2007 Newsletter
 

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November
The 2007 MCHA show season ended with a great year-end show at the Sapphire Event Center in Corvallis. Thank you to John and Cindy Stefka for producing this cutting. The winners of some of the year-end awards were not decided until the last cow was cut. Speaking of awards a big thank you to John Seymour and his committee for once again coming up with awesome awards. I do believe Montana gives the best awards! This year the champion in each class received a sterling silver Gist belt buckle compliments of the corporate sponsor of the class. Reserve champions were presented saddle blankets with mini belt buckles on the corners listing the class and year. Third place received headstalls with silver conchos listing the class and year. Fourth place was awarded tooled loping hackamores and fifth place received sports boots with the year and MCHA on them. Four lucky year-end winners walked away with saddles. Montana has a unique way of determining who receives the saddles. All the year-end champions are brought to the front of the room. As they stand, Ping-Pong balls with the class names are drawn from a bucket. Whatever class is drawn, that champion sits down. The last one standing wins the saddle. This is done four times. The winner of the saddles were Lane Ternan ($2,000 rider), Joe Liss ($10,000 Novice Horse), Bill Parker (Non-Pro), and Jann Parker ($50,000 Amateur). Jann donated her saddle back to be auctioned with the proceeds going to the youth scholarship fund.

One hundred eight people attended the awards banquet. Thank you to Sherry Lee for arranging the banquet, which was held at the Banque Club in Hamilton. The prime rib, salmon and mesquite chicken (along with the rest of the meal) was delicious. Special thanks to Dorothy Seymour for helping Sherry collect the money.

The auction was a huge success raising $5,219 for the association and $3,900 for the Youth Scholarship Fund. Thank you to Carrie Bruch for chairing the auction and a big thank you to Jim Ellis, auctioneer, and Diane Ellis and Tom Bruch for clerking the sale and to John Dublin for his help as ring man in getting bids from the audience. Thank you, also, to our photographer, Stephanie Shelton. It is no easy task to keep the award winners rounded up for a group photo. Also, thanks to all the members for donating wonderful items to be sold and to all the buyers. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Thank you to Kathy Markette and John Schuler and all the family members for serving breakfast on Sunday before the General membership meeting. A delicious breakfast of biscuits and gravy, sausage, eggs, fruit, muffins, and more was served to around 60 people. The minutes from the membership meeting will be in the next issue. The results of the election are President – Todd Wirthlin, Vice President – Theresa Nelson, Secretary/Treasurer – Shirley Williams. Directors serving for two years will be Todd Banner, Karla Camp and Donald Weeding. Directors serving for one year will be Bambi Gress, Darrell Lee and Laurie McGuane. Congratulations.
Thank you to all the members and show producers for a great 2007 show season. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
 

October
MCHA President's News
By David Markette

The MCHA 2007 cutting season is winding down and we have had a great year of cutting. Many of the year-end award winners won't be decided until the last cow is cut at the year-end show.

The awards committee, once again, has fantastic prizes arranged for the year-end winners. Sorry - I can't list the awards because, like in past years, the awards are kept secret and only revealed at the awards banquet. But trust me, who ever wins any of the awards will be very pleased.

The Year-End Cutting will be Friday, Sept. 28 and Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Sapphire Events Center in Corvallis. Remember entries close Tuesday, Sept. 25th at 10:00 p.m. You can enter via the MCHA website, www.montancha.com, or phone entries to Shaun Pichler at 406-780-1030. Consult the MCHA website for more details.

Every year in conjunction with the awards banquet we have an auction. It is the primary fundraiser for our association. We need items for the auction. Carrie Bruch has agreed to chair the auction. Call Carrie at 406-222-0330 or email her at crb@rockinb.com to let her know what items you will be donating. There will be some great items in the live and silent auctions so come prepared to buy and support our Association. The auction and awards banquet will be Saturday, September 29th at The Banque Club in Hamilton. The festivities will start at 6 p.m. with a no-host social hour. The dinner is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. with the auction to follow. Sherry Lee is the chair for the banquet. Please contact Sherry at 406-363-5246 for banquet reservations. The cost is $25.00 per person. A child's menu (children under 10 years old) is available at a reduced price. You will have a choice of prime rib, mesquite chicken or salmon for dinner. Salad, vegetable, potato, rolls, beverage and cheesecake is included.

