National Cutting Horse Association Foundation

08/24/2026

✨SAVE THE DATE✨

The NCHA Foundation is excited to announce the save-the-date for this year's Night at the Ranch! Get ready to join us ‼Wednesday, December 9, 2026‼ at River Ranch in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards.

This special evening brings our cutting family together to celebrate the people, horses, and traditions that have shaped our sport — while investing in the generations who will carry it forward.

We are honored to welcome Rock’n Diamond Equine, LLC as this year’s Title Sponsor. Their generous partnership helps the NCHA Foundation educate our youth, protect the horse, preserve our past, and secure the future of the sport.

From a memorable evening with friends to an incredible lineup of live and silent auction opportunities, Night at the Ranch is a celebration of what makes this community so special.

📩 For tickets, sponsorship opportunities, or more information, contact [email protected] or visit bit.ly/Night_at_the_Ranch_Tickets.

Together, we’re honoring our past, investing in our future, and celebrating the sport we love.

08/21/2026

✨ Another chapter of cutting history has been preserved! ✨

We have uploaded a new collection of historical photographs to Artwork Archive.

These photos aren’t just memories; they’re part of the legacy we’re committed to protecting and sharing for generations to come.

👀 Can you guess who these legendary riders might be?

🔗 Explore the archive today: bit.ly/NCHAFoundationHistoricalArchive

08/18/2026

In 1946, cutting was founded on more than competition, it was about preserving history, protecting our horses, and building up the next generation. Today, the 1946 Club carries that same spirit, honoring our roots while shaping tomorrow!

When you join, your contribution goes straight to what matters most:

✨Youth Programs & Scholarships – inspiring and educating the next generation
✨Animal Welfare Initiatives – keeping our equine and cattle partners healthy and strong
✨Historical Preservation – protecting the stories, photos, and memories of our past
✨Continued Education – ensuring the knowledge of cutting is passed down for years to come

By standing with the 1946 Club, you’re not just giving, you’re becoming part of a legacy that has shaped this sport since the very beginning!

Cement your legacy today. Join the 1946 Club → bit.ly/1946ClubMembership

08/13/2026

The future of our sport was on full display. 💫

Congratulations to the Top Three Junior Youth Scholarship Cutting recipients:

🏆 Champion — Sailor Snider
🥈 Co Reserve Champions — Kay Hunt & Sam Sheehan

These three young competitors walked into the show pen chasing a championship and walked out with something that reaches far beyond it—an investment in their futures.

Through LS Performance Horses’ 10-year commitment to the NCHA Foundation Scholarship Cutting, we’re proud to help create opportunities for the next generation of horsemen and horsewomen to pursue their goals both in and out of the arena.

Congratulations, Sailor, Kay and Sam. The future is bright, and we’re proud to play a small part in what comes next. 💙

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🎥 Video West Productions Kenzington Media

08/05/2026

What. A. Week.

The future of the sport of cutting was on full display at the
2026 NCHA Foundation Scholarship Cutting.

From the first horse to the final run, over 180 talented youth competitors walked to the herd with determination, grit, and heart. They inspired us with their sportsmanship, dedication, and passion for the sport we all love.

This year, the NCHA Foundation was proud to award more than $100,000 in scholarships to our Junior and Senior finalists—an investment that will continue to open doors for our youth members!

A heartfelt thank you to Whitley Ranch, L.P. and LS Performance Horses for believing in the next generation and joining us in investing in the future of our youth. Your generosity is helping ensure that these young competitors have opportunities to pursue their education while continuing to chase their dreams.

To every competitor, family, volunteer, donor, and supporter—thank you for making this week so special. Your commitment to these young people is strengthening the future of the sport of cutting for generations to come.

08/04/2026

08/02/2026

It’s a good day to be a Snider—they are dominating the 2026 NCHA Foundation Youth Scholarship Cutting Finals!

Stone Snider and ZigZagg took command of the arena with a confident, crowd-pleasing ⭐️2️⃣2️⃣7️⃣⭐️ that secured them the Senior Youth Championship. Congratulations to this team!

What a way to cap off an unforgettable day for the Snider family!

📸: Video West Productions