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2001 NCHA World Finals

Limited-aged event horses - those ages 3 through 6 - get the lion's share of attention in cutting. However, for four days, Feb. 14-17, horses and riders chasing a National Cutting Horse Association world title had their big show during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The HLSR and John Deere sponsored four go-rounds of 15 horses in the Non-Pro and 15 horses in the Open. These horses were hauled to as many as 100 shows in 2001- two ...Limited-aged event horses - those ages 3 through 6 - get the lion's share of attention in cutting. However, for four days, Feb. 14-17, horses and riders chasing a National Cutting Horse Association world title had their big show during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The HLSR and John Deere sponsored four go-rounds of 15 horses in the Non-Pro and 15 horses in the Open. These horses were hauled to as many as 100 shows in 2001- two ...

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Futurity Non-Pro

A science project-like experiment worked far beyond the dreams of Chad Bushaw, who won a Championship awards work-off Dec. 14 in what will be remembered as one of the great "what-ifs?" finishes in the history of the NCHA ...A science project-like experiment worked far beyond the dreams of Chad Bushaw, who won a Championship awards work-off Dec. 14 in what will be remembered as one of the great "what-ifs?" finishes in the history of the NCHA ...

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The big one

Taking aim on the most coveted prize in cutting comes long before the industry's elite 3-year-olds hit the Will Rogers Coliseum sands in the National Cutting Horse Association's World Championship Futurity.Taking aim on the most coveted prize in cutting comes long before the industry's elite 3-year-olds hit the Will Rogers Coliseum sands in the National Cutting Horse Association's World Championship Futurity.

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Peptoboonsmal: Young stallion adds color to the cutting pen

That evening, they walked out to the pasture together. Partners. In the fading evening light, they inspected mares, discussed possibilities and watched babies. A new crop. A new set of circumstances.That evening, they walked out to the pasture together. Partners. In the fading evening light, they inspected mares, discussed possibilities and watched babies. A new crop. A new set of circumstances.

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Futurity champion sire

Freckles Playboy, a 1973 stallion by Jewel's Leo Bars out of Gay Jay by Rey Jay, had the last say, or "neigh" at the 2001 NCHA Futurity, where much of the conversation centered around much younger sires.Freckles Playboy, a 1973 stallion by Jewel's Leo Bars out of Gay Jay by Rey Jay, had the last say, or "neigh" at the 2001 NCHA Futurity, where much of the conversation centered around much younger sires.

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From the beach to the cow horse arena

Terry Ratto started riding horses on the surf and wound up as one of the NRCHA's strongest supporters and most enthusiastic competitors.Terry Ratto started riding horses on the surf and wound up as one of the NRCHA's strongest supporters and most enthusiastic competitors.

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Cutting's top 30 sires

For the past three years, two stallions have battled it out for the bragging rights to the title of the no. 1 cutting sire. For the past three years, Dual Pep, the younger of the two has emerged victorious. However, in 2000, the sorrel, 1979 ...For the past three years, two stallions have battled it out for the bragging rights to the title of the no. 1 cutting sire. For the past three years, Dual Pep, the younger of the two has emerged victorious. However, in 2000, the sorrel, 1979 ...

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Cowtown clinic with Parelli and Harrel big success

For the past few years, Pat Parelli and his "natural horsemanship" approach to training horses, has dazzled people around the globe. His humor, philosophy and riding skills have taught thousands of dedicated students.For the past few years, Pat Parelli and his "natural horsemanship" approach to training horses, has dazzled people around the globe. His humor, philosophy and riding skills have taught thousands of dedicated students.

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Futurity double-dippers

So just what does it take for a horse to win the coveted NCHA Futurity Championship? Ability, charisma, cow sense, or just a lot of luck?So just what does it take for a horse to win the coveted NCHA Futurity Championship? Ability, charisma, cow sense, or just a lot of luck?

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Banuelos tops first go at Augusta Futurity

The Augusta Futurity is in full swing this week, with the finals set for Friday and Saturday night. The 23rd running of the cutting horse show, held in Augusta, Ga., features the finest 4- and 5/6-year-old cutting horses and riders in the industry. Take, for instance, Ascension Banuelos of Jacksboro, Texas. He believes his mare could challenge ...The Augusta Futurity is in full swing this week, with the finals set for Friday and Saturday night. The 23rd running of the cutting horse show, held in Augusta, Ga., features the finest 4- and 5/6-year-old cutting horses and riders in the industry. Take, for instance, Ascension Banuelos of Jacksboro, Texas. He believes his mare could challenge ...

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