The General Membership meeting is Sunday, September 30, at 9:00 a.m. at the Sapphire Events Center arena. Be sure to attend so you can vote on any issues that need to be decided.

Don't forget to return your ballot for officers and directors to Betty Lou Weeding. They need to be postmarked by September 22nd or you can hand deliver them to Betty Lou by 5:00 p.m. on Friday September 28th at the year-end show. There was a computer glitch on the first ballot and a director candidate was omitted so be sure to vote the second ballot that was sent to you.

Good luck to everyone competing at the year-end show. See you at Corvallis. Enjoy the cutting and all the activities.

 

September
Montana President's News:

The weather has been hot and so has the competition at the MCHA cuttings. The MCHA 2007 cutting season is drawing to a close and some races for year-end awards are very close. The year-end show will be Sept. 28 and 29 at the Sapphire Events Center at Corvallis.

The MCHA auction is the main fundraiser for the association. It will be held along with the awards dinner on Saturday, Sept. 29 at The Banque Club in Hamilton. Please be thinking of what you would like to donate or contact a business in your area for donations. Carrie Bruch is the chairman of the auction. Please contact Carrie Bruch at 406-222-0330 to list your auction items and come prepared to bid on your favorite items. A no host social hour begins at 6:00 p.m. The banquet is slated for 7:00 p.m. with the auction to follow. There is a choice of three entrees, prime rib, mesquite chicken, or salmon for dinner. The cost is $25.00 per person. A child's menu (for ages 10 and under) is available at a reduced cost. Banquet reservations need to be made to Sherry Lee. A huge thank you to Carrie Bruch for chairing the auction and Sherry Lee for chairing the banquet. A block of motel rooms has been reserved at the Bitterroot River Inn at a reduced rate. Ask for the Montana Cutting Horse Association rooms. The cut-off date for these rooms is August 31.

The MCHA general membership meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 30, at the Sapphire Events Center arena. Plan to attend, as this is your chance to discuss important issues concerning the association.

By now you should have received a ballot to vote for 2008 officers/directors. Be sure to return it immediately so your vote can be counted. Ballots need to be postmarked by September 20th and need to be returned to Betty Lou Weeding. No late ballots will be accepted. Send in your ballot right away before you forget.

You probably have seen Country Supply Catalogs at some of the cuttings. The youth are participating in the Country Supply Catalog Country Care Program. If you shop for your horse supplies online, go to www.countrysupply.com. Enter in the Care Code: mchays at the checkout. They contribute 5% of your sale to the youth scholarship program.

Following are results from the NYCHA 2007 Awards Banquet held at the Summer Spectacular in Fort Worth, Texas. They all received awards presented to them in Fort Worth. 2007 LEAP Awards: (The youth have to keep track of what they have done for the year in NCHA and MCHA and submit a form for LEAP points). Initial Award – Jessica Bruch. Bronze LEAP Award - Jessica Bruch, Jake Bruch. NYCHA Essay Contest 16 & over - Jessica Bruch – 3rd. NYCHA Photo Contest 14 & over - Jessica Bruch – Honorable Mention. 2006 John Roberts & Cole Mc Gee Memorial Scholarship Cutting – Finalist - Jake Bruch and Lindsey Lee. 2006 Western Nationals Championships Junior & Senior Finalist - Jessica Bruch, Fallon Nuttall and Wyatt Nuttall. Congratulations - we are very proud of all of you.

Good luck to all the contestants at the year-end show. Remember to make reservations for the banquet with Sherry Lee, contact Carrie Bruch to list your auction items, and return your ballot to Betty Lou Weeding. See you in Corvallis.

 

August

Montana President's News:

We've had some great cuttings this summer and more shows are planned for August. The Big Sky Futurity and Aged Event weekend cutting is scheduled August 11th and 12th at Vaughn, Montana. This cutting will precede the Big Sky Futurity and Aged Event competition, which will follow on August 15th through 19th at Vaughn. The next week the Sapphire Events Center will host an Aged event competition August 22nd through August 24th with a weekend cutting slated for August 25th and 26th at Corvallis. Cutters will then head to the Meadow Vue Ranch Cutting August 29th through September 2nd at Henry's Lake, Idaho.

Our thoughts are with Lisa Hendrickson who had a horse accident resulting in major injuries. An auction was held during the June Sapphire Events Center cutting to help with medical expenses. Thank you to everyone who organized this and who donated and bought items. Lisa is now home from the hospital and we wish her a speedy recovery.

