKSON, ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB, 29 shows, 184 points 3. GREGG GARVIE, FOOTHILLS, AB, 26 shows, 158 points 4. TORY CORREALE, ABBOTSFORD, BC, 16 shows, 112 points 5. BRAD KARL, LONGVIEW, AB, 18 shows, 100 points

BIG SKY

Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota

OPEN

1. REYS COPPER CAT {G}, CW BAR RANCH , BIG TIMBER, MT, 27 shows, 96 points, ridden by ROY OLIVER. 2. LIGHT DUALLY {S}, DAVE & KAE ROSGEN, FORT COLLINS, CO, 10 shows, 59 points, ridden by ROBIN HAYES.

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3. HOT LOOKIN CAT {G}, STACEY JOHNSON, DULUTH, MN, 18 shows, 56 points, ridden by J P BELL. 4. METALLICS TWISTER {M}, STEPHANIE SHADIOW, SAGINAW, MN, 18 shows, 52 points, ridden by JOLYNN MCDONALD. 5. JR WHISKEY LULLABY {M}, LEIGH GALL, HAYWARD, WI, 11 shows, 33 points, ridden by J P BELL.

NON-PROFESSIONAL

1. STACEY JOHNSON, DULUTH, MN, 26 shows, 104 points 2. KATHLEEN STRAIN, WHITE RIVER, SD, 28 shows, 91 points 3-4. CAITLIN ANTLE WILSON, MORRISON, CO, 15 shows, 71 points 3-4. TRAVIS GROVER, CRESCO, IA, 21 shows, 71 points 5. KATE GROVER, CRESCO, IA, 9 shows, 49 points

$50,000 AMATEUR

1. BILL ZAHARIA, OWATONNA, MN, 57 shows, 241 points 2. JOANNE YAHNKE, SHAKOPEL , MN, 43 shows, 164 points 3. JUSTIN EDGAR, BATHGATE, ND, 25 shows, 120 points 4. KATE GROVER, CRESCO, IA, 17 shows, 102 points 5. CAITLIN ANTLE WILSON, MORRISON, CO, 14 shows, 92 points

$35,000 NON-PRO

1. JACK BELL, DULUTH, MN, 52 shows, 246 points 2. SHAUN MUSSELMAN, CASPER, WY, 31 shows, 181 points 3. JENNA BELL, DULUTH, MN, 32 shows, 131 points 4. JOHN ENRIGHT, CHEYENNE, WY, 26 shows, 102 points 5. TAMMY SCHWERT, BYRON, MN, 33 shows, 97 points

$15,000 AMATEUR

1. LILLY LORAAS, DULUTH, MN, 44 shows, 243 points 2. JUSTIN EDGAR, BATHGATE, ND, 37 shows, 196 points 3. KATHLEEN PLISZKA, GUTHRIE CENTER, IA, 45 shows, 194 points 4. JODY BLACKBURN, WINNEBAGO, MN, 34 shows, 187 points 5. KIMBERLY KARO, DULUTH, MN, 36 shows, 152 points

$25,000 NOVICE

1. A CHIC COMMANDER {G}, JANSSEN PERFORMANCE HORSES LLC, RUSH CITY, MN, 51 shows, 224 points, ridden by BOB JANSSEN. 2. REYS COPPER CAT {G}, CW BAR RANCH , BIG TIMBER, MT, 23 shows, 125 points, ridden by ROY OLIVER. 3. DAYLIGHT DUAL {G}, DAVE & KAE ROSGEN, FORT COLLINS, CO, 15 shows, 116 points, ridden by ROBIN HAYES. 4. MY REDEMPTION {M}, JOHN KOLAR, DULUTH, MN, 18 shows, 92 points, ridden by J P BELL. 5. ATHENITALL {G}, DAVID HANSON, DULUTH, MN, 25 shows, 87 points, ridden by JUSTIN NAMKEN.

$25,000 NOVICE NON-PRO

1. HIGHBROW HEY ZEUS {S}, JOANNE YAHNKE, SHAKOPEL , MN, 51 shows, 231 points, ridden by JOANNE YAHNKE. 2. FED EXX {G}, KATHLEEN & MORGAN PLISZKA, GUTHRIE CENTER, IA, 43 shows, 196 points, ridden by KATHLEEN PLISZKA. 3. CD SUGARBRITCHES {M}, TRAVIS GROVER, CRESCO, IA, 28 shows, 153 points, ridden by KATE GROVER. 4. BAYOU METALLIC {G}, SHAUN MUSSELMAN, CASPER, WY, 31 shows, 151 points, ridden by SHAUN MUSSELMAN. 5. BOON A LITL MORE {S}, MAC FRASER, MILES CITY, MT, 21 shows, 119 points, ridden by CINDY FRASER.

$5,000 NOVICE

1. POWDER SUGAR BABY {M}, MARGARET ANNE MEHLE, RUSH CITY, MN, 55 shows, 290 points, ridden by BOB JANSSEN. 2. APOLLO CREED {S}, RIAN BURKES, HIBBING, MN, 52 shows, 269 points, ridden by J P BELL.

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3. SWEET SISTER CAT {M}, LAURIE ROWE-MILLS, CASPER, WY, 21 shows, 128 points, ridden by JUSTIN JOHNSON. 4. SHES OUTTA GRACE {M}, CW BAR RANCH , BIG TIMBER, MT, 21 shows, 111 points, ridden by ROY OLIVER. 5. COCHISE {S}, TRIANGLE T LLC, BASIN, WY, 20 shows, 105 points, ridden by GORDON BRAY.

$5,000 NOV HORSE NON-PRO

1. SUGA PANTS {M}, TAMMY SCHWERT, BYRON, MN, 43 shows, 145 points, ridden by TAMMY SCHWERT. 2. SHORTY HUGHES {G}, SHAUN MUSSELMAN, CASPER, WY, 26 shows, 141 points, ridden by SHAUN MUSSELMAN. 3. DAKOTA DUNES {G}, JACK BELL, DULUTH, MN, 27 shows, 112 points, ridden by JACK BELL. 4. COCHISE {S}, TRIANGLE T LLC, BASIN, WY, 21 shows, 101 points, ridden by AUDRA CROUSE. 5. SMART LIL TEXAN {M}, LISA RIXE, MAPLE PLAIN, MN, 21 shows, 78 points, ridden by LISA RIXE.

$2,000 LIMIT RIDER (ANY HORSE)

1. MORGAN PLISZKA, GUTHRIE CENTER, IA, 39 shows, 235 points 2. KATHLEEN PLISZKA, GUTHRIE CENTER, IA, 41 shows, 223 points 3. KAREN WALLACE, EMERALD, WI, 37 shows, 156 points 4. ANNE INDRELAND, BIG TIMBER, MT, 27 shows, 151 points 5. JODY BLACKBURN, WINNEBAGO, MN, 32 shows, 149 points

CACTUS

Arizona, W. Colorado, W. New Mexico, S. Nevada, S. Utah, S. California

OPEN

1. CLAYS LITTLE KIT CAT {G}, DAWN CHAPMAN, CHANDLER, AZ, 67 shows, 433 points, ridden by DREW DUNHAM. 2. CRISPY KREME {G}, DAWN CHAPMAN, CHANDLER, AZ, 66 shows, 405 points, ridden by MIKE WOOD. 3. BLUES HOT {G}, DON & G ROSE JOHNSON, WADDELL, AZ, 46 shows, 307 points, ridden by TODD BIMAT. 4. COOL CAT DUAL REY {G}, GLEN NELSON, MESA, AZ, 32 shows, 143 points, ridden by GAYLON WELLS. 5. SHESMYPRIDENJOY {M}, PAULA GAUGHAN, LAS VEGAS, NV, 17 shows, 105 points, ridden by COOKIE BANUELOS.

NON-PROFESSIONAL

1. BONNIE MARTIN, LAS VEGAS, NV, 61 shows, 351 points 2. GLEN NELSON, MESA, AZ, 63 shows, 284 points 3. DAWN CHAPMAN, CHANDLER, AZ, 41 shows, 213 points 4. G ROSE JOHNSON, WADDELL, AZ, 33 shows, 161 points 5. LISA HALDANE, CAVE CREEK, AZ, 22 shows, 104 points

$50,000 AMATEUR

1. VIRGINIA KILDUFF, PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ, 63 shows, 453 points 2. FRANK MARTIN, LAS VEGAS, NV, 40 shows, 277 points 3. KELSEY RODERIQUE, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 43 shows, 251 points 4. TERESA HOME, SANTA YNEZ, CA, 32 shows, 222 points 5. DEBRA WINARD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 35 shows, 196 points

$35,000 NON-PRO

1. JEREME BARNETT, MORRISTOWN, AZ, 50 shows, 346 points 2. TIA HARARI, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 55 shows, 341 points 3. SUSAN STOLTZ, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 43 shows, 306 points 4. FAITH SHOWALTER, CAYNON LAKE, CA, 33 shows, 230 points 5. JEAN MOORE, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 31 shows, 183 points

$15,000 AMATEUR

1. JEREME BARNETT, MORRISTOWN, AZ, 46 shows, 342 points 2. RICHARD SEARLE, PEARCE, AZ, 49 shows, 274 points 3. SUSAN STOLTZ, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 39 shows, 253 points 4. MICHELE BILLINGSLEY, WADDELL, AZ, 35 shows, 187 points 5. BRET NUTTALL, GILBERT, AZ, 32 shows, 182 points

$25,000 NOVICE

1. DOS CATS {G}, DAWN CHAPMAN, CHANDLER, AZ, 62 shows, 441 points, ridden by MIKE WOOD. 2. ONE SMOOTH SCOOTER {G}, IDAZONA PERFORMANCE HORSES LLC, PHOENIX, AZ, 43 shows, 253 points, ridden by AL DUNNING. 3. LEGENDARY PEPTO {S}, KELLEY CARSWELL-HANEBERG, PRINCEVILLE, HI, 35 shows, 190 points, ridden by JADE KELLER. 4. SAN LENA REY {G}, LOIS HEIMER, CAVE CREEK, AR, 24 shows, 112 points, ridden by CASSIE FINLEY. 5. CHOCOLATE KAT {M}, DON & G ROSE JOHNSON, WADDELL, AZ, 19 shows, 99 points, ridden by TOSTEN PETERSON.

