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OFFICERS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Jay Winborn

MANAGER OF COMMITTEE RELATIONS

Cathy Marie Aleff

DIRECTOR OF JUDGES

Andy Adams

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

Julie Davis

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & SPONSORSHIPS

Shannon Stewart

DIRECTOR OF SHOWS

Shianne Megel

DIRECTOR OF YOUTH

Rianna Storey

PRESIDENT

Barnwell Ramsey 11515 Vanstory Dr., Ste. 110 Huntersville, NC 28078 (704) 534-8125

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Kathleen Moore

P.O. Box 220 Madill, OK 73446 (580) 795-6035

VICE PRESIDENT

David Costello 108 Cutting Horse Court Weatherford, TX 76087 (559) 333-1470

COMMITTEE (TERM ENDS)

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Steve Smith (2027) 2010 Country Club Dr. Sweetwater, TX 79556 (325) 725-1264

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Casey Green (2028) 1624 Whitt Cutt Off Rd. Perrin, TX 76486 (817) 304-1740

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Suzie Rupert

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

ALETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

s we reflect on the success of our recent 2026 events, I am proud to share what has truly been a remarkable and momentum-building season for the National Cutting Horse Association and our community.

The 2026 NCHA Super Stakes, presented by Icon Global, once again set the standard for excellence in our sport. From elite performances to the continued evolution and strength of our aged events, the Super Stakes delivered electrifying moments that will not soon be forgotten. The level of competition was nothing short of world-class, highlighting both the depth of seasoned professionals and the exciting rise of emerging talent. We are deeply grateful to Icon Global for their unwavering support and steadfast commitment to elevating our industry. Our Eastern Nationals, presented by the Four Sixes (6666) Ranch, united cutters from across the country in a powerful celebration of regional pride, camaraderie, and competitive spirit. With growing participation and undeniable energy year after year, this event continues to showcase the strength, passion, and unity of our membership. We extend our sincere appreciation to the 6666 Ranch for their enduring partnership and dedication to preserving the heritage and advancing the future of the cutting horse industry.

Iwant to take a moment to reflect on the tremendous turnout we experienced at the 2025 NCHA NRR Cat King Cole Super Stakes and second annual National Circuit Championship this past March and April. The energy and enthusiasm from all participants, spectators, and fans were truly inspiring, showcasing the strength and spirit of our NCHA community. Seeing so many talented competitors come together to showcase their hard work and dedication was a highlight of the event. The attention to detail, hard-earned skills, and unwavering passion for the sport shone brightly throughout the competition. It ignited a sense of pride in our sport and reminded us of why we are part of this incredible community. With that momentum, we are now looking forward to the upcoming 2025 NCHA Great American Insurance Group Summer Cutting Spectacular! This event promises to bring together the best in our sport once more, offering a platform for our talented equine athletes and their riders to compete at the highest level.

Nevada, where ideas will be shared, relationships strengthened, and the future of our association shaped. This momentum continues into July with the Great American Insurance Group Summer Cutting Spectacular, one of our premier events, known for its elite competition, progressive spirit, and unforgettable moments in and out of the arena. Returning once again, the Special Operations Military Cutting will stand as a can’t-miss highlight, celebrating courage, resilience, and the extraordinary partnership between horse and rider, while honoring the dedication and sacrifice of our nation’s servicemen and women.

I am looking forward to seeing the same camaraderie and enthusiasm as we gather to celebrate exceptional performances, share stories, and foster connections within our community. Together, let's make this show an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

A true standout of the season was the Celebrity Cutting, benefiting UT Southwestern in Fort Worth. This impactful event went beyond entertainment, generating meaningful support and awareness for critical medical research and care. It served as a powerful testament to the generosity and heart of our community, demonstrating that our impact reaches far beyond the arena. Looking ahead, we are excited for what’s to come. We look forward to gathering at the NCHA Convention this June at the South Point Casino in Las Vegas,

To our owners, riders, sponsors, and fans. Thank you. Your passion, dedication, and unwavering support are the driving force behind NCHA’s continued success and the bright future of our sport.

Jay Winborn NCHA Executive Director

Jay Winborn NCHA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Youth Connection

NYCHA Officers sound off on news and notes

MAKENA-GRACE NEWTON

NYCHA PRESIDENT

As we head into one of the most exciting times of the year, I’m reminded that NYCHA is more than just competition—it’s a community built on passion, dedication, and a shared drive to improve both in and out of the arena.

Wi th Youth Week quickly approaching, I want to personally invite each of you to attend the 2026 NYCHA Holy Cow Performance Horses Youth World Finals, the NYCHA Convention, and the NCHA Foundation Scholarship Cutting. These events are not only a chance to showcase your hard work, but also an opportunity to connect with others, grow as competitors, and create lasting memories.

I encourage you to take full advantage of everything Youth Week has to offer by stepping out of your comfort zone, meeting new people, and representing NYCHA with pride. I look forward to seeing all of you there and making this year one to remember.

MCKENZIE CORVIN

NYCHA SENIOR REPORTER

Hhauling to qualify for world finals this summer! Hats off to those who made it to the Youth World Finals and THANK YOU to all of the supporters of this amazing association. We are officially nearing the end to an incredible season of cutting… and the exciting beginning of another! I am sad to say for this year, this will be my last article as the NYCHA Senior Reporter approaching the exquisite end of the NYCHA 2025-2026 Cutting period. And you’d best believe I will be signing up for another position this next year! BUT don't be too sad! We are looking ahead to the approaching new season of cutting!

This year has been filled with growth grit and unforgettable memories. From the NCHA Super Stakes and the International Circuit Championship to the NYCHA Holy Cow Youth World Finals and Great American Insurance Group Summer Cutting Spectacular, you and I have watched young and old youth competitors grow in more ways than one! I can see it in the way they show and talk about this sport to others. Their confidence has grown… so has their compassion for the love of this sport, and let us not forget their level of competition continues to rise! To every single participant and winner, congratulations! Sometimes winning isn't just first place, it is the lessons learned and the memories made! All eyes are looking ahead to the upcoming shows and the new positions awarded to upcoming and current youth members. Don’t forget about the NYCHA leap and youth forms due for this upcoming NYCHA season! Let's hope the Circuit Basket Silent Auction goes off without a hitch as the youth auction off their well thought out Circuit baskets to help support this splendid youth association, without the work of these young members and friends we wouldn't be able to hold the events and fun shows we have today! Ending this year we look ahead once again towards the NYCHA Stallion Service Auction!

As I end this article, all of the astounding memories

flood my head, from the start of the year to the end I cannot help but love this association, sport, and most importantly the people I have met here. This wraps up my last article for the year - this is truly an amazing opportunity, and I would definitely do it again ! “Remember, I commanded you to be strong and brave. Don't be afraid, because the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”- Joshua 1:9 ERV Hold fast to the Faith and God Bless you and your family! Until next time!

TUCKER HARRISON

NYCHA JUNIOR REPORTER

We are just now coming up on the NYCHA Holy Cow Performance Horses Youth World Finals, youth week and the NCHA Foundation Scholarship Cutting. I would like to personally invite you to come out and participate in youth week. There are so many ways to have fun! This is my fifth year participating in youth week and in all that time it remains my favorite part of the show year. I would like to congratulate the top 15 for making it this far in the year. I encourage everyone to come and support our fellow youth riders competing for the gold buckle. The NYCHA National Officers and directors have been planning some new and exciting activities and I think that it is going to be one of the most exciting years we have seen yet. The NCHA Foundation Scholarship Cutting is an amazing opportunity for a youth rider to show in the historic Will Rogers Coliseum. Youth week is the one time a year that youth from all over the country get to interact and compete. You get to make new friends, learn at the NYCHA Life After the Arena presented by NCHA Foundation, attend the Convention, show, dance and have a great time! I hope to see all of you there.

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YOUTH RECAP OF THE NCHA EASTERN NATIONALS TUCKER HARRISON, CONTINUED

We are fresh off a great Eastern National Championship presented by the 6666 Ranch that was held in West Monroe, Louisiana. There were so many fun memories made this year. I would like to congratulate the winners of the Youth classes. This included BA Sheer, who won the Junior Youth, as well as Bryce Walton, who won the Senior Youth. As a member of the NYCHA, I would like to thank O’Neal Gas for sponsoring all the activities we were able to partake in, such as Family Fun Night and the canned food drive. At the Family Fun Night, the Youth enjoyed pizza and visited Surge Entertainment. Kids of all ages played laser tag, rock climbed, bowled, and played in the arcade. We were able to do community outreach by collecting canned foods for Grace Place Ministries of West Monroe, LA. This was a great opportunity to give back to the community. As youth members, we are so grateful for the generosity shown towards us and want to continue to find ways to give back. The NYCHA is very thankful for O’Neal Gas, and we are eager to see everyone at Youth Week this summer.

The 2026 NCHA Super Stakes, presented by Icon Global, provided the perfect setting to welcome our longtime partners from the NHSRA to Fort Worth for a truly memorable experience. With the support of exceptional horses and the expertise of Kory Pounds, each NHSRA National Officer had the unique opportunity to take a test drive on a cutting horse—gaining firsthand insight into the precision, athleticism, and excitement that define the sport. This special morning would not have been possible without the many individuals working behind the scenes. From the generous donors who provided outstanding horses to those who helped prepare both horse and rider, every effort ensured that each participant was set up for success as they embarked on their maiden voyage on a cutting horse. As a proud, long-standing partner of the NHSRA, the NCHA values these opportunities to share the sport and strengthen meaningful connections. Events like these continue to highlight the spirit of collaboration and the bright future of cutting

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Achievement Buckle Earners

FROM NOVEMBER 25, 2025 TO MARCH 25, 2026

The National Cutting Horse Association proudly recognizes a special group of Weekend Cutters whose dedication, perseverance, and love for the sport have achieved a significant milestone. These members have earned an NCHA Achievement Buckle by surpassing $1,000 in lifetime Championship or Challenger show earnings in NCHA - approved events and classes during the current Point Year, after beginning the year with less than $1,000 in total earnings. This accomplishment reflects far more than the dollars earned in the show pen. It represents countless hours of preparation, long hauls, early mornings, late nights, and an unwavering commitment to improving as horsemen

ALLEN HILLSTROM

AMANDA MAYFIELD

ANTONIO BELTRAN

ARIELLE MANRESA

ASHLYN WHITE

AUDREY G FRAZIER

AUSTIN LOGAN NASH

BRANDON MILLER

BRANDON WAGSTAFF

BROOKE MISRASI

BRYNNA ZAHARIAS

CALLIE CHARTIER

CALLIE CLELAND

CARLY J ELLIOTT

CARTER PLATT

CASEY NEFF

CATELYN MAE WALKER

CHANDLER SMITHERMAN

CRAIG COWLEY

DAVID BYRD

DAYLEE S DEE ANNA PENNA

DELANEY L DAW

DUNN WATERS

and competitors. Each run builds on the last, and reaching this benchmark is a testament to steady progress, determination, and belief in both horse and self. While Limited Age Event earnings are excluded from this recognition, the achievement remains a meaningful marker of success within the Weekend Cutter ranks. It highlights growth, consistency, and the rewarding journey of competing in NCHA - approved events. Congratulations to each of these achievers. Your hard work and passion for cutting embody the spirit of the NCHA, and your accomplishment deserves to be celebrated. We look forward to watching your continued success in the arena.

ED ROBERTS

ELYN O’ROARK

ETHAN HULME

FAITH BILLINGSLEY

GEORGE LEE GLASS

GUNNER LINK

HADLEY K FRAZIER

HALEY S DRUMMOND

HALLE MOWERY

HUDSON DEFORD

JAKE P FRAZIER

JANEEN DULCINEA INGRAM

JEANA MULLIS

JESSICA MAUTON

JESSICA SAMPSON

JESSICA TOMAC

JESUS R MARTIN-HERRERA

JOAQUIN KENEDY EAST

JOE PETERSON

JOHN BOLEWARE

JOHN DAVID FRITH

JOHN MORSE

JOSH COCHRAN

JOSIE HAUERLAND

KEITH MONROE

KELLY A MCGUIRE

KHLOE GOODMAN

KINZI PARSONS

LEVI GRIMES

MARIE ERVIN

MASON RAY SMITH

MIKE A ADAMS

MILES JOHNSRUD

MYLES HENRY EAVES

PAIGE HOLMES

RAIDEN SMITH

RANCE KEETH

REBECCA LYNN FIELD

RONNA SMELSER

SAMIRA ERNST

SETH TYLER WHITELEY

STEVE E GRADY

SULLY BELCOURT

TATE STODDARD

TRAPPER LOWNDES

TRUE WEST

2026 NCHA EASTERN NATIONALS PRESENTED

BY 6666 RANCH

Louisiana rolled out the red carpet for NCHA competitors over February 25 through March 6, 2026. The NCHA Eastern Nationals presented by 6666 Ranch was held in Ike Hamilton Expo Center in West Monroe. When the dust settled, 11 champions were crowned and went home with cash and prizes. Here are their stories.

BY ABIGAIL BOATWRIGHT

Pinch-Hit Win

Lauren Minshall of Vine Grove, Kentucky, has been riding Playful Meteles Cat since Kimberly Watt purchased the gelding at the Futurity in December. Minshall’s husband, Gabe Reynolds, was originally slated to ride “Jeb” in this class, but when he got hurt right after the futurity, Minshall got the opportunity.

Jeb has a huge personality and is like a pet, she says. But that personality shines through in the show pen, as well.

“His enthusiasm is probably his greatest strength,” Minshall said. “He always wants to be so bright on a cow, and so quick. He always shows up and gives you 100% effort. He’s a lot of fun to show.”

This was Watt’s first time to see her horse compete in person since her purchase. The pair was at the bottom of the first set, and the cattle were challenging. Minshall strategized with Watt on a plan.

“Do you cut some safer cows and just try to get a good score and a good check? Or do you cut some stronger cattle, and try to win it, put a big score up there, but you’re taking more risks that something might now work out,” Minshall said. “Kim, she’s such a great customer of ours, and such a

big supporter of us. She just looked at me and said, ‘I think you should try to win it.’”

With Watt’s blessing, Minshall had confidence to show Jeb at his best. And it paid off with a huge score of 224.

“When I was showing, I would stay on my cows a little bit longer, so I’d have more working time and really try to put a big number up there,” Minshall said. “It was very nice that it worked out, and she was able to watch her horse for the first time.”

Minshall says the win was “surreal” to win the Open in one of her first years showing in that class.

“I would like to thank all of our help in the pen and our staff that was getting horses ready all week,” Minshall said. “And I'd like to thank our customers who provide these awesome horses for us to show. And I'd like to thank Gabe for believing in me, having the faith that I'd be able to get the job done on these horses and telling the customers to enter me up.” ▪

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Feel the Steel

Showing at Eastern Nationals was a family affair for Justin Nelson. The Huntsville, Texas, resident brought two horses, and his oldest son competed in youth. Nelson competed multiple times, and with “Steel,” he also won reserve in the 50K Amateur.

Steel is a chill gelding who’s a “little cookie monster,” Nelson said.

“He’s just easy, calm, cool, collected,” Nelson said. “In the show pen, he really waits for me, and he’s very confident. So he’s very easy for me to ride.”

The duo had a stellar run with no complaints from Nelson.

“We had some clean cuts, he was good,

he was where he was supposed to be,” Nelson said. “It was just a nice and smooth, easy little run.”

When he’s not cutting, Nelson runs a plastic recycling business. He has been cutting for three years.

He trains with Christian Miller, and was thrilled to win this award.

“It's the first thing I've ever won like that. It’s my first one to get a trophy, first win at a big event with five judges,” Nelson said. “We had help to get there, so the trainer's great. Our lopers are great getting him ready, so it was a pretty cool experience for sure.” ▪

CLASS: $25,000 Novice Non-Pro

RIDER: Justin Nelson

HORSE: Feel the Steel

PEDIGREE: Stevie Rey Von x Betty Greyble x Stylish Rey

OWNED BY: Justin Nelson

SCORE: 218

EARNINGS: $3,442

Touchdown for Mahomes

Jason Whitaker has owned Stevies Aprilboon since the stallion was a yearling, and he most appreciates the horse’s consistency and grit.

“He just gets better every time I show him,” Whitaker, of Sevierville, Tennessee, said.

The insurance agent and 5-year-old “Mahomes” typically how at weekend shows and the Summer Spectacular, where they were reserve and intermediate amateur champions last year. This was their first time showing at the Eastern Nationals. Whitaker’s son Colt, 13, started showing in cutting, and he qualified to compete as well, so the Whitaker family went to the event.

In the 5K Novice Non-Pro, Whitaker showed two horses. With Mahomes, they drew fifth in the final go, and had a good run.

“My first cow was awesome, my winning cow was my first cow—we worked it for a

long time,” Whitaker said. “The second cow was good. Same thing, stayed in the center of the pen and then was able to drive the third one out. They were all just three really good cows. I think it was the three best cows in the whole pen.”

Whitaker credits his trainer Jesse Pritker with helping the pair do their best. Pritker started Mahomes as a 2-year-old and has been his only trainer.

“I want to brag on him because he’s the one who makes us look good,” Whitaker said.

The Whitaker family had a blast at Eastern Nationals.

“We had a lot of fun—it’s a great show,” Whitaker said. “I’m just excited to be blessed to be able to go do this, and we’re enjoying it.” ▪

CLASS: $5,000 Novice Non-Pro

RIDER: Jason Whitaker

HORSE: Stevies Aprilboon

PEDIGREE: Stevie Rey Von x CR April Boon x Duals Blue Boon

OWNED BY: Jason Whitaker

SCORE: 223 EARNINGS: $3,316

Nemo Returns

The Eastern Nationals show was a family affair for 17-year-old Kate Roberson. Her dad, Benjamin, won the 5K Novice Horse class, and she took the 35K NonPro with Tuspot Shakur, nicknamed “Nemo.” The pair defended their win in the same class last year. Kate was also reserve champion in this class on Hott Cat.

Kate has been with Nemo for two years, and the pair has found great success. This was her last chance to show him in this class, and she decided to take the opportunity.