As our cutting season winds down I want to once again thank our 2007 corporate sponsors and want to remind everyone to patronize them, thank them, and support them as they have MCHA. Our sponsors are Ace Hardware, Allied Waste Services, Billings Livestock Commission Horse Sales, Dublin Cutting Horses, Flying Diamond Cutting Horses, Montana Ranch of Bigfork, LLC, Johnson Saddlery, Mission Mountain Tire, T Square Ranch, Rockin W Quarter Horses, Sport Land Trailer Sales & Service, Switchback Cutting Horses, LLC, TLC Ranch LLC, and Big Sky Internet Design.

Good luck to everyone as we approach the end of our cutting season in Montana.
 

July
Last month the Angela Bauer Scholarship cuttings were discussed. In addition to the scholarship cuttings a $2,000 scholarship is given from the memorial funds to a youth to help further their education. This scholarship differs from the scholarship cuttings because the youth submit an application then the winner is chosen by the scholarship committee. Jacob Bruch was selected as the winner of this year's $2,000 scholarship. Congratulations Jake. We know you will excel in college as you have cutting.

Our MCHA show season is well underway. We still have some great cuttings left this summer. In addition to weekend cuttings there will be two aged event competitions in August. The Big Sky Futurity and Aged Event cutting is slated for August 15-18 in Great Falls. There will also be a weekend cutting in Vaughn on August 11 - 12. The next week the Sapphire Event Center at Corvallis will hold an aged event competition and weekend cutting on August 22 - 26. Be sure to check the MCHA website, www.montanacha.com, for more information on all of the MCHA cuttings.

Montana fared well at the Western National Competition at Ogden, Utah. The members racked up an incredible 1,475 points thus claiming the reserve title in the AQHA/NCHA Affiliate Challenge and bringing home $5,000 for the affiliate. Congratulations to all MCHA riders and thank you! Last month the MCHA winners who had already shown were reported. Following are more winners. Some riders mentioned are both Montana CHA members and members in their home state association which they might have been riding for in the affiliate challenge. $20,000 Non-Pro – 3. Hank True, 4. Philip Layne, 15. Roger Moses, 23. Paul Fehrenbach, 25. Bambi Gress; $10,000 Novice, Non-Pro – 3. Kelly McDonald riding Boonsmals Kandy Man, 6. Bambi Gress riding Crosstown Cat, 13. Theresa Nelson riding Debra Badger; $50,000 Amateur – 4. Jann Parker, 19. Todd Wirthlin; Open – 1. Rio CD owned by Schuler/Markette and ridden by Lawson Hadlock, 5. Little Jack Smart owned by Switchback Cutting Horses LLC and ridden by Will Nuttalll, 22. Shorty Rey Jay owned by Theresa Nelson, ridden by John Dublin, 25. Flo Motion (DNA) owned by Switchback Cutting Horses LLC, ridden by Will Nuttall.

I want to remind our members that a listing on the classifieds on the website is free. So if you have a horse, trailer, saddle or anything else to sell, email your ad to info@montanacha.com. We have a variety of items currently listed, so be sure to visit the website and see if there is anything you need.

Hope to see you at one of the remaining cuttings. Remember to contact the website for the latest news, standings, show results, classifieds, etc.
 

June

Montana CHA News:
Three years ago we lost one of our members, Angela Bauer, in a tragic automobile accident. Angela succumbed after being struck head-on by a drunk driver. Angie was a tough competitor and held many offices in our association in addition to being a show secretary at many of the cuttings. Her husband, Chad, requested that memorials be used to establish a youth scholarship fund. The first of the 2007 Angela Bauer Youth Scholarship cuttings was held at Billings in April. Angela touched many lives and made an impact on many people. One of those she worked with was Dennie Dunn. Dennie was the judge at some of the cuttings when Angie was the show secretary. Dennie just so happened to be the judge at the April Cow Country cutting at Billings and when he heard this was one of the shows that was hosting the Angela Bauer Scholarship cutting he very generously donated ALL of his judge's earnings to the scholarship fund. A big tip of the hat to Dennie Dunn! Thank you so much! The winners of the scholarships are Senior Youth – Wyatt Nuttall, $200; Jesse Pichler, $150; Lindsey Lee, $100; Junior Youth – Lane Ternan, $200; Allison Cederberg, $150; Riley Dublin, $100. Angela Bauer Scholarship cuttings will be held at the Bitterroot Valley Cutting in Hamilton on June 16 and Double D Creek Ranch cutting in Columbus on July 21.