$25,000 NOVICE NON-PRO

1. CATTY KYLE {G}, DUANE & CINDY WATKINS, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 52 shows, 328 points, ridden by CINDY WATKINS. 2. DOS CATS {G}, DAWN CHAPMAN, CHANDLER, AZ, 32 shows, 237 points, ridden by DAWN CHAPMAN. 3. SMOOTH CATOLENA {G}, CLARKE BUTTE RANCH, BEND, OR, 29 shows, 228 points, ridden by MIA WEBSTER. 4. STARLIGHT PROWLER {M}, BITTERROOT RANCH LLC, LAS VEGAS, NV, 23 shows, 141 points, ridden by BONNIE MARTIN. 5. CORNTOON {S}, DAN & KAREN HANSEN, PHOENIX, AZ, 22 shows, 127 points, ridden by DAN HANSEN.

$5,000 NOVICE

1. HOTTISH CAT {G}, DAWN CHAPMAN, CHANDLER, AZ, 58 shows, 436 points, ridden by MIKE WOOD. 2. SECRETS CD {G}, DEBRA WINARD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 66 shows, 412 points, ridden by MIKE WOOD. 3. MANTECA MOE {G}, TEMMY EVANS, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 56 shows, 319 points, ridden by AL DUNNING. 4. SMOOTHEST RIDE {G}, DAVID & SUSAN LEVISAY, CRESTON, CA, 38 shows, 245 points, ridden by MONTY BUNTIN. 5. HIGH O SILVER {G}, VICKIE HART, APPLE VALLEY, CA, 29 shows, 202 points, ridden by ERIC WISEHART.

$5,000 NOV HORSE NON-PRO

1. MANTECA MOE {G}, TEMMY EVANS, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 51 shows, 316 points, ridden by TEMMY EVANS. 2. REYSED RICH {G}, CH DEHAAN, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 49 shows, 309 points, ridden by CH DEHAAN. 3. SECRETS CD {G}, DEBRA WINARD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 50 shows, 297 points, ridden by DEBRA WINARD. 4. HOTTISH CAT {G}, DAWN CHAPMAN, CHANDLER, AZ, 39 shows, 282 points, ridden by DAWN CHAPMAN. 5. KACHINA ROYAL {M}, TOM KAUER, WINNER, SD, 35 shows, 193 points, ridden by TOM KAUER.

$2,000 LIMIT RIDER (ANY HORSE)

1. STEPHANIE PAYNE, QUEEN CREEK, AZ, 75 shows, 423 points 2. KARTER BEARUP, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 62 shows, 383 points 3. JESSICA BURDETT, LAS VEGAS, NV, 60 shows, 317 points 4. MARILYN BRANDT, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 47 shows, 241 points 5. CHANTZ STEWART, CAVE CREEK, AZ, 33 shows, 167 points

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COTTON

E. Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee

OPEN

1. BAMA JELLY {S}, MADALYN COWART, BOLIGEE, AL, 21 shows, 142 points, ridden by AUSTIN SHEPARD. 2. METALLIC ALLEY {M}, DENNIS LEVERING, COTTONTOWN, TN, 23 shows, 137 points, ridden by JAMES BRADLEY MITCHELL. 3. DONTT SAY A WORD {M}, DON MCGRAW, CANTON, MS, 26 shows, 133 points, ridden by BILL PIERCE. 4. FANTASTIC ONE {G}, TAYLOR ALLEN, PHILADELPHIA, MS, 25 shows, 120 points, ridden by DENNIS (ZEKE) ENTZ. 5. CAT A REY {S}, ASHTYN BROWN, CULLEOKA, TN, 21 shows, 113 points, ridden by JESSIE PRITCHARD.

NON-PROFESSIONAL

1. CHEYENNE JOHNSON, PINE LEVEL, AL, 27 shows, 186 points 2. CARLEY GAW, COOKEVILLE, TN, 20 shows, 115 points 3. MISSY JEAN ETHERIDGE, CORINTH, MS, 17 shows, 89 points 4. DON MCGRAW, CANTON, MS, 17 shows, 84 points 5-6. CHARLES ISRAEL, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 15 shows, 80 points 5-6. ELIZABETH QUIRK, DENHAM SPRINGS, LA, 12 shows, 80 points

$50,000 AMATEUR

1. H F BUCK JOHNSON, PARROTTSVILLE, TN, 26 shows, 121 points 2. ANGELA HOLLIER, BLOUNTSVILLE, AL, 13 shows, 87 points 3-4. LISA ROGERS, WHITESBURG, TN, 18 shows, 85 points 3-4. RICKY LEWIS, BATESVILLE, MS, 11 shows, 85 points 5. STEPHEN DOTTOLO, FOLSOM, LA, 13 shows, 76 points

$35,000 NON-PRO

CIRCUIT LEADERS

1. JAMES HALL, CORSICANA, TX, 23 shows, 77 points 2. ANGIE HALL, CORSICANA, TX, 20 shows, 52 points 3. JESSICA TRAMMEL, GRANT, LA, 8 shows, 40 points 4. BETTY GODWIN, DAPHNE, AL, 8 shows, 32 points 5. TAYLOR ALLEN, PHILADELPHIA, MS, 4 shows, 29 points

$15,000 AMATEUR

1. PHILLIP SCROGGS, ETHEL, LA, 65 shows, 260 points 2. BURKE HENDRIX, HERNANDO, MS, 38 shows, 180 points 3. JIMMY LEWIS, GRENADA, MS, 55 shows, 158 points 4. EMIE JOHNSON, WELSH, LA, 29 shows, 144 points 5. KEVIN HERZKE, GERMANTOWN, TN, 31 shows, 120 points

$25,000 NOVICE

1. JETT FUEL {G}, AWA HOLDINGS, OKOLONA, MS, 44 shows, 287 points, ridden by DENNIS (ZEKE) ENTZ. 2. TUESDAYS HOT KITTY {M}, JIM & CAROL WOODS PARTNERSHIP, WEST POINT, GA, 43 shows, 256 points, ridden by DALE ROBBINS. 3. RINGO {G}, BURKE HENDRIX, HERNANDO, MS, 18 shows, 124 points, ridden by BURKE HENDRIX. 4. LA SISTERS CATT {M}, LURA WIGHT, BATON ROUGE, LA, 17 shows, 81 points, ridden by ANGELA SALARIO DUNCAN. 5. TOP HAT N CAT TAILS {G}, GEORGE & KATHY REEVES, ST GEORGE, SC, 12 shows, 74 points, ridden by JOSH DEASON.

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1. AROSESUCHABOON {M}, ANDREA BLACKMON, CHAPEL HILL, TN, 32 shows, 172 points, ridden by ANDREA BLACKMON. 2. MAMAS REYNMAN {G}, ROSEMARIE GADDY, MOULTON, AL, 26 shows, 162 points, ridden by ROSEMARIE GADDY. 3. TWISTED METAL {G}, JAMIE & JULIUS HAYS, COVINGTON, GA, 20 shows, 140 points, ridden by JAMIE HAYS. 4. SUNDAY DRIVE {M}, KEVIN & MELINDA POLK, MADISON, MS, 19 shows, 102 points, ridden by LYNDI POLK. 5. DMAC CRUISE CONTROL {G}, KYLE REGISTER-HANSHAW, AIKEN, SC, 17 shows, 99 points, ridden by WENDY HART.

$5,000 NOVICE

1. METALLIC REYN {M}, JASPER REED SANDERS, RIPLEY, TN, 39 shows, 213 points, ridden by DENNIS (ZEKE) ENTZ. 2. CR DUALIN TUFF {S}, TOM O'NEAL, CHOUDRANT, LA, 22 shows, 137 points, ridden by MARK COIE. 3. ONE TIMIN DRIFTER {M}, LURA WIGHT, BATON ROUGE, LA, 19 shows, 108 points, ridden by ANGELA SALARIO DUNCAN. 4. THE ARSONIST {M}, J3 CUTTING HORSES, KENTWOOD, LA, 15 shows, 106 points, ridden by BILL PIERCE. 5. BELFAST SMOOTH {M}, MARLA ROYER, CARENCRO, LA, 15 shows, 89 points, ridden by MARK COIE.

$5,000 NOV HORSE NON-PRO

1. CHECKS PLEASE {M}, MAKENZIE MOORE, WALNUT GROVE, MS, 33 shows, 172 points, ridden by MAKENZIE MOORE. 2. DESIRES ONETIME RUBY {G}, BURKE HENDRIX, HERNANDO, MS, 20 shows, 98 points, ridden by BURKE HENDRIX. 3. CR DUALIN TUFF {S}, TOM O'NEAL, CHOUDRANT, LA, 23 shows, 92 points, ridden by TOM O'NEAL. 4. MS SIPPI CAT {M}, HEATHER & KENNY TOLBERT, UNION, MS, 15 shows, 69 points, ridden by KENNY TOLBERT. 5. GINGRSNAP {M}, LENN MORRIS, CHELSEA , AL, 13 shows, 68 points, ridden by LENN MORRIS.

