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Grant Simon Wins the John Deere Final of the 5/6 Year Old NCHA Summer Spectacular!

July 21st, 2016 by CHTO

Grant Simon has made his presence felt back in the show arena after taking out the John Deere division of the Open Classic Challenge Final in the 2016 NCHA Summer Cutting Spectacular.

Grant rode Elite Cat and scored a 222, some 3 points ahead of the field. He won just over $2,500 for first place, taking his total winnings to more than $365,000.

Grant had been working under trainer Jason Clark for five years before going out on his own. He now works for Jerry and Vickie Durant, who owns Elite Cat and says we’ll be seeing a lot more of him in show ring.

Elite Cat, a 6-year-old mare, was sired by High Brow Cat. Grant spoke with CHTRO’s Simone Cobb about his win.

Second place was won by Walt Erwin on Rosie Boon San with a 219 and third place went to John Sanislow aboard Countess Cat, marking a 216.

Business Advice For Running An Equine Business That Could Save You Time, Money and Stress!

May 25th, 2016 by CHTO

Are you a horse trainer, breeder, trader, rancher or equine professional who gets anxious at the thought of tax time, dealing with budgets and clients, applying for loans (if you can even get one) or planning for retirement?

Do you have your head in the sand when it comes to the business side of what you do because it just seems too overwhelming?

Well help is at hand! The National Cutting Horse Association and financial planner, Carrie Volmer, will hold a special session at the annual convention to share some simple steps you can take to get your business in order.

CHTO spoke with Carrie, who as the wife of trainer Clay Volmer, knows first hand the ins and outs of running an equine business. Listen To Carrie talk about the topics up for discussion which include things like equine insurance, the benefits of having a business plan and much more.

All NCHA members are invited to attend the convention on June 24-26th at the Hilton in Grapevine, Tx. Questions are welcome!

Nadine Payne Shares 2016 NCHA Super Stakes Non Pro Title!

April 21st, 2016 by CHTO

Nadine Payne won her second major title in the Will Rogers Coliseum when she equalled a 222 in the 2016 NCHA Super Stakes Non Pro Final.

Nadine came out towards the end of the second set aboard Velvets Revolver with Armando Costa Neto’s leading score set in her sights.

Velvets Revolver is by WR This Cats Smart and out of Velvets Best Shot. The four year old doubled its earnings with the win, now at more than $66,000.

She and Armando both won more than $33,600 for the shared title. She did speak with CHTO after her win but due to technical difficulty, we can only bring you her run. Enjoy!

Armando rode Watch Me Whip, the horse he won the 2015 NCHA Non Pro Futurity Final on just four months ago.

The Reserve Champion was Ashley Flynn just one point behind on LHR Smooth Jamie Rey.

Kenny Platt Wins 2016 NCHA Super Stakes Open Final!

April 21st, 2016 by CHTO

Watch Kenny Platt’s outstanding run in the 2016 NCHA Super Stakes Open four-year-old Final!

Kenny dominated the field with an impressive 228 aboard Moms Stylish Player, some five and a half points ahead of the field. With this win, Kenny has now made it into the NCHA Rider’s Hall of Fame by surpassing the million dollar mark in earnings.

Moms Stylish Player is by Lizzys Gotta Player out of Moms Stylish Babe and has now won more than $100,000.

Kenny gave a great interview with CHTO following his win, however technology failed us and we are unable to bring it to you so please enjoy his run.

Grant Setnicka had a great run on Ichis My Choice to mark a 222.5 and claim the reserve championship while Geoffrey Sheehan placed third riding Cromed Out Cat with a 222.

Amando Costa Neto Ties For First In 2016 NCHA Super Stakes Non Pro Final!

April 18th, 2016 by CHTO

Armando Costa Neto looks set for a Triple Crown Championship after sharing the 2016 NCHA Super Stakes Non Pro Title at Fort Worth.

Armando rode Watch Me Whip and marked a 222 in the first bunch, a score equaled by Nadine Payne on Velvets Revolver towards the end of the second set.

