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WYOMING CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION News Letters July 2, 2008 Hi Folks; This ole’ newsletter arrives to you on the heels of the 2nd Annual Barb Dahl Cutting Classic which was held a couple weeks ago on June 12-15 in Jackson, Wyoming. This special cutting is held every year in memory of our dear friend, Barb Dahl, who was a Wilson, Wyoming native. Barb had a lifetime of involvement in equine activities which included barrel racing, showing Quarter Horses, the AQHA and eventually the cutting horse industry. She was an active supporter of the Wyoming Cutting Horse Association for years and served on the board and as an officer. She was also a founding member and officer of the Central Wyoming Cutting Club. Along with supporting these associations, Barb was also an avid enthusiast of the participants and always offered a word of congratulations or encouragement! Barb’s cutting this year was a wonderful success, with cutters traveling from Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Nebraska, Utah, California, Nevada and Wyoming to perform a total of 240 works. The committee would like to thank everyone involved for their generous donation of time and labor. Also, a special thank you goes out to Merrill Dana of Big Piney for providing the great cattle and the Jackson Land and Cattle Co. for their sponsorship. Putting on the cutting would not have been possible without the help of these fine individuals!! The ole’ newsletter is also arriving on the heels of the NCHA National Convention. One of the hot topics at the convention this year is Bronc Willoughby’s proposed changes to the Non Pro/Amateur classes. In a nutshell, this proposal eliminates the Amateur classes and replaces them with Non Pro classes, with eligibility determined solely on earnings. A survey went out a few months ago to see what the membership thought about the proposed changes and the results are in! The majority surveyed would like to leave the classes as they are, with no changes. The only proposal that was ‘somewhat’ accepted was changing the criteria for determining amateur status. This would supposedly allow more amateurs to complete in entry level classes. The next newsletter will include a report on the convention from our National Directors. Finally, an interesting new topic that has surfaced is the idea of changing the age of futurity colts from three to four years of age. Right now, this is a topic that is being explored by the NCHA through a survey at www.equinepoll.com. Please go to this website and cast your vote or post a comment. The young age of futurity colts has always been a concern to most equine disciplines and even though it definitely breaks with our tradition, changing the age may be something to seriously consider. The website has a list of pros and cons on the subject so check it out because we are going to be dealing with this in the future…Cast your vote! The next cutting on the calendar is the Goshen County show in Torrington on June 28th and 29th. Please remember our 50% Rule for all of you who are setting well in the standings. The rule states that “a cutter must attend 50% of the shows in order to be eligible for year end awards.” Fifty percent of the WCHA cuttings this year are10 shows!! Also, if you find a mistake, please let me know and I will adjust it gladly! Everyone take care and I hope to see you down the road, Traci
June 20th, 2008 Howdy Folks, I am happy to be serving as your new secretary and am very excited to give back to a wonderful association. I would like to send out a big thank you to Jamie Cline as she has done a great job serving as our secretary for the past few years. Doug and she will be moving to South Carolina in mid June to begin the next adventure in their life and we all wish them many, many blessings! Speaking of blessings, during the past month our great state has received a good deal of rain, which will really heal up the country! At this time we are about half way through the show season, which has been good so far, however I think we’re all feeling the effects of fuel prices! Most cutters have had to pick and choose what shows to go to as the fuel prices in most areas are around $4.70 per gallon. Even though it is a little more difficult to be running down the road as much this year, I encourage you all to go to and enjoy what shows you can. The show producers are always happy to see you and appreciate it when you show up; after all, that is what makes each show a success. We’ve had a huge run of cuttings in a row, beginning with the Top Hatt May show in Wheatland where the weather was wonderful and the cattle were good! The Seven Bar Ranch held their summer cutting in Saratoga the following week end and that show was also a success. Suzi (Menter) Dunning was back showing Tuff As Flip and everyone got to meet Miss Madi Dunning, who is now 11 months old! This little “cutter in the making” will be celebrating her 1st birthday at the Seven Bar show in July! The WCHA was proud to host this years NCHA Days cutting at The Arena in Casper and everything ran smoothly thanks to the all the folks involved in putting on the event. We would like to thank Hank and Karen True for all of their hard work, the Q Ranch for providing the cattle, the crew at The Arena for setting up, Rick Alt and all the guys out back for handling the cattle and all the folks who volunteered to run the practice pen! Our show would not have been such a success without the assistance of these fine individuals!
Unfortunately, the Top Hatt June Cutting had to be
cancelled and the next cutting on our roster is the Barb
Dahl Memorial Show in Jackson which will be held June 13th-15th.