$2,000 LIMIT RIDER (ANY HORSE)

1. DUANE WILSON, SLAUGHTER, LA, 62 shows, 366 points 2. LULU DAVIS, PELAHATCHIE, MS, 49 shows, 290 points 3. EMMA FRANKLIN, SMITHS, AL, 41 shows, 284 points 4. JIMMY LEWIS, GRENADA, MS, 61 shows, 230 points 5. KEVIN HERZKE, GERMANTOWN, TN, 37 shows, 186 points

GREAT LAKES

Kentucky, Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio

OPEN

1. SMOOTH NOODGE {G}, JEFFREY BROWN, ORWELL, OH, 21 shows, 140 points, ridden by JEFFREY BROWN. 2. LOUIS THE CAT {S}, MICHAEL & AMY DELANGE, FORT GRATIOT, MI, 24 shows, 136 points, ridden by AMY DELANGE. 3. OH CAY SHORTY PANTS {M}, PATTY FRERICHS, OGDEN, IL, 23 shows, 125 points, ridden by ANDREW HINCK-LARSEN. 4. JT KITTY CAT {M}, EDWIN STEWART, BROWNSVILLE, TN, 23 shows, 120 points, ridden by TRENT HARRISON. 5. COTTON CAT (DNA) {G}, ELIZABETH PARKER, GOODRICH, MI, 16 shows, 69 points, ridden by RYAN PIERCE.

NON-PROFESSIONAL

1. MATTHEW COLDIRON, JEFFERSONVILLE, OH, 28 shows, 188 points 2. JEFFREY BROWN, ORWELL, OH, 29 shows, 170 points 3. BRIAN UNROE, GALLIPOLIS, OH, 25 shows, 129 points 4. KATHY DEBORDE, SOMERVILLE, OH, 24 shows, 124 points 5. CRYSTAL DEWITT, ORTONVILLE, MI, 18 shows, 120 points

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$50,000 AMATEUR

1. BETH BROWN, ORWELL, OH, 27 shows, 170 points 2. TALLEY HARTRANFT, WEST MANSFIELD, OH, 29 shows, 151 points 3. ERIC FIELD, CHINA, MI, 20 shows, 92 points 4. JOSEPH MESALAM, VERSAILLES, KY, 13 shows, 90 points 5. DAVID WALTERS, AVA, IL, 23 shows, 89 points

$35,000 NON-PRO

1. HANNAH JACKSON, GALATIA, IL, 33 shows, 162 points 2. JEFFREY CARVER, CHARDON, OH, 28 shows, 144 points 3-4. ROBERT MEYER, COMMERCIAL POINT, OH, 27 shows, 134 points 3-4. TINA BEUTENMILLER, UNION, MO, 30 shows, 134 points 5. BRENDA STONE, LEON, WV, 27 shows, 107 points

$15,000 AMATEUR

1. JOSEPH MESALAM, VERSAILLES, KY, 37 shows, 255 points 2. BETHANY WAIER, DAHLGREN, IL, 32 shows, 164 points 3. BRENDA STONE, LEON, WV, 25 shows, 106 points 4. ERIC FIELD, CHINA, MI, 17 shows, 97 points 5. KACI NEPTUNE, CHANDLERSVILLE, OH, 16 shows, 78 points

$25,000 NOVICE

1. HEAVY METAL PLAYGIRL {M}, JARED TAPP, HANSON, KY, 43 shows, 253 points, ridden by TRENT HARRISON. 2. CD HEAVEN {M}, BETHANY WAIER, DAHLGREN, IL, 34 shows, 167 points, ridden by RICK JACKSON. 3. SPANK THAT CAT {G}, BRENT SHULL, SHELBYVILLE, IL, 28 shows, 128 points, ridden by RICK JACKSON. 4. CATS PEPTO REY {M}, INGRID GLASSFORD, LAPEER, MI, 25 shows, 119 points, ridden by RYAN PIERCE. 5. PAWPRINTS N PURRS {M}, AMY DELANGE, FORT GRATIOT, MI, 18 shows, 112 points, ridden by TYLER DELANGE.

$25,000 NOVICE NON-PRO

1. T SWIFT {M}, JEFFREY BROWN, ORWELL, OH, 20 shows, 118 points, ridden by JEFFREY BROWN. 2. SMART MOJO CAT {S}, SCOTT HARTRANFT, WEST MANSFIELD, OH, 19 shows, 113 points, ridden by CARRIE WATKINS. 3. V EIGHT ONETIME BET {S}, BRIAN UNROE, GALLIPOLIS, OH, 16 shows, 84 points, ridden by BRIAN UNROE. 4. CATMALUREY {M}, JEFFREY BROWN, ORWELL, OH, 13 shows, 82 points, ridden by BETH BROWN. 5. SMOKIN SOME LENA {M}, KATHY DEBORDE, SOMERVILLE, OH, 12 shows, 75 points, ridden by KATHY DEBORDE.

$5,000 NOVICE

1. AWESOME LIL PEPTO {G}, BYRON & VICKI GREEN, CAMPBELLSBURG, IN, 34 shows, 190 points, ridden by ANDREW HINCK-LARSEN. 2. DIRTY CAT TINI {M}, JEFFREY CARVER, CHARDON, OH, 24 shows, 125 points, ridden by TYLER DELANGE. 3. SHES A WICKED CAT {M}, RANDY & SABRINA MESALAM, VERSAILLES, KY, 18 shows, 119 points, ridden by MATT WILLIAMS. 4. SPECIAL NU DUAL {S}, CHUCK SMITH, CANAL WINCHESTER, OH, 13 shows, 88 points, ridden by CHUCK SMITH. 5. ONE TIME LEGACY {M}, JULIE BRIDGMAN, LAPEER, MI, 12 shows, 76 points, ridden by TYLER DELANGE.

$5,000 NOV HORSE NON-PRO

1. MIDNIGHT BLU {M}, ELAINE JACKSON, GALATIA, IL, 51 shows, 234 points, ridden by ELAINE JACKSON. 2. AWESOME LIL PEPTO {G}, BYRON & VICKI GREEN, CAMPBELLSBURG, IN, 47 shows, 195 points, ridden by VICKI GREEN. 3. V EIGHT ONETIME BET {S}, BRIAN UNROE, GALLIPOLIS, OH, 23 shows, 126 points, ridden by BRIAN UNROE. 4. T SWIFT {M}, JEFFREY BROWN, ORWELL, OH, 14 shows, 92 points, ridden by JEFFREY BROWN. 5. ONE TIME LEGACY {M}, JULIE BRIDGMAN, LAPEER, MI, 14 shows, 75 points, ridden by JULIE BRIDGMAN.

$2,000 LIMIT RIDER (ANY HORSE)

1. REAGAN BOLLENBACHER, GENEVA, IN, 37 shows, 269 points 2. ALEX BILLINGSLEY, CARTERVILLE, IL, 42 shows, 236 points 3. LAUREN KIMBLE, MARYSVILLE, OH, 29 shows, 160 points 4. TIFFANY HARDEN, OWENSVILLE, MO, 26 shows, 130 points 5. KACI NEPTUNE, CHANDLERSVILLE, OH, 15 shows, 100 points

HEARTLAND

E. Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri

OPEN

1. CATAREYCIOUS {G}, LARRY GRIMES, THAYER, MO, 28 shows, 160 points, ridden by RYAN MOORE. 2. COUGARS JANUARY JONZ {G}, SHARON WILSON, DEXTER, MO, 23 shows, 104 points, ridden by ASHLEY BAXSTROM. 3. SMART CURLY BROW {G}, KIRBY SMITH, GRAND ISLAND, NE, 16 shows, 70 points, ridden by NATHAN MILLER. 4. SMOOTH CAT N KAI {G}, SHERRI STEFFENS, GRETNA, NE, 18 shows, 66 points, ridden by RAY LIPSEY. 5. SUES REYSIN CANE {M}, BOBBY GRAY, IRONDALE, MO, 14 shows, 62 points, ridden by KEVIN MILLER.

NON-PROFESSIONAL

1. JONDA GRAY, IRONDALE, MO, 24 shows, 122 points 2. LEVI MARTIN, STEELVILLE, MO, 19 shows, 98 points 3. KIRBY SMITH, GRAND ISLAND, NE, 17 shows, 89 points 4. ANGELA BEUTENMILLER, HARRISBURG, MO, 13 shows, 83 points 5. DIANA CUNNINGHAM, MOUNTAIN HOME, AR, 14 shows, 75 points

$50,000 AMATEUR

1. MANNY WEBSTER, STANTON, MO, 14 shows, 108 points 2. STAN FLOWERS, DEXTER, MO, 24 shows, 107 points 3. PHILIP SADLER, LAKEVIEW, AR, 15 shows, 93 points 4. NATALIE RECTOR, ROGERSVILLE, MO, 15 shows, 88 points 5. GRACYN GOODWIN, MOUNTAIN HOME, AR, 10 shows, 75 points

$35,000 NON-PRO

1. JIMMY PARNELL, MILLER, MO, 28 shows, 129 points 2. AUTUMN ROHLK, IDA GROVE, IA, 28 shows, 122 points 3. RAVON SUE HENRICHS, AVONDALE, CO, 21 shows, 98 points 4. TUCKER HUSEMAN, ELLSWORTH, KS, 17 shows, 96 points 5. SHARON WILSON, DEXTER, MO, 21 shows, 92 points

$15,000 AMATEUR

1. JIMMY PARNELL, MILLER, MO, 32 shows, 179 points 2. YANCY MATTHEW GIBBENS, SPRINGFIELD, MO, 23 shows, 146 points 3. DANNY BRYSON, LEAWOOD, KS, 28 shows, 135 points 4. ROBERT PETERSON, OAK GROVE, MO, 25 shows, 105 points 5. JENNIFER SADLER, LAKEVIEW, AR, 17 shows, 80 points

$25,000 NOVICE

1. GETTIN HOTT IN HERE {G}, RYAN MOORE, FORDLAND, MO, 14 shows, 93 points, ridden by RYAN MOORE. 2. DULCES SMART REY {S}, MARVIN & CAROLE MOSER, LEON, KS, 15 shows, 91 points, ridden by DIRK BLAKESLEY. 3. MUY BUENO GATO {G}, GARY & RAVON SUE FISHKO, AVONDALE, CO, 14 shows, 90 points, ridden by JOSHUA BARRATT.

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4. HELL ON HEELZ {M}, JUSTIN WAGGONER, GARDEN CITY, KS, 17 shows, 81 points, ridden by TODD RANDLES. 5. SWEET LIL PETE {G}, ROBERT HAYES, KEENESBURG, CO, 14 shows, 76 points, ridden by TODD RANDLES.

