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NCHA Great American Insurance Group Summer Cutting Spectacular

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FORT WORTH – The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) is excited to welcome the return of the NCHA Great American Insurance Group Summer Cutting Spectacular held July 16 through August 5 at the historic Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. The Summer Spectacular is the final jewel on the NCHA Triple Crown and is contested over 21 days with more than 2 million dollars up for grabs! The Summer Spectacular is a family-friendly event with something for everyone to enjoy including competition, shopping, and children’s events.

In conjunction with the Summer Spectacular is the NCHA Holy Cow Performance Horses Youth World Finals held July 25 through July 27. During these three days, 30 National Youth Cutting Horse Association (NYCHA) members from around the United States and Canada will vie for the Junior and Senior Youth world champion titles. Additionally, eligible youth members will compete for $30,000 in scholarship funds at the NCHA Foundation Scholarship Cutting with the finals held on July 27.

NCHA is proud to partner once again with BraveHearts for the 2022 NYCHA BraveHearts Shootout on July 27. During this event, United States veterans from the BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding program will show a world class cutting horse with the help of NCHA professional trainers and youth members. Be sure to come out and show your support for our veterans and youth!

Open daily at 9:30, the Best of the West Trade Show is located in the Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibit Hall and is home to 70 unique vendors with all the latest in western fashion, custom jewelry, home décor, and more!

In addition to the shopping, the Best of the West Trade Show will host two special events for attendees to enjoy. On Saturday, July 16, join us for a free petting zoo sponsored by Willow Springs Ranch, LLC. Fashion and live music will take center stage on Friday, July 22, at the complementary NCHA Western Runway Fashion Show sponsored by Beau Galyean Stallion Services and Ghostwood Blended Bourbon.

Lastly, children of all ages can enter to compete in the Dummy Roping Competition produced by EquiBrand on July 24. Prizes will be awarded to the top five in each age division.

Whether you want to enjoy a day full of action-filled competition or stop by for some afternoon shopping, come by these FREE events and immerse yourself in the most unique experience in the horse industry!

To learn more about the NCHA Summer Spectacular or to view a complete schedule of events, visit nchacutting.com/summerspectacular.

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Tuff Enough: Tuff Hardman Wins Big At Cheyenne Frontier Days

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Tuf Hardman Wins At Cheyenne

By: Krista Lucas Wynn | Copy Editor

The name, “Daddy of ’em All,” instantly brings to mind the world’s largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration. Cowboys and cowgirls from all across the country dream of competing on the iconic Cheyenne arena dirt.

Every July, pro rodeo contestants travel to Cheyenne, Wyom. to vie for the title of champion of the Cheyenne Frontier Days. The rodeo is steeped in western tradition and celebrated the 125th year this summer. With nearly two weeks of rodeo action, fans watched bareback riding, calf roping, breakaway roping, saddle bronc riding, team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, bull riding, and steer roping.

Steer roper, Tuff Hardman, knew winning “the Dad” was a tall order, but with a good horse and a few prayers he left no doubt who the best steer roper at Cheyenne was when it was all said and done. After two rounds, Hardman qualified back for the finals tied for ninth place with a time of 30.8 seconds.

To read more, pick up a copy of the September issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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Mandy Cleveland & Stable Strides Farm

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Stable Strides Farm

Utilizing the horse to human connection.
By: Hannah Claxton | Editor

Deep in the heart of Texas, both humans and horses at Stable Strides Farm in Pilot Point, Texas aer demonstrating just how big their hearts really are. Founded by Mandy Cleveland in 2001, Stable Strides Farm serves dozens of Equestrians with Disabilities and Veterans each week.


Deep in the heart of Texas, both humans and horses at Stable Strides Farm in Pilot Point, Texas aer demonstrating just how big their hearts really are. Founded by Mandy Cleveland in 2001, Stable Strides Farm serves dozens of Equestrians with Disabilities and Veterans each week.

“My boys have been riding since they were 18 months old, and for the first 17 years they had a leader and sidewalker. When we moved here, and Mandy started teaching them, she just said, ‘Let’s see what they can do,’ and they ride independently now,” Danielle Frank explained, whose two sons, Adison and Aiden, ride with Stable Strides Farm. “Mandy is amazing beucase she doesn’t place any limits on them, she always wants to see what they can do.”

It is her dedication to never setting limits that earned Cleveland a spot as a national finalist for the NSBA 2024 Dianne Eppers Cowgirls Reaching-Out-to-Community Award. The award was established by the NSBA Foundation to recognize cowgirls across the industry for their selfless contributions to the equestrian community.

To read more, pick up a copy of the September issue of the NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

(Photos Courtesy of Hannah Claxton)

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Beat the Heat

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By Krista Lucas Wynn

The month of August is smack dab in the middle of summer. When in the thick of the hot summer days, it is important to keep horses, livestock and yourself cool, whether leisurely riding, competing or traveling. Texas temperatures, along with the humidity, can be extremely draining on equine athletes and riders alike.

The 100-plus degree days should come as no surprise. It happens routinely every year, and in true Texas summer fashion, it does not cool off much at night either. Horses cannot get much relief from the conditions, unless provided by a responsible owner. Sweating day in and day out can be detrimental to horse health.

It is vital to have fresh, cool water in front of horses at all times. Stalled horses should have at least two buckets in front of them. Electrolytes can help replace any lost hydration after riding. Fans are an important item to have on hand as well. They keep air moving, and now that it is dry and dusty, air movement is even more important.

To read more, pick up a copy of the August issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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