Offering an array of items, the benefit auction hosted by Cow Country Cuttings April 14 & 15 for Norm and Sally Schuchard of, Harlowton, Montana, raised $4,089. The Schuchard’s have had some tough luck with Norm fracturing his arm and requiring several surgeries. Sally will be traveling to Denver to donate a kidney to her sister in the next few weeks. Special thanks to Donald and Betty Lou Weeding and Deb Weyer for their organization of the items, Shaun Pichler for her cashiering abilities, and Tyler Weyer for his auctioneering skills during the live auction. A big thank you, cutters, for your great showing of support for this family.

The Western Nationals in Ogden are underway as this article is written and the Montana Affiliate is making a dynamic performance. Montana has 49 members competing. Some highlights of Montana CHA members are Will Nuttall riding Playin Playgun owned by Switchback Cutting Horses LLC won BOTH the $3,000 Novice Horse and $10,000 Novice Horse. John L. Dublin and Dualin Smart Gun owned by Mike Willey won the first go of the $3,000 Novice Horse and placed in the finals. John Dublin also made the finals in the $10,000 Novice horse on board Mike Willey's horse, An Oaken Playgun. Will Nuttall continued his hot streak placing 10th in the $10,000 Novice horse riding Keep It Short owned by his son, Wyatt Nuttall. Jessica Bruch riding Lenas Spicy N Hot, owned by her parents Tom & Carrie Bruch, placed 7th in the $2,000 Limit Rider. Stephanie Long, riding An Oaken Playgun, and Lane Ternan, riding Badgers Danny Dry, also made the finals in the $2,000 Limit Rider. Last year the Montana youth won both the junior (Lane Ternan) and senior (Lindsey Lee) youth classes. The youth once again made a tremendous showing. Wyatt Nuttall just missed claiming a top ten buckle in the Junior Youth. Wyatt placed 11th on his horse, Keep It Short. Fallon Nuttall, Jessica Bruch, and Philip Layne claimed top ten buckles in the Senior Youth. Fallon placed 7th riding Zig Zag Cat, Jessica Bruch was 9th on Lenas Spicy N Hot and Philip Layne a member from Utah also placed 9th riding Acre In Command. Fallon Nuttal riding Zig Zag Cat is the $3,000 Novice Non-Pro reserve champion, Suzzane Nellen and Pd Smart Starlight placed 10th, Susan Sohr riding Joe Dees Mystic placed 15th and Kelly McDonald on board Boonsmals Kandy Man and Mary Rosebush riding Slips Cow toy also placed in the finals. Congratulations to all the MCHA members and good luck to those left to compete. We will have more results next month.

When you receive this newsletter NCHA Days will be just starting at the Double D Creek Ranch arena in Columbus. Montana was selected to host the Cutting Academy clinic, which will be held May 31. This will kick-off a fabulous weekend of cutting with our Wyoming and Montana friends.

We've already had some great cuttings this year with more scheduled throughout the summer. Contact our website, www.montanacha.com for show information, results, standings and current information.
 

May
Montana Cutting Horse Association President's Message
By: David T. Markette

If you love to cut – like we all do - then you loved April, as there were many cuttings to attend. Thank you to all the producers of the April cuttings – MSU Horseman's Club (Bozeman), Dave and Deb Weyer (Columbus), Bill and Jann Parker (Billings) and Sage Riders Club (Miles City). We appreciate all of your dedication and hard work. Many of our members competed at the Western National Finals in Ogden, Utah the end of April. Results were not available as of press time but we will have them next month.

I forgot to mention last month that the Sage Riders Club of Miles City renamed their cutting to honor a long time supporter, Wes Tibbetts. Wes passed away after last year's cutting. He was very instrumental in the success of the Miles City cutting and would be pleased that his wife, Judy, and friend, Caren Coffee, along with the Sage Riders Club members have continued the tradition of this cutting. They also hosted a Tom Lyons cutting clinic.

The month of May finds two MCHA approved cuttings scheduled. The State Fair Grounds (Montana Expo Park) in Great Falls is the location of Sun River Cattle Company cutting and 4 Year-Old Aged Event on May 12 and 13 produced by Todd Banner. Todd recently moved to the Great Falls area from Corvallis where he produced cuttings for many years. There will be a Montana High School Rodeo Association high school cutting on Friday, May 11. Consult the MHSRA website for more details on the high school cutting. The next weekend cutters will head to western Montana to the Sapphire Event Center in Corvallis for a cutting produced by John and Cindy Stefka.