Finally, the Goshen County Cutting in Torrington the 27t
– 29th will wrap up the month of June. Just so you all know, included in this issue of the Wrangler are all cutting results up to Barb’s cutting. In the July 5th issue, there will be new and updated standings. The standings will also be on our website, www.wyomingcha.com or www.cuttingnews.com. So, until next time, here’s hoping that you always remember to “enjoy the ride!” Traci
April 22, 2008 The Wyoming Cutting Horse Association welcomes the following members for 2008: Traci, Dave, Kacy & Kara Hatten, Wheatland; Duce & Glenn Barlow, Gillette; Rex Wilson, Cheyenne; Joe Parziale, Torrington; Troy, Samantha, & Tanner Vernon, Wellington, CO; Joanie Olson, Fort Collins, CO; George Ohlman, Franktown, CO; Angie Morfeld, Gillette, Jerry McMackin, Morrill, NE; Gordon May, Elizabeth, CO; Bo Lockhart, Morrill, NE; Harry Leatherwood, Tyler, TX; Jenny & Trent Hutchison, Dunning, NE, George & Cheri Faris, Wheatland; Carmen Faris, Laramie; Jack Enright, Cheyenne; Ruth Booth, New Harmony, UT; Titus Jaeger, Lakin, KS; Jan Miller, McLouth, KS; Elaine Walker, Leavenworth, KS; James Johnson, Casper; Keith Marquart, Castle Rock, CO; Molly Murphree, Castle Rock, CO; Jim Spell, Sheridan.
Dear Cutters,
Despite a little snow on Saturday, cutters attending the Wheatland show in April enjoyed themselves. At this time, I have the results only from Saturday and Sunday. The $1000 Horse and 3 Year Old Class results will be published in the next Wrangler.
Now you can read the bi-monthly newsletter on our website www.wyomingcha.com. Also be sure to check the “News & Notes” on www.cuttingnews.com for the latest developments within the WCHA. Many times item do not make the deadline for the Wrangler but are of importance to all cutters. If this is the case, we try to get the news on either or both websites.
Our new corporate sponsor, Greiner Ford, Lincoln, Mercury has teamed with the American Quarter Horse Association to offer a $500 rebate to AQHA members on most new vehicles. Greiner Ford, Lincoln, Mercury has been in business for 37 years in Casper and are located at 3333 CY Ave. The dealership offers a play area for children, a refreshment bar for customers and a climate controlled vehicle delivery area for you to take delivery of your vehicle and comfortably go over its features. These are a few reasons why customers have made Greiner Ford, Lincoln, Mercury the recipient of the Presidents award – an award earned by only 10% of the nations Ford dealers. If you do stop in to shop for a vehicle, be sure to mention that you are a WCHA member.
Cutters are asked to make stall and room reservations early for the shows they plan to attend. Many host hotels hold rooms until a certain date and stalls are assigned on a first come first served basis, so it pays to call early.
Results from the NCHA Western National Championships are in for a number of classes as this newsletter goes to the Wrangler. Most exciting is the news that Andi James is the Champion of the $3,000 Novice Non-Pro on Annies Smart Lady. Andi and her mare scored big with a 222 to win the class! Andi also placed as the reserve champion in the Senior Youth class. Congratulations, Andi! Many other Wyoming members qualified for the finals in their classes, which is a great accomplishment. Steve James qualified in both the $3,000 Novice Horse and $10,000 Novice horse on Annies Smart Lady. Les Bates made the finals in the $3,000 Novice on Guy Baldino’s horse, Slik Moonalena. Both Andi and Jake James rode in the Senior Youth Finals and Jake placed ninth. Guy Baldino qualified his mare in the $3,000 Novice Non-Pro and Molly Murphree made the finals in the $2000 Limit Rider. We are very proud of our Wyoming members! We will have the rest of the results in the next issue of the Wrangler.
It is with regret that I am tendering my resignation as secretary of the Wyoming Cutting Horse Association effective June 1st. My husband and I will be moving in June (most likely out of the state). I have enjoyed the camaraderie of our club, the lasting friendships with fellow cutters, and the opportunity to serve as Secretary. We really have something unique within our organization and I feel privileged to have been a part of it. If you would be interested in assuming the role of WCHA Secretary, please contact Dick Mulligan.
See you down the road, Jamie
April 22, 2008
The Wyoming Cutting Horse Association welcomes new members for 2008: Karen & Ed Buchanan, Baggs; Thea Chesney, Mitchell, NE.
Dear Cutters,
Our new NCHA National Director is Kristen York. She will join Dick Mulligan as our voice from Wyoming at the National Convention in June. Congratulations Kristen!
