The card explains what the judge looks for, what the marks mean, and how many points are penalized for different infractions or awarded. Much of this is subjective based on the style of horse the judge prefers and that is why it is extremely show smart to look at the judge’s cards at each show before you compete. This allows you to see exactly what they are awarding and deducting points for at that show.
➤ Different judges have different styles of using the marks. You may see a box with 3 +’s in it, that just tells that judge he wants to give more than 1 point on that cow or run. ✔ does not add or subtract any points, ✔+ adds ½ point, + adds 1 point, ✔- subtracts ½ point, and, – subtracts 1 point
➤ Some judges will use a little + or a big + to determine a higher score. The point is, don’t try to calculate the score literally. Each judge’s sheet is based on his or her educated opinion of how well or how poorly the run was performed.
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It was a field of top quality contenders vying for the 2015 NCHA Non Pro World Championship, but Joe Howard Williamson proved too strong throughout the series to take out his fourth title.
Joe rode a number of different horses over the year while hauling for the title, but took Sweet Little Cats to the Finals at Fort Worth. He says having to adapt to different horses helped his showmanship immensely.
Joe took home a total of just under $100,000 in earnings for the year. He spoke to CHTO’s Simone Cobb about his win.
Consistency won the day and the champion’s check for Rieta Dufurrena, who took out the Limited Non Pro Final at the 2015 NCHA Futurity in Fort Worth.
Rieta marked a 220 on Stevie Rey Von, the pair’s third such score at the show to wrap up the win. They competed against a field of 30 finalists and took home $9,426 for the title.
Peter Shumack of Australia and Fair Lady Flash, by Purdy Boy Flash out of Ristos Fair Lady, earned the Reserve title with a 217.5
Rieta spoke to CHTO’s Simone Cobb about the thrill of winning….
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CHTO gives you the view from the front and the back simultaneously so you can appreciate the run on This Cats Got Style that marked a 229 to take out the top spot of the sought after title hosted by Western Bloodstock and the NCHA.
A spectacular score, a standing ovation, tears of joy….
Matt Gaines capped off a phenomenal year taking out the 2015 NCHA Open World Championship as fans cheered, hollered and applauded them in the Watt Arena at Fort Worth!
Matt and Special Nu Baby gave the crowd a run to remember, scoring a massive 231 to finish the year on a high, both figuratively and literally!
Despite being the undisputed leader for months, Matt and his wife Tara were both emotional and elated after sealing the victory.
It’s been an outstanding year of accomplishments for Matt and Special Nu Baby, winning five of eight Mercuria events this year, four of them consecutively. The formidable duo also made history when they scored an amazing 234 at the El Rancho Futurity, equaling the all-time record set by Phil Rapp and Don’t Look Twice.
Special Nu baby is a mare by Dual Rey and out of Nu I Wood and is owned by Gary & Shannon Barker from Oklahoma.
Matt spoke to CHTO’s Simone Cobb and says he had a special bond with Special Nu Baby.
If cutting is about anything, it’s about family. Young Cade Shepard brought this point home when he won the Non-Pro Derby Final in the 2015 NCHA Summer Spectacular at Fort Worth.
Scoring a solid 222, Cade rode Twistful Thinking, a horse trained by his Grandfather Sam Shepard that he and his Dad Austin Shepard purchased. Both his Sam and Austin were turning back for Cade while he competed.
At just 13 years of age, this dedicated young cutter has won almost $180,000 to date, including the $15,000 in earnings from his Non-Pro title. Cade also came second in the 5/6 Yr Old Classic Final at the Summer Spectacular which saw him earn another $15,000 pay check.
Cade spoke to CHTO’s Simone Cobb about his win and his plans to start his own cow herd.
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The was an enthusiastic crowd cheering on the youth competitors of the 2015 NCHA Summer Spectacular scholarship finals! Riders could borrow any horse to compete, which saw many proven horses enter into the fray and make for some great cutting action!
Cutting horse Training Online spoke with both he junior and senior winners below.
If cutting was judged on charisma, Ryan Rapp would be unbeatable!
But the young jokester won on pure skill yesterday when he took out the Junior Youth Scholarship Final at the National Cutting Horse Association Summer Spectacular.
He rode SpookysTimeToShine, and notched up the top score of the whole show so far, an impressive 229!
