April Widman Victorious in 2017 NCHA Non Pro World Final

December 5th, 2017 by Simone Cobb

April Widman was on top of the world when she took out the 2017 NCHA Non Pro World Championship!

April and Woodys Baby came into the finals with an $11,000 lead, but was still within reach of Kylie Rice. However, from the first go round where April scored a 228, she proved she was going to be too tough to beat.

It’s April’s second world title, and she told CHTO’s Simone Cobb, she’s hit her peak and plans on hauling again next year. April will be inducted into the Non Pro Hall Of Fame this year and hopes to get Woodys Baby awarded as well.


Tyler Delange Clinches 2017 NCHA $25,000 Novice Non Pro World Final

December 4th, 2017 by Simone Cobb

In his first year hauling, Tyler Delange has won the 2017 NCHA $25,000 Novice Non Pro World Championship in Fort Worth.

Tyler took Louis The Cat on the road and to the Finals to win the title. Remarkably, the Stud claimed both the Non Pro and Open Championships this year.

Tyler told CHTO’s Simone Cobb Louis The Cat put in some 300 shows throughout the year and never missed a beat!


Jason Reed Victorious At 2017 NCHA $50K Amateur World Finals

December 4th, 2017 by Simone Cobb

It was a dream come true for Jason Reed from Faith, South Dakota when he clinched the 2017 NCHA $50,000 Amateur World Championship in Fort Worth.

Jason rode Chitas Cat Merada throughout the year and in the finals, totaling $67,070 in earnings.

Jason told CHTO’s Simone Cobb, while he loves the bright lights and big crowds at the Finals, some of his most enjoyable moments of the year was simply heading down the road to a small show with his wife.


Steven Schlesinger Dominates 2017 NCHA 5K Novice World Final

December 4th, 2017 by Simone Cobb

It was a satisfied Steven Steve Schlesinger who took out the 2017 NCHA $5,000 Novice World Championship aboard Check Counter in Fort Worth. Steve held off Mike Wood in the finals to win the title on the horse he took to the Futurity final four years ago. Steven told CHTO’s Simone Cobb he was very grateful to his family for supporting his bid for the Worlds over the past year.


Ron Davis Named 2017 NCHA $5,000 Novice Non Pro World Champion

December 4th, 2017 by Simone Cobb

Ron Davis from Morgan Mill, TX was thrilled to be named the 2017 NCHA $5,000 Novice Non Pro World Champion in Fort Worth.
Ron earned the buckle on Kits Little Headlinr, a horse he bred by Cats Headliner.
Ron finished the year with $45,481 in earnings, some $8,000 ahead of Reserve Champion Dana Azevedo.


Casey Crouch Takes Out 2017 NCHA 25K Novice World Title

December 3rd, 2017 by Simone Cobb

Casey Crouch claimed his second World Title when he took out the 2017 NCHA $25,000 Novice World Championship in Fort Worth.
Casey rode Louis The Cat, a stud that remarkably won two World titles at the same event this year! The horse also claimed the $25,000 Novice Non-Pro with Tyler Delange.

An emotional Casey told CHTO’s Simone Cobb it was a privilege to show the horse.


Austin Shepard Wins 2nd NCHA World Championship!

December 3rd, 2017 by Simone Cobb

What hasn’t this man accomplished? There’s few titles, if any, that Austin Shepard hasn’t won. He’s now started winning them twice! Austin claimed the 2017 NCHA World Championship aboard Deluxe Checks, his second such title and set a record for the most money won in World Finals history, some $146,977.

While Austin came into the finals with a $15,000 lead, Tatum Rice could have snuck past him, after the pair spent much of the year dueling it out. But Austin quickly wrapped up the Finals scoring 233 in two go-rounds.

He told CHTO’s Simone Cobb he owes much of his success to his team, with special mention to his two year old trainer Seth Holcombe.


Pedro Ornelas Crowned 2017 NCHA Futurity Ltd Open Champion

November 30th, 2017 by Simone Cobb

Plenty of big stops and cow smarts saw Pedro Ornelas run away with the 2017 NCHA Futurity Limited Open Championship in Fort Worth.

Little Jo Cat created a frenzy of excitement from the crowd, marking a 225 to win by 4 points. The gelding is a High Brow Cat out of Jo Jo Boon, owned by the Anderson Cattle Company. Jo Jo Boon also won the Ltd Open Final, making it the first time a winner has bred another winner in that event.