Nemo loves his routines, and also enjoys attention, she says. But in the pen, he’s all business.

“He’s very sweet, and tries his hardest at everything,” Kate said. “He’s just so gritty. Losing a cow on him doesn’t happen often. He has a great temperament.”

For the 35K Non-Pro class, Kate prepared him, and aimed to be ready to help him, while letting him do his job. She won the class last year, so she knew what needed to be done.

“I went down there to do what I know how to do, and let him do what he knows how to do, and everything will end up great,” Kate said. “And that’s what ended up happening. It feels great to win and it shows how consistent he is and how hard he tries all the time. I really appreciate him.”

The highlight for Kate was having family at the show that hadn’t seen her compete much.

“I really enjoyed being able to do well while they were there, so they could experience getting to watch me show,” Kate said.

Kate thanks her parents for helping her at the show and working with Nemo.

“They’ve been there for me every time I’ve shown, just doing so much for me,” Kate said. “I’d like to thank the Lord for giving me the opportunities I’ve had and helping me through all the things I’ve done.” ▪

CLASS: $35,000 Non-Pro

RIDER: Kate Roberson

HORSE: Tuspot Shakur

PEDIGREE: Spots Hot x Karma Kat x High Brow Cat

OWNED BY: Ben and Nikki Roberson

SCORE: 223

EARNINGS: $3,708

APHA registration is the only requirement to enter Chrome Cash, a class within a class.

Two ways to APHA registration:

1. Lineage – If your AQHA horse has at least one APHA-registered parent, your horse may be eligible for APHA registration REGARDLESS OF COLOR. ---- OR ----

2. Markings – If your horse has two inches of solid white hair in the qualifying area (above the hock/knee, behind the eye & above the chin)

Here are some of the APHA-registered sires with competing foals:

Homegrown Grace

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it was just her turn to win.”

This win was especially meaningful to Roberson and his wife because of their long history with Grace.

to be special. That’s what Ben Roberson and his wife Nikki thought, having bred and started the mare before selling her to Nikki’s sister for her 3-year-old year, then she was purchased by Ronney and Alana Coleman. The couple brought her back to Roberson, and “Grace” has been training with him in Mineral Wells, Texas, ever since—six years now.

“She is the sweetest horse ever,” Roberson said. “She tries very hard. She’s easy to get along with, and she’s really athletic.”

Hoping to win as many accolades as possible with the mare, Roberson aimed her at the 5K Novice Horse class because she was qualified.

“You never know when that time is going to come, and that opportunity for a horse,” Roberson said. “I didn’t have a great draw, but I felt like I had three decent cows, and

“It feels really good because we owned her mama, we bred her, we raised her, and we trained her,” Roberson said. “She’s a homegrown product, so that feels really good. I’ve always known she had it in her, but she’s never done that before. It was a pleasant surprise.”

Roberson is full of gratitude over the win.

“I just have to thank my lord and savior Jesus Christ for the opportunity to be there,” Roberson said. “And I thank my owners of the horse, Ronney and Alana Coleman. And most of all, I have to thank my wife, Nikki. She puts in a lot of work for us.” ▪

CLASS: $5,000

Novice

RIDER: Ben Roberson

HORSE: Covered in Grace

PEDIGREE: CR Gotcha Covered x PRF One Mas Time x One Time Pepto

OWNED BY: Ronney and Alana Coleman SCORE: 221.5

EARNINGS: $3,830

Big Red

Although Yall Im Countin has the nickname “Red,” he is far more than the moniker, owner and rider Susan Kaseroff of Weatherford, Texas, says.

“It was a running joke when I bought him, that the only downside to the horse is that his barn name was “Red” because it’s so plain,” Kaseroff said. “But once you get to know him, he’s 100% Red. He’s like Big Red Secretariat. He’s a special one, for sure.”

Red is completely honest in the pen and never tries to cheat, she says.

“He loves his job, he’s super smart in the show pen—really cowy,” Kaseroff said. “Truly, his number one quality is his heart. He’s really honest and does his best every time he walks in there.”

California.

“That’s the first time I ever worked a flag and put my hand down on a cow,” Kaseroff said. “That was it. I was hooked. There was no going back from that one.”

She moved to Texas in 2020 and began working with different trainers to learn how to ride cutting horses, then connected with Ben Roberson in 2023, and began showing in 2024.

Riding the high of winning the 15K Amateur at this show, the duo was fifth out in the second set, and with trainer Ben Roberson setting them up, they had a great run.

Kaseroff is a technology salesperson in her day job and grew up showing in allaround events. After having her daughter, she took a break from horses for about 25 years. Once she graduated from college, around 2015, Kaseroff became friend with a cutting horse trainer in Northern CLASS: $50,000 Amateur RIDER: Susan Kaseroff HORSE: Yall Im Countin PEDIGREE: Im Countin Checks x Bling Bling Bling x Smooth As A Cat OWNED BY: Susan Kaseroff SCORE: 221.5

“We marked a 221.5 in that one to win,” Kaseroff said. “I had no expectation whatsoever, but we just went out there and tried to do our best in the 50K, and it just worked out. I had no expectation of winning two championships, but it worked out. God was good as he always is. It was an amazing show.” ▪

EARNINGS: $4,160

WIN $5,000!

WORLD CHAMPIONS WIN $2,500 THIRD PLACES WIN $1,500 (Level 3 classes, judging & speech contests) Presented by the Kimes Ranch Competition Award Fund

Scheer's Star

After years of cutting competition, Thomas Scheer of Snead, Alabama, finally took home a world championship title from Eastern Nationals. He did it aboard Lil Red Hott, a gelding he’s worked with for 2.5 years.

Scheer praises “Dutton” for his athletic ability.

“He’s just really athletic, a freak of a horse,” Scheer said. “He’s been pretty special to us since we bought him.”

The pair made the Open finals at last year’s Eastern Nationals, but Scheer hadn’t won at this event before.

Dutton’s owner Amy Anderson and Scheer show the gelding. Anderson made the 25K Novice Horse Non-Pro finals on him. With Scheer, they drew last in the second set, and they were up against challenging cattle.

“I cut a brindle headlight first and she

was good,” Scheer said. “I almost ran into a second cow trying to get her cut, almost fell down. But my second cow, a black Brangus cow was great, almost too good of a cow. At one point I was looking for a spot to quit, and she just kept coming to me, and coming to me, and Bill [Pierce] saved me. He ran me down, got me off, and we finished. We didn’t have a lot of time, just came and cut. The horse handled the extreme amount of difficulty very well.”

Reflecting on his win, Scheer is happy.

“It’s the first major, bigger event that I’ve won,” Scheer said. “We’ve been doing this for a long time, so it was pretty cool. My wife’s won a couple of bronze trophies. My son was Junior Youth World Champion last year, and this is the first trophy I’ve won, so it was pretty special.” ▪

It’s

Giddy Up Ya'll

Susan Kaseroff had a great show with her beloved gelding, Yall Im Countin, nicknamed “Red.” But it makes sense, considering the bond the Weatherford, Texas, resident has with him.

“He’s the most special horse in the history of life—the best horse I’m probably ever going to own,” Kaseroff said. “And he is a complete and total gift from God.”

Red has a sweet personality, according to everyone who knows and loves him.

“The best way I could describe him is he’s like a golden retriever,” Kaseroff said. “He has these big soft eyes that are kind, and he’s adorable. He’s in your pocket all the time. He loves what he loves. He gets a bag of treats after every single time he shows, and he knows it. He’s like a big puppy dog.”

No stranger to the winner’s circle, the

pair hauled in the 15K Amateur division last year, winning this same title at Eastern Nationals last year, and the 15K Amateur world championship.

In the first round, the pair scored a 216. Their second go was exceptional.

“I marked my biggest score I’ve ever marked,” Kaseroff said. “We had three really good cows. My trainer, Ben Roberson, is the best cow picker in the world. He found us three really good cows, and we ended up marking a 222.”

Kaseroff had a fun show—Roberson’s team had success in several classes.

“I think that is the most fun about all of it—we have a great barn,” Kaseroff said. “His entire team is just amazing, and it made it that much more fun because everybody did well.” ▪

CLASS: $15,000

Amateur

RIDER: Susan Kaseroff

HORSE: Yall Im Countin

PEDIGREE: Im Countin Checks x Bling Bling Bling x Smooth As A Cat

OWNED BY: Susan Kaseroff

SCORE: 222

EARNINGS: $4,230

Winning Whiskey

Last year, Wiskeemakesmefriskee had a horrific injury, fracturing his withers in four places. His recovery was uncertain. Unsure of how “Whiskey” would be able to come back, his owner, Kelli Norton of Weatherford, Texas, decided to only enter him in Unlimited Amateur at Eastern Nationals. This was her second time to ever show at this competition. But she had faith in him.

“He’s an extreme athlete, and he really loves his job, which I think are two musthaves in any great cutting horse,” Norton said.

Her goal was to have fun at the competition, while also do her best.

“I just knew that if I could make my cuts, the cow determines the rest of the run, and we got some good cows,” Norton said. “We were going to have a good run because he was practicing very solid. Mentally and physically we were both ready to go.”

With good cows, they were on their way to a 220 to win the class.

“It feels fantastic,” Norton said. “It feels like because all of your efforts that you put in all year long finally come to fruition, and you get validation—all your efforts in

the heat, in the cold, up late, up early— that it’s all worth it. It’s nice to get that recognition that we do it because we love it. Not necessarily for the winning. But to be recognized, and more importantly for me to have my horse recognized for the athlete that he is, it feels really good.”

Norton loves being part of Ben Roberson’s barn, especially at shows.

“They brought one helper, and we all pitch in. It’s almost like summer camp, we just all have a great time,” Norton said. “We all support each other. The camaraderie is there.”

Norton has been hooked on cutting for a while, and while she doesn’t show every year, she loves the sport.

“it’s just never let go of me,” Norton said. “When people ask why I do it, I do it because I have to be mentally prepared. I have to stay in physical shape. I have to be positive. It stretches me and makes me grow in so many ways that would not be possible without the challenges that cutting presents.” ▪

CLASS: Unlimited Amateur

RIDER: Kelli Norton

HORSE: Wiskeemakesmefriskee

PEDIGREE: Smooth As A Cat x Justa Lil Freck x Bobs Frecklen

OWNED BY: Kelli Norton

SCORE: 220

EARNINGS: $3,896

Blu's Blue Ribbon

Blu Laney Bird has an affinity for competing in Easter Nationals. Last year, Virginian Kimberly Watt won the Non-Pro title with “Blu,” and he’s won and gotten reserve several times at the show before. This year, they defended their Non-Pro title.

“Blu loves Eastern Nationals,” Watt said. “Or maybe he loves Louisiana. I’m not sure, but we like it there.”

Watt says the gelding reminds her of one of her sons, and she has loved being a team with him for the last four years.

“He’s such a funny horse—he’s real easy to be around, and he has a personality, and that’s what I like about him,” Watt said. “But he is probably one of the most consistent horses that I’ve ever been on. I have total trust in him. I know when he walks me down there, that he’s going to do his part. It’s me that I worry about.”

Watt went into the finals competition just happy to have qualified. Her horse Playful Meteles Cat had already won the Open with her trainer Lauren Minshall

“I thought ‘We’ve all made it this far, let’s just go have fun now,’ and maybe that’s the ticket to it” Watt said. I knew Blu’s got it.

So let’s just go see what happens.”

The pair cut their first two cows clean, but she still had a minute left on her third cow. She had to decide if she would kill time in the herd, or show the judges what they could do.

“When I put my hand down, we had 32 seconds, and Blu did his part. I had to be a big girl and do mine,” Watt said. “He couldn’t have been any better, but when we were done, all three of us retired—me, him and the cow—I think we were all glad it was over.”

Blu is special to Watt, and she was pleased with their win.

“Because I have that trust in him, I couldn’t think of a better horse to have that title on again,” Watt said.

Watt thanks the trainers and staff that helped her achieve her win.

“It’s such a team effort between the horse, myself, my trainers and the team if takes to get you ready for the show,” Watt said. “It really is a team win to me.” ▪

The Cattleman's Cutter

Cooper Evans and his partner, Jodi Richard, purchased Miss Me Blu four years ago as part of their foray back into competition. The couple from Abbeville, Louisiana, ranches full-time, and appreciate the mare nicknamed “Margo" and her easygoing, calm nature.

“We kind of lucked into her, and she has just been a phenomenal mare for us,” Evans said. “She’s taken really, really good care of us.”

In competition, she’s a great partner to the cow-savvy rancher. Her consistency helps mark a score every time.

“She’s big and strong, and she’s smart,” Evans said. “She’s been really helpful and really good to help us keep cows.”

After competing at the World Finals last year, Evans was ready to have fun competing this year. He decided at the last minute to bring Margo to show in the 2K Rider class. It was the first time he and Richard each had a horse to show at Eastern Nationals.

In the first go-round, they placed fourth

with a solid run. Evans was second draw in the finals, and they scored a 224.5 for an early lead.

“That’s always fun to be able to sit there and bite your fingernails while everybody else goes, waiting to see if anybody pushes you out of it,” Evans said. “There were a lot of really good goes, but she was great for me. She’s so dang smart. She’ll rate a cow up.”

This win wraps up Evans time in the 2K Rider class, and he praised the grounds and producers.

“The show was so well-run, the facility was great, the staff was great, and we were really happy with Christian and his crew,” Evans said.

Margo may have a future as a mount for Evans and Richard’s six-year-old son, Smith. Their trainer’s daughter has ridden the mare in junior youth classes.

“We plan on keeping Margo, as we think she’ll be a good fit to pack our son in a couple years,” Evans said. ▪

CLASS: $2,000

Limited Rider RIDER: Cooper Evans

HORSE: Miss Me Blu

PEDIGREE: Once In A Blu Boon x Wild Cat Girl x Wild Haired Cat

OWNED BY: Jodi Richard SCORE: 220

EARNINGS: $5,909.20

Success and a Strong Support System

Bryce Walton sat quietly after the final round, reins resting lightly in his hand, letting the moment sink in. Winning the 2025 Senior Youth Eastern Nationals Championship hadn’t come easy—and that’s exactly why it meant so much. After a tough first run, Bryce didn’t let frustration take over. Instead, he reset, determined to come back stronger.

Riding Smarrt Lil Pepto, he entered Sunday focused on one thing: staying calm and delivering a clean, confident run. No pressure, no overthinking, just trust in his preparation. That mindset paid off with a 221, bringing his two-day total to 440.

As the final competitors finished, Bryce watched closely. When a leading rider couldn’t quite seal the deal, it hit him—he had a real shot at winning. Moments later, it was official.

What made the victory even more

meaningful was doing it on his own, without his parents there in person. It proved to himself that he could handle the pressure and succeed independently.

Behind that success was a strong support system that Bryce is quick to recognize. He expressed deep gratitude to Walt Erwin Cutting Horses, Caitlin and Josh Cochran for helping with transportation, his parents for their constant support. Additionally, thanking the Kolby Moore family for their training and guidance, making him the rider he is today

Now ranked 15th in the world, Bryce is already looking ahead, focused on improving and qualifying for the world finals.

For Bryce, this win wasn’t just a championship, it was a reminder of the people who helped him get there. ▪

Making His Mark

At just 12 years old, Benton Sheer of Snead, Alabama has already carved out a place among champions. At the 2026 NCHA Eastern Nationals presented by 6666, Benton captured the Junior Youth Championship with an impressive composite score of 437.5, marked by runs of 216.5 and 221. But for Benton, the victory wasn’t just about the numbers, it was about the experience. “It was fun,” he said, reflecting a genuine love for the sport that fuels his success.

Mounted on Billie Idol, a horse owned by his parents, TC and Brandi Sheer, Benton showcased both skill and partnership. Describing Billie Idol as “really cowy,” Benton credits the horse’s instinct and feel for cattle as a key part of their winning performance. With Billy Idol now entering an exciting chapter in breeding, the future

looks just as promising outside the show pen.

Benton’s approach to competition is grounded and straightforward, focus on preparation, spend time with friends, and keep things enjoyable. While he doesn’t rely on superstitions, a nod to last year’s “Green Chaps” hints at the memories that shape his journey.

Behind every young champion is a strong support system, and Benton is quick to recognize his. He looks up to his father, TC Sheer, as his biggest role model, and he’s grateful for the support of Bill Smith, allowing him to show Telus bout Texas at the World Finals.

With his sights set on the NCHA Foundation Scholarship Cutting, Benton Sheer is a name to watch and a young competitor making his mark. ▪

CLASS: Junior Youth

RIDER: Benton Sheer

HORSE: Billie Idol

PEDIGREE: Metallic Cat x Billies Smart Lena x Smart Little Lena

OWNED BY: Thomas and Brandi Scheer

SCORE: 221

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THE INVISIBLE SKILL THAT WINS CHECKS LIKE a PRO Reading Cattle

BY Suzie Rupert PHOTOS Logan Lynch

At the highest levels of cutting, the best runs rarely look dramatic. There’s no scrambling, no panic, no last-second heroics. The horse is locked in, the rider is quiet, and the cow almost appears cooperative. But that kind of smoothness isn’t luck, it’s preparation. Behind every effortless run is one of the most difficult skills in the sport to master: reading cattle. Ask any Hall of Fame rider what separates good from great, and the answer usually isn’t a specific maneuver or training technique. It’s the ability to understand what a cow is going to do before it does it. It’s the invisible skill that never shows up on a scorecard but often determines who leaves with a check.

THE RUN STARTS before YOU CROSS THE LINE

Great runs don’t begin when the cow moves, they begin during the settle. Top riders are already studying the herd, building a mental playbook before they ever walk to the herd. They’re evaluating how each cow interacts with the settler, how it carries itself, and what it’s likely to do under pressure.

A cow with its head high and ears forward may be bold and reactive. One that drifts with its head down may already be thinking about leaving. Another that pauses and squares up could be testing the horse. By the time a rider commits, several decisions have already been made. That’s why elite runs look smooth, the thinking happened early.