$25,000 NOVICE NON-PRO

1. CR REYS MEOW {M}, RICHARD & JENNY YOUNG, STANTON, MO, 16 shows, 113 points, ridden by JENNY YOUNG. 2. METALLICOLENA {M}, SADLERS FARM LLC, LAKEVIEW, AR, 20 shows, 98 points, ridden by PHILIP SADLER. 3. PAINT ME A REY (U) {M}, JEREMY BYLO, CABOT, AR, 14 shows, 90 points, ridden by JANE MURPHY. 4-5. MILLIONDOLLAR BABY 2 {M}, KATHY LESSARD, ROCHESTER, MN, 10 shows, 66 points, ridden by KATHY LESSARD. 4-5. RE MEGAN REYS {M}, ANGELA BEUTENMILLER, HARRISBURG, MO, 10 shows, 66 points, ridden by ANGELA BEUTENMILLER.

$5,000 NOVICE

1. NEAT LIL HIGH BROW {M}, KRISTIN BUCHANAN, SEDALIA, CO, 18 shows, 108 points, ridden by NATHAN MILLER. 2. MISS CATS DUAL {M}, LARRY GRIMES, THAYER, MO, 19 shows, 99 points, ridden by RYAN MOORE. 3. JAE BAR HOT TISHA {M}, JAMES & LINDA RANDALL, OSCEOLA, IA, 13 shows, 83 points, ridden by DIRK BLAKESLEY. 4. ILL BE SWEET N JAZZY {M}, JUDY ROGERS, SUGAR CITY, CO, 14 shows, 72 points, ridden by JOSHUA BARRATT. 5. CATILLAC SMOOTH {M}, FLYING SEVEN RANCH, MILLER, MO, 18 shows, 68 points, ridden by BILL MILLER.

$5,000 NOV HORSE NON-PRO

1. WILD VIPER CAT {S}, BILL & CINDY MAUBACH, FALCON, MO, 16 shows, 90 points, ridden by BILL MAUBACH. 2. BLUE METALLIC CURLS {S}, J B ATKINS, BROKEN BOW, NE, 16 shows, 78 points, ridden by J B ATKINS. 3-4. AMAZING GREYS {G}, PATRICK & SANDY TURNER, HAWK POINT, MO, 16 shows, 59 points, ridden by PATRICK TURNER. 3-4. SUGAR REY CAT {G}, RONALD VAR VERA, FREDERICKTOWN, MO, 15 shows, 59 points, ridden by RONALD VAR VERA. 5. THE ROANRANGERDOTCOM {S}, MATT PINNELL, PLEASANT HILL, MO, 12 shows, 50 points, ridden by MATT PINNELL.

CIRCUIT LEADERS

$2,000 LIMIT RIDER (ANY HORSE)

1. ERIN TERWILLIGER, STILWELL, KS, 31 shows, 170 points 2. MIKE KESSEL, BLUEJACKET, OK, 25 shows, 158 points 3. RYDER CLARK, WEST PLAINS , MO, 20 shows, 122 points 4. OLIVIA WATTS, MALCOLM, NE, 17 shows, 119 points 5. ANNA MARTIN, STEELVILLE, MO, 20 shows, 112 points

OILER

W. Texas, E. New Mexico, W. Oklahoma

OPEN

1. LIGHTSABER DUAL {G}, TREW JAMES, DALHART, TX, 16 shows, 71 points, ridden by SHANE DECKER. 2. METALLIC JUICE {M}, LAINE JENLINK, CHEROKEE, OK, 19 shows, 62 points, ridden by JAMES DAVIS. 3. TRUE SMOOTH {S}, STELLA SWANSON, MIDLAND, TX, 14 shows, 52 points, ridden by ZEB CORVIN. 4. WOOD YOU IF {M}, RICK CROFT, ALVA, OK, 12 shows, 35 points, ridden by JAMES DAVIS. 5. RJ SANNY SQUARED {M}, JOHNNY & JANET COOPER, CLARENDON, TX, 2 shows, 15 points, ridden by CHRISTIAN MILLER.

NON-PROFESSIONAL

1. STEPHANIE CROFT, PERKINS, OK, 16 shows, 60 points 2. JESSICA FLOYD, BOOKER, TX, 12 shows, 44 points 3. RICK CROFT, ALVA, OK, 10 shows, 39 points 4. JOEL CARSON JR, ROSWELL, NM, 11 shows, 36 points

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5-6. COLLBRAN BLUE LARSEN, GRUVER, TX, 6 shows, 21 points 5-6. RACHEL FLOYD, BOOKER, TX, 6 shows, 21 points

$50,000 AMATEUR

1. MADISON CAVNESS, MARATHON, TX, 31 shows, 160 points 2. CHEYENNE GUELKER-OLIVE, COLORADO CITY, TX, 23 shows, 115 points 3. AMY ROBERTS, CANYON, TX, 14 shows, 93 points 4. KELLEY WALLS, AMARILLO, TX, 16 shows, 92 points 5. PAUL K SMITH, MIDLAND, TX, 16 shows, 75 points

$35,000 NON-PRO

1. JOYCE BARCLAY, VEGA, TX, 33 shows, 147 points 2. ROBBY ROGERS, ANDREWS, TX, 39 shows, 135 points 3. HALEY WALLS, HAPPY, TX, 24 shows, 121 points 4. RACHEL FLOYD, BOOKER, TX, 22 shows, 117 points 5. WAYNE BANKS, LOVINGTON, NM, 30 shows, 108 points

$15,000 AMATEUR

1. ROBBY ROGERS, ANDREWS, TX, 47 shows, 204 points 2. ANNA SHORTES, BRECKENRIDGE, TX, 35 shows, 174 points 3. MARY CROW, DIMMITT, TX, 35 shows, 112 points 4. WAYNE BANKS, LOVINGTON, NM, 35 shows, 110 points 5. HOLLY COGDELL, TULIA, TX, 14 shows, 66 points

$25,000 NOVICE

1. TIN MAN {S}, STELLA SWANSON, MIDLAND, TX, 21 shows, 118 points, ridden by ZEB CORVIN. 2. FRECKLED KITTY {M}, DAWSON BURNS, TARZAN, TX, 21 shows, 92 points, ridden by DAWSON BURNS. 3. JUSTA SCOOTIN PEPTO {S}, STELLA SWANSON, MIDLAND, TX, 14 shows, 86 points, ridden by ZEB CORVIN. 4. PATAREY {G}, TYLOR TODD, REXFORD, KS, 14 shows, 64 points, ridden by JAMES DAVIS. 5. GETTA GRIP {S}, RAY BRAZZEL, ABILENE, TX, 10 shows, 61 points, ridden by TOM MCTAGGART.

$25,000 NOVICE NON-PRO

1. YALL IM COUNTIN {G}, DICK & KIPPI COGDELL, TULIA, TX, 38 shows, 280 points, ridden by LUCCHESE JOHNSON. 2. CAT IN THE MARINA {G}, SARA FLOYD, BOOKER, TX, 32 shows, 149 points, ridden by JESSICA FLOYD. 3-4. ALMOST METALLIC {G}, COLTON COGDELL, TULIA, TX, 27 shows, 146 points, ridden by COLTON COGDELL. 3-4. SHARP LOOKIN MAN {M}, DICK & KIPPI COGDELL, TULIA, TX, 26 shows, 146 points, ridden by DICK COGDELL. 5. C KAY WILSON {M}, COLLBRAN BLUE LARSEN, GRUVER, TX, 16 shows, 84 points, ridden by COLLBRAN BLUE LARSEN.

$5,000 NOVICE

1. ROSA DEL PEPTO {M}, STELLA SWANSON, MIDLAND, TX, 31 shows, 214 points, ridden by ZEB CORVIN. 2. SHORTYS LIL PEPTO {S}, COBY & JOLI SUMMERS, LAZBUDDIE, TX, 18 shows, 102 points, ridden by BRAD BAXTER. 3. METALLIC FLICK {S}, LOWRANCE HORSE DIVISION LLC, TRISCOTT, TX, 13 shows, 88 points, ridden by TYLER LEWIS. 4. SPEAK TO A GIRL {M}, CARROLL & TYLER GATES, MARFA, TX, 18 shows, 78 points, ridden by MICHAEL SEATON. 5. PATAREY {G}, TYLOR TODD, REXFORD, KS, 12 shows, 64 points, ridden by JAMES DAVIS.

$5,000 NOV HORSE NON-PRO

1. SHORTYS LIL PEPTO {S}, COBY & JOLI SUMMERS, LAZBUDDIE, TX, 38 shows, 179 points, ridden by COBY SUMMERS. 2. SMOOTH LIL KIT KAT {M}, JESSICA FLOYD, BOOKER, TX, 32 shows, 178 points, ridden by JESSICA FLOYD. 3. LHR ONE SMOOTH PEPTO {G}, DAN PEARSON, SPEARMAN, TX, 29 shows, 163 points, ridden by CARSON PEARSON.

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4. LENAS A ROCKIN {M}, MADISON CAVNESS, MARATHON, TX, 31 shows, 131 points, ridden by MADISON CAVNESS. 5. DUALS SMART CAT {M}, MELISSA SILLIVENT, LUBBOCK, TX, 20 shows, 115 points, ridden by MELISSA SILLIVENT.

$2,000 LIMIT RIDER (ANY HORSE)

1. STERLING DECKER, LOVINGTON, NM, 50 shows, 307 points 2. MATTIE COBERLY, HEREFORD, TX, 46 shows, 270 points 3. TRYSTAN CROW, DIMMITT, TX, 32 shows, 135 points 4. JOLI SUMMERS, MULESHOE, TX, 26 shows, 111 points 5. EMILY SMITH, SPUR, TX, 17 shows, 91 points

RED RIVER

N. Texas, E. Oklahoma

OPEN

1. LIL MADDY REY {M}, MISTY GREESON, BARTLESVILLE, OK, 57 shows, 347 points, ridden by LINDY THORN. 2. CLASSIC IS COOL {M}, DOTTIE ST CLAIR HILL, GLEN ROSE, TX, 49 shows, 333 points, ridden by R L CHARTIER. 3. PARADOX CAT {G}, SHANNON LAMB, LAKE KIOWA, TX, 43 shows, 251 points, ridden by GAYLON WELLS. 4. HOTT HEELS {G}, HARRISON FAMILY TRUST, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 34 shows, 213 points, ridden by ANDY SHERRERD. 5. JOHNNY ENGLISH {S}, NICK MEAGHER, ANTONITA, CO, 41 shows, 207 points, ridden by ROWDY LARSON.