Pedro, who has not had extensive show experience, took home more than $18,600 for the win.

Pedro was joined by his wife Janee and two children for the interview, told CHTO’s Simone Cobb he felt like he was floating in his first final in the Will Rogers.

Second place was taken out by Nate Lansford on Cat About Houston with a 221. Both Pedro and Nate will go onto the Open Semi Finals later in the event.


Austin Shepard Claims the Derby Crown at the 2017 Summer Spectacular

August 9th, 2017 by Simone Cobb

Austin Shepard was a man with a purpose when he came out last in the final to lay down the most exciting run of the Open Derby at the 2017 Summer Spectacular.
Austin had the crowd on the edge of their seats as he and Sir Long Legs shut down one cow after another to mark a 229! Reserve Champion, Matt Miller had been holding the lead at 224 on Metallic Smart Cat until Austin crossed the timeline.
He told CHTO’s Simone Cobb his first Derby Championship in the Will Rogers felt very special.


Paula Woods Takes Out Non Pro Derby at 2017 Summer Spectacular

August 9th, 2017 by Simone Cobb

No Stranger to winning, Paula Woods from Stephenville, TX, claimed another victory when she took out the Non Pro Derby at the 2017 Summer Spectacular.
Paul scored a 219.5 aboard Suen Too Be Black and pocketed more than $18,500.
She told CHTO’s Simone Cobb she’s often spontaneous in the herd but this time was glad she decided to cut to plan instead!


Cole Rothwell Crowned Ltd. Non Pro Derby Champion at 2017 Summer Spectacular

August 6th, 2017 by Simone Cobb

You could say Cole Rothwell was victorious in his own Game Of Thrones when he was crowned Limited Non-Pro Derby Champion at the 2017 NCHA Summer Spectacular.
Cole rode Khaleesi Cat and marked 221 to defeat the field by 3.5 points. Khaleesi Cat, (named in reference to the hugely popular TV show referred to above) was sired by Jazarell Cat out of Bobbie Boonsmal.
Cole told CHTO’s Simone Cobb he was excited about his first victory since taking a five year break from cutting.

Reserve champion went to Lica Pinkston who Stylish Top Brow and scored 217.5.


Justin Chalmers Runs Away With Ltd. Open Derby Championship at 2017 Summer Spectacular

August 2nd, 2017 by Simone Cobb

He came, he cut, he conquered! Justin Chalmers owned the Limited Open Derby Final in the 2017 NCHA Summer Spectacular.
He rode HC Herd Boss to lay down an exciting 225, some 6 points ahead of second place!

The horse is owned by Eddie and Barbara Young and is bby Herding Cats out of Chinosa Rey.
Justin told CHTO’s Simone Cobb, he was excited about winning his first ever final at the Will Rogers.

Reserve went to Brett McGlothlin on Somethingtobelievein with a 219.


Madison Flynn Claims 2017 NCHYA Junior Scholarship Cutting

July 29th, 2017 by Simone Cobb

Madison Flynn from Weatherford, TX dominated the 2017 NCHYA Junior Scholarship Cutting in Forth Worth.
The 11 year old marked a 223 on Cat Man Blue in the final, after posting her best score yet in the go round of 226.
Maddie spoke to CHTO’s Ruby Cobb about how she followed her dad Sean Flynn’s advice to not mess up!


Case Robertson Runs Away With 2017 NYCHA Snr Scholarship Cutting

July 29th, 2017 by Simone Cobb

Case Robertson was a force to be reckoned with when he took out the 2017 NCYCHA Senior Youth Scholarship Cutting.
Case rode Little Rey Whirlacat to mark a 224.5, some 2 and a half points ahead of the field.
Case told CHTO’s Ruby Cobb he wants to use his scholarship money to get his realtor’s license.


Katherine Vanboekel Wins Unltd Amateur Classic at 2017 Summer Spectacular

July 29th, 2017 by Simone Cobb

Hauling all the way from Ontario, Canada, Katherine Vanboekel conquered the Unlimited Amateur Classic Final at the 2017 Summer Spectacular.
Katherine clinched first place aboard Wendels Little Missy scoring a 221, then came seventh on Sweet EE motion with a 215.5. She took home almost $21,000 for her efforts.
She told CHTO’s Simone Cobb that her first win in a Triple Crown event was a dream come true.

Jimmy Baros from Blanco, TX won the Reserve Championship on Two Time Dual with 218.


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