WINNING before YOU RIDE IN

What happens outside the pen can be just as important as what happens inside. The best cutters don’t go in guessing. They go in with a plan. They watch cattle and riders closely, looking for patterns:

They pay attention to how different horses handle the same cow, noting trends like a cow that consistently goes one direction or another that refuses to leave the middle.

They also read conditions.

Fresh cattle early in a set tend to be stronger and more reactive, while later cattle can become slower or stickier. Position matters too. Edge cattle are often easier to separate, while deeperherd cattle can be harder to pull cleanly. By the time they ride in, top hands often already have:

1 2 3

GREAT RIDERS ARE WATCHING

Reading cattle comes down to recognizing subtle cues, often in fractions of a second. The best riders focus on four key areas:

HEAD & EYES= INTENT

Where a cow looks is usually where it wants to go. When the head turns, the body follows.

SHOULDERS= DIRECTION

The shoulders reveal where the move is about to happen. Wait too long, and you’re behind.

FRONT FEET= TIMING POSITION= CONTROL

Quick, choppy steps signal a move is coming. Slow, relaxed steps often mean the cow is settling.

Top riders stay centered on the cow’s line, mirroring rather than chasing.

PRESSURE: WHERE RUNS are WON or LOST

One of the most misunderstood aspects of cutting is pressure. Too much pressure can shut a cow down, causing it to stick in the middle. Too little allows it to gain confidence and make bigger moves.

The best riders live in the middle. They know when to step up and hold space and when to step off and let the cow move. Sometimes, the smartest play is giving the cow just enough freedom to make a mistake. Because great cutters don’t just stop cattle, they set traps.

ANTICIPATION over REACTION

Average riders react to what just happened. Great riders anticipate what’s about to happen.

Cattle are natural problem-solvers, and every move they make is an attempt to find an opening, gain leverage, or expose weakness. Some cattle are straightforward, while others are deceptive. A drift toward the fence might set up a rollback. A sudden change in speed could signal a fake. A glance away might test commitment. The best riders don’t bite on every move. They wait for the cow to tell the truth.

HORSES MAKE the DIFFERENCE

Reading cattle isn’t just between rider and cow, the horse is part of the equation. Elite cutting horses can feel subtle shifts in weight, hesitation, and focus. They often read cattle as well as or better than the rider. But that instinct only

shows when the rider allows it. When riders micromanage their horses, they block it. When they stay quiet, the horse’s natural cow sense takes over. Many top competitors point to a turning point in their careers: They stopped riding at the cow and started riding through the horse. When horse and rider agree, everything feels effortless.

BUILT OUTSIDE THE SHOW PEN

Cattle-reading skills aren’t developed only in competition. They’re built through everyday work:

• Herd work teaches pressure

• Sorting reveals movement patterns

• Riding Pens develops feel

• Watching from the fence sharpens the eye

Video review, especially in slow motion, can also expose subtle cues that are easy to miss in real time. Over time, recognition of these cues becomes faster. Eventually, instinct takes over and you're reading cattle like a pro.

THE MISTAKES THAT hold RIDERS BACK

Even talented riders struggle with reading cattle. Common mistakes include:

Focusing too much on speed

Treating every cow the same

Because in cutting, the best competitors aren't just riding great horses, they're reading cattle.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU CAN'T SEE

Reading cattle isn’t learned overnight. It’s built one herd, one settle, one cow at a time. And when it clicks, everything changes. Runs get smoother, decisions come faster, horses gain confidence, and the riders who once looked lucky start winning consistently.

Because in cutting, the best competitors aren’t just riding great horses, they’re reading cattle. ▪

SUPER STAKES

DERBY

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The NCHA Super Stakes, presented by Icon Global, returns to where legends are made. It was back in its iconic home, where the sport’s greatest moments and stories continue to unfold.

BY SUZIE RUPERT

From ICU to Winner's Circle

Just days before the NCHA Metallic Cat Futurity, Red N Mild’s future looked anything but certain.

What began as a mysterious hind-end lameness quickly escalated into a dangerous infection, forcing the talented mare into intensive care for nearly two weeks. While the rest of the field prepared for one of the biggest events of the year, Red N Mild was in a fight for her health. For her team, the focus shifted overnight from competition to survival.

After 10 to 12 days in ICU, Red N Mild began to turn a corner. Slowly, steadily, she fought her way back. Still under veterinary care and limited in preparation, she managed just two practice sessions before the first round. It was a long shot by any standard.

But champions rarely follow the expected path. With Casey Green stepping in as her catch rider, Red N Mild walked into the show pen carrying more uncertainty than preparation. What she delivered was nothing short of extraordinary, a 221 in the first go, advancing confidently to the second round and proving she hadn’t lost a step.

She carried that momentum to Abilene, earning a Reserve title, then rose to the top at the Arbuckle Mountain Futurity in Ardmore, capturing the Championship. Even with setbacks along the way, including a tough break at the Bosque Ranch Winter Bash, her consistency and determination never wavered. And then came the moment that cemented her story.

By March, at the NCHA Super Stakes presented by Icon Global, Red N Mild wasn’t

just back—she was a contender. In the Open Derby Finals, with Michael Cooper in the saddle, she delivered a commanding 223.5, dominantly claiming the Championship.

It wasn’t just a victory, it was a full-circle moment that underscored everything this mare represents.

What makes Red N Mild truly special goes beyond her scores. Through every challenge, she has remained kind, willing, and exceptionally trainable. A mare defined as much by her heart as her talent. Her resilience became her greatest strength, carrying her through adversity and back to the top of the sport.

For her ownership group, Wheeler Dealer Cutting Horses, the journey made the success even more meaningful. For Stan Graff, seeing her perform in person for the first time added a deeper connection to her rise. For Jerry Durant, the win fulfilled a long-held dream of standing in the winner’s circle, making the triumph profoundly personal.

Red N Mild’s story is more than a comeback, it’s a reminder of why cutting resonates so deeply. It’s about the horses who give everything, the people who believe in them, and the moments that define both.

As she heads toward her next challenge, one thing is certain: Red N Mild has already proven what matters most. Never count out a true champion. ▪

Michael Cooper HORSE: Red N Milds

Metallic Rey Mink x One Red Mist

Trust the Preparation

If You Got The Money better known around the barn as Mouse, delivered when it counted most at the 2026 NCHA Super Stakes presented by Icon Global.

Shown by Justin Chalmers for Dillon and Kellee Crumpler, the pair marked a strong 221 to take the Intermediate Open Derby Championship at Will Rogers Coliseum.

For Justin, winning in that arena carries weight; it’s where the best show up and where every run matters. His approach stays simple: trust the preparation, show the horse, and let the

chips fall where they may.

Mouse, sourced from Lindy Thorne’s program, has proven himself from the start as trainable, consistent, and all heart. His foundation, paired with the Crumplers’ program and a tight-knit team effort, continues to produce big results.

From growing up in Australia to building a career in Texas under top mentors, Justin credits his journey and especially his family and wife for keeping him grounded through moments like this. ▪

CLASS: Intermediate Derby

RIDER: Justin Chalmers

HORSE: If You Got the Money

PEDIGREE: Reyzin the Cash x Merada Mirage

OWNED BY: Dillon and Kellee Crumpler SCORE: 221

EARNINGS: $16,936.48

A Resume Built on Reliability

At barely 14 hands, the stout little gelding known as “Gunny” doesn’t fit the traditional mold of a headline horse. In a lineup of bigger, flashier prospects, he’s easy to overlook. But once he walks to the herd, size becomes irrelevant, and Gunny goes to work.

SCR Ima Hottish Pep's record speaks for itself: Reserve at the Winter Bash, Champion at Ardmore’s Arbuckle, and a Limited Open Champion check at the Super Stakes. That kind of résumé isn’t built on hype. It’s built on reliability.

Jasper Patrick didn’t start Gunny, he took over after the first 30 days and refined what was already there. What he discovered was uncommon: a horse defined by honesty, feel, and relentless effort. “He’s just been as honest as can be,” Patrick said. “I haven’t ridden one that tries as hard as he has.” Naturally “cowy,” Gunny is quick

and instinctive, drawn to the job in a way that can’t be taught. What sets him apart, though, is his control. Where many horses get rushed under pressure, Gunny stays composed, quiet, and accurate when it matters most.

His path hasn’t been without setbacks. Some tough cows early in his career might have sidelined others, but Gunny responded differently. He improved, becoming sharper, smarter, and more dependable each time he entered the pen.

Owned by Lloyd Estes, this gritty gelding is backed by a program built on support and dedication. Patrick credits much of the journey to the people behind the scenes, expressing gratitude to his parents, Lloyd, and his incredible team for helping make it all possible. Look out for this team. They’re making a mark. ▪

CLASS: Limited Derby

RIDER: Jasper Patrick HORSE: SCR Ima Hottish Pep

PEDIGREE: Countin Hot Checks x Shady Lil Pepto

OWNED BY: Lloyd Estes

SCORE: 222

EARNINGS: $8,106.30

Trust the Preparation

Trystan Crow and Tessa Rey, affectionately known around the barn as “Minky” added another defining chapter to their already impressive partnership with a standout victory in the Super Stakes Amateur Derby, presented by Icon Global. What makes the win even more remarkable is Crow’s age, just 12 years old, riding with a level of confidence and composure well beyond his years.

By Metallic Rey Mink, “Minky” has been special from the very start. She was originally started as a 2-year-old by Trystan’s dad, making this victory not just a milestone, but a full-circle family achievement. From those early days in the training pen to the bright lights of major competition, the foundation laid at home has clearly paid off in a big way.

The duo first made waves during the futurity, where they found consistent success and capitalized on incentive opportunities, steadily building earnings and experience. That early

momentum carried forward, setting the stage for what would become a breakout performance at the Super Stakes.

In the Amateur Derby finals, Crow piloted Minky with precision and feel, demonstrating a maturity that matched the mare’s intensity and style. Together, they delivered a run that was both clean and powerful, earning them the championship and solidifying their place among the division’s top competitors.

Beyond the titles and earnings, it’s the story behind the team that resonates. A young rider, a talented mare, and a family-built foundation have come together to create something special. With a futurity record, incentive success, and now a Super Stakes championship, Crow and “Minky” are proving that the future of the sport is already here, and it’s just getting started. ▪

CLASS: Amateur Derby RIDER: Trystan Crow

HORSE: Tessa Rey

PEDIGREE: Metallic Rey x Countessa Kitty

OWNED BY: Crow Performance Horses LLC

SCORE: 222

EARNINGS: $14,674.55

Trusting the Process

Booner’s journey to becoming the NCHA Super Stakes Amateur Intermediate Derby Champion is a story of timing, trust, and belief in the process. What began as an unexpected opportunity to purchase Reyzin Hotty Toddy quickly turned into a defining moment in his young cutting career. With only four years of showing experience, Booner leaned heavily on the guidance of trusted mentors Mark Kelly and Justin White, both of whom played pivotal roles in shaping his path.

Mark Kelly recognized Booner’s dreams and goals and gave him invaluable, handson experience, accelerating his learning curve. Equally impactful was Mark’s honesty in suggesting that Reyzin Hotty Toddy be transitioned to Justin White, recognizing her elite open-level ability. That decision proved instrumental. Under Justin’s program, the mare’s intelligence, cow sense, and responsiveness were fully developed while being carefully managed

for peak performance.

Despite limited time in the saddle before major competition, Booner delivered when it counted, marking an impressive 222 at Fort Worth. His preparation extended beyond the arena, staying mentally and physically sharp through boxing and studying training footage during periods without a horse.

Booner credits his success to trusting his team, staying focused on his goals, and refusing to second-guess the process. He also emphasizes the importance of writing down goals, something he learned from his family’s tradition of creating vision boards.

He extends sincere thanks to Mark Kelly, Justin White, his family, and the NCHA community for their unwavering support. For Booner, this championship represents more than a win; it’s a testament to perseverance, faith, and rediscovered passion. ▪

CLASS: Intermediate Amateur Derby

RIDER: Booner Beck

HORSE: Reyzin Hotty Toddy

PEDIGREE: Reyzin the Cash x Cats Red Rosita

OWNED BY: Booner Beck

SCORE: 225

EARNINGS: $9,192.02

Trusting Each Other

For Kate Allen, DMAC Pistol Pete, better known around the barn as “Barney,” is the kind of horse that doesn’t demand attention but quietly earns it.

“He just tries,” Kate said simply. And in the highpressure world of aged events, that willingness may be the most valuable trait of all.

Purchased just before the Futurity so her sister Addie could compete in the Amateur, Barney quickly became a family horse with plenty of opportunity. By the time the NCHA Super Stakes rolled around, Kate got her turn and made it count, capturing the Limited Amateur Derby Championship.

What makes Barney unique isn’t flash or flair. In fact, Kate describes him as the opposite. “He’s shy… almost scared,” she explained. “He wants to do right, but he needs a little help and confidence.” That sensitivity shaped the way Kate prepared, focusing on keeping him calm and stepping up as

a rider when he needed reassurance in the herd. In return, Barney sharpened her skills. Transitioning from youth horses to aged event competition, Kate credits him with teaching her to use her feet more effectively and ride with greater strength and intention.

Their connection? Instant. “I only worked him once before I showed,” she said. “I just trusted him, and he trusted me.”

Backed by a strong support system, Kate is quick to credit the people who helped make the moment possible: her dad, Clint Allen; her sister, Addie; Spud Sheehan, Korey Pounds, Sean Flynn, and Ella Blazak, each playing a role in getting her and Barney ready to shine.

As Barney’s journey continues, one thing is certain: the quiet ones often leave the biggest mark. ▪

CLASS: Limited Amateur Derby

RIDER: Kate Allen

HORSE: DMAC Pistol Pete

PEDIGREE: Stevie Rey Von x DMAC Piccolo Pete OWNED BY: Clint Allen

A Special Bond

Emma Grace Rapp doesn’t just ride Dragon It, she shares a story with him that started long before they ever stepped into the show pen.

Dragon It is the first foal out of Emma’s beloved mare, Hershey Kiss, the same horse she rode to win her Youth World Championship. In a moment that feels almost too perfect to script, he was born the very morning Emma won the San Antonio Scholarship Cutting on his dam. From the beginning, he meant something special.

“I’ve always loved him,” Emma shared. “I just hoped I’d get the chance to show him one day.” That opportunity came at the NCHA Super Stakes presented by Icon Global and made for a full-circle moment when she found success with him there, winning the Non-Pro Derby.

Known around the barn as a laidback, goofy gelding, Dragon It is as easygoing as they come. He doesn’t require much loping, prefers his own

space, and has a habit of playfully “lipping” anyone nearby in search of treats. His name is a nod to his dam, who earned the nickname “the dragon” for her fiery attitude. Combined with his natural stopping ability, this is a fitting and creative tribute.

Emma credits a strong team behind her journey. She expressed gratitude to her parents (Phil and Mary Ann) for letting her show the horse, her brother (Ryan) for sharing him and helping coach her, and Mitchell Lambert for preparing him for competition. She also thanked the Gales for the opportunity to purchase him as a yearling and Cameron Fults for starting him as a young horse.

Looking ahead, Dragon It will continue showing, with her brother Ryan, in the Open pen, while Emma plans to take each opportunity to show him as it comes. ▪

CLASS: Non-Pro Derby

RIDER: Emma Grace HORSE: Dragon It

PEDIGREE: Dont Stopp Believin x Hershay Kiss

OWNED BY:

Philip & Mary Ann Rapp SCORE: 219 EARNINGS: $48,883.84

Believing in Great Horses

Ashley Galyean has always believed the best horses are shaped with patience, not pressure, and Midnight in Harlem (Metallic Rebel x Blackish) is a reflection of that philosophy. The red roan mare, homegrown and deeply personal, came from an embryo gifted by Julie Jarma, a testament to years of support and belief in great horses. From the moment she was born, Ashley claimed her, knowing she was something special.

The journey, however, wasn’t simple. Midnight in Harlem was talented but challenging—sensitive, strong-minded, and not always easy to train. Instead of rushing the process, Ashley made the tough call to wait, even stepping aside at key moments to allow the mare the time she needed to develop. It was a decision rooted in trust, and one that ultimately paid off.

When Ashley finally stepped into the show pen with her, Midnight in Harlem answered. Winning the Intermediate NonPro Derby, she showed grit, holding tough cattle and refusing to quit, proving that the

time invested had built something real. Behind that success stands a team Ashley is quick to credit. She extends heartfelt thanks to her husband, Beau, for his dedication to training, even when he couldn’t be in the show pen, and to Clay Johnson for stepping in when it mattered most. Eric and Buffy Magby played a key role in preparing the mare, while Wesley Galyean and Lloyd Cox worked tirelessly, turning back and helping clear cattle to keep the run smooth. Every effort, seen and unseen, helped make the moment possible.

Looking ahead, Midnight in Harlem’s legacy is already taking shape beyond the show pen. Ashley has been thoughtful in planning her future, with embryos already in the freezer and foals on the ground—including a pair of promising Muy Fuego fillies she’s proudly claimed as her own. It’s a continuation of the same belief that started it all: build it right from the beginning. ▪

CLASS: Intermediate Non-Pro Derby

RIDER: Ashley Galyean

HORSE: Midnight in Harlem

PEDIGREE: Metallic Rebel x Blackish

OWNED BY: Beau & Ashley Galyean

SCORE: 219 EARNINGS: $8,453.41

A Special Bond

Maseratis Mink may be new to Ashtyn Haselip’s program, but she’s already proving to be something truly special.

The four-year-old mare, described as both a blessing and a standout talent, recently captured a major win in Fort Worth, earning the Limited Non-Pro Derby Title with an impressive 212. For Ashtyn, the moment was both exciting and meaningful, especially as it marked their first time showing together in Fort Worth.

Sired by Metallic Rey Mink, Maseratis Mink was originally bred and raised by Paul Hansma before being gifted to Gavin and McCall Callahan as a wedding present.

In an unexpected turn, she found her way to Ashtyn and her family just three months ago, and the partnership has clicked ever since.

at events like the Brazos Bash, the Arbuckle, and Cattlemen’s before her Fort Worth debut.

