Hooked on cutting
The sport of cutting is enjoying rapid growth around the globe. This exciting contest of horse against cow replicates the work of American cowboys on ranches dating back to the 1800’s. Here are ten ways to learn about NCHA and get totally hooked on Cutting:
- Visit www.nchacutting.com. Everything you need to know about the NCHA and its activities is here in one convenient location. Available online 24/7 around the world.
Join the National Cutting Horse Association Facebook community. Connect daily and join the conversation with thousands of fans who love Cutting Horses, living the western lifestyle, and the sport of Cutting. We post frequent updates at our page and you can even receive them direct to your mobile phone if you like.
Ride Lannie Ashley’s Mechanical Cutting Horse and Cow. This innovative and popular ride is big fun for everyone. It simulates the thrill of riding a Cutting Horse in competition.
Enter “Cutting Horses” on YouTube. You’ll instantly access thousands of clips watched thousands of times by passionate Cutting Horse enthusiasts.- Attend the Finals of a “World Series of Cutting” event. Legendary horses and top Open and Non-Pro riders chase big purses in major venues across North America. You’ll see rising stars and superstars competing in an exciting environment riding hard to mark their place in history!
Go see a Cutting Horse trainer. Chances are there’s a qualified professional Cutting Horse trainer in your area—a helpful teacher and guide with a place to practice. Go see the facility, ask questions, and take a test ride. It’s guaranteed to put a huge smile on your face. Find one at “Trainers” at www.nchacutting.com.
Watch NCHA’s “Rode to the Winners Circle” on RFD-TV. Weekly show hosted by NCHA Riders’ Hall of Fame member Craig Morris. Covers Limited Aged events and weekend shows. Includes standings, member features, showing and judging tips, equine nutrition, and more.
Read www.sallyharrison.com. The NCHA’s official blog receives more than a million page views/month. Keeps followers current with breaking news, results and unique stats. Offers profiles on the people, places and horses worthy of attention.- Visit www.nchatv.com. Watch our weekly “Two-and-a-half minute news show” for a quick recap of the sport’s biggest news. You can also watch clips of winning runs at top NCHA competitions including personal interviews with the riders. Content here also includes special features plus spotlights on NCHA sponsors.
Spend a weekend in Fort Worth in December. Watch the NCHA World Championship Futurity, complete your holiday shopping at the NCHA Best of the West Premier Gift Show, attend the Western Bloodstock Cutting Horse sales and take in the NCHA World Finals.