It’s a winning duo, as Armando and Watch Me Whip took out the 2015 NCHA Non Pro Futurity just four months previously. He told CHTO’s Simone Cobb he’s looking forward to the Summer Spectacular to make it three out of three!

Watch Me Whip is by Playgun out of Look The Look and has earnings totaling approximately $86,000. Armando himself has now won more than $900,000.

Reserve champion was Ashley Flynn aboard LHR Smooth James Rey just one point behind the leaders.

The Non Pro final paid more than $33,000 to both winners.

Katie Rice Claims 2016 NCHA Super Stakes Limited Non Pro Final!

April 16th, 2016 by CHTO

Katie Rice was thrilled with her win in the Limited Non Pro four year old final at the 2016 NCHA Super Stakes.

Katie came out second to last in a field of 14 to mark a 220.5 on Miss Laureyna and scoot past Reserve Champion Don Bell who scored 218 on Catfish.

Miss Laureyna was sired by Smart Royal Rey out of CR Hot Meow.

It’s Katie’s first major win in the Will Rogers, earning more than $8,600 on prize money. Katie, wife of trainer Tarin Rice, now has total winnings surpassing $80,000. She and daughter Charlie spoke with CHTO’s Simone Cobb.

Third place was won by 14 year old Ryan Rapp on Tuff Julie with a 216.

Jon Burgess clinches 2016 NCHA Super Stakes John Deere Final

April 11th, 2016 by CHTO

Jon Burgess has won the John Deere Division of the four-year-old final in 2016 NCHA Super Stakes at Fort Worth.

Jon, who rode Littlemak, snuck past Greg Wright to mark a 219.5 and win by just half a point.

Jon, from Cleburne, Tx, won just shy of $6,000. Littlemak is by Stalights Gypsy out of Justa Swinging Gal.
He told CHTO’s Simone Cobb he has big plans for the horse.

Greg Wright scored 219 on Aristocratic Star to clinch the Reserve Champion title, followed by Andrew Coates and Robbie Boyce, who split third with a 216 aboard Reysin Autumn and Stylish Purpose respectively.

Jackie Davison Clinches 2016 NCHA Super Stakes Unlimited Amateur Classic

April 7th, 2016 by CHTO

Jackie Davison dominated the field to take out the 2016 NCHA Super Stakes Amateur Classic title.

Jackie scored an impressive 221 aboard Cajun Grace, some 3 points of ahead of reserve champion, Eric Vanboekel.

After having a baby just four months ago, Jackie won the event in her first show back. She spoke to CHTO’s Simone Cobb.

Cajun Grace is a Highbrow CD out of Pepto Olenas Dually. Jackie has now increased her earnings to more than $71,000.

Reserve champion, Eric Vanboekel, all the way from Canada, rode Peppys Cashin Checks while third place went to Allison Barker on Pur Hal with a 217.5.

Parke Greeson Takes Out 2016 NCHA Super Stakes Amateur Classic

April 7th, 2016 by CHTO

Parke Greeson showed off his cutting savvy when he took out the 2016 NCHA Super Stakes Amateur Classic at Fort Worth.

Parke, from Victoria, Tx, topped the final with a 218.5 aboard Rumorhazzitt. It’s his first major title and one he’s picked up after just a few short months of showing.

Rumorhazzitt is a One Time Pepto out of Jerries Dual Legacy.

He spoke with CHTO’s Simone Cobb.

Grace Vangilder won reserve champion on Smooth As Puddin just a half point behind, while John Rockey came in third riding Let Georgie Do It scoring 217.

Cade Shepard Clinches the 2016 NCHA Super Stakes Non-Pro Classic

April 7th, 2016 by CHTO

Cade Shepard would no doubt be feeling some kinda high after winning his 3rd major title in the Will Rogers Coliseum at the 2016 NCHA Super Stakes.

Cade laid down a 222 aboard Some Kinda Highbrow, and then backed that up by sharing second place with Alannah Chalmers when he notched up a 220. Cade’s second horse was Twistful Thinking, the horse he won the Super Stakes Non-Pro on last year.

Cade is the youngest person to ever win three Non-pro Triple Crown events (in just 12 months to boot!). He has won a total of more than $45,000 from the event, taking his lifetime earnings to approximately $345,000.