NON-PROFESSIONAL

1. JOE HOWARD WILLIAMSON, WICHITA FALLS, TX, 58 shows, 372 points 2. HOLLY JACKSON MUENCH, MARIETTA, OK, 66 shows, 333 points 3. EJ HUNTLEY, WEATHERFORD, TX, 48 shows, 304 points 4. BOBBIE WILLIAMSON, WICHITA FALLS, TX, 41 shows, 231 points 5. TYLER JOHNSON, CRESSON, TX, 32 shows, 203 points

$50,000 AMATEUR

1. KANDACE STONE, DUBLIN, TX, 37 shows, 241 points 2. CONNOR SOUTHWORTH, WEATHERFORD, TX, 29 shows, 236 points 3. BRAD WEISS, TIOGA, TX, 43 shows, 216 points 4. CLAYTON SMITH, KANSAS, OK, 31 shows, 183 points 5. DAVID HOUSE, TULSA, OK, 30 shows, 173 points

$35,000 NON-PRO

1. KEITH BAEHMANN, GUNTER, TX, 11 shows, 58 points 2. KYLE FISHER, HEATH, TX, 7 shows, 31 points 3. DEBORAH WELLS, WEATHERFORD, TX, 4 shows, 30 points 4. LANDON LITTLE, YUKON, OK, 3 shows, 29 points 5. JADEN ANDERSON, ELMORE CITY, OK, 4 shows, 26 points

$15,000 AMATEUR

1. BRAD WEISS, TIOGA, TX, 46 shows, 261 points 2. KEITH BAEHMANN, GUNTER, TX, 45 shows, 251 points 3. CYNDI MERRITT, MINERAL WELLS, TX, 28 shows, 125 points 4. PHILLIP CARTER, FRISCO, TX, 25 shows, 118 points 5. DANNI JO OLIVEIRA, PONDER, TX, 33 shows, 101 points

$25,000 NOVICE

1. HESA MONEY MAKER {G}, SHANNON LAMB, LAKE KIOWA, TX, 44 shows, 321 points, ridden by GAYLON WELLS. 2. CAT LADELLE {M}, LAYNE BARTL, RIDGE MANOR, FL, 36 shows, 218 points, ridden by TANCE BRYANT.

3. LANEYS GOTTA PLAYER {G}, KANDACE STONE, DUBLIN, TX, 22 shows, 168 points, ridden by BENJAMIN ROBERSON. 4. HOTT CAT {M}, LARRY & RENEE SULLIVAN, POOLVILLE, TX, 21 shows, 144 points, ridden by BENJAMIN ROBERSON. 5. DUAL SMART ZAHIR {M}, SUSAN HANSELMAN, PIEDMONT, OK, 21 shows, 121 points, ridden by NATHEN ANDERSON.

$25,000 NOVICE NON-PRO

1. LITTLE JEWELS OLENA {G}, JAMES FIGIEL, LAKE KIOWA, TX, 46 shows, 291 points, ridden by JAMES FIGIEL. 2. LOOKIN LIKYA LIKE {G}, DAVE & STEPHANIE SHEEN, BANGS, TX, 31 shows, 159 points, ridden by DAVE SHEEN. 3. HESA MONEY MAKER {G}, SHANNON LAMB, LAKE KIOWA, TX, 32 shows, 145 points, ridden by SHANNON LAMB. 4. DUAL SMART ZAHIR {M}, SUSAN HANSELMAN, PIEDMONT, OK, 15 shows, 86 points, ridden by SUSAN HANSELMAN. 5. SEE YA AT CADILLACS {M}, JOSE IGNACIO SIGALA, WEATHERFORD, TX, 12 shows, 77 points, ridden by ISIDRO SIGALA.

$5,000 NOVICE

1. METALLIC WHITE {M}, DANNI JO OLIVEIRA, PONDER, TX, 33 shows, 163 points, ridden by KRISTI JOHNS. 2. HOLLYS BOONIN {M}, EMILEE RADFORD, VALLEY VIEW, TX, 25 shows, 158 points, ridden by JOSE CRUZ. 3. WATCH ME ONE TIME {M}, LAYNE BARTL, RIDGE MANOR, FL, 22 shows, 128 points, ridden by TANCE BRYANT. 4. UBET IM HOTTISH {S}, RENEE SULLIVAN, POOLVILLE, TX, 17 shows, 100 points, ridden by BENJAMIN ROBERSON. 5. MUNNY BAGS {M}, JLM LAND AND LIVESTOCK, EDMOND, OK, 14 shows, 90 points, ridden by ASHLEY BAXSTROM.

$5,000 NOV HORSE NON-PRO

1. WICKED METAL {G}, MORGAN MILLER, WEATHERFORD, TX, 52 shows, 263 points, ridden by MORGAN MILLER. 2. REYNBOW STEW {S}, SHONA DUFURRENA, GAINESVILLE, TX, 17 shows, 73 points, ridden by RIETA DUFURRENA. 3. HOODOO U LOVE {M}, KIM COLLINS QUARTER HORSES, TAHLEQUAH, OK, 21 shows, 58 points, ridden by KIM COLLINS. 4. TR REXS DESIRE {S}, CLARK KAUPKE, MILLSAP, TX, 13 shows, 56 points, ridden by CALLIE KAUPKE. 5. MOONLIGHTING {S}, AMBER WILSON CZISNY, MARIETTA, OK, 8 shows, 48 points, ridden by AMBER WILSON CZISNY.

$2,000 LIMIT RIDER (ANY HORSE)

1. KATE ROBERSON, MINERAL WELLS, TX, 35 shows, 172 points 2. SIDNEY WEISS, TIOGA, TX, 34 shows, 135 points 3. LOGAN DANIEL, GAINESVILLE, TX, 19 shows, 83 points 4. CAROL COE, PERRY, OK, 17 shows, 59 points 5. BLAKE THOMPSON, POOLVILLE, TX, 14 shows, 56 points

REDWOOD

Washington, Oregon, Idaho, N. Nevada, N. Utah, N. California

OPEN

1. MISS MARTINI BOON {M}, COYOTE ROCK RANCH LLC, TERREBONNE, OR, 31 shows, 185 points, ridden by MONTY BUNTIN. 2. STEEL BETTY {M}, RAVI TUMBER, WINTERS, CA, 22 shows, 174 points, ridden by MONTY BUNTIN. 3. STELLAS SWEET N LOW {G}, GEORGINA MACDONALD, KETCHUM, ID, 23 shows, 135 points, ridden by MIKE GIANNINI. 4. RED HOT METAL {S}, REDTAIL RANCH PERF HORSES, LLC, STAR, ID, 21 shows, 123 points, ridden by DAX HADLOCK. 5. METALLIC WHISPER {G}, KATY ROSANE, RENO, NV, 16 shows, 69 points, ridden by JASON DIAZ.

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1. JILL ROTH, PASO ROBLES, CA, 24 shows, 146 points 2. VICKI MORROW, IDAHO FALLS, ID, 22 shows, 109 points 3. DEBBIE DAY, RENO, NV, 20 shows, 84 points 4. TODD BRO, ROOSEVELT, UT, 15 shows, 63 points 5. DANA WESTBROOK, OAKLAND, OR, 17 shows, 56 points

$50,000 AMATEUR

1. DAVID WHITAKER, TAYLOR, UT, 45 shows, 267 points 2. HOLLY JONES, WALLA WALLA, WA, 51 shows, 263 points 3. SCOTT ROSEMAN, LOOMIS, CA, 36 shows, 232 points 4. TARA ROSEMAN, LOOMIS, CA, 34 shows, 191 points 5. DEE ELKINS, BEND, OR, 33 shows, 174 points

$35,000 NON-PRO

1. JAY PROOST, TWIN FALLS, ID, 46 shows, 265 points 2. ROBERT COOLEY, PETALUMA, CA, 31 shows, 223 points 3. MARK MUSIC, HERMISTON, OR, 37 shows, 222 points 4. DOLLY MARTIN, ACAMPO, CA, 34 shows, 197 points 5. TARA ROSEMAN, LOOMIS, CA, 27 shows, 193 points

$15,000 AMATEUR

1. DALLAS MOORE, CLEMENTS, CA, 43 shows, 342 points 2. KAYLEE THOMPSON, PETALUMA, CA, 42 shows, 304 points 3. JAY PROOST, TWIN FALLS, ID, 44 shows, 293 points 4. KENDRA KING, CLEMENTS, CA, 45 shows, 279 points 5. KRISTIN FUTRAN-JAMES, FOLSOM, CA, 42 shows, 211 points

$25,000 NOVICE

CIRCUIT LEADERS

1. HIGH BROW JACKSON {S}, SCOTT GADDY, WOODBRIDGE, CA, 34 shows, 185 points, ridden by RANDY BROOKS. 2. CR THIRD CUTTIN CAT {G}, JAN DUNHAM, LOOMIS, CA, 27 shows, 144 points, ridden by JAN DUNHAM. 3. RH PLAYIN WITH TIME {G}, FIINA UGRIN JOLLEY, FORT BRAGG, CA, 23 shows, 116 points, ridden by CAMERON VERSTEGEN. 4. SMOOTH DUAL KICK {M}, GAYLE WEBER, CORVALLIS, MT, 17 shows, 89 points, ridden by RUSS MILLER. 5. PRINCESS PANDORA CAT {M}, JEFF BARNES, WILTON, CA, 8 shows, 56 points, ridden by BRENT ERICKSON.

