National Cutting Horse Association
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| Formation | Tax-exempt since July 1951 |
|---|---|
| Type | 501(c)(5) |
| EIN: 750978808 | |
| Headquarters | Fort Worth |
| Revenue | 32,661,348 USD (2024) |
| Expenses | 30,216,774 USD (2024) |
| Website | nchacutting |
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The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) is a non-profit equestrian organization headquartered in the United States. Their primary purpose is to promote and sponsor cutting events.[2] The association was founded in 1946 at the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show. The first NCHA sponsored cutting horse competition was held that same year in Dublin, Texas.[3]
The association is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas and has several affiliate members around the world.[4]
The NCHA produces six major annual events as follows:[5]
- NCHA Championship Futurity for 3-year-old horses which have never been shown in competition cutting.
- NCHA Super Stakes for 4-year-old and 5-/6-year-old horses - their sires must be subscribed to the event.
- NCHA Summer Spectacular (Derby) for 4-year-old and 5-/6-year-old horses (Classic/Challenge).[a]
- NCHA World Championship Finals with both Open and Non-Pro Championship classes. Fifteen Entries are taken in both based on the annual standings in each class.
- Eastern National Championships - only contestants in NCHA's affiliate or area standings are eligible to compete in the 12 approved Championship classes.[b]
- Western National Championships - only contestants in NCHA's affiliate or area standings are eligible to compete in the 12 approved Championship classes.[c]
Hall of Fame
The NCHA offers four Halls of Fame to recognizes exceptional contributions and/or accomplishments as follows:
- Horse Hall of Fame - to give greater recognition to famous cutting horses[8]
- Members Hall of Fame - to recognize the outstanding and unusual contributions to the NCHA by certain individuals over a period of time[9]
- Rider Hall of Fame - to recognize exceptional riders of cutting horses who have qualified for this honor based on their lifetime earnings[10]
- Non-Pro Hall of Fame - to recognize exceptional non-professional riders of cutting horses who have qualified for this honor based on their lifetime earnings[11]