Despite her short time in the program, the mare has already built an impressive resume, competing CLASS: Limited Non-Pro Derby

At home, Maseratis Mink is known for her goofy personality—often licking and chewing on anything she can find, but once she steps into the show pen, she locks in with focus and determination. Ashtyn keeps her preparation flexible, adjusting to what the mare needs, but sticks to one key superstition: using the same pad for every first go and finals run.

Ashtyn shared great appreciation for the people who made this journey possible, her parents, for the opportunity to chase her dream; Glenn Beveridge, for his steady guidance along the way; and Gavin and McCall, for entrusting her with such a special mare.

With plans to compete at the Breeder’s Invitational and the NCHA Summer Cutting Spectacular, this team is just getting started. ▪

RIDER: Ashtyn Haselip HORSE: Maseratis Mink

PEDIGREE: Metallic Rey Mink x Daisy Poochanan OWNED BY: Dwayne & Amber Haselip SCORE: 212 EARNINGS: $5,384.87

2026 NCHA SUPER STAKES

CLASSIC

PRESENTED BY ICON GLOBAL

More Than Just a Winner

Shotty, officially known as LBR Hangem, is the kind of horse that captures attention the moment he steps into the pen. At just six years old, the stallion has already built an impressive record, but his journey is rooted in patience, belief, and the right people coming together at the right time.

“Salvador Cabral started him,” Kenny said. “He had him through his two-year-old year, and he did a great job getting him going.”

By the time Kenny took over, the foundation was there, and LBR Hangem was showing plenty of personality. Known around the barn as “Shotty,” the stallion brings a mix of energy and charm that sets him apart.

“He’s a little frisky,” Kenny admitted with a smile. “But he’s sweet, especially for a stallion. He’s got a good mind and wants to be good.”

That willingness has been key as the horse developed into a standout competitor. His ownership group has also played a major role in that journey. Originally owned by Charles Berger and Don Ham, the horse is now backed by a team that includes Solo Select, Don Ham, and Todd Carpenter.

“Solo Select hasn’t always owned him,” Kenny explained. “But the people involved now have really believed in him and in the program.”

about personal recognition; it was about the horse and the people behind him. “They’ve stayed with him, stayed patient, and that win kind of validated all of that.”

Behind the scenes, LBR Hangem’s success is also powered by family. Kenny’s wife plays a critical role in keeping the operation running smoothly, managing feed programs and daily care . “My wife handles so much of the dayto-day,” Kenny said. “She keeps everything on track, and that lets me concentrate on what I need to do with the horses.”

Their son, Carter, is already following in those footsteps. “He loves it,” Kenny said. “He’s learning to read cattle and just being around it all, it’s fun to watch.”

As LBR Hangem continues to build his career, it’s clear his story goes beyond the arena. It’s about a team that believed early, a family that supports every step, and a horse that meets every challenge with heart.

And if there’s one thing Kenny wishes people understood, it’s the personality behind the success.

That belief was rewarded in a big way at Fort Worth, where LBR Hangem delivered a standout win. For Kenny, the moment wasn’t CLASS: Open Classic RIDER: Kenny Platt HORSE: LBR Hangem

PEDIGREE: Dual Reyish x Hangem High Pep OWNED BY: Solo Select, Todd Carpenter and Don Ham SCORE: 228

EARNINGS: $32,696.12

“He’s just a cool horse,” he said. “The kind you enjoy being around every day.” In the end, Shotty isn’t just a winner, he’s a reminder that great horses, like great stories, are built on trust, patience, and the people who never stop believing in them. ▪

A Diamond in the Rough

Clayton Carter reflected on the journey of a horse simply known as Swish. What started as a chance opportunity had turned into something much bigger.

Owned by Carol Ward and David Harp, Swish was the first horse Clayton bought and trained for the pair, sourced from Oxbow Ranch through Lindy Birch. At the time, he didn’t look like much, an early three-year-old with no mane, no tail, and a rough, ranchy appearance. But Clayton saw something others might have missed.

“I worked him once and just liked what I felt,” Clayton said. “They took a chance letting me buy him, and it worked out.”

That leap of faith paid off. Over time, Swish developed into a standout in the show pen, known for his presence and teaching Clayton an important lesson: sometimes less is more.

The journey hasn’t been without challenges. At the end of his four-year-old year, Swish suffered a fractured left hock, sidelining him for an entire year. Clayton credits the recovery to the care and expertise of veterinarians Dr. Charlie Buchanan and Dr. Scott Strosnider, whose help was instrumental in bringing the gelding back to competition.

Today, Swish is not only back but thriving and has a bit of a “king of the barn” mentality. Clayton expressed gratitude to Carol Ward and David Harp for trusting him from the beginning, to Lindy Birch and Oxbow Ranch for the opportunity, and to the veterinary team for their role in Swish’s comeback.

With plans to continue showing at upcoming events, the future looks bright for Swish and his team. ▪

CLASS: Intermediate Open Classic

RIDER: Clayton Carter

HORSE: Swish

PEDIGREE: Hottish x Adelle

OWNED BY: Carol Anderson Ward

SCORE: 221.5

EARNINGS: $12,132.83

The Next Generation of Champions

Jack Bell’s breakthrough moment at the 2026 NCHA Super Stakes marked more than just a win; it signaled the arrival of a rising professional in the cutting horse industry. Claiming the Limited Open Classic Championship on Gotcha to Sin, Bell proved that calculated risks and years of preparation can pay off in a big way.

Just months before the event, Bell made the pivotal decision to turn in his non-pro card and step fully into the professional ranks, launching Jack Bell Cutting Horses. The Super Stakes was his first appearance as a trainer, making the victory even more meaningful. Already a nine-time finals qualifier and 2025 Circuit Finals Champion, this milestone elevated his career to a new level.

Based in Duluth, Minnesota, far from traditional cutting hubs, Bell is helping

redefine what’s possible for horsemen in the Midwest. With limited access to cattle at home, he relies on travel, determination, and a strong program to stay competitive, while his clients continue “hauling for the world” with success.

Bell credits much of his journey to his father, Hall of Fame trainer J.P. Bell, along with mentors like Paul Hansma, Tim Smith, and Austin Shepard. His team also plays a crucial role, including his girlfriend, Ella, as his trusted loper, and support from Steph, Jenna, and numerous others behind the scenes.

Balancing his final year of high school, golf, and a growing training business, Bell represents the next generation of champions, driven, grounded, and ready to shape the future of the sport. ▪

CLASS: Limited Open Classic

RIDER: Jack Bell

HORSE: Gotcha to Sin

PEDIGREE: CR Gotcha Covered x Shez Sinsational

OWNED BY: Darrell Parsons

SCORE: 218

EARNINGS: $7,396.28

Ready to Grab Another Gear

Blake Heid and Shiftin Gears have quietly built a story that’s less about overnight success and more about grit, growth, and timing.

From the beginning, the horse showed promise under the guidance of Paco Rodriguez, who laid the foundation during those critical early training days. By the time futurity season arrived, Shiftin Gears was ready to step into the spotlight, raw, talented, and just beginning to understand his job.

After the futurity, the reins shifted, but the momentum didn’t. The horse continued to evolve, gaining experience at key events like the Cattleman’s and the Brazos Bash. While the pair didn’t walk away with major titles, they chipped away at consistency, collecting checks and proving they belonged in tough company.

What makes Shiftin Gears memorable isn’t just his performance; it’s his personality. He’s the kind of horse who demands his own pasture, quick to remind neighboring horses who’s in charge. A little rough around the edges, maybe, but that fire shows up in the arena when it counts.

Now, after a solid run through amateur and non-pro ranks, Blake Heid is giving the horse a well-earned break. The plan is strategic: regroup, refresh, and return sharper. Smaller weekend shows are on the horizon, building toward bigger goals like the Summer Spectacular and aged events later in the season.

Because with a horse like Shiftin Gears, the story isn’t finished. It’s just shifting into the next gear. ▪

A Bright Future

Sawyer’s 2026 NCHA Super Stakes victory was a defining moment in an already impressive young career. Taking home the championship in the Intermediate Amateur Classic, Sawyer proved that consistency, patience, and strong fundamentals win runs. A year after capturing the Limited Amateur title and finishing top five in the Intermediate, this win felt like the next natural step forward.

Aboard FS Fine Lil Hashtag, Sawyer delivered a performance that reflected true partnership and has been a steady competitor since being purchased as a fouryear-old. Known for her reliability and feel, she gave Sawyer the confidence to stay calm and execute clean, controlled cuts when it mattered most.

Her foundation comes from trainer Rodrigo Toboga, who has played a key

role in both the horse’s development and Sawyer’s growth as a rider. His emphasis on fundamentals, especially clean cuts and smart positioning, shows clearly in Sawyer’s quiet, methodical style in the show pen. It’s a system built on discipline, and it continues to pay off.

The win also came with a special reward, a new saddle. In true champion fashion, Sawyer keeps his trophy saddles on display rather than using them, holding onto the tradition for a little extra luck.

Balancing a co-op high school program with a demanding show schedule, Sawyer represents the dedication it takes to succeed at a young age. With plans to breed FS Fine Lil Hashtag and compete at the Summer Cutting Spectacular, the future looks bright for this rising competitor. ▪

CLASS: Intermediate Amateur Classic

RIDER: Sawyer McWilliams

HORSE: FS Fine Lil Hashtag

PEDIGREE: Hashtags x Mighty Fine Merada OWNED BY: Brittinee Williams SCORE: 225 EARNINGS: $8,416.47

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A Team to Keep Your Eye On

Under the bright lights of Ft Worth, Addison Cox sat quietly aboard Stylistic, her six-year-old gelding shifting beneath her with that familiar, electric unpredictability. He was sweet, she always said, but he could change on a whim, keeping her sharp every second of a run.

The NCHA Super Stakes presented by Icon Global Amateur Classic had drawn the best, and Addison didn’t come in expecting a win. That wasn’t her style. Instead, she carried a small set of handwritten goals in her mind, simple reminders, shaped by advice from a friend. Do your job, trust your horse and stay present.

Stylistic locked onto the herd, ears flicking, body coiled. Every move was a conversation, unspoken but precise. Addison rode him with quiet confidence, letting him work, stepping in only when needed. They weren’t chasing a score; they were chasing feel.

Turn after turn, the rhythm built. There were moments of chaos, Stylistic darting, and adjusting, but Addison stayed centered, guiding without force. It all came together in those final seconds, where instinct took over, and doubt had no place.

When the buzzer sounded, she exhaled, giving Stylistic a soft pat. She didn’t need the scoreboard to know they had done it right. Moments later, the number flashed: 221.

Addison smiled, almost in disbelief. It wasn’t about “having it cinched” early; it was about finishing strong. With heartfelt gratitude to those who supported her along the way, especially her grandmother, Brenda Higbee, Addison also gave thanks to Morgan Cromer, Jacob Pinhero, and everyone at home. The excitement for what’s ahead at El Rancho is only growing. Keep an eye on this team; they’re on fire. ▪

CLASS: Limited Amateur Classic

RIDER: Addison Cox

HORSE: Stylistic

PEDIGREE: Rascal Cats x Stylish Look Bella OWNED BY: Brenda Higbee SCORE: 221

EARNINGS: $2,248.70

Growing Together

Bill’s partnership with Double Truble is the kind of story that resonates deeply in the cutting horse world, a blend of patience, humility, and the quiet evolution of trust. Raised and trained at home, the gelding carries a legacy Bill knows well, having also ridden his mother and grandmother. But Double Truble didn’t come with a shortcut to success. Instead, he became a teacher.

Over the past two years, Bill admits the horse challenged him to grow. “He’s one I’ve learned a lot on,” he shared. That learning curve ultimately paid off, as Bill found the balance between preparation and letting the horse do his job. “Now I can step in when needed and get out of his way when I should.”

strong network of mentors and fellow competitors, Bill leaned on both experience and community. From last-minute advice that sparked a “light bulb” moment to trusted voices helping read cattle in the pen, the run was a true team effort.

At home, the support runs just as deep. His wife even piloted Double Truble to success last fall, reinforcing the idea that sometimes less training and more showing could be the key.

As for the horse himself? He’s as memorable in the barn as he is in the arena.

“He loves to eat,” Bill laughed. “Very food motivated, and talkative about it.”

That shift proved pivotal in their NCHA Super Stakes Non-Pro Classic Championship run. Supported by a CLASS: Non-Pro Classic

Next up: the Breeders Invitational and NCHA’s Summer Cutting Spectacular, then possibly a run under the lights in Las Vegas. For now, though, this win is a testament to growth, grit, and a horse that lived up to his name, in all the best ways. ▪

RIDER: Bill Cowan HORSE: Double Truble

PEDIGREE: Stevie Rey Von x Billies Catty OWNED BY: Cowan Ranch, Inc

SCORE: 225 EARNINGS: $24,584.32

A Marvelous Win

Marvelous Maria isn’t just a standout in the show pen; she’s the kind of horse that becomes part of the family, especially for rider Nikki Vander Ark.

Purchased as a yearling at the Western Bloodstock Sale by Nikki’s father, Marvelous Maria has been part of their program from the very beginning. Started by Nikki’s husband, Brandon Dufurrena, she’s developed into exactly what every rider hopes for: consistent, intelligent, and exceptionally cow-smart. Those qualities have carried Nikki and Marvelous Maria to numerous finals—and most recently, a defining moment: winning the Intermediate Non-Pro Classic at the NCHA Super Stakes, presented by Icon Global.

But beyond the success, it’s Marvelous Maria’s personality that truly makes her special.

Easy-going and kind-natured, she’s also known for one very specific habit: cookies. Maria not only loves them, but she also knows exactly where they’re kept and isn’t shy about helping herself. Whether she’s being saddled or standing tied, she’ll reach right into the cookie jar, making her just as much a barn favorite as she is a competitor.

Looking ahead, Marvelous Maria’s future is just as exciting outside the pen. While a possible Derby appearance remains under consideration, the focus is shifting toward her role as a broodmare. She welcomed her first foal, a colt by Reyzin The Cash, during the Super Stakes, with more on the way, including one by Metallic Cat.

With Nikki in the saddle and a strong team behind her, including Samira Ernst preparing her for competition, Marvelous Maria continues to leave her mark, both in the arena and beyond. ▪

CLASS: Intermediate Non-Pro Classic

RIDER: Nikki Vander Ark

HORSE: Marvelous Maria

PEDIGREE: Smooth Talkin Style x Smart Cat Moria

OWNED BY: Marvin and Janet Vander Ark SCORE: 220.5 EARNINGS: $5,625.48

Growing Together

Joe Pounds made a memorable mark in his first aged event appearance, capturing the Non-Pro Limited 5/6 Year Old Division title aboard Tippiecanoe. For the young competitor, the win was especially meaningful as it marked a milestone moment in his show career.

Heading into the finals, Joe admitted the pressure was real. Drawing early meant a long wait as the rest of the field completed their runs. Despite the nerves, he stayed composed and focused when it was his turn to work. One of the biggest challenges came when his second cow made a hard run to the corner, forcing Joe to react quickly to maintain control and finish strong.

that gives him confidence every time he steps into the pen. The pair’s preparation has been consistent, with regular riding and frequent weekend showing helping build their connection and readiness.

This accomplishment is truly a family effort. Joe credits his dad and trainer, Kory Pounds, along with his mom, Jessica Pounds, as his biggest supporters. His mom is also an active and decorated competitor, showing several horses, including Tippiecanoe.

Tippiecanoe proved to be the perfect partner for the occasion. Joe describes the mare as “sweet and smooth,” a combination CLASS: Limited Non-Pro Classic RIDER: Joe Thomas Pounds HORSE: Tippiecanoe PEDIGREE: Dont Stopp Believin x Purdy Bet

Looking ahead, Joe plans to stay busy, aiming for more weekend shows and setting his sights on another title at the NCHA Summer Cutting Spectacular. This first aged event win may be just the beginning of an exciting journey. ▪

BY: Kory and Jessica Pounds

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2026 NCHA INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT CHAMPIONSHIP

Atthe International Circuit Championship (ICC) Cutting Horse Event in Fort Worth, the spotlight goes far beyond the arena. While the competition itself brings together worldclass riders and exceptional horses in a test of instinct, precision, and control, it’s the stories behind each run that truly define the event. As the dust settles and scores are posted, here’s a closer look at the champions who turned those moments into milestones..

BY JENNIFER HORTON

Faymiss Being Famous

Faymiss is famous for doing what Faymiss does. She claimed the ICC Open title, piloted by Jack Bell after winning the Senior Youth, with an explosive 226, under Jenna Bell.

“She’s really crazy cool and gets real low,” said Jack Bell. “She’s so strong and athletic. She’s been special since we got her, and she is very special to our family.”

Jack may own the mare on paper, but everyone knows she is his sister’s horse. As the third draw in the finals, they jumped out to mark a 223. Bell had to sit and watch as the field came at him, with 221 and 220 coming up.

“I felt like I put a pretty good run together,” said Bell. “There were a lot of good horses to go, so it seemed like a long 45 minutes. I knew they liked the mare a lot, so I felt like I had a shot at it." Young Bell is humble and mature beyond his years. He doesn’t feel any extra pressure competing in the open at just 17.

“Actually, I feel like there’s less pressure. I have a high expectation for myself, but I don’t feel anyone putting it on me. I play it day by day. I know my horses are all good enough and the team’s good enough.”Bell gives credit to his dad, J.P. Bell, who could not be prouder.“He’s a big part of it. Letting me ride a lot of these horses is a big deal.” ▪

CLASS: Open RIDER: Jack Bell

HORSE: Faymiss

PEDIGREE: Hottish x Miss Priss Pepto

OWNED BY: Jack Bell

SCORE: 223

EARNINGS: $8,410.08

CLASS: Non-Pro

Happy Anniversary

Celebrating a four-year "gotcha" anniversary by winning a NCHA International Circuit Championship is a pretty good day. Alexis Sligh and Blu Metallic did just that in the Non-Pro.

“It’s always a fun ride on her,” said Sligh. “She knows how to handle tough situations. It’s nice to walk down there on one you can trust.”