Montana has the pleasure to host NCHA Weekend. Cutters from Montana and Wyoming will converge at the Double D Creek Ranch arena in Columbus for three days of cutting June 1 – 3 (3 shows over 3 days). Please note early entry deadline is Tuesday, May 29. Since this show starts on Friday entries are due on Tuesday. This is always a fun weekend. In addition to cutting with our Wyoming (and Montana) friends there is always great prizes. Montana has been selected to host the NCHA Cutting Academy Clinic on May 31. It will be held at the Double D Creek Ranch arena in Columbus. Five NCHA Cutting Academy clinics are scheduled for 2007 with the emphasis on the education and presentation of showing horses. The series of grass roots clinics are designed to increase the working knowledge of NCHA rules and improve showmanship in the arena. Session I of the Cutting Academy includes segments on understanding rules, plus information on membership, amateur and non-pro status, equine nutrition and more. The cost, which includes a light breakfast and lunch, is just $25 at the door. The instructor for this session will be Russell McCord, Director of Judges for NCHA. Session II features live work critiques with some of the industry’s leading experts. Cost for Session II is $125, with reservations and prepayment required. If you plan to attend Session II, don't delay as some spots are already reserved and this session is limited to 25 cutters. Contact Julie Davis (817) 244-6188 at the NCHA office for more information or to enroll in Session II.

The North Country Stock Horse Association cutting clinic was very successful. The clinic was organized by Robert and Debra Clary and was held at Shelby. The instructor was Wylie Fraser, one of our Montana trainers. Will have more on this at a later date.

Send an email to info@montanacha.com if you have anything for the newsletter or contact Shirley Williams, MCHA Secretary, or me.
 

April
Montana Cutting Horse Association President's Message
By: David T. Markette

Spring is here and so are the MCHA approved cuttings. April is the month we swing into high gear: early shows to tune-up before Western National Finals in Ogden, Utah. The 2007 show season started with March cuttings at the Double D Creek Ranch in Columbus, Horse Palace in Billings and MSU Horseman's Club cutting in Bozeman. April will be busy with cuttings at the Double D Creek Ranch produced by Dave Weyer, Horse Palace produced by Bill and Jann Parker, and the Wes Tibbetts Memorial cutting in Miles City produced by the Sage Riders Club. In May cutters will load-up and head to Great Falls for a cutting produced by Todd Banner. Todd previously held cuttings at Corvallis but he has relocated to the Great Falls area. The next stop for cutters will be the Sapphire Event Center in Corvallis for the cutting produced by John and Cindy Stefka. A big thank you to the producers of all of these cuttings. We appreciate all the hard work and time they devote to produce a quality cutting.

Attention all MCHA youth members. The Angela Bauer Youth Scholarship application deadline is April 15, 2007. Applications need to be mailed to Kathy Foote at 12451 East Fort Lowell, Tucson, AZ 85749. Applications may be e-mailed to Kathy at k_foote59@hotmail.com with accompanying original signature and supporting documentation mailed to Kathy at the above address. Application forms and rules can be downloaded from the MCHA website, www.montanacha.com. Applicants need to be Montana CHA members. On a related note the Angela Bauer Scholarship cutting dates have been announced. The scholarship cuttings are April 14th at Cow Country Cutting in Billings, June 16th at Bitterroot Valley Cutting in Hamilton and July 21st at Double D Creek Ranch cutting in Columbus. Both rider and horse owner must be Montana CHA members before showing in the scholarship cutting in order to be eligible for the scholarship proceeds. Also of interest to our high school members - Montana High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA) approved high school cuttings will be held at the Horse Palace on March 9th and on April 13th. Cutters need to be Montana High School Rodeo Association members and need to pre-enter through that association. Consult the MHSRA website, www.mhsra.com, for more details.

