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Austin Shepard Makes An Historic 2017 NCHA Futurity Win!

December 10th, 2017 by Simone Cobb

In the cutting world, 2017 will go down as the year of Austin Shepard.

The newly crowned Open World Champion made history when just a week later, he took out the sport’s Holy Grail, the NCHA Futurity Championship.

Austin rode Dual Reyish, from the first crop of Hottish foals, to score an unmatchable 228.
He told CHTO’s Simone Cobb he had a good feeling about his chances of winning on one of the best horses he’s ever ridden.

Dual Reyish is owned by Billy Wolf, who had only seen the horse and met Austin for the first time the night before his historic win!

Austin took home more than $192,000 in earnings for first place.

Reserve Champion went to Lee Francois who rode The Animal and marked 225.5. He won $169,000.

Rocky Davis Claims 2017 NCHA Unltd Amateur Futurity Championship

December 9th, 2017 by Simone Cobb

It was a dream come true for Canada’s Rocky Davis who took out the 2017 NCHA Unlimited Amateur Futurity Final.

Rocky came out third last in the final and scooted past Bella Anderson to win by half a point aboard Redneck Creyzy with a 219.5.

He told CHTO’s Simone Cobb he’s going to stay in Texas for a while where it’s a little warmer to keep showing his gelding.

Chad Bushaw Victorious in 2017 NCHA Non Pro Futurity

December 9th, 2017 by Simone Cobb

Chad Bushaw’s victory in the 2017 NCHA Non Pro Futurity was anything but bittersweet as the crowd roared approvingly during his exciting run.

The Texan rode a mare he trained and called Bittersweet marking a 225 for the win.

Chad told CHTO’s Simone Cobb a great story about why he chose that name, but that he wouldn’t a change a thing. He said it’s been a few years since winning in the Will Rogers, making his victory sweeter still.

Bittersweet is a Metallic Cat out of Miss Sea Rey. The paid earned more than $61,000 for the win!

Reserve Champion went to Brandon Westfall on Smooth Lil Cowtown who scored 221 and took home $52,000.

Brian Pearse Claims 2017 NCHA $35,000 Non Pro World Final

December 6th, 2017 by Simone Cobb

With just a few years of cutting under his belt, Brian Pearse claimed the 2017 NCHA $35,000 Non Pro World Championship in Fort Worth. Brian, who is from Alberta, Canada, rode Reyd to claim victory with $10,812 in total earnings.

Brian was Reserve World Champion last year in the $2,000 Limited Rider.

He told CHTO’s Simone Cobb, his trainer Mike Wood has been a great coach.

Ali Good & Lance Cooper Tie For First in 2017 NCHA Ltd Non Pro Futurity Final

December 6th, 2017 by Simone Cobb

At just 16 years old, Lance Cooper has joined an elite group of Will Rogers Futurity Champions! Lance shares first place in the 2017 NCHA Ltd Non Pro Futurity with Ali Good, when they topped the final with a 222.

Lance rode Zen and Tonic, a horse he found himself just a month before the Futurity He told CHTO’s Simone Cobb part of skill is not getting nervous in the final.

Meanwhile, last rider of the final, 18-year-old Ali Good put in the ride of her life to match Lance’s 222. She rode Sneakish, he first major aged horse.

Ali told CHTO’s Simone Cobb she’s excited to continue showing the horse and credits her grandfather Bill Riddle with her success.

Robert Masterson & David Taurel Share 2017 NCHA Amateur Futurity Championship

December 6th, 2017 by Simone Cobb

Robert Masterson honored the memory of his father after he shared first place in the 2017 NCHA Amateur Futurity Championship.

Robert, from Guthrie, TX marked a 215 aboard Little Guy Cat, a score matched by David Taurel.

He told CHTO’s Simone Cobb Little Guy Cat was his Father’s horse which made the win extremely special.

Meanwhile, seven horses later in the first set tough cows and the pressure of a Futurity final failed to get the better of David Taurel.

David, from Whitesboro, TX, rode Playboy Is Smooth to meet Robert Masterson’s score of 215.

The Co-Champion told CHTO’s Simone Cobb he was looking forward to a run off to decide first, but was happy to win a coin toss that saw him take home a horse trailer.

The two winners both took home more than $17,500 in prize money. Third place went to Bella Anderson who rode Bobby Jack Cat and marked a 212.5.

 

 

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.

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