Alexis describes the mare she “shares” with her father-in-law as a unicorn. With $234,385 in total earnings, Blu Metallic lives up to that title.

RIDER: Alexis Sligh

HORSE: Blu Metallic

PEDIGREE: Metallic Catx Blue Quilena x

OWNED BY: Piney Woods Farm

SCORE: 224

EARNINGS: $8,270.16

“She makes things feel so easy because she’s so smooth and so smart. She reads a cow so well.”

After starting their day with a disappointing run in the Unlimited Amateur finals, their last class of the day would be their redemption run. When the first two horses out both marked 222 she knew it wouldn’t be easy. “I came down ready to cut on her,” she said. “We were going to win something that day.” After a solid run, Sligh was happy to finish on her terms but didn’t know if it would be enough for a win.

“She feels like she’s always in the right position and she’s got enough eye appeal to her, but you never know.”

The 224 score put them at the top of the leaderboard. The pair closed the 2026 International Circuit Championships with a bang.

“The circuit finals is really a fun show and I’m very appreciative of NCHA for doing that show the way they do. It’s such a welcoming environment.”▪

Riding an Emotional Rollercoaster

Sloan Stahnke was very new to cutting when they found Stars Go Blu. At a small cutting in Minnesota, Sloan’s mother asked J.P. Bell if he had anything for sale.

“It was Diva,” Sloan recalled. “She had just won the Summer Spectacular Limited Non-Pro with his son. I had no idea, but we bought her that day.”

It proved to be the best impulse purchase ever.

“That mare has given me every single ounce of herself every run since. There were times I kicked her when I shouldn’t have or grabbed her through her turns. I was all over the place. But she stayed solid. She’s so strong and confident in every move. She’s never done me wrong.”

The day of the $50,000 Amateur Finals could not have had a rougher start for Sloan. An early phone call shared the news that her dog had passed.

“I showed in the 35 Non-Pro and lost a cow,” she said. “The day was not shaping up to be much of a day at all. It was the worst morning of the worst day.”

But it wasn’t over. Sloan stepped on Diva for the finals.

“I crawled down her neck to whisper in her ear. ‘We gotta give this all we got. But I don’t have much left to give, Girl. So, you’re gonna have to carry this one.’”

The mare understood the assignment.“When I saw the 223 my heart exploded,” said Stahnke. “Win or not, I was so thankful for it all. There are no words for how much I love this mare.” ▪

Straight Ahead

Regan Plendl rode Nine N Ten into the herd for the Unlimited Amateur finals with a swirl of emotions in her head, and her grandpa’s voice - “straight ahead.”

“It’s something he always told us,” said Regan.“It was how he said goodbye or when we needed encouragement or advice. It fits everything.”

N Ten

PEDIGREE: Dont Stopp Believin x Sevens N Eights OWNED BY: Regan Plendl

Just days before the International Circuit Championships got underway, Regan made a quick trip home to Iowa to visit her grandpa one last time for that impossible goodbye. Her sister Reyly told him Regan was headed back to Fort Worth, where she was going to win for him.

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“I appreciate my family and their help so much, for everything they do for me,” said Regan.

While she may not have been as certain as Reyly, her gelding stepped up for her to keep that promise. Regan describes him as weird but knows she can depend on him.

“He has a very big bubble. He’s silly with a playful personality, but when you get him in a show, he flips a switch. He’s all business. I’m very fortunate. Every time I step into the arena on him, I know I have a chance to win.”

How did Plendl keep her focus through it all?

“I’ve been working on consistency all year, working on myself, and let it fall where it’s supposed to. I think that helped because I wasn’t fully mentally there.”

Confidence in herself and her horse took over.

“I just kept telling myself to do my job, stay smooth, be clean, and make it work. Straight ahead.” ▪

$35,000 NON-PRO

Bustin' A Move

Heather Yarbro simply rode into the herd, cut her first cow, and went to work in the $35,000 Non-Pro Finals. She and High Cattin Dual Rey put down a solid run, but she wasn’t expecting the 225 score that flashed up as cheers erupted.

“I couldn’t believe it,” said Heather. “After the run, I looked to Mike [Wood], and he was saying ‘good job’, and then Les Bates said ‘I think we have a new leader’. I was thinking, okay, sweet. But I looked up, and there it was. It was a shock.”

When Heather’s horse got hurt, she was grateful to be able to take her husband’s horse to the finals. Although she hadn’t ridden him much before, they definitely put it all together at the right time.

“Buster is really smooth, real cowy and has a big stop,” said Heather.“He doesn’t ever cheat you so I was fortunate to get to ride him.”

Showing in the Cactus Circuit, Yarbro and her husband recently joined the Mike Wood barn.

“We were able to practice several days with everyone in the 'Wood Hood' and I think that was very helpful in my confidence, and my timing, and just getting to know Buster. I got real comfortable, and the confidence was there.”

When Yarbro rode into the herd, she knew where and who to cut.

"We had three in mind. I listened to Mike and did my best to drive up. I think the stars just aligned.” ▪

CLASS: $35,000 Non-Pro

Heather Yarbro

High Cattin Dual Rey PEDIGREE: Dual Smart Rey x Katie Cat RC OWNED BY: 4Y Ranch Inc. SCORE: 225

$15,000 AMATEUR

Stacy Jones had big goals for her final appearance in the $15,000 Amateur. A win could push her partner over the $100K earnings mark.

After putting a 220 on the board in the first go, Jones rode into the herd determined to make solid, aggressive, deliberate cuts and hold her line straight. She had all the confidence in her gelding Love Byrd.

CLASS: $15,000 Amateur RIDER: Stacy Jones HORSE: Love Byrd

PEDIGREE: Catty Hawk x Biscuit Love

OWNED BY: Stacy and Jody Jones

SCORE: 220.5

EARNINGS: $8,813.76

“I’m thinking to plus my cuts I need to dig into the herd and shag out my cows,” said Jones. “Darn if I walk in and Bradey [Davis] tells me that cow right there on the very front is fresh. No! I won’t get any extra points! Take the easy one? Are you kidding me?”

But she followed her trainer’s advice and took the left turn. The cow turned out to be all she could have hoped for to start her run.

“Now I’m going to dig out a cow. I’m fixing to show these judges I can cut cattle. And Bradey says, ‘this one right here on the outside is fresh.’”

Jones finally got into the herd to bring cows out for her third cut, so she felt some satisfaction in making a good cut for the judges. Their 220.5 score checked off all her goals.

“There were some tough competitors in front of me and behind me, and I was blessed that day,” she said. “I’m out of the 15, and I got to leave in a big way - bigger than I feel I deserve."▪

$25,000 NOVICE

Basics and Consistency

Monty Buntin had a lot of confidence in his horse when he rode into the herd for the finals of the $25,000 Novice Horse. The team had split first place in the first go with a 222 score.

Creeks Rey is a full brother to Frank Martin’s World Champion Reysin Kittens. Martin bought him as a yearling to surprise Bonnie. Buntin is grateful to the Martins for putting him in the saddle.

“He’s really settled into the weekend career to be extremely consistent” said Buntin. “He’s fun to ride because he can go steal points on a slow cow or earn points on a tough cow.”

First go in the clean slate finals, the $3 Million Rider and Creeks Rey posted a 224 to set the bar high. It was a textbook run - do all the basics correctly to win the money.

“It’s my kind of strategy in the finals,” Buntin explained. “Follow the steps of making a clean cut and concentrate so you don’t miss. I always feel like it’s our job to cut clean. It’s what I teach too so I try to go through that process myself. If you have a good enough horse, it can get you that win.”

They did exactly that and made it look easy. Then it was wait and watch as 13 horses chased that score.

“I was able to cut the cows I liked but doing my job getting cut clean and riding a really good horse was key to that win.”▪

CLASS: $25,000 Novice

RIDER: Monty Buntin

HORSE: Creeks Rey

PEDIGREE: Dual Rey x Kittens

OWNED BY: Bitterroot Ranch Llc. SCORE: 224 EARNINGS: $8,711.04

$25,000 NOVICE NON-PRO

A Storybook Ending

M

akayla Cowan and Redneck Hill- billie first teamed up in 2020 when the homebred gelding and his then 16-year-old rider won the NCHA Rios of Mercedes Amateur Futurity.

It was evident that Redneck and Makayla clicked. They added the Intermediate Amateur Derby title in 2021 on their way to the NCHA Amateur Horse of the Year honor. Makayla showed him through his aged event years into the weekends and made the 2025 National Circuit Championship Finals in the $25,000 Novice Non-Pro.

CLASS: $25,000 Novice Non-Pro

RIDER: Makayla Cowan

HORSE: Redneck Hillbillie

PEDIGREE: Light N Lena x Billies Catty

OWNED BY: Cowan Ranch Inc

SCORE: 223.5

EARNINGS: $8,457.84

“I knew this was going to be his last run,” said Makayla. “Getting through the first go, I was happy to get him to the finals.”

Cowan wanted a nice, clean run to finish out his career.

“My first cow was really good, so I was thinking, keep it going for two more. We kept the momentum rolling and had three perfect cows.”

Cowan said her mindset didn’t shift at all from her plan during her run. That solid focus was rewarded with a 223.5 score.

“I wanted to continue a nice run with no penalties. That horse adds a degree of difficulty when the cows are good. He’s extremely smart on a cow and has a presence about him that kind of draws a cow towards him.”

Showing from the Red River Circuit, their win added $8,457 to Redneck’s lifetime earnings of $135,451 as he retires to the Cowan family pasture where he has a buddy waiting.

“He deserves all the pasture and all the treats,” said Cowan. “He’s done a lot for me.” ▪

$5,000 NOVICE

Covering the Basics

Coming to the International Circuit Championships from the Red River circuit, Ben Roberson and Covered In Grace proved that attention to the basics for a solid run is the key to success.

“She’s special to us,” Roberson said of his horse. “My wife, Nikki, and I bred, raised and trained her. Ronney and Alana Colman bought her. They’re excellent clients, they’ve been part of our program from the very beginning.”

The 2020 red roan mare has $35,155 in lifetime earnings.

CLASS:

$5,000 Novice

RIDER:

Ben Roberson

HORSE: Covered in Grace

PEDIGREE: CR Gotcha Covered x PRF One Mas Time

OWNED BY: Ronney and Alana Coleman SCORE: 225

EARNINGS: $7,866.48

“Grace has been a little quirky but it seems like she’s starting to mature,” he said.

After marking 220 in the first go, Grace and Roberson came back to work in the middle of the set of the finals. They put up a huge 225 . One of the highest scores from the Watt Arena that week. The ride went according to plan.

“I told my guys the three cows I wanted to cut,” said Roberson. “I was able to cut the yellow cow I wanted first. We got all three cows cut well, executed, and Grace did her thing.”

Hitting big stops with a confident style to control three cows in the middle of the pen.

“I preach to my clients and my kids,” said Roberson, a Million Dollar Ride, “It doesn’t matter what we are doing, we stick to the basics. We control the things we can control, and then we let God be God. If it’s our turn to win, then it’s our turn to win.” ▪

$5,000 NOVICE NON-PRO Girl Got Game Face

Sloan Stahnke is a competitor at heart. A figure skater from the age of three, she competed in high school rodeo. It’s where she started cutting.

“I realized where my heart was,” said Stahnke. “It’s an incredible sport. To call myself a cutter is amazing. I’m very proud to be an NCHA member.”

To say she has the bug is an understatement.

“There’s nothing better,” she said, “That feeling of a cutting horse locking on a cow like that. There is no shaking it.”

Stahnke made the bubble for the $5,000 Novice Horse Non-Pro Finals on Sparkling Wine. When they followed a 219 on the scoreboard she didn’t let pressure get to her.

“My mare was on her game that day,” she said. “She was feeling great so I was just going to get up there, throw down, and let her do her thing.”

When the score flashed 220.5 it was the highest mark of her career - so far.

“I knew she had potential the first time I showed her and we marked a 73, but she was timid. We’ve spent a year getting her solid with soft, gentle guidance and correction. She’s come a long way.”

Stahnke sees similarities between figure skating and cutting.

“It’s the same headspace,” she said. “I know I have to go out there and do my job. Every run I try my best and trust my horse. Before every run, just like when I skated, I always say a quick prayer and put my game face on.” ▪

CLASS:

$5,000 Novice Non-Pro

RIDER: Sloan Stahnke

HORSE: Sparkling Wine PEDIGREE: Metallic Cat x Minute Mate OWNED BY: Sloan Stahnke SCORE: 220.5

EARNINGS: $8,307.36

$2,000

Hanna Luther tapped out of the $2,000 Limit Rider in a big way by winning the International Circuit Championship title with a huge 222 score. “I feel like I blacked out for part of it,” she laughed.

The first ICC champion crowned for 2026, Luther showed Metabra owned by Stella Swanson.

“I was very fortunate to get to show her, she’s the Queen of the Barn,” said Luther, who lopes for Josh King. “The first go was the first time I showed her, so I was pretty nervous. Finals day, I took care of both of us and finally felt some calm. We made it to the finals. It was going to be all right. The mare is more than capable. I just needed to stay out of her way.”

Even after marking 220 in the first go, the big score surprised her. “The run felt really good in the moment, but when I saw the 22, wow, that was nuts.” Fourth go in the set of 16, Luther had to wait and watch. “Hannah Krein and I have battled back and forth all year in the Oiler circuit. I held my breath until she went - in the most friendly, supportive way, of course. You always want the best for your buddy.” Along with the generous prize package, Luther earned $8,654. “I’m trying to soak it all in and enjoy it. I definitely thank Stella Swanson and her family for letting me show her amazing mares and the King family for everything.”▪

The National Cutting Horse Association is increasingly aware of the sensitivity of its members and the general public in assuring that its activities show the utmost respect for the cutting horse as an animal and that any perception of inhumane treatment is avoided. The Executive Committee, upon the recommendation of the Judges’ Rules Committee, other standing committees and many members has instructed the staff that a “zero tolerance” policy must be followed in connection with the enforcement

35.A. Zero Tolerance Policy

Inhumane treatment or excessive training of a horse in any manner is strictly prohibited. Both owner and rider of any horse entered in an NCHA approved or sponsored event, by said entry, consents to the implementation of any action allowed by this Zero Tolerance Policy (Rule 35.A) by either show management or judge. This includes any act which the general public would perceive to constitute inhumane treatment or excessive training of a horse. Any act of inhumane treatment, mistreatment or intent to mistreat a horse will be dealt with in the strongest possible manner as provided for in this Standing Rule. This Zero Tolerance Policy covers acts occurring not only in the show arena, but also those occurring anywhere on the show grounds–the warm-up area, practice pen or any other location.

The “ Zero Tolerance” policy encompasses all of the following acts:

1. Excessive Training: Excessive Training includes: excessive jerking; cueing; whipping; use of lip wire or similar device; slapping or hitting a horse on the head, or any other part of the body, one time or more than one time, in any manner, either with the rider’s hands, reins or any other object; using a bit in such a way that a horse is caused to bleed from its mouth or face; using any object held in the rider’s hand to hit a horse; or any other act which may cause trauma or injury to a horse.

2. Inhumane treatment: Inhumane Treatment is the exhibition of a lame or injured horse, or a horse that appears lame or injured, or a horse with any other health abnormality, which could thereby result in the horse’s undue discomfort or distress.

Your cooperation in promoting the welfare of our cutting horse athletes through enforcement of our rules is appreciated and absolutely essential to the ongoing success of the NCHA and its affiliates.

Very Truly Yours,

BY SUZIE RUPERT

Pushing Past Her Nerves

Jenna Bell sat in the arena after her run, heart still racing, as the score, 226, echoed in her mind. The win felt bigger than just numbers. It was redemption. A year ago, at the same finals, nerves had gotten the best of her. This time, she came back stronger, more focused, and ready and it showed.

Riding her trusted partner, Faymiss, Jenna delivered a run that felt faster, smoother, and more confident than the day before, when she marked a 222. She pushed just a little harder this time, holding onto her dad’s advice to “show them you want to win.” Still, she wasn’t sure it would be enough, until the score was posted. The celebration that followed made it even more special.

Jenna is quick to credit the team behind her success, in the arena, and with her every step of the way. She thanks her dad and trainer, J.P. Bell, and her brother, Jack Bell, along with turnback help from Bob Jansen and Nate Miller. Out of the arena, she thanks her hard-working lopers, friends, and family for their unwavering support.

At the center of it all is Faymiss, a horse Jenna describes as having a huge heart and always giving his best. Now sitting in the top 15, Jenna is looking ahead to the Youth World Finals— confident, motivated, and ready for what’s next.▪

YOUTH Hard Work Paying Off

Twelve-year-old Zachary Corvin delivered a standout performance to win the International Circuit Junior Youth Championship aboard Justa Scootin Pepto, marking another milestone in his young cutting career.

Heading into the finals, Zachary kept his plan simple; make clean cuts, stay focused, and trust the process. That focus paid off with a smooth, controlled two and a half minute run. When his score of 224 was announced, he felt confident it would be hard to beat, and it held as the winning mark.

At home, Justa Scootin Pepto, known as “Halen”, is more than a show horse. The 12-year-old stallion is the Corvin family’s “heart horse,” known for his kind personality and playful nature. “He always looks like he’s smiling and is always looking for a treat,” Zachary said. “He’s sweet, smart, and always tries for me.”

Zachary began riding Halen at age 8, and through dedication and consistency, the pair developed a strong connection that shows in the pen. Preparation played a key role, with early mornings, late nights, and hours spent riding and caring for his horse.

Balancing school at Accelerate Christian School and competition takes discipline, but Zachary remains committed to both. He believes that the work you put in when no one is watching is what makes a champion.

He gives thanks to Jesus and extends his gratitude to his parents, Zeb and Melissa Corvin; his grandparents; Code West Academy and Dr. Becky Spillman; his turnback team; and the Outlaw Equine Team for their support. Zachary now looks ahead to the NCHA Foundation Junior Scholarship Cutting and future NYCHA competitions.▪

Just The Beginning

Ella Armstrong adjusted her hat as the Fort Worth arena lights faded behind her, still replaying the 215 run in her mind. Just hours earlier, she and the striking stallion Pitchfork Long Legs had delivered a performance that felt effortless. Smooth cuts, smart decisions, and a clean finish secured her first win in the arena. It wasn’t just a victory; it was a moment she knew she’d carry with her for a long time.