Congratulations to the MCHA members competing at the recent NCHA World Finals in Amarillo, Texas. Many placed in the go-rounds and finals. After the conclusion of the World Finals the following MCHA members finished in the top thirty of the NCHA world standings. This is quite a feat. Congratulations on your accomplishments. $10,000 Amateur – 12. Theresa Nelson; $20,000 Non-Pro – 12. Philip Layne, 23. Bambi Gress, 28. Theresa Nelson, 30. David Markette; $50,000 Amateur – 21. Jann Parker; $2,000 Limit Rider – 10. Jessica Bruch, 27. Jacob Bruch; Junior Youth – 24. Wyatt Nuttall; $3,000 Novice Non-Pro – 5. Fallon Nuttall and Zig Zag Cat, 12. Suzanne Nellen and PD Smart Starlight, 13. Jann Parker and Catsonita; $10,000 Novice Non-Pro – 28. Bambi Gress and Crosstown Cat; Non-Pro – 25. Bill Parker; Open – 27. Little Jack Smart owned by Switchback Cutting Horses LLC, ridden by Will Nuttall, 28. Flo Motion (DNA), owned by Switchback Cutting Horses LLC, ridden by Will Nuttall; $10,000 Novice Horse – 20. An Oaken Playgun owned by Mike Willey, ridden by John Dublin; $3,000 Novice Horse – 8. Playin Playgun owned by Switchback Cutting Horses LLC, ridden by Will Nuttall, 11. Dualin Smart Gun owned by Rimrock Livestock and ridden by John L. Dublin.

Good luck to our MCHA members competing at the Western National Championships in Ogden, Utah. Last year the Montana affiliate had three champions, two reserve champions and finalists in every class except one. The Montana affiliate was the reserve champion of the NCHA/AQHA Affiliate challenge. We have many talented riders entered this year and hope to surpass the accomplishments of last year. Anyone who might be interested in making a trip to Montana this summer is invited to stop any Montana cutter at Ogden and ask them about our shows.

Be sure to visit the Montana CHA website, www.montanacha.com for the latest show results, standings, classified ads, and other important information. Montana has a tremendous show schedule this year and we invite all cutters to come compete. We would love to have guests in Big Sky Country this summer.


 

March
Montana Cutting Horse Association President's Message
By: David Markette

The 2007 cutting season is here. We invite all cutters to come to Montana and cut in Big Sky country this year. Our producers work hard to provide quality shows throughout the season. Check out our schedule on the MCHA website, www.montanacha.com.

The first MCHA approved cutting will be at the Double D Creek Ranch Arena at Columbus March 3 and 4. The next weekend, March 10 and 11, Parker Horse Company will hold their first cutting at the Horse Palace Arena in Billings. The MSU Horseman's Club competition is scheduled March 31 – April 1. April is a busy month with cuttings planned at Miles City, Billings, and Columbus. Western Championships is slated for Ogden, Utah, April 26-May 5. Be prepared to show NCHA membership cards and horse's registration papers at all Montana CHA shows. Show secretaries may levy a fine of $5.00 for each violation if you do not have the required information.

Now is the time to pay your dues. Dues are $50 per adult and $10 for youth (18 years and younger). Both horse owner and rider (including youth) must be members before showing in order for points to count toward year-end awards. A subscription to the Cascade Horseman is included in your dues. This will be your last issue of Cascade Horseman if you have not paid your dues.

Another advantage to MCHA membership is classified advertising on the MCHA website. Members can place a free text classified ad on the MCHA web site and for only $10 can add a photo to the ad. Stallion ads, business ads, and farm and ranch ads are only $25 a year or advertise in both the business section and farm/ranch section for $40. For more information or to place an ad, e-mail info@montanacha.com.

Congratulations to Randy Holman. Randy placed in the top 10 at the NCHA World Futurity at Fort Worth, Texas. Be sure to read the article on Randy. Thank you to Jann Parker for interviewing Randy and writing the article. Read Article by Jann Parker

 

February

Congratulations to Randy Holman. Randy riding Smart N Catty owned by Sandy Sabey placed in the top 10 at the NCHA World Championship Futurity in Fort Worth, Texas. This is a first for Montana. We are proud and very happy for them.

Next month our 2007 cutting season begins. The first cutting is March 3 and 4 at the Double D Creek Ranch Arena at Columbus. Dave and Deb Weyer will host this cutting. The next weekend will see cutters headed to the Cow Country cutting at the Horse Palace at Billings. Bill and Jann Parker produce the Cow Country cuttings. The MSU Horseman's Club cutting will be in Bozeman on March 31 and April 1.

Now is the time to pay your MCHA dues so your winnings at the cuttings will count toward year-end awards. Dues remain the same as last year - $50 for adults and $10 for youth (18 and under).