$25,000 NOVICE NON-PRO

1. MEDAL FOR HONOR {G}, DANIELLE PACE, PROVO, UT, 22 shows, 136 points, ridden by DANIELLE PACE. 2. RADICAL {G}, EVELYNN BROOKS, CLEMENTS, CA, 22 shows, 129 points, ridden by EVELYNN BROOKS. 3. SMOOTH DUAL KICK {M}, GAYLE WEBER, CORVALLIS, MT, 21 shows, 109 points, ridden by GAYLE WEBER. 4. SMOOTH LIKE FOXETTA {M}, JOHN & MARILYN KITTELMAN, YONCALLA , OR, 23 shows, 108 points, ridden by MARILYN KITTELMAN. 5. DUAL LYNX 012 {G}, ANNE COOTE, ECHO, OR, 25 shows, 107 points, ridden by ANNE COOTE.

$5,000 NOVICE

1. ALREADY SMOOTH {G}, DON & PAT NOBLE, MILTON-FRWTR, OR, 20 shows, 138 points, ridden by FARON HIGHTOWER. 2. LYIN WITH ROYALTY {G}, ROCK & LANDY HEDLUND, WILTON, CA, 20 shows, 128 points, ridden by ROCK HEDLUND. 3. MERADAS DARLIN KITTY {M}, MAYA ANDREWS, MOLALLA, OR, OR, 34 shows, 127 points, ridden by COREY ANDREWS. 4. SNAPPCAT {M}, RICHARD BRIMLEY, SANDY, UT, 18 shows, 126 points, ridden by JAKE REAM. 5. LIL DANCIN JACK {S}, TRIPLE W RANCH, WAPATO, WA, 19 shows, 125 points, ridden by JOSH SLEEMAN.

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$5,000 NOV HORSE NON-PRO

1. CR TUFF LIL SANDY {M}, HOLLY JONES, WALLA WALLA, WA, 47 shows, 227 points, ridden by HOLLY JONES. 2. LIL DANCIN JACK {S}, TRIPLE W RANCH, WAPATO, WA, 19 shows, 137 points, ridden by SCHELBY WHITE. 3. REYZN DUST {G}, LYNDA ROSS, ACAMPO, CA, 20 shows, 129 points, ridden by LYNDA ROSS. 4. TIMES BE TUFF {G}, DAVID MILLER, WEST MOUNTAIN, UT, 14 shows, 79 points, ridden by DAVID MILLER. 5-6. REYMANISCENT {M}, RAVEN MICAH BENJAMIN, FOSLOM, CA, 11 shows, 76 points, ridden by RAVEN MICAH BENJAMIN. 5-6. TERRIFFIC SCOOT {S}, CINDY URRESTI, CALDWELL, ID, 16 shows, 76 points, ridden by CINDY URRESTI.

$2,000 LIMIT RIDER (ANY HORSE)

1. BRAXTON SHERMAN, YELM, WA, 26 shows, 170 points 2. REBECCALYN ROSE, GENOLA, UT, 29 shows, 168 points 3. JEFF KNIGHT, CLE ELUM, WA, 25 shows, 141 points 4. MAYA ANDREWS, MOLALLA, OR, OR, 29 shows, 133 points 5. KAYLA ZIMMERMAN, VALLEY SPRINGS, CA, 23 shows, 130 points

SUNSHINE

North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida

OPEN

1. NRR COLES SCOOTN CAT {M}, MAGGIE'S FARM LLC, RANDLEMAN, NC, 38 shows, 207 points, ridden by TRACY BARTON. 2. ROCKIN ECLIPSE {M}, JOSE GONCALVES , WAKE FOREST, NC, 26 shows, 108 points, ridden by DAVID BERRY. 3. NRR PETAL CAT {S}, SHAWN OGNI, ANGIER, NC, 11 shows, 57 points, ridden by TRACY BARTON. 4. ROCKIN SMART {G}, DAVID BURBA, ALTOONA, FL, 10 shows, 55 points, ridden by KOLBY MOORE. 5. SWEET METALLIC CD 16 {G}, MARK SENN, AUGUSTA, GA, 10 shows, 54 points, ridden by WALT ERWIN.

NON-PROFESSIONAL

1. THOMAS JORDAN VAUGHN, FORSYTH, GA, 21 shows, 166 points 2. BLAKE GRAHAM, ROCKLEDGE, GA, 15 shows, 103 points 3. KATHY DAMRON PURYEAR, PERRY, GA, 16 shows, 96 points 4. WILLIAM NIX, BLACKVILLE, SC, 11 shows, 84 points 5. PRISCILLA CRAWLEY WILSON, UNADILLA, GA, 8 shows, 66 points

$50,000 AMATEUR

1. BROOKE MANION, GRAND ISLAND, FL, 55 shows, 356 points 2. COURTLAND ALLEN, ST. AUGUSTINE, FL, 35 shows, 145 points 3. MORGAN GRIGGS, WATKINSVILLE, GA, 19 shows, 139 points 4. TOMMY HARALSON, LAGRANGE, GA, 25 shows, 126 points 5. ERIN PARKER, AMERICUS, GA, 16 shows, 115 points

$35,000 NON-PRO

1. JENNIFER RUMBLE, MURRELLS INLET, SC, 44 shows, 220 points 2. MARY BETH JACKSON, CAMERON, NC, 44 shows, 196 points 3. STACEY BURKINS, ST AUGUSTINE, FL, 17 shows, 110 points 4. JESSE JONES, LEARY, GA, 29 shows, 101 points 5. AMANDA RIOS, GENEVA, FL, 16 shows, 72 points

$15,000 AMATEUR

1. JAN HODGES BURCH, TRENTON, SC, 43 shows, 185 points 2. GINGER HOFFMAN, ANTHONY, FL, 18 shows, 99 points 3. DAWN BREHM, BURLINGTON, NC, 21 shows, 97 points 4. RICHARD RUMBLE, MURRELLS INLET, SC, 21 shows, 78 points 5. JOSE GONCALVES , WAKE FOREST, NC, 15 shows, 75 points

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$25,000 NOVICE

1. SNOOPIN KAT {G}, JAN HODGES BURCH, TRENTON, SC, 20 shows, 98 points, ridden by EDDIE BRAXTON. 2. PLAYFUL HIGHBROW CD {G}, WALT & SARA ERWIN, EVANS, GA, 15 shows, 97 points, ridden by WALT ERWIN. 3. LITTLE REDD CORVETTE {G}, STACIE PETTITT, CLERMONT, GA, 13 shows, 80 points, ridden by JUSTIN WRIGHT. 4. ROCKIN ECLIPSE {M}, JOSE GONCALVES , WAKE FOREST, NC, 14 shows, 79 points, ridden by DAVID BERRY. 5. THIS IS MY SPOT {M}, JAMIE SOKOL, DELEON SPRINGS, FL, 10 shows, 63 points, ridden by JAMIE SOKOL.

$25,000 NOVICE NON-PRO

1. THIS IS MY SPOT {M}, JAMIE SOKOL, DELEON SPRINGS, FL, 36 shows, 236 points, ridden by JAMIE SOKOL. 2. PELLA {M}, TRAVIS BARTON, HARTSVILLE, SC, 20 shows, 135 points, ridden by TRAVIS BARTON. 3. BET ON FINALE {M}, KATHY SOKOL, MINERAL WELLS, TX, 16 shows, 102 points, ridden by KATHY SOKOL. 4. WHENTHETAILGATEDROPS {M}, JAMES & BELINDA DAVIS, VALDOSTA, GA, 10 shows, 60 points, ridden by JAMES DAVIS. 5. WSR DRY YER FACE {G}, KATHRYN CONNER, PITTSBORO, NC, 10 shows, 57 points, ridden by KATHRYN CONNER.

$5,000 NOVICE

1. MC SUGAR HIGH {G}, JOSEY TINGLEY, ASTATULA, FL, 10 shows, 49 points, ridden by KOLBY MOORE. 2. ROCK CANDIE {M}, NED COLEMAN, MILLEDGEVILLE, GA, 7 shows, 46 points, ridden by TREY WILSON. 3. OTIS REY {G}, BILLIE SMITH, OXFORD, FL, 9 shows, 33 points, ridden by ROBYN THOMAS. 4. BOWMANS CHECKS {M}, MARCEILE BROTHERTON, GEORGETOWN, FL, 5 shows, 32 points, ridden by TREY WILSON. 5. LIGHT EM UPP {G}, JAN HODGES BURCH, TRENTON, SC, 5 shows, 28 points, ridden by EDDIE BRAXTON.

$5,000 NOV HORSE NON-PRO

1. DUAL SMART SHERMAN {G}, T VAN DAVENPORT, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 10 shows, 49 points, ridden by T VAN DAVENPORT. 2-4. BOON TIME KITTY, JENNIFER & COLE ERWIN, OCALA, FL, 4 shows, 28 points, ridden by COLE ERWIN. 2-4. ICHIN TO THE MUSIC, WILLIAM MEYERS, CLERMONT, FL, 6 shows, 28 points, ridden by WILLIAM MEYERS. 2-4. KANDID, PRISCILLA CRAWLEY WILSON, UNADILLA, GA, 4 shows, 28 points, ridden by PRISCILLA CRAWLEY WILSON. 5. SWEATER WEATHER {M}, STACIE PETTITT, CLERMONT, GA, 5 shows, 23 points, ridden by NATE PETTITT.