The horse beneath her has been just as much a partner as a competitor. A recent purchase by Lucas and Nicole Towle, Pitchfork Long Legs is a stallion known for his calm mind, bold presence, and a personality that makes him stand out in and out of the pen. Ella describes him as “solid”, the kind of horse that gives you confidence when it matters most. She felt grateful for the chance to swing a leg over him.

Going into the run, Ella didn’t over complicate things. Her goal was simple: stay clean, read the cattle, and make good choices. That focus paid off.

After the win, her thoughts turned quickly to the people behind her. The Bell family, her parents who traveled countless miles, and friends who never stopped cheering, all were part of the journey.

For Ella, this isn’t the finish line. It’s just the beginning. More shows, more chances, and more moments doing what she loves— with good horses and great people by her side.▪

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CELEBRITY CUTTING

BENEFITING UT SOUTHWESTERN FORT WORTH

BY SUZIE RUPERT

The noise of the crowd fades a little when you’re sitting on a horse, waiting for your run. For a moment, it’s just you, the horse beneath you, and whatever you’re carrying inside. It’s not about the cameras, the scoreboard, or even expectations. Just a quiet, steady breath before everything begins.

That’s the space Thad Luckinbill stepped into in Fort Worth, an actor more familiar with scripts than steers, suddenly finding himself in a setting where nothing could be rehearsed. Across the arena, teammate Holly Francois understood that feeling differently. She had lived in this world for years, but what she carried with her into the pen had nothing to do with competition.

The two competitors came from different places, but for a few minutes, they were connected by something deeply human.

The Celebrity Cutting event itself was built to entertain, a mix of “star” gazing, horsemanship, and Western tradition. But the reason people filled the stands ran deeper. Nearly everyone there had a story. A name or memory of someone they loved who had faced cancer. That’s the quiet thread tethering it all.

Luckinbill didn’t arrive in Fort Worth as a polished cutting horse rider. He showed up curious, maybe a little unsure, stepping into a world where instinct matters more than image. When he rode into the pen, there was no script to fall back on, no second take. The horse had to trust him. He had to trust the horse.

It wasn’t just about getting through the run. It was about feeling the rhythm, getting the timing, and conquering the task. By the time he stepped out of the arena, there was a kind of disbelief in his voice, not because of the score, but because of what he had just experienced.

Across the way, Francois watched that moment with a different kind of understanding. She’s spent years building a connection between horse and rider, refining it, respecting it, and on this night, her focus wasn’t on proving anything.

In those moments, the things that once felt important quietly fall away, and what remains becomes clear and simple: the people you love, and the hope that they’ll be okay.

For Francois and her family, that hope led them to UT Southwestern. She recalls how everything changed, how her life shifted in a way no one ever plans for. There was her husband, facing his own battle with a brain lesion. Suddenly, navigating the unknown. As hospitals can feel overwhelming, they can also become places of quiet miracles, where expertise meets compassion and fear is met with steady hands and clear voices. For her, it became a place where things turned around, where strength returned. Where life, slowly, found its way back to something recognizable. And the steady, compassionate care of the incredible doctors and staff at UT Southwestern was there for them.

So, when she climbed into the saddle that night, it wasn’t just another run. It was a chance to give something back to the place that had given her so much. A chance to stand in the arena and say, without needing many words, this matters.

Her honest, focused ride reflected just that. The kind of performance that doesn’t need flash to make an impact, just presence.

When it was over, the scoreboard told one story: they had won. But the numbers didn’t capture what

really happened.

Because the truth is, no one there was solely riding for a title.

There were parents in the stands thinking about their children. Friends remembering those they lost and families in the middle of the fight for their lives. And there were people, like the Francois’, who knew what it meant to come out the other side, grateful, changed, and aware of how quickly everything can shift.

Even Luckinbill, new to this equestrian world, felt it. You could hear it in the way he spoke afterward. The excitement was there, but underneath it was recognition. This wasn’t just a sport people show up for. It’s a community people lean on.

And that night, the community showed up for something bigger than itself.

The over $1 million raised will help build a place where future patients will walk through the doors carrying their own fear, their own questions, their own hope. A place where families

will sit together in waiting rooms, holding onto each other. A place where doctors and nurses will do the quiet, relentless work of trying to give people more time.

That’s the real story.

Not the winning run. Not the applause. Not even the celebrity.

It’s the connection between people who may never meet but are linked by something universal: the desire for more time, more healing, more chances.

In the end, the arena lights dim. The crowd goes home. The horses are cooled out and led back to their stalls.

But what lingers is something softer.

A reminder that even in a setting built for competition, the most meaningful moments come from something else entirely, from empathy and shared experience. The understanding that, at some point, we all need each other. As this chapter of Celebrity Cutting comes to a close,

it’s impossible not to feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the passion, dedication, and countless hours that made it all possible.

Thanks to the hard work and vision of the committee, Nicole Sheridan, Sherri Patton, and Kit Moncrief, along with the unwavering support of our presenting sponsor, Icon Global, our partners at UT Southwestern, and the dedicated team at the NCHA, this year’s event reached an extraordinary milestone: raising over one million dollars for cancer care right here in Fort Worth. Behind every moment in the arena was a team working tirelessly, pouring their hearts into every detail to create something truly meaningful for our community.

It’s a powerful reminder that what makes this event so special isn’t just what happens under the lights, but the generosity, unity, and shared purpose behind it all. Because of efforts like these, Celebrity Cutting becomes more than just a story; it’s a celebration of the people, the horses, and the spirit that make this industry so extraordinary. ▪

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NCHA ANNOUNCES SOLO SELECT HORSES PARTNERSHIP

The NCHA has announced a new partnership with Solo Select Horses. The added incentive will be offered during the 2026 Metallic Cat World Championship Futurity, tentatively dated for November 9 through December 5 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas.

NCHA ANNOUNCES RESULTS FROM 2026 CONTESTED ELECTIONS

The NCHA announces the results of the 2026 NCHA contested Director Election. There was a total of three contested district areas. The newly elected directors will start their positions on the first day of the NCHA Annual Convention on June 19, 2026.

NCHA NAMES HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Following the 2025 point year, the following horses and riders are being recognized for their achievements with induction into the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Hall of Fame. This recognition is based on their lifetime earnings and accomplishments in the arena, categorized into three sections: Horses, Open Riders, and Non-Professional Riders. Congratulations to all of the inductees! The induction ceremony will be held during the 2026 NCHA Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 20, 2026. Registration is required for the convention, and Hall of Fame Gala tickets are required. For more information about the convention and the Hall of Fame Gala, please visit: www.nchacutting.com/about-us/convention. Gala tickets are now available for purchase.

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A Look Back In Memoriam, Dr. Daniel J. Burba

BY MARYBETH GOKEE

Photos Sandra Lines and Burba Family

An AQHA lifetime member, Dr. Daniel J. Burba was no stranger to horses. Burba grew up riding Futurity Barrel horses in Pennsylvania. In the late 1980s, he transitioned into Team Penning, often competing with his family and winning multiple awards. The bond with his younger brother, Dr. David Burba, remained central.

Burba and his brother were always very close. Just 10 months apart in age, they planned to spend more time together showing horses. Although Daniel lived in Oklahoma, he designated his Cutting show circuit as Sunshine; allowing he and his brother to show together and see each other more.

“We were called the three musketeers,” Kelli Burba said. “It was family time. We just did everything together. It was just about doing something that we all liked, spending good quality time together. We all looked forward to our once or twice a month visits.”

When not at the cuttings, Daniel spent the rest of his time on his farm Stillwater, OK with his wife, Nancy, where she still runs a dressage boarding and training facility. While at home, he would enjoy trail riding with his wife and spend time with his son, A.J. Once introduced to cutting by his brother, Burba took up the challenge quickly. The first horse that Daniel showed was Catabella (by Smooth as a Cat, out of Bellas Ray of Hope), the mare that introduced him into cutting. He walked to the herd on Catabella at the Florida Cutting Horse Association (FCHA) February, 2021 show at the Grand Oaks Equestrian Center at Grand Oaks Resort. Apparently, Daniel enjoyed the ride, because he was quickly hooked on cutting and got serious about buying his own cutter. By June of 2021, Daniel purchased Docs Bay Laker, (by Laker doc, out of Docs Hickory). His sister-in-law, Kelli Burba, got the horse that was with Zeke Entz.

“He was a super solid,” Kelli Burba said. “He was a very good gelding that could just cut by himself. He was a no-nonsense kind of horse.” Daniel bought ‘Bay’ in April of 2021. His first show was in May 2021, and Dan marked a 71 on him the first time he showed, winning the 2K Ltd Rider class at the FCHA show.

Daniel showed ‘Bay’ two seasons in which he was al-

ways in the money. The first time out at a major cutting in 2021, at the AQHA World Show in Oklahoma City, he made the finals in the Select Amateur and the Amateur, making the top Ten in both Finals. By April, 2023, Daniel sold his horse to a youth rider who trains with Zoe Woodland; so he could help the youth further their cutting career.

Daniel’s next mount was a well-known horse that friend and Florida trainer, Billy Kidd’s customer owned, Crown on the Rox (by ILL be Smart out of Powderful).

“We had the opportunity to purchase Crown on the Rox from them and decided it would be a good fit,” Kelli Burba said. “Rocky [the horse] he was auto-pilot. The problem with him was that he had a reputation for bucking everyone off. But Dan didn’t mess with him. He just trotted him two circles and then went in the pen and showed him. He just really got along with him.”

In 2024, with Rocky, Dan showed at Eastern Nationals for the first time in the 15 Amateur and the 35 Non-Pro and Burba placed in the Top 10. With NCHA earnings of $13,174, he received his achievement buckle, in addition to many others throughout his brief journey in cutting.

This past year, Burba won Championships in the 15 Amateur and the 35 Non-Pro and was Sunshine Circuit Top Five in the Circuit and in the SR World Tour in the 15 and 35. Burba never stopped learning. He sought honest feedback and credited the people who helped him, including the Moore family, Walt Erwin, Billy Kidd and Carlos Calero. He treasured the camaraderie of the Florida Cutting community.

“Daniel was a great guy and was really advancing in his cutting,” Florida trainer Gary Moore remembers of Dan-

"He came to Florida to spend more time with his brother and to ride cutting horses… He’ll be remembered for his dedication to healing horses, his determination to better himself each time he put his hand down and his friendship

towards all."

iel. “He was a great Vet that did my first cribbing surgery on a mare that meant a lot to me. He is sorely missed—I enjoyed his company a lot.” Gary’s son, Florida trainer Casey Moore also worked with Daniel often.

“He always had a smile on his face and wanted to win,” Casey Moore said. “He had a big desire to win. I never heard him say a bad word about anybody. He always seemed like a guy who if someone was in a jam, would try to find a way to help them out.”

Gary Moore’s grandson and Casey Moore’s son, Texas trainer Kolby Moore also worked with Burba at shows.

“He always had an upbeat attitude and was eager to learn. He was a friend that we already miss!”

What made cutting so special for Burba, according to his brother and sister-in-law, was pursuing the skill of trying to master and do better each run, to master the horsemanship of it. But he truly en-

joyed the camaraderie of it. His time with his family, his younger brother, his sister-in-law, the cutting community here in Florida, was his precious time to unwind, and to learn and grow as a horseman.

Burba brought this same work ethic to equine medicine. After earning his DVM from Auburn University, he spent two decades at Louisiana State University as an equine clinician, surgeon, mentor and teacher. He participated in rescue missions following Hurricane Katrina. In 2015, he joined Oklahoma State University, becoming Department Head of Veterinary Clinical Sciences in 2019. He earned the prestigious McCasland Professorship in Biomedical Laser Surgery.

Burba had a profound impact on the horses he helped, the colleagues and students that he taught, and the friends he made along his journey. His commitment to improve, each walk to the herd was always met with that winning smile and strong work ethic.

The National Cutting Horse Association is proud to celebrate and honor the 2026 Members Hall of Fame inductees—individuals whose outstanding and lasting contributions have helped shape the very foundation of our Association. This distinguished recognition is reserved for those who have gone above and beyond in fulfilling NCHA’s core purpose: the public exhibition and continual promotion of the cutting horse. Each inductee exemplifies the highest standards of moral character, good sportsmanship, and fairness, while demonstrating an unwavering commitment of time, effort, and passion to the NCHA and its mission. Their influence extends far beyond the show pen, leaving a meaningful and enduring impact on our industry, our members, and the future of the sport.

Selection to the Members Hall of Fame is the result of a thoughtful and deliberate process led by a five-member committee appointed to ensure continuity, integrity, and respect for the significance of this honor. From a pool of exceptional nominees, no more than six individuals are inducted each year, making this recognition both rare and deeply meaningful.

We congratulate the 2026 inductees on this well-deserved honor and thank them for their dedication, leadership, and lifelong commitment to the cutting horse industry. Your legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.

GRADY DUNCAN

A MEANINGFUL CULMINATION OF DECADES OF HARD WORK

MILLWOOD, VIRGINIA

Grady Duncan’s path into the cutting horse industry began with curiosity and determination. At just 19 years old, he purchased his first cutting horse, a two-year-old filly from a consignment sale in Winchester, Kentucky, despite having little knowledge of the sport. Encouraged by others in the industry, he sought guidance from a local trainer and entered his first competition at an AQHA event. To his surprise, he won, igniting a passion that would shape the rest of his life. Growing up with access to a cattle farm allowed him to practice consistently and build his skills from the ground up. Throughout his career, Grady and his wife worked tirelessly, moving multiple times before eventually establishing their own ranch. One of his most fulfilling experiences came while working at a large operation where he trained horses and worked cattle

daily. His success extended into breeding, including breeding some mares to the legendary Doc Bar and selling one to a client in Australia for $40,000, in the 1970’s. Thus, helping fund their dream of ranch ownership. The Duncans had several standout mares that went on to produce high-performing offspring, further solidifying their legacy. Now a NCHA Members Hall of Fame inductee, Grady views the honor as a meaningful culmination of decades of hard work. After retiring due to injuries sustained while training horses, the recognition carries an added layer of reflection. Though bittersweet, it represents validation of a life dedicated to the sport. Known for his honesty and humility, Grady values the relationships he has built along the way, leaving a lasting impact on the cutting community.▪

RANDY CHARTIER

CONTRIBUTING TO A CLOSE-KNIT COMMUNITY MILLSAP, TEXAS

Randy Chartier’s journey into the cutting horse world began in an unlikely place, near Detroit, Michigan, where his childhood was spent helping his grandfather at a large riding stable. His path took a defining turn in 1965 when his father attended the Dallas State Fair and discovered the sport of cutting. Inspired, the family dove in together, marking the beginning of Randy’s lifelong dedication to the National Cutting Horse Association. His original 4-digit membership number remains a point of pride, symbolizing decades of commitment. From youth shows alongside his father to competing at the sport’s highest levels, Randy built a career grounded in perseverance and family support. Along the way, he met his wife Kelle, forming a partnership that carried them through the challenges of raising three boys while staying deeply involved in the industry, two of whom followed into equine professions. Among Randy’s many accomplishments, his most

cherished moment came in 1979 when he captured the Non-Pro World Title at the World Finals in Amarillo. After winning both go-rounds and the finals, the victory was made even more meaningful by the emotional sight of his father’s pride. That milestone followed his 1978 Futurity Non-Pro Championship and a career marked by consistent appearances in major event finals. In recognition of his success and lasting impact, Randy was inducted into the Non-Pro Rider Hall of Fame in 1979 and later into the Open Rider Hall of Fame in 2014, further solidifying his legacy in the sport. Now a NCHA Members Hall of Fame inductee, Randy reflects with humility and gratitude. What began as a youthful ambition evolved into a deeper purpose, supporting family and contributing to a close-knit community. For Randy, cutting has always been more than competition; it’s been a lifelong bond built on hard work, resilience, and family.▪

TED SOKOL

BUILDING A MULTI-GENERATIONAL PRESENCE

MINERAL WELLS, TEXAS

Ted Sokol Jr.‘s lifelong dedication to the cutting horse industry has earned him a welldeserved place in the NCHA Members Hall of Fame. A member of the National Cutting Horse Association since 1982, Ted’s journey began in his youth through 4-H and AQHA programs, where he developed a strong foundation in horsemanship and competition. After attending Tarleton State College, he stepped into the professional ranks as an assistant trainer, gaining experience across multiple disciplines before ultimately focusing on cutting horses. Influential mentors and hands-on experience at premier events like the NCHA Futurity shaped Ted’s early years in the sport. His commitment to excellence led to a successful competitive career, highlighted by Top 10 World standings in 1992 and

1999. While living in Florida for several decades, he became known for developing amateur and non-pro riders, helping grow the sport at the grassroots level. Beyond the arena, Ted has been a dedicated leader and servant to the industry. He served eight years as president of the Florida Cutting Horse Association and twelve years as an NCHA national director. He’s a past NCHA President and has held numerous committee roles. His contributions were recognized with the prestigious Zane Schulte Award in 2018. At the heart of Ted’s legacy is his family. Alongside his wife of 45 years, he has built a multigenerational presence in NCHA, with children and extended family achieving top honors. His NCHA Members Hall of Fame induction reflects not only personal success but a lifetime of commitment to the cutting community.▪

202 5 - 202 6 NCHA Directors

Pursuant to the NCHA’s Constitution and Bylaws, the director elections for terms of service for the period of June 2025 - June 2028 were concluded on March 11, 2025 All directors elected in this year’s election will begin their three-year term of service at the commencement of the NCHA Convention. Below is a listing of the NCHA Board of Directors effective June 20, 2025.