Welcome and thank you to our newest MCHA Corporate Sponsor, Sport Land Trailer Sales and Service with locations in Lolo, Manhattan and Kalispell. Be sure to contact them if you are in need of a new trailer or the old one needs some service. Thank you, also, to these other new sponsors for 2007 - Ace Hardware – Allen and Ellie Rome, Dublin Cutting Horses – John L and Anita Dublin, and Flying Diamond Cutting Horses – Randy and Vicky Lynn. Returning Corporate Sponsors are Randy Holman Cutting Horses, Precision Fence, Mission Mountain Tire, Allied Waste Services, Billings Livestock Commission Horse Sales, Switchback Cutting Horses, Johnson Saddlery, Rockin W Quarter Horses, and TLC Ranch. Be sure to patronize and thank these businesses. Our association could not continue to grow and flourish without them.

Congratulations to Buddy Westphal on becoming a grandpa last fall. In a few years hopefully we will have a new little cutter. Scott and Amy Westphal are the proud parents of Jaden Scott. I'm sure if you see Buddy he has pictures to show and stories to tell.

Be sure to contact me if you have anything you would like in the newsletter.

Shirley Williams
MCHA Secretary/Treasurer
 

Happy New Year

I hope everyone had a joyous holiday season.
The MCHA Board of Directors will meet in mid-January. Contact me or any board member by January 15 if you would like an item placed on the agenda and discussed. Welcome to our new President, David Markette, Vice-President, Theresa Nelson, and directors Karla Camp and Kathy Foote. Returning board members are Wylie Fraser, Darrell Lee, Will Nuttall, John Seymour and youth director, Fallon Nuttall. Your association is in very capable hands.

Congratulations to Randy Holman riding Smart N Catty owned by Sandy Sabey who placed in the top 10 at the NCHA World Championship Futurity. This is quite an accomplishment. This is the first time an MCHA member has advanced to the top 10. We are proud. We will have more on Randy and Smart N Catty owned by Sandy Sabey next month.

Congratulations to the following who are in the top 50 (as of press deadline) of NCHA World Standings. Open –
21. Little Jack Smart, owner- Switchback Cutting Horses LLC, rider- Will Nuttall;
28. Flo Motion (DNA). Owner- Switchback Cutting Horses LLC, rider -Will Nuttall;
37. Badgers Danny Dry, owners - Rex & Gina Ternan, rider- John L Dublin;
40. Zacks Little Lena, owner - John A & Alexandra V Spizziri, rider - John L Dublin.
Non-Pro -
21. Bill Parker
51. Robert A Borick
$50,000 Amateur -
17. Jann Parker
$20,000 Non-Pro -
16. Bambi Gress
24. Theresa Nelson
26. David T Markette
32. Philip Layne
45. Todd G Wirthlin
 $10,000 Amateur -
15. Theresa Nelson
36. David T Markette
41. Mike Willey
52. Hank True
$3,000 Novice Horse –
9. Playin Playgun, owner- Switchback Cutting Horses LLC, Will Nuttall
10. Dualin Smart Gun, owner - Rimrock Livestock, rider - John L. Dublin
$3,000 Novice, Non-Pro –
5. Zig Zag Cat – owner/rider - Fallon Nuttall;
9. PD Smart Starlight, owner- A Suzanne Nellen, rider - Kathy Reiser Fotte
10. Catsonita, owner/rider- Jann Parker
49. Boonsmals Kandy Man, owner/rider Kelly S Anderson
$2,000 Limit Rider –
8. Jessica Bruch
22. Jacob Bruch
Junior Youth –
35. Wyatt Nuttall
55. Lane Ternan
Senior Youth
– 43. Fallon Nuttall
$10,000 Novice Horse –
21. An Oaken Playgun, owner - Mike Willey, rider - John L Dublin
 $10,000 Novice, Non-Pro –
21. Crosstown Cat, owner/rider Bambi L Gress
46. Fairlea Hickory Pep, owner/rider Susan Lucchesi
The next cutting season is fast approaching. Now is the time to pay your MCHA dues. Memberships are $50 for adults and $10 for youth (18 and under – age as of Jan. 1, 2007). Remember both horse owner and rider must be MCHA members before showing in order for earnings to count toward year-end awards.
 

Quote for the month: Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it. - -Steven Wright.
Please contact me if you have anything for the newsletter.

Shirley Williams
MCHA Secretary/Treasurer