Fourteen year old Ryan spoke to CHTO’s Simone Cobb about his ride and future plans for his growing scholarship fund.
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The crowd went wild when Cade Hansma hit some big stops to take out the Senior Youth Scholarship Final at the National Cutting Horse Association Summer Spectacular last night!
It was a winning combination of Cade’s youthful confidence and her horse Little Pepto Cat’s experience that saw them score a 225 for victory. Little Pepto Cat has won in excess of $300,000.
The $2,500 scholarship win is perfect timing for 18-year-old Cade, who will attend Weatherford College this fall. Cade and her Dad, Paul Hansma spoke to CHTO’s Simone Cobb.
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It was like de ja vu when McCall Hansma took out the took out the Ltd. Non Pro Classic Challenge at the NCHA Great American Insurance Group Summer Spectacular in Fort Worth.
McCall rode Chex My Cat scoring 222 to clinch the very title her twin sister Cade also won last year. McCall and her proud father, well known trainer Paul Hansma gave an emotional interview to CHTO’s Simone Cobb after the win.
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Young Canadian trainer takes home the title! The very likeable Jesse Lennox riding Boon San Spoon owned by Walton’s Rocking W Ranch scored a 225 last night winning $30,584.
Jesse had two horses’s in last nights final of the National Cutting Horse Association Great American Insurance Company Classic Challenge and managed the win even though he was next to last in the first of two sets of tough cattle.
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Congratulations to Nate Miller from Colorado who took out the Classic Challenge John Deere Division Final at the National Cutting Horse Association Summer Spectacular in Fort Worth.
Nate marked a 219 on Lil Jackson Cat, easily claiming the title with a 4.5 margin. He spoke with CHTO’s Simone Cobb shortly after his win.
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It was a busy week at the 2015 NCHA Summer Spectacular when the Amateur competitors hit the arena to vie for the Classic and Derby titles at Fort Worth.
But what really stood out was not just the number of youth competing in the aged events, but the proportion of them taking home the trophies!
Three out of the four Amateur titles were won by 13 and 15 year old competitors!
Cutting Horse Training Online spoke all the winners after their runs.
Fifteen year old John Brengard out-showed his competition to confidently win the Classic Challenge Amateur Final at the 2015 National Cutting Horse Association Summer Spectacular!
Marking a 219, John won on SDP Hydriven Hicapoo, which saw him earn more than $6,000.
John said he also won the Classic UnLtd. Amateur last year.
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It was a breeder’s dream come true when Lica Pinkston won the Amateur Derby Final on a home-raised horse at the 2015 National Cutting Horse Association Summer Spectacular in Fort Worth.
Lica rode Stylish Metallic Cat, the pair scoring 219 and a half to beat second place getter Greg Abshire by one point. First place earned Lica almost $6,000 in winnings.
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There was certainly no paradox surrounding Blakley Colgrove’s convincing win in the Unlimited Amateur Derby Final at the National Cutting Horse Association Summer Spectacular in Fort Worth.
Thirteen year old Blakely rode Paradox Cat to mark a 220, a solid five points in the lead. It was a big lineup, with 35 competitors making it to the final. The win earned her more than $6,000 in prize money.
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Girl on Fire is an apt description for 13-year-old Blakley Colgrove who not only competed three times at the National Cutting Horse Association Summer Spectacular yesterday but who took home two titles!
Blakley riding Vespaa was third last out in the 5/6 Yr Old UnLtd. Amateur Final when she stole the lead from Barney Mac Smith and marked a 220.5.
With nerves of steel, Blakley has now won in excess of $308,000!
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It was a great night of cutting action at the Classic Non-Pro final where Ray Baldwin clinched first place on Don’t Look Now with a 219 in the National Cutting Horse Association Summer Spectacular!
While there were many exciting runs that looked like sure victory, a few glitches here and there by others saw Ray’s strong showing set him up for his biggest win yet! First place paid out just under $16,000.
The horse is owned by Waco Bend ranch and trained by Phil Rapp.
CHTO’s Simone Cobb spoke to Ray after the final.
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✔ does not add or subtract any points, ✔+ adds ½ point, + adds 1 point, ✔- subtracts ½ point, and, – subtracts 1 point