Alabama (R5)

Julie Beasley (27)

James Hooper (LD)

Joey Nail (26)

Andrew Sligh (27)

Arizona (R2)

David Booth (28)

Ashley Bosack (28)

Dawn Chapman (28)

Glen Nelson (26)

Debra Winard (28)

Mike Wood (26)

Arkansas (R6)

Diana Cunningham (28)

Toddy Pitard (LD)

Tommy Williams (28) (EC)

Lewis Wray (LD)

California & Hawaii (R2)

Robert Adams (26)

Dana Azevedo (26)

Phil Benadum (27) (EC)

Kathy Cardon (26)

Tim Castilaw (27)

Norm Clark (26)

Katie Fonsen-Young (26)

Rock Hedlund (27)

Fiina Ugrin Jolley (26)

Suzy Rodoni-Silverberg (27)

Stan Williams, Jr. (26)

Brent Young (27)

Colorado (R1)

Nate Miller (27)

Craig Morris (28)

Steve Norris (LD)

Ron Pietrafeso (LD)

Kenny Platt (27)

Erin Smith (27)

Florida (R5)

Ora Diehl (LD) (EC)

Sandra Lines (28)

Brittany Overstreet (26)

Sharon Overstreet (26)

Pam Scott (28)

Illinois (R3)

Rick Jackson (28)

Scott Shaw (26)

Indiana (R4)

Byron Green (28)

Nick Pilcher (28)

Iowa & Wisconsin (R3)

Seth Kirchner (26)

Kansas (R3)

Danny Bryson (28)

Kirby Smith (26) (EC)

Kentucky (R5)

Trent Harrison (26)

Louisiana (R6)

Robert Charles Brown (26)

Gwen Coie (27)

Keith Deaville (LD)

Elizabeth Quirk (28)

Bruce Richerson (LD)

Trey Rogillio (27)

Michigan (R4)

Dan Agnew (27)

Crystal DeWitt (27)

Minnesota (R3)

J. P. Bell (26)

Brian Cottrell (28)

Mississippi (R6)

William Cole (27)

Taylor Flowers (27)

Ricky Lewis (27)

Missouri (R3)

Ernie Beutenmiller, Jr. (LD)

Greg Beutenmiller (27)

Sonny Martin (27)

Ryan Moore (27)

Montana (R1)

Peri Suenram (26)

Michelle Van Dyke (28)

New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT), NY, NJ & PA (R4)

Marty Miller (26)

Bill Stein (26)

Jack Werner (26)

New Mexico (R7)

Joel Carson (28)

Richard Hicks (28)

North Carolina (R5)

Chase Lackey (26)

Garry Merritt (27)

Bob Meyer (27)

Barnwell Ramsey – President

North & South Dakota (R3)

Tom Holmes (28)

Jason Reed (28)

Ohio (R4)

Jeff Brown (27)

Tim Dobyns (26)

Steve Duff (27)

John P. Lavelle (27) (EC)

Chuck Smith (LD)

Oklahoma (R8)

Cara Brewer (28) (EC)

Michelle Cowan (26)

Brandon Dufurrena (27)

Glenda Ericsson (28)

Jody Galyean (28)

Kathleen Moore – President-Elect

Ty Moore (28)

Bill Riddle (LD)

Brad Wilson (28)

Oregon (R1)

Julie Clarke (26)

Marcea DeGregorio (28)

Mary Freeborn (27)

Jack Holt (27)

South Carolina (R5)

Tony Smith (28)

Wendy Warne (28)

Tennessee (R5)

Billy Emerson (26)

Sylvia Fuentes (27)

Jan Gandy (27)

Cynthia Patty (27)

Ronnie Smith (27)

Texas North (R8)

Jeremy Barwick (27)

Jaime Beamer (26)

Chris Benedict (LD)

Mary Bradford (27)

Lindy Burch (LD)

R. L. Chartier (27)

Dennie Dunn (LD)

Kelle Earnheart (27)

Jo Ellard (LD)

Jennifer Foland (26)

Matt Gaines (27)

Casey Green (27) (EC)

Leon Harrel (LD)

Cody Hedlund (27)

Tom Lyons (LD)

Frank Merrill (26)

Matt Miller (27)

Jim Milner (LD)

Ken Mock (27)

Bruce Morine (27)

Sarah Morine (27)

Mike Mowery (LD)

Rick Mowery (27)

Mary Ann Rapp (27)

Phil Rapp (LD)

Tarin Rice (27)

Ben Roberson (27)

Jonathan Rogers (26)

Geoffrey Sheehan (28)

Ted Sokol Jr. (LD)

Cameron Thompson (27)

Chubby Turner (LD)

Bronc Willoughby (LD)

Michael Wood (27)

Texas South (R7)

Denise Bendele (26)

Liz Bray (28)

Frank Bowen (27)

Constantine Caloudas (27)

Caroline Collins (28)

James Davison (28)

James Eakin (26)

Utah (R1)

Danielle Pace (27)

Steve Williams (27)

Virginia, West Virginia, D.C.,

Maryland & Delaware (R4)

Roy Bauer (26)

Jim Johnson (26)

Ryan Smith (26)

Washington & Alaska (R1)

Holly Jones (26)

Nina Lundgren (27)

Dean Rebhuhn (26)

Georgia (R5)

Alison Howell (26)

Ryan Howell (27)

John Hulsey (27)

Mark Senn (LD)

Idaho (R1)

Mike Giannini (27)

Barbi Madgwick (28)

Nebraska (R3)

J.B. Atkins (26)

Nevada (R2)

Cookie Banuelos (26)

Patti Lund (27)

Barbara Brooks (LD)

Zeke Entz (28)

Kevin Herzke (26)

Jason Whitaker (26)

Texas East (R6)

Punk Carter (LD)

David Costello – Vice President

Bradey Davis (27)

Wyoming (R1)

Audra Crouse (26)

TBD

Eastern Canada (R4)

Eric Van Boekel (28)

Amanda Law (26)

Western/Central Canada (R1)

Connie Down-Cicoria (28)

Darcy Geherman (28)

Les Jack (26) (EC)

Sandy Reid (28)

Amanda Smith (28)

Doug Wiens (27)

Europe (R4)

Gaetan Foulatier (27)

Denis Pini (28)

Jana Pini (28)

Sergio Traverso (28)

Pietro Valeri (26)

(LD) Life Director (EC) Executive Committee (RX;) Designated Region

Term Expires: (26) 2026 (27) 2027 (28) 2028

Bobby Hunt (26)

Janice Little (27)

Sam Wilson (LD)

Texas West (R7)

Cheryl Callis (28)

Sherry Graham (27)

Skip Jones (26)

Coleta Rosson (26)

Steve Smith (27) (EC)

202 5 - 202 6 NCHA Standing Committees

All standing committee members appointed for 2025-2026 will begin their three-year term of service immediately following the 2025 NCHA Convention through the annual convention in 2028. Below is a list of NCHA Standing Committee Members effective June 23, 2025

Affiliate Officers/Secretaries

Cheryl Callis (26) R7 – NVEO

Kathy Cardon (26) R2 **

David Costello (27) R6

Kelly Fraser (28) R1

Brooke Manion (28) R5

Scott McKinsey (26) R8

Dee McLauchlin (26) R8 *

Beth Shaw (28) R4

Jessy Vandiver (28) R8

Rebecca Waters (28) R3

Deb Watts (28) R3

Amateur

Dawn Brehm (26) R5

Sherryl Byars (28) R7

William Cole (28) R6 **

Bob Cooley (28) R2

Thad Cox (27) R8

Steve Duff (27) R4

Taylor Flowers (26) R6

Jan Gandy (26) R6

Joey Jingoli (28) R8 - NVEO

Sandra Lines (26) R5

Brooke Manion (27) R5 *

Erin Russell (27) R8

Andrew Sligh (26) R5

Grant Smith (26) R3

Peri Suenram (26) R1

Kelley Tammen (26) R8

Brett Weiss (28) R8 - NVEO

Finance & Audit

Sharon Beach (28) R8

Denise Bendele (26) R7 **

Frank Diehl (27) R5

James Eakin (26) R7

Ora Diehl (28) R5

Jeff Fehrman (26) R5

Jim Haworth (28) R3 - NVEO

Drew Knowles (28)

Garry Merritt (27) R5 *

David Pilcher (28) R4 - NVEO

Elizabeth Quirk (27) R6

Phil Rapp (26) R8

Dean Rebhuhn (28) R1 - NVEO

Mark Senn (28) R5

Madison Smith (27) R8

Governance

Dan Agnew (28) R4 - NVEO

Tracy Barton (26) R5

Audra Crouse (28) R1

Ora Diehl (26) R5

Tim Dobyns (28) R4

James Eakin (26) R7

Billy Emerson (28) R6

Eric Field (27) R4

Jim Haworth (27) R3

Anita Janssen (28) R3

Skip Jones (26) R7 *

Corrie Rousey (27) R7

Ronnie Smith (27) R6

Jim Wesson (28) R2

Buddy Westphal (26) R1 **

Growth and Development

Shelby Agnew (27) R4 *

Fiina Ugrin Jolley (26) R2

Ora Diehl (26) R5

Mary Freeborn (28) R1

John Hulsey (28) R5

Jim Johnson (26) R4

Jade Lackey (28) R5

Jane Mancuso (27) R7

Shelly Mowery (26) R8

Chad Newton (28) R5

Darrell Parsons (26) R3

Dean Rebhuhn (26) R1 **

Matt Robinson (27) R6

Judges Rules

Jaime Beamer (26) R8

Monty Buntin (27) R2

Joe Cameron (27) R5 – NVEO

Tim Castilaw (28) R2 - NVEO

Bradey Davis (26) R6

Tyler Delange (28) R4

Walt Erwin (28) R5

Jody Galyean (27) R8 - NVEO

Rock Hedlund (27) R2 *

Josh King (28) R7

Ken Mock (26) R8

Sarah Morine (26) R8

Rick Mowery (26) R8

Nate Miller (27) R1 **

Toddy Pitard (27) R6 - NVEO

Regan Plendl (28) R3

Kenny Pugh (28) R7 – NVEO

Jonathan Rogers (28) R8

Grant Setnicka (26) R8

Tim Smith (26) R2 – NVEO

Scott Weis (27) R8

Limited Age Events

Monty Buntin (27) R2

Bradey Davis (28) R6

Marcea DeGregorio (28) R1

Zeke Entz (26) R5

Clay Johnson (26) R8

Skip Jones (27) R7

Seth Kirchner (28) R3

Chase Lackey (27) R5

John P. Lavelle (27) R4

Phil Rapp (26) R8 *

Ben Roberson (27) R8

Jaime Snider (26) R8

Wendy Warne (26) R5 **

Jason Whitaker (28) R5

Michael Wood (26) R8

Non-Professional

David Booth (26) R2 *

Ryder Carpenter (26) R8

Michelle Cowan (28) R8

Crystal DeWitt (28) R4

Missy Jean Etheridge (27) R6

Kathy Foote (26) R1

Sherry Graham (26) R7

Alison Howell (26) R5

Regan Plendl (26) R3

Elizabeth Quirk (26) R6

Mary Ann Rapp (28) R8

Kylie Rice (26) R8 - NVEO

Jamie Sokol (27) R5

Cameron Thompson (26) R8 **

Eric Van Boekel (26) R4

Priscilla Wilson (26) R5

Professional Trainers

Tracy Barton (28) R5

Phil Benadum (28) R2 *

David Costello (28) R6

Kathy Daughn (26) R7

Josh Deason (28) R5

Casey Green (27) R8

Mason Griffin (28) R6

Jesse Lennox (28) R8

Matt Lopez (26) R8

Ryan Moore (27) R3

Rick Mowery (28) R8

Nick Pilcher (28) R4

Kenny Platt (26) R1 **

Ben Roberson (28) R8

Stallion Owners

Dana Azevedo (27) R2

Crystal DeWitt (26) R4

Benjie Frost (27) R5

Alvin Fults (26) R7

Rock Hedlund (26) R2 *

Lauren Kimble (26) R4

John C. Kratzer (26) R8

Ty Moore (27) R8

Todd Quirk (27) R6 **

Sarah Sherman (26) R1

Madison Smith (26) R8

Kelley Tammen (28) R7

Michael Wood (26) R8

Weekend Show

Roy Bauer (27) R4 - NVEO

Sherryl Byars (28) R7

John Fay (27) R2

Byron Green (26) R4

Sue Henrichs (28) R1

Holly Jones (26) R1

Nate Miller (26) R1 **

Sharon Overstreet (28) R5

Sandra Patton (28) R4

Jason Reed (27) R3

Corrie Rousey (26) R8

Ted Sokol Jr. (26) R8 *

Bill Stein (26) R4

Heather Todd (26) R8

Wendy Warne (27) R5

Youth

Shannon Collier (26) R7

Mary Crow (26) R7 **

Sabrina Mesalam (27) R4

Glen Nelson (27) R2

Shawna Parsons (26) R3

Kory Pounds (26) R8 *

Nikki Roberson (28) R8 - NVEO

Leigh Ann White (27) R6

Kristen York (26) R1

Brent Young (28) R2

- Chairman

- Vice Chairman

R - Region

NVEO - Non-Voting Ex-Officio (26) Term Expires in 2026 (27) Term Expires in 2027 (28) Term Expires in 2028

NCHA Suspension and Denial of Privileges List

Probations and suspensions may have been cleared by the time the magazine is published and mailed. The following persons have been suspended from the National Cutting Horse Association and/or denied all privileges of the Association until further notice. Proceedings have been conducted in accordance with National Cutting Horse Association Rules.

*Please note that the provisions of former NCHA Rule 40 have recently been merged into current NCHA Rule 4. An asterisk beside the Rule 40 number in the following list denotes that the suspension was made pursuant to former Rule 40. Please see the provisions of current Rule 4 on the NCHA Website for current guidelines relating to suspension for failure to make payments.

New Suspensions

BEVERIDGE, GLEN, Whitesboro, TX April 30, 2026 - April 30, 2027 (Standing Rule 35.C.1)

AARON, CHRISTOPHER, Walker, Louisiana Rule 40*

ADJUSTO OF TEXAS, Weatherford, Texas. Rule 40*

ADKINS, RL (ROB), Sweetwater, Texas. Rule 40*

AIR RIDE HITCH, Beach Island, South Carolina. Rule 40*

ALLEN, CHRISTEN, Creswell, Oregon. Rule 40*

AMERICAN MASTERCRAFT, Boca Raton, Florida. Rule 40*

AERIAL LIGHTING, Watseka, Illinois Rule 40*

ASHLEY, SHELLY, Sayre, Oklahoma. Rule 40*

AUBIN, CAMERON, Houston, Texas........................................................Rule 40*

AUBIN, GEORGE, dba WICHITA LAND AND CATTLE CO., WHC, SIGMA CORP, et al, Houston, Texas. Rule 40*

BARRETT, BRIDGETT, Liberty, Utah Rule 40*

BARRON, GRANT, Stephenville, Texas. Rule 40*

BENDING B TRADING LLC, Collierville, Tennessee Rule 40*

BERGER, BENJAMIN, Brenham, Texas Rule 40*

BENGSTON, BEN, Ogden, Iowa. Rule 40*

BETTER BUILT ARENA CONSTRUCTION, Okarche, Oklahoma. Rule 40*

BM OF TEXAS, San Antonio, Texas. Rule 40*

BOBBI BROWN COSMETICS/DOTTIE MCGONAGILL, Fort Worth, Texas. Rule 40*

BODE, KEVIN, Frisco, Texas. Rule 40*

BOEVERS, AUSTIN, Kingston, Oklahoma................................................Rule 40*

BOGARD, BO, Eagles Nest, New Mexico. Rule 40*

BOHANON, BERNADETTE, Heber Cith, Utah. Rule 40*

BOOTH, KRISTEN, Temecula, California. Rule 40*

BOSTWICK, DAVID, CREATIVE CHARACTERS, Oblong, Illinois Rule 40*

BOUGET, BOB, Branch, Louisiana Rule 40*

BOWLES, CHIRA, Portland Tennessee.....................................................Rule 40*

BOWLES, DEAN, Portland, Tennessee. Rule 40*

BUCKLE T HORSES, Pattison, Texas. Rule 40*

CAPRON, TENAYA, Fort Worth, Texas. Rule 40*

CARROLL, TOMMIE, Weatherford, Texas. Rule 40*

CATAWBA RANCH, Lancing, Tennessee. Rule 40*

CATENA WATCHES/BILL KRAFT, Tioga, Texas. Rule 40*

CHAMBERLAIN, CONNER, Davis, Oklahoma.. Rule 40*

CHISHOLM TRAIL BOOT CO., Fort Worth, Texas. Rule 40*

CHRISTENSEN, JULIE, Burbank, California............................................Rule 50.d.4

CIRCLE H WELDING, Hico, Texas. Rule 40*

CML HEALTH MATTERS, INC., Justin, Texas. Rule 40* COATES MANUFACTURING INC., Bossier City, Louisisana. Rule 40* COGBURN, DAVID BRET, Clayton, Oklahoma. Rule 40* COLLINS, RICHARD, Oceanside, New York. Rule 40* COLMENAREZ, JOSE, Miami, Florida. Rule 40* CONNELLA, KEITH, Malakoff, Texas. Rule 40*

COPENHAVER, TODD, Valley View, Texas. Rule 40*

COWHORSE SUPPLY, Winter Haven Rule 40*

CREASEY, JUDY BROWNING, Montgomery, Texas. Rule 40*

CROSS, JACKIE, Poolville, Texas. Rule 40* CROSS, JOHN, Poolville, Texas. Rule 40*

CROOM, MATHEW, Weatherford, Texas.................................................Rule 40*

CUTTER CUSTOM TRUCKS, Grapevine, Texas. Rule 40*

D & D HORSE TRANSPORT, Oakdale, California. Rule 40*

DAVIS, BROOKE, Cantonment, Florida Rule 40*

DAY, TAMRA, Okmulgee, Oklahoma Rule 40*

DE BROGGI FARM HORSE TRANSPORTATION, Stockton, California. Rule 40*

DIAL, JOHN, Fort Worth, Texas. Rule 40*

DIAMOND GROUP, SEAPORT WHOLESALE, Los Angeles, California. Rule 40*

DORN, DOUGLAS & SHERYL, Kuno, Idaho. Rule 40*

DOUBLE M SIGNS, Flower Mound, Texas. Rule 40*

D.R. BROWN CORPORATION, Brownwood, Texas. Rule 40*

DR PERFORMANCE/STEVE SHELLY, Helena, Montana. Rule 40*

DUDDING, BILL, Weatherford, Texas.......................................................Rule 4

DUNCAN, TOM, Greenville, Texas. Rule 40*

DYER, TONY, Corinth, Texas. Rule 40*

EQUIHEALTH, Boulder, Colorado. Rule 40*

EVANS, FRED, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Rule 40*

EVANS, SHERYL, Livermore, California. Rule 40*

FLETCHER, JERRY, Phoenix, Arizona

FOX, BOBBY, Glen Allen, Missouri.

