One of the world’s fastest growing equine sports, Cutting offers tremendous excitement for horse, rider, and spectators alike! The competition consists of horse and rider separating a particular cow from a herd. Spectators will see a dance like performance between cow and horse. The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) provides the means by which contestants are judged by maintaining a point system which gives definite credits and penalties while providing a fair basis for judging cutting horses and their riders. Saturday evening features our Open and Non-Pro Showcase. Sunday evening will feature a Saddle Shootout where the top rider will walk away with a branded American Royal saddle.
August 22, 2024
8:00 a.m.
Open to NCHA Judges and Members
Location: Governors/Ambassadors | Located on the 2nd floor of the American Royal Offices
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