WCHA is producing the Area 4 NCHA Days this year. Our show committee has done an excellent job organizing the show. Now we are asking our members to volunteer a few hours of time to man the practice pen or oversee the shavings. Please call or email me if you are willing to volunteer, we would appreciate your help. Host hotels for Area 4 NCHA Days are the Ramada Plaza Riverside and The Parkway Plaza. Both hotels have a $60 rate for cutters but are holding rooms only until May 12th at the Parkway and May 15th at the Ramada. We are holding a two day show over three days (May 30th – June 1st) and the show will start on Friday at noon. Fresh cattle practice will be held Friday at 10 a.m. The show schedule is listed in the Wrangler on the show bill.
We have a contingency of members riding at the Western National Championships in Ogden, Utah. You can view draws and results on the NCHA website. The show began on May 1st and some of the early riders are Steve James and Mel Dahl in the 3,000 Novice Horse. Les Bates is also riding Guy Baldino’s mare in that class. Andi and Jake James are entered in the Youth. Andi is also riding in the 3,000 Novice Non-pro along with Guy Baldino and Terry McClure. We have four members riding in the 2,000 Novice Rider – Jack Enright, Molly Murphree, Riley Dublin, and Jerry Rankin. In the 10,000 Novice Non-Pro we have Hank & Karen True, Betsy Talermo, and Wes McElhinny competing. We are well represented in the 20,000 Non-Pro with Paul Fehrenbach, Hank True, Betsy Talermo, John and Judy Hayes. Hank, Betsy, John and Paul are also competing in the 50,000 Amateur along with Andy Wilson. Karen, Paul and Terry are entered in the $10,000 Amateur. At the end of the week the Open and Non-Pro’s compete. Keith Marquart is riding for WCHA in the Open and Betsy and Andy are riding in the Non-Pro. Congratulations to these qualifiers at the championships – we will be supporting you via the internet!
Lori Stilwell has graciously accepted the position of sponsorship chairperson for WCHA. She has compiled a very professional looking brochure for perspective sponsors and is contacting potential candidates in Casper. Recently added as a corporate sponsor from Casper is Greiner Ford, Lincoln, & Mercury. They deal in new and pre-owned vehicles and are located at 3333 CY Avenue. Greiner Ford, Lincoln, Mercury is the largest Ford, Lincoln, Mercury dealer in Wyoming. You can also visit them on the web at www.greinerford.com or call 800-714-4280. The dealership includes a sales, service, parts, and finance departments. In 2007 they were awarded the “President’s Award” for exellence. If you are shopping for a new or pre-owned vehicle, consider Greiner Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and you will be supporting a WCHA sponsor.
See you down the road, Jamie jamiewcha@wyoming.com
April 7, 2008
Dear cutters,
Although snow is still on the ground in parts of Wyoming, our show season is about to begin with the first show in Wheatland at the Top Hatt Arena on April 26th & 27th.. This show is always a great start to our busy show season and a good warm-up for those of you heading to Western Nationals.
Many of you are heading to Ogden to participate in the NCHA Western National Championship Cutting which follows the Top Hatt show. WCHA always places well in the affiliate challenge and we will be supporting participants riding for us this year also. This is sponsored by the American Quarter Horse Association to provide a “team concept” to the Championships. Points are earned as follows: 10 points for entering and showing in a class; 25 points for making the finals; 25 points for placing 3rd-10th; 40 points for Reserve Champion; 50 points for Champion. The top ten scoring Affiliates earn cash awards from AQHA as follows: $7,500 for top scoring Affiliate: $5,000 for second; $4,000 to third; $3,000 for fourth; $2,500 for fifth; $1,000 sixth thru tenth.
The Western National Championship show starts May 1st and runs thru May 11th. You can check results and affiliate challenge points on the NCHA website.
In the last issue of the Wrangler, the proposal to combine the Non-Pro and Amateur classes was reported. If you are not aware of this proposal, you can see it on the NCHA home page by clicking on Bronc Willoughby’s proposal. Many of you have sent your comments to Jim Armstrong or Jim Spaulding, both members of the Amateur Committee. This proposal will be discussed at the NCHA Convention June 20th – 22nd. If you would like to express your views, you can email either Jim Armstrong at jarmstrong@uci.net or Jim Spaulding at jim_spaulding@hotmail.com. You can also express your views in person at the convention. All members are invited to attend the 2008 NCHA National Convention. It is being held at the Hilton near the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. You can get more information on the NCHA website under 2008 NCHA convention.
See you down the road, Jamie jamiewcha@wyoming.com
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