$2,000 LIMIT RIDER (ANY HORSE)

1. SHELBY STRICKLAND, CONWAY, SC, 40 shows, 274 points 2. GINGER HOFFMAN, ANTHONY, FL, 25 shows, 124 points 3. ROBYN THOMAS, GAINESVILLE, FL, 13 shows, 102 points 4. JOSE GONCALVES , WAKE FOREST, NC, 14 shows, 74 points 5. OLIVER REITZELL, HIDDENITE, NC, 16 shows, 68 points

EUROPEAN

All European Countries

OPEN

1. TITANIUM TOY {G}, SVEN OSER, SINZHEIM, BW, 11 shows, 75 points, ridden by SVEN OSER. 2-3. AMERICAN CAT BEAUTY {G}, JETTE JUERGENSEN, EHNINGEN, BW, 13 shows, 65 points, ridden by UTE HOLM-SCHAEUBLE. 2-3. STOP UR HOT {G}, MICHAL & NATALIE POPOV, PRAGUE, PM, 9 shows, 65 points, ridden by DENIS PINI. 4. CAT REY LOU {M}, MARCO SALVATORI, MODENA, MO, 9 shows, 55 points, ridden by PIETRO VALERI. 5. HIGHBROW TIME {G}, MARCO SALVATORI, MODENA, MO, 11 shows, 52 points, ridden by MARCO SALVATORI.

NON-PROFESSIONAL

1. JETTE JUERGENSEN, EHNINGEN, BW, 16 shows, 84 points 2. GRETA SALVATORI, MODENA, MO, 13 shows, 77 points 3. MARCO SALVATORI, MODENA, MO, 12 shows, 70 points 4. GAIA SALVATORI, MODENA, MO, 8 shows, 60 points 5. SASHA SCHWIND, SCHIFFERSTADT, RP, 7 shows, 47 points

$50,000 AMATEUR

1. VINCENZO FONTANILI, BIBBIANO , RE, 8 shows, 65 points 2. ROSANA BEMBOM, MONTE CARLO, MC, 8 shows, 51 points 3. JAN BEMBOM, MONTE CARLO, MC, 9 shows, 48 points 4. GRETA SALVATORI, MODENA, MO, 6 shows, 41 points 5. SANDEI MAURIZIO BATTISTA, COLORNO, PR, 6 shows, 29 points

$15,000 AMATEUR

1. JETTE JUERGENSEN, EHNINGEN, BW, 18 shows, 94 points 2. MEIKO SPITZENBERGER, PLIEZHAUSEN, BW, 13 shows, 75 points 3. JANA KUCEROVA, PRAHA 1, PM, 9 shows, 74 points 4. BRANKO DUKA, GOSSAU, SG, 12 shows, 63 points 5. ELISA ARTIOLI, BAGNOLO SAN VITO, MN, 8 shows, 62 points

$25,000 NOVICE

1. THIS CATS SULTAN {G}, FRANK WEISSINGER, FREIBERG AM NECKAR, BW, 8 shows, 36 points, ridden by FRANK WEISSINGER. 2. TITANIUM TOY {G}, SVEN OSER, SINZHEIM, BW, 7 shows, 31 points, ridden by SVEN OSER. 3. MS SILVER METAL {M}, CÉCILE JEANNINGROS, ARCON, DB, 6 shows, 28 points, ridden by ETIENNE GALLINE. 4. STYLIN LIL CAT {M}, FINJA BOECHER, WOELFERSHEIM, HE, 4 shows, 24 points, ridden by ROB GERRITS. 5-6. BABY PLAY STYLISH {M}, JULIEN FAVRIE, SAINT JULIEN, CO, 6 shows, 23 points, ridden by ETIENNE GALLINE. 5-6. CAT ONE TIME {S}, KITTY VAESEN, PELT, LI, 5 shows, 23 points, ridden by ROEL BREEUR.

$5,000 NOVICE

1. SLITHERING SPOON {M}, ANTTI REINIKKA, VALEGGIO SUL MINCIO, VR, 9 shows, 70 points, ridden by DENIS PINI. 2. BET HESA FIVE {S}, YVONNE BONDA, LEINEFELDEWORBIS, TH, 11 shows, 58 points, ridden by GIANLUCA MUNARINI. 3. MAGIC SMART DRAGON {S}, MEIKO SPITZENBERGER, PLIEZHAUSEN, BW, 12 shows, 48 points, ridden by UTE HOLM-SCHAEUBLE. 4. ALMOND REY {S}, DANIEL HENRIKSSON, REFTELE, JO, 8 shows, 42 points, ridden by DENIS PINI. 5. LEMONADE SPRINGS {M}, YVONNE BONDA, LEINEFELDEWORBIS, TH, 5 shows, 40 points, ridden by GIANLUCA MUNARINI.

$2,000 LIMIT RIDER (ANY HORSE)

1. MARC LEONARD, CRETEIL, VM, 10 shows, 83 points 2. CÉCILE JEANNINGROS, ARCON, DB, 8 shows, 58 points 3-4. DOMINIQUE BEGON, CRETEIL, VM, 8 shows, 48 points 3-4. MEIKO SPITZENBERGER, PLIEZHAUSEN, BW, 8 shows, 48 points 5-8. FULCERI ALESSANDRO, FANANO, MO, 6 shows, 39 points 5-8. KRISTINA BEUMELER, KEVELAER, NW, 6 shows, 39 points 5-8. SOPHIE CLUZEL, BILLOM, PD, 8 shows, 39 points 5-8. VITTORIOMARIA ALFONSI, ROMA, RM, 7 shows, 39 points

2022 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION MBR

MEMBER INFORMATION New Member Membership Number: Renewal Individual Name: Ranch, Business, Partnership Name: (requires W9 on file) Street Address: City: State/Province: Primary Phone:

Phone Type:

DOB: Country: Zip/Postal Code: Home

Cell Secondary Phone:

Email:

MEMBERSHIP TYPE

Memberships expire December 31, 2022

New Member – FREE includes the online version of the Cutting Horse Chatter Renewal*– $100 includes quarterly issues of the Cutting Horse Chatter (US & Canada only, International members receive online version) Youth– $25* Age 18 and under, includes youth edition of the Cutting Horse Chatter, all other issues available online This member is a:

Trainer

Non-Pro

Amateur

None of these (Non-Pro and Amateurs must complete the Amateur/Non-Pro Application)

CIRCUIT DESIGNATION Use the address above to assign my circuit

I designate the following circuit for 2022:

Circuit designation is not retroactive. To designate a circuit for a horse(s) you own or if you purchase a horse during the year and wish to change its circuit, please email lsmith@nchacutting.com.

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Donations to the NYCHA provide the opportunity for continued education and development of our Youth members through leadership & educational activities.

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Donations to the PAC are used by NCHA’s Texas Events PAC to support activities promoting legislation in the state of Texas intended to support and enhance the NCHA Triple Crown.

NCHA Foundation*

Donations to the Foundation assist in their continued efforts to protect, preserve, and grow the sport of cutting for future generations along with providing scholarships to the youth.

PAYMENT METHOD Please send application and payment to: NCHA Membership, File 916204, Dept. 602, P.O. Box 961218, Fort Worth, Texas 76161-9797

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*Dues / Payments MAY BE deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense, however, contributions and gifts to the National Cutting Horse Association are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Donations to NCHA Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization, are deductible to the extent allowed by law.

REQUIRED SIGNATURE All Members Must Sign: By establishing or renewing your NCHA membership, or by paying your membership dues, the undersigned parties, as a condition of membership, agree to become familiar with and be bound by the rules of the National Cutting Horse Association published on the NCHA website. The undersigned also expressly agree to have all disputes related to compliance with or violation of those rules resolved by the procedures provided in those rules and that the decisions made by the NCHA in those proceedings will be final and binding. If under 21 years of age, a parent/guardian signature is required. You further understand that by providing your mailing and/or email address(es), you consent to receive mail sent by or on behalf of the NCHA and its members for NCHA related business as authorized by the NCHA Executive Director and that you have the requisite authority to give permission to the NCHA on behalf of yourself and your company as published on the NCHA website. By their signature to this application, or by paying membership dues, all youth members and their parents/guardians expressly acknowledge that they have reviewed and become familiar with the NYCHA Code of Conduct published on the NCHA website and agree to abide by and be bound by the terms of that Code.

Applicant Signature: Youth Signature:

Parent Signature:

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2022 AMATEUR/NON-PRO APPLICATION AM/NP

MEMBER INFORMATION Membership Number: Individual Name:

DOB:

Street Address: City:

State/Province:

Primary Phone: I am applying for:

Country: Zip/Postal Code:

Email: Amateur

Non-Pro

Unlimited Amateur

ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS All applicants must answer questions 1 through 5 1. What is your occupation? 2. Do you understand that you or a valid family member must own all legal and equitable interest to any horse you show in a cutting horse contest? 3. Have you ever been or are you currently employed in any capacity by a training operation? (a) Name of employer? (b) Dates of employment? (c) Duties during employment? 4. Have you ever been denied Non-Professional status? 5. Have you been a professional horse trainer ASTRIDE in any cattle/cow horse discipline for direct or indirect remuneration? (a) Discipline(s) in which you trained: (b) Dates when you trained: (c) Lifetime earnings (whole dollars only, excluding Non-Pro earnings)

Yes

Yes Yes

No No

If applying for Amateur/Unlimited Amateur status, please answer the questions below 6. Have you ever ridden, trained, or assisted in training horses or riders ASTRIDE in any equine discipline for direct or indirect remuneration? (a) Which discipline(s): (b) Describe the activities: (c) During what dates: 7. Relationship Exclusion: Are you married to, have been married to, are in or have been in a cohabitational relationship with a person who is currently or previously engaged in activities that would require that person to be classified as a professional according to Rule 51.a.3? 8. Residence Exclusion: Within the last 5 years have you resided either a) on a premises where a training operation (any horse discipline) was operating OR b) with any person who was engaged in activities that would require the person to be classified as a professional according to Rule 51.a.3? 9. Have you ever been denied Amateur status?

Yes

Please reference the NCHA rulebook for the full Amateur/Non-Pro criteria and rules

REQUIRED SIGNATURE he undersigned agrees to become familiar with and be bound by the rules of the National Cutting Horse Association. he undersigned expressly agrees to have all disputes related to compliance with or violation of these rules resolved by the procedures provided in the rules. or the o cial rules visit www.nchacutting.com. I understand that a false declaration will result in suspension of NCHA privileges for a period of a minimum of six ( ) months for the first o ense. It is the member s responsibility to notify the NCHA o ce immediately upon any change in his/her Amateur/Non rofessional status. ailure to do so could result in loss of Non rofessional/Amateur status for life.