The 14-year-old told CHTO’s Simone Cobb his goal is to smash his Dad, Austin Shepard’s record.

Some Kinda Highbrow, was sired by High Brow CD and out of Some Kinda Memories and now has earnings just shy of $250,000.

Alannah Chalmers, who shared the reserve buckle with cade, rode Smooth Very Smooth, by Smooth As a Cat and out of One Time Soon.

Bear Davis Dominates the 2016 NCHA Super Stakes Unlimited Amateur Final!

April 7th, 2016 by CHTO

Bear Davis dominated the 2016 NCHA Super Stakes Unlimited Final in Fort Worth to notch up his major win the Will Rogers Coliseum.

Bear rode Red Solo Catt and laid down a 219, some 3 points ahead of second place getter, Michael Townsend on Faith In My Kat.

Nineteen-year-old Bear, from Sacramento, CA won almost $10,000 for the title, taking his total earnings to more than $50,000.

Red Solo Catt, is a Metallic Cat out of the mare, Amanda Starlight.

Bear spoke with CHTO’s Simone Cobb about his win.

Ken Sitton Takes Out The 2016 NCHA Super Stakes Ltd Non-Pro Classic

April 4th, 2016 by CHTO

Ken Sitton made good on his very first final in the Will Rogers Coliseum when he won the 2016 NCHA Super Stakes Limited Non-Pro Classic final.

Ken dominated the field of 14 riders aboard Little Swiss Desire, marking a 218, some three and half points in front.

Ken spoke to CHTO about his win.

Lisa Taylor placed second on Scootin in Stilettos with 214.5 and Julie Sheedy, all the way from Australia along with Amanda Purdin Standish were equal third. They rode Sweetallic and Deluxe Checks to mark 213.

Wes Ashlock Does a Double Take Winning His Second NCHA Super Stakes John Deere Classic Final

April 2nd, 2016 by CHTO

Wes Ashlock from took out the first final of the 2016 NCHA Super Stakes with a convincing win in the John Deere Classic at Fort Worth.

Wes rode Metallics Star and marked a 221, two and half points in front of second place to take home $4,108 in prize money. The win takes Wes’s earning to date to more than $216,000.

Metallics Star was owned by John and Jana Thacker. The horse has now won more than $50,000.

It’s a double take for Wes, who won the very same event just two years ago on Amafoxy Cat (also owned by the Thackers). He spoke with CHTO’s Simone Cobb about his win.

Todd Gann placed second on Hevvy Metal, with an 218.5, just a half point in front of third place getter, Andrew Coates aboard Miss Martini Boon.

NCHA In Good Hands! Looking Back At 2015 Convention….

December 31st, 2015 by CHTO

Gone are the days of the NCHA Convention being a battle ground for clashing opinions and discontent. Instead there was a spirit of optimism and co-operation felt by members and those on the executive committees alike.

While there were some tough issues up for debate, like rule changes and budget spends, many of those who attended said they felt a lot of progress was made.

In particular, many positive comments made were about the organization’s executive director, Jim Brett Campbell and the direction he was helping to take the sport of cutting.

CHTO spoke to Jim Brett about the convention, and the challenges and opportunities facing the NCHA. He says the NCHA has one overriding goal: to create more opportunities for more people to cut. Jim Brett also added more transparency in the NCHA and advancements in technology were also high on the agenda.

Marilyn Jo Franz Claims First Futurity Buckle On Home Bred Horse!

December 9th, 2015 by CHTO

Twenty six years of persistence and passion finally paid off for Marilyn Jo Franz when she won the 2015 NCHA Amateur Futurity Final in Fort Worth.

Marilyn marked a 217 aboard Hawks Desire, a horse she bred by EBR Kitty Hawk out of Tina Bars Annie to beat out a large field of 30 competitors.

Marilyn, from Stillwater, Oklahoma, won more than $9,000 to take her total earnings to just under $100,000.

She told CHTO’s Simone Cobb it was a dream come true, made more special by having her nephew, Alex Franz compete in the same final on a horse also by her stud, EBR Kitty Hawk.

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