FRANK, TROY & AMY, DESIGNSOFSTEEL.COM, Stillwater, Okalahoma.

FREIGHTLINER, Fontana, California

FRONTIER HORSE COMPLEX, Pilot Point, Texas.

FUNDERBURG, WILL, Canyon, Texas.

GARRIOTT, SHAWN WESTERN ELECTRIC, Emporia, Kansas

GASS, NICK, Spring Branch, Texas

GLOBAL CLASSIC CARS, Brownsboro, Texas

GREEN, RICKY J., Tyler, Texas.

GUSTAFSON, JOHN, Valley Center, California.

HARDWICK, NANCY, Dallas, Texas.

HARJO, PHILLIP & JEANNETTE, Maud, Oklahoma.

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HASTINGS, JOHN., Castle Rock, Colorado. Rule 40*

HAYES, JOHN PHILLIP III, Laurinburg, North Carolina. Rule 40*

HEFNER, AMANDA, Chico, CA...............................................................Rule 4

HEINEY, AMY, Meridian, Texas.

HENKEL, TEAL, Scottsdale, Arizona.

HERTZ, CAROLYN, Happy, Texas.

HEYWOOD, WM & BRENDA, Fallon, Nevada.

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HODGES, CHARLES, Fort Worth, Texas. Rule 40*

HOFFMAN, MARILYN, Mineola, Texas. Rule 40*

HOLM, JACKSON, Mayerthorpe AB..................................................Rule 50.d.2

HORSEIN’ AROUND INC., Carthage, Tennessee

HOUSTON RANCH, Whitesboro, Texas.

HOWARD, KELLI, Whitesboro, Texas

I DOTCOM PRODUCTS, San Jose, California.

JACOB, BOYCE, Abilene, Texas.

JENSEN, GEORGE, Jacksboro, Texas

JERRETT, JOSLIN (Wild Mushroom), Weatherford, Texas

JLD PRODUCTS, Fort Worth, Texas.

JONES, MR. & MRS. BRAD, Paris, Texas.

JONES, JACK M., JR., J&J SADDLERY, Marion, Kentucky.

KACE INTERNATIONAL, Mesquite, Texas.

KEITH, LARRY, Sugar Grove, Virginia

KING, ED or JUDY, Santa Fe, Texas.

KNOX, TONNIE & JAMIE, Yuma, Arizona.

LANGFORD, RANDY L., Katy, Texas.

LAREDAO CONVERSION TRUCKS, Burleson, Texas.

LAYLAND, CRAIG, Lubbock, Texas.

LEATHER HORSE MERCANTILE, Weatherford, Texas.

LEGATE, CAROL/LARRY BROWN REALTORS, Amarillo, Texas.

LEVITRE, JOSH, Bountiful, Utah

LEWIN, MICHAEL, Salado, Texas.

LIFELINE EQUINE c/o JILL HINDS, Arena, Wisconsin.

LITTLE MONTANA LTD., Vienna, Virginia.

LUCAS, BOB, Edmond, Oklahoma.

LUMBY KRISTOFFER, Willow Springs, Missouri.......................................Rule

MAGNETIC SOLUTIONS, Wichita Falls, Texas

MARRS, MIKE, Abilene, Texas.

MARSHALL, LINDA, Vero Beach, Florida.

MARTIN, BRYON, Clyde, NY....................................................................Rule 4

MATTHEWS, MICHELLE, Chino Valley, Arizona

MAY, LYNN, Monroe, Washington.

ROBERTS, JUSTIN D., Graford, Texas......................................................Rule

RODDY, DEWEY, Jonesboro, Arkansas.

ROOT, HEIDI, Red Bluff, California.

SACHTLEBEN, TROY J., Antonio, Colorado.

SANTA ROSA EQUINE, Vernon, Texas

SARATOGA STALLS, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

SCHAEFER, DARLENE, Las Vegas, Nevada.

SCHILKE, ANDREW, Springtown, TX.......................................................Rule

MICHAEL, Tomball, TX......................................................Rule

SHELDON, Springfield, Georgia.

SEGO, J.T., Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

SIDE SADDLE BOUTIQUE/TAWNI Maughn, Weatherford, Texas.

SIMMONS, LUTHER, Florissant, Missouri

SMITH, DANIELLE, Ripley, Maine

SMITH, SID & VICKIE, Edgemont, Arkansas.

SNODGRESS EQUIPMENT/Randy Snodgress, Joshua, Texas.

SODA CREEK RANCH, Oronogo, Missouri.

SOUTHEASTERN CHA, LISA ETHERIDGE, Sec’y, Unadilla, Georgia.

SOUTHWEST DISTRIBUTORS, Cleburne, Texas.

SPEIGHT, JOHN, Midland, Texas.

F RANCH, Lake Forest, California.

STEVEN, Chillicothe, Texas.

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INC., San Diego, California.

ROBERT & SUSAN, SK, Canada.

STEPHENS, ROBERT, Rocky Comfort, Missouri.

SHA, Weatherford, Texas.

J.C., Canon City, Colorado.

STITES, MARK, Custer, South Dakota.

REALTY, Fort Worth, Texas.

MARK, Granbury, Texas.

STEEL BLDG., Boca Raton, Florida.

PEELE,

/ STEVE TACKETT, Longmont, Colorado.

QUARTER HORSES, Kerrville, Texas.

STEVE - SWZT, Olney, Texas.

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RANCH CORP. c/o STEVE TUSHA, Emmetsburg, Iowa.

KELSEY, Eufaula,

DAN, Waxahachie, Texas.

LLOYD, Beeville, Texas.

LLOYD (EMMITT), Kenedy, Texas.

MILLIE, Opelousas, Louisiana

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MAYFIELD, GREGORY SCOTT, Scott, Louisiana. Rule 40*

McGUIRE, ARVID, Anderson, Alabama. Rule 40*

McKEE, MIKE & VICKIE, Cleveland, Tennessee.

McLEOD, MARILYN, Flora, Mississippi.

40*

MEBANE RANCHES, Woody, California Rule 40*

MID-ISLAND KENNELS, St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Rule 40*

MID-WEST FEED & BEDDING, Lacygne, Kansas. Rule 40*

MILLER, BRAD/PREFERRED REINERS PRS, Inc. Wilmer, Texas.

Rule 40*

MILLER, PEGGY, Bunkie, Louisianna....................................................Rule

MILLER, ROBERT GLENN, Houston, Texas.

50.d.4

WES, Opelousas, Louisianna....................................................Rule

LOUIS N. & LINDA, Belton, Texas.

JEANNE, Pampa, Texas.

BONNIE, NRM SADDLE RIDGE MORTGAGE, Weatherford, Texas.

LORI, Searcy, Arkansas

MICHAEL, Evening Shade, Arkansas

STUDIO A DESIGN LLC, Moneta, Virginia.

PATSI, Trinidad, Colorado..

FAITZ, PAT, Polk City, Florida. Rule 40*

FARR, DUSTY, Wichita Falls, Texas. Rule 40*

FERNANDEZ, FERNANDO, Ocala, Florida. Rule 40*

Rule 40* MILLER, TERRY, Bunkie, LA.

MILLIGAN, KELLY, Laurinburg, North Carolina

MILLS, JERRY, Englewood, Colorado.

Rule 50.d.4

Rule 40*

Rule 40*

MOREHOUSE, KIANA, Buckley, Washington Rule 40*

MOSIER, KARL, Stevensburg, Virginia.

MOXY PRODUCTS, INC., Torrance, California.

Rule 40*

KENNETH & ROXANNE, Kaufman, Texas.

NCHA Probation List

Rule 40*

Rule 40* MUSICK, STAN & SUZI, Fort Smith, Arkansas.

NAT’L TEAM ROPING ASSN/DARLENE MILLER, Weatherford, Texas.

NORRIS, DESTIINY, Ruskin, Florida

Rule 40*

Rule 40*

OLD HICKORY FURNITURE CO., Roanoke, Texas. Rule 40*

OLSON, TRACY, Canada Rule 40*

OUT WEST FINE PROPERTIES, SI JARBOE, Dolores, Colorado.

OWEN, SUSAN, Elizabeth, Colorado.

Rule 40*

Rule 40*

P.J. FINANCIAL, Los Molinos, California. Rule 40*

PACE, STEPHANI A., Renton, Washington. Rule 40*

PARKS, ROBBIE, Stephenville, Texas.

PLEASURE ACRES PERFORMANCE HORSE SALE, Arcadia, Indiana

POLLARD BITS & SPURS/DANNY POLLARD, Merkel, Texas.

PONS, PHIL, Ocala, Florida.

PORTER, JEROME & JAMIE, Rogers, Arkansas

POVERTY KNOB, Waterford, PA..............................................................Rule 4

PRESTIGE TRUCK CONVERSIONS, JOE SLOWIAK, Burleson, Texas.

PRO WALK MANUFACTURING, Ada, Oklahoma

QUINTANA, REX, Benton City, Washington.

RAFTER C, Lindale, Texas.

RAINBOW, FRANK, Springtown, Texas.

RAMADA LIMITED WILLOW PARK, Aledo, Texas.

RED RIVER WESTERN DECOR/JEFF BURNS, Fort Worth, Texas.

RED STAR BREEDERS, Fayetteville, Tennessee.

REEK, TOM, Brenham, Texas.

REUTER, SHELIA, Kirkwood, California.

DOWNS, TARA, Kuna, ID May 21, 2025 - May 20, 2026 (Standing Rule 35A)

LEWIS, TYLER, Quanah, TX May 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026 (Standing Rule 35.A.1)

40*

40*

40*

40*

40*

40*

40*

40*

40*

40*

40*

40*

40*

MCFANN, DYLAN, Red Bluff, CA September 12, 2025 - Sepetember 12, 2026 (Standing Rule 50.d.4, 51.a.4, 51.a.5)

MCNEELEY, CAROLINE, Scottsville, VA May 21, 2025 - May 20, 2026 (Standing Rule 35A)

THE BACK FENCE

Where rules meet reality.

INTRODUCTION OF CONTINUING ONLINE EDUCATION FOR ALL NCHA JUDGES

The Continuing Online Education program will be delivered through Horse IQ, the official educational platform developed by the American Paint Horse Association (APHA). Through our partnership with APHA, NCHA judges will have access to this high quality learning system as NCHA launches our new Continuing Online Education program. In addition to judge specific training, Horse IQ will also offer a subscription option for all NCHA members who wish to access the same educational materials, along with additional videos and resources designed for the broader membership. Information about Horse IQ, subscription access, and the Continuing Online Education program will be posted on the NCHA website. It may also be distributed through a membership wide email once that system is active. We anticipate this public facing rollout toward the end of April.

Dear NCHA Judges,

As part of our ongoing commitment to strengthening consistency, accuracy, and professional development within the NCHA judging program, we are implementing a new Continuing Online Education requirement for all judges. This first year will not be a testing year; instead, it will serve as an educational year focused on reinforcing standards and supporting your continued growth. Completing this Continuing Online Education is required to maintain your judging status. The Continuing Online Education program will be organized into a series of educational modules, each beginning with a short instructional video. From there, the program will guide you through several structured sections designed to reinforce rule application, scoring accuracy, and situational judgment.

PENALTY VIDEOS SECTION: The first module will focus on penalties. This section will include individual videos covering each penalty category. Judges must review each penalty video to progress to the next level of the program. These videos are designed to ensure clarity and consistency in the application of penalties across all judges. OPEN COW SCORE EVALUATION: The next module will be the Open Cow Score Evaluation. In this section, you will review and mark 20 individual cow scores. After completing all 20 clips: If you select the correct answer, you will move forward without additional material. If you select an incorrect answer, the system will automatically present a video explaining how the run should have been marked and why. This ensures that every judge receives targeted reinforcement where needed. NON-PRO & AMATEUR EVALUATION: After completing the Open section, you will advance to the Non-Pro and Amateur module. This section will also include 20 clips to review and mark, following the same format. IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE: We are currently building the online platform. Once development is complete and the system is ready to launch, all judges will be notified with instructions for accessing and completing the Continuing Online Education program. We hope to have it completed by the end of April.

Thank you for your continued dedication to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and consistency in NCHA judging. Your participation in this Continuing Online Education program is essential to ensuring fairness, accuracy, and integrity across all NCHA events.

Sincerely,

Andy Adams Director of Judges National Cutting Horse Association

R e a s o n f o r E v a l u a t i o n :

Judge Evaluation Form

C o m m e n d a t i o n : I w i s h t o r e c o g n i z e a n i n d i v i d u a l w h o i s h a r d w o r k i n g a n d c o n s i s t e n t l y d o e s a g o o d j o b

S p o t C h e c k : I d o n o t w i s h t o m a k e a n o f f i c i a l p r o t e s t , b u t I w a n t a c l a ss r e v i e w e d b y t h e W e e k e n d M o n i t o r

O f f i c i a l Pr o t e s t : I a m e n c l o s i n g t h e p r o t e s t f e e ( $ 1 , 0 0 0 * f o r L A E o r $ 5 0 0 * f o r W e e k e n d ) . I u n d e rs t a n d t h a t I m u s t b e a n o w n e r o r e x h i b i t o r i n t h e c l a ss t o f i l e a p r o t e s t

*Fee is refundable if protest is upheld.

J u d g e (s) n a m e (s) a b o u t w h o m y o u a r e s u b m i t t i n g t h i s r e p o r t :

I f y o u a r e s u b m i t t i n g a c o m m e n d a t i o n , p l e a s e d e s c r i b e w h y y o u f e e l t h i s j u d g e d e s e r v e s r e c o g n i t i o n :

I f y o u a r e s u b m i t t i n g a S p o t C h e c k r e q u e s t o r a n O f f i c i a l Pr o t e s t , p l e a s e c o m p l e t e t h e f o l l o w i n g :

S h o w N a m e : S h o w D a t e s :

S h o w C i t y a n d S t a t e : C l a ss N a m e :

1 H a v e y o u r e v i e w e d t h e t a p e ? Y e s N o

2 I n y o u r o p i n i o n , h o w d i d t h e j u d g e d o o n p e n a l t y a p p l i c a t i o n ?

E x c e l l e n t A v e r a g e P o o r

3 I n y o u r o p i n i o n , h o w d i d t h e j u d g e d o o n “ p l a c i n g s ’ b a s e d o n r u n c o n t e n t ? E x c e l l e n t A v e r a g e P o o r

4 I n y o u r o p i n i o n , d i d t h e j u d g e a c t p r o f e ss i o n a l l y ? Y e s N o

I f h e / s h e d i d n o t a c t p r o f e ss i o n a l l y , p l e a s e e x p l a i n :

5 I n y o u r o p i n i o n , h o w w as t h e j u d g e ’ s p e r f o r m a n c e d u r i n g t h e e n t i r e s h o w ? E x c e l l e n t A v e r a g e P o o r

6. P l e a s e e x p l a i n f u l l y t h e c i r c u m s t a n c e s t h a t p r o m p t e d y o u t o c o m p l e t e t h i s r e p o r t :

M e m b e r N a m e : M e m b e r N u m b e r: D a t e :

E m a i l A d d r e ss : P h o n e N u m b e r : - - - - - - - -

- - - -

- - - - - - -

- - - - -

- -T h i s f o r m i s a v a i l a b l e o n l i n e a t n c h a c u t t i n g c o m T h i s f o r m i s c o n f i d e n t i a l a n d w i l l b e s e e n o n l y b y o f f i c i a l s i n t h e N C H A J u d g i n g D e p a r t m e n t T h i s r e p o r t c a n b e u s e d t o c o m m e n d a h a r d - w o r k i n g , c o n s i s t e n t i n d i v i d u a l w h i c h w i l l h e l p t h e J u d g i n g D e p a r t m e n t r e c o g n i z e t h e b e s t j u d g e s

F o r S p o t C h e c k s a n d O f f i c i a l Pr o t e s t s : a I f a p a t t e r n o f c o m p l a i n t s e m e r g e s r e g a r d i n g a n i n d i v i d u a l j u d g e , t h e J u d g i n g D e p a r t m e n t w i l l r e v i e w t a p e s o f t h e s h o w o r s h o w s i n q u e s t i o n a n d t a k e f u r t h e r a c t i o n w h e n a p p r o p r i a t e

b . E v a l u a t i o n m u s t b e s u b m i t t e d b y a c o n t e s t a n t i n t h e c l a ss o r a n o w n e r w h o h a s a h o rs e i n t h e c l a ss . c T h i s E v a l u a t i o n m u s t b e f i l e d w i t h i n s e v e n ( 7 ) d a y s o f t h e i n c i d e n t d A m e m b e r c a n s u b m i t o n l y o n e J u d g e E v a l u a t i o n F o r m i n a c a l e n d a r m o n t h e W h e n s u b m i t t i n g a n o f f i c i a l p r o t e s t , t h e p r o t e s t f e e ( $ 1 , 0 0 0 f o r L A E o r $ 5 0 0 f o r W e e k e n d ) m u s t b e e n c l o s e d

S u b m i t f o r m t o N C H A J u d g e s D e p a r t m e n t , 2 6 0 B a i l e y A v e n u e , F o r t W o r t h , T X 7 6 1 0 7 / j u d g e s@ n c h a c u t t i n g c o m R e v i s e d 5 / 1 6 / 2 0 2 4

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