Member Signature:

Date:

I you do not have access to Director to sign this application, it may be sent (without a Director s signature) to the NCHA o ce for review and approval. However, if you are applying for Amateur and/or Non ro status at a wee end show, a Director s signature is required.

Director Signature: For office use only:

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Director Member Number: Non-Pro

Amateur

Unlimited Amateur

Signature:

Date:

JUDGE EVALUATION FORM Reason for Evaluation:

Commendation: I wish to recognize an individual that is hard-working and consistently does a good job. Spot Check: I do not wish to make an official protest but want a class reviewed by the Weekend Monitor. Official Protest: I am enclosing the protest fee ($500 for an LAE / $200 for Weekend show). I understand that I must be an owner or exhibitor in the class to file a protest. (Fee is refundable if protest is upheld.)

Judge(s) Name(s) about whom you are submitting this report:____________________________________________________ If you are submitting a commendation, please describe why you feel this judge deserves recognition: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you are submitting an Official Protest or Spot Check Request, please complete the following: Show Name: _______________________________________________________________ Show Date(s): ________________ Show City & State: __________________________________________________________ Class: _______________________ 1.

Have you reviewed the tape?

Yes

In your opinion, how did the judge do on penalty application?

Excellent

Average

Poor

In your opinion, how did the judge do on “placings’ based on run content?

Excellent

Average

Poor

In your opinion, did the judge act professionally?

Yes

If he/she did not act professionally, please explain: _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ 5.

In your opinion, how was the judge’s performance during the entire show?

Excellent

Please explain fully the circumstances that prompted you to complete this report:

Average

Poor

______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Member Name

__________________________ NCHA Member Number

______________________ Date

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This form will be available online and published in The Chatter This report is confidential and will be seen only by officials in the NCHA Judging Department This report can be used to commend a hard-working, consistent individual which will help the Judging Department recognize the best judges. Spot Checks and Official Protests: o If a pattern of complaints emerges regarding an individual judge, the Judging Department will review tapes of the show or shows in question and take further action when appropriate. o You must be a contestant in a class or an owner who has a horse in a class to submit this report. o This report must be filed within 7 days of the incident. o A member can submit only one Judge’s Evaluation Form in a calendar month. o When submitting an official protest, you will need to enclose protest fee ($500 for LAE or $200 for a weekend show).

RETURN VIA U.S. MAIL TO NCHA JUDGES DEPARTMENT / 260 BAILEY AVE / FORT WORTH TX 76107

REVISED AUGUST 9, 2021

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Advertisers Index 6666 RANCH . . . . . . . . . . .93, 95, 97, 99, 101, 158

HOLY COW PERFORMANCE HORSES . . . . . . . . .66

RAPP, PHIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

ADEPTUS NUTRITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

IRON ROSE RANCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

READS JEWELERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

AMERICAN PAINT HORSE ASSN . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

JAMIE HILL CUTTING HORSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

RICATO SUAVE LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

AQHA ALLIANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

JOHN DEERE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

RIOS OF MERCEDES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

ARIZONA CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION . . . . 112

JUSTIN INSURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

ROCK ISLAND AUCTION COMPANY . . . . . . . 76-77

BDB BREEDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

JW PERFORMANCE HORSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

ROCKING BS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

BIG SKY INTERNET DESIGN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

KAY CASSELL INSURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

BILLY WOLF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-25

KENTUCKY EQUINE RESEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

BLACK ELK CUTTING CLASSIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

KISER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

BRAZOS VALLEY STALLION STATION . . . . . . .18-19

KIT KAT SUGAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

BRUMBAUGH’S LEATHER GALLERY . . . . . . . . . 127

KOBIE & PAULA WOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

BUFFALO RANCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43

KUBOTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC

CALVIN ALLEN SADDLERY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

LEDDY, M. L. & SONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

CIRCLE Y RANCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

LIVESTOCK NUTRITION CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

CODY HEDLUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

LOVE’S TRAVEL STOPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

COLGROVE, JOEL AND JAYNE . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27

MAGGIC MIKE ADVERTISING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

COLGROVE, MADALYN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

MANION RANCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67-69

COWAN RANCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

MATTHEWS CUTTING HORSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

COWBOY TRAILER SALES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

MCALISTER INVESTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

COYOTE ROCK RANCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

MILLER INTERNATIONAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

DRUMMOND RANCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

MW CHAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

EE RANCHES OF TEXAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

NEW GENERATION SUPPLEMENTS . . . . . . . . . .32

EMISON INSURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

PIEPER RANCH, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

TR9 RANCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46,-47, 62-63

FULTS RANCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

PLANTATION FARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21

TRIANGLE SALES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

GIST SILVERSMITHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,130

PLATINUM PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

WESTERN BLOODSTOCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57-61

GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

PRIEFERT RODEO AND RANCH EQUIPMENT. . 151

WESTERN LEGACY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

HASHTAGS VENTURES, LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13

PRO PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC

WILKINS LIVESTOCK INSURERS . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

HOLMES PERFORMANCE HORSES. . . . . . . . . . . 73

PYRANHA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

WILLOW SPRINGS RANCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

ROCKING P RANCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 ROCKY MOUNTAIN BLUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BC ROITBLAT, ESTELLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 S SYLVESTER PHOTOGRAPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 SANTA CRUZ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 141 SDM QUARTER HORSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 SENN, MARK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 SERVI, BEVERLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 SHOW PRO INDUSTRIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 SOUTH TEXAS TACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 STRAWN VALLEY RANCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 133 TEE CROSS RANCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 THE CATTLEMENS DERBY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 TIOGA TERRITORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 TOM & LISA GUINN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31,33

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LOOKING BACK

Like Mama Made It Crowd pleasers from the Cutters in Action Cookbook BY AMANDA DEVAN

Four decades ago, Cutters In Action (CIA) was established with the mission of helping cutters in need. Whether it be ongoing illness, someone getting back on their feet or, most often, sudden, unexpected hardship, the CIA was there to offer support for cutters and their families. One of the main fundraisers of the CIA was the annual cookbook. Cutters submitted delicious recipes that would be bound together and shared across the industry. The proceeds from these popular books allowed the CIA to provide for cutters in need. The books became a hot commodity each year, with everyone excited to try new recipes they had never seen before. Some recipes rose like cream to the top and stood out among the rest. You’re invited to try them out and see if they have stood the test of time. They say everything is bigger in Texas, and these CIA cookbook-favorites bring big flavor to the kitchen

Something Sweet For dessert, you’ll want no less than a cake fit for a queen – the queen of cutting that is. Eight-time Non-Pro World Champion Mary Jo Milner’s Chocolate Cake recipe is a fan-favorite among the NCHA. Here’s what you’ll need for the cake: 2 cups of flour ½ cup of buttermilk 1 cup of sugar 1 tsp of vanilla 1 cup of butter 1 tsp of soda 1 cup of water 2 eggs ¼ cup of cocoa Step 1: Beat 2 eggs together in a bowl. Step 2: Sift flour and sugar in a large bowl and stir well. Step 3: Combine the butter, cocoa and water in a pan and cook until boiling Step 4: Pour contents of the pan over the sugar and flour mix. Step 5: Add buttermilk, soda, and vanilla and mix again. Step 6: Pour in a 15x10 pan and bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees.

First, from Red Oak, TX, Carole Bellamy’s famous meatloaf. The “Our Favorite Meat Loaf ” only takes about 20 minutes to cook and uses ingredients you likely already have in your home. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 medium onion, minced 1 (8oz.) can of tomato sauce ¼ cup of cracker crumbs ¼ cup of brown sugar 2 pounds of ground beef ¼ cup of vinegar 1 ½ tsp of salt 1 tsp of prepared mustard ¼ tsp of pepper 1 egg, lightly beaten Step 1: Combine tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and mustard in a small bowl. Set aside. Step 2: Combine egg, onion, cracker crumbs, ground beef, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Step 3: Add ½ cup of the tomato mixture to the egg mixture and blend thoroughly. Step 4: Shape into an oval loaf and place into an oblong baking dish. Step 5: Make a depression in the top of the loaf. Step 6: Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the top of the meat. Step 7: Cook uncovered for 18-20 minutes or until the center of the loaf is cooked. Step 8: Cover the meat and let stand for about 10 minutes before serving. 160

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Step 1: Cook butter, cocoa, and milk in a pan until boiling. Step 2: Add 1 box of powdered sugar and 1 tsp of vanilla and mix well. Step 3: Spread onto cake while warm. While the famous CIA cookbook will be passed around for generations, Cutters in Action has evolved into the NCHA Foundation, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2022. The NCHA Foundation directly supports the National Cutting Horse Association and the cutting horse community through its endeavors to educate the youth, protect the horse, preserve the past and secure the future of the sport of cutting. In addition to managing endowments such as the Amy Bell Memorial fund, which provides awards for the Amateur Rider of the Year and Amateur Horse of the Year; the NCHA Foundation focuses its efforts on youth scholarships, animal welfare projects, historical preservation, and education & promotion of the sport. If you’d like to contact the NCHA Foundation to inquire about the mission, applying for a grant, scholarships and more, you can reach Julia Buswold, Director of the NCHA Foundation at jbuswold@nchafoundation.org Recipes from the Cutters in Action cookbook.

NCHA FOUNDATION PHOTOS

The Main Course

Here’s what you’ll need for the frosting: ½ cup of butter ¼ cup of cocoa 6 Tbsp of milk 1 tsp of vanilla 1 box of powdered sugar

NCHA Cutting Horse Chatter • SPRING 2022 • Vol.75 No.1

Articles inside

Futurity Recap: Non-Pro Champion

Futurity Recap: Amateur Champion

Futurity Recap: Limited Open Champion

Futurity Recap: Unlimited Amateur Champion

Futurity Recap: Limited Non-Pro Champion