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The Northern Arizona Cutting Horse Association seeks out to embrace the values of the sport of cutting through ethical, fair, fun and competitive horsemanship. The goal of the NACHA is to champion for growth, education, and sustainability of the sport of cutting throughout Arizona.
Cuttings held at Prescott Livestock Auction, Perkinsville Road, Chino Valley, AZ
NACHA's Cuttings - 2022
Good cows, good ground and good people in a fun & friendly atmosphere! Stay tuned. Your new Board of Directors will be meeting after the first of the year to establish the 2022 NACHA cutting season dates
Here's the latest news....
December 19, 2021
We had a great time at the Az State Cutting Championship Show. Thanks to all our qualified members who signed up and attended. We had great sponsors who brought in lots of prizes for drawings, great awards and a fun time by all. Ann Mulchay was our official photograher. Check her website for pictures from this year's event.
November 23, 2021
Just a reminder to all our NACHA Arizona State Cutting Championship Qualifiers. Your entries are due by November 30th. Just send an email to info@azcuttingchampionship.com or northernazcutting.com with the class, horse's name, owner's name and rider's name. We will enter you in the show. You will check in on show day and pay your fees at that time. If you need stalls, please indicate how many stalls and which night(s) so we can reserve a stall for you. We have some great awards and prizes plus drawings for each class and other drawings each day. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!
If you don't plan on entering the show, please send an email to indicate that as well so we can offer the spot to an alternate if there is one for the class.
www.AzCuttingChampionship.com
November 15, 2021
We had a great turnout for our annual awards banquet and general meeting. We will be posting some photos in the near future. Check back soon under our Annual Awards Banquet menu item.
November 5, 2021
Looks like we are going to have a great turnout at tomorrow's banquet at the Hasayampa Inn. For those of you with reservations, check in at the Marina room. Social hour begins at 11:00am (yes, that means the bar will be open!) and the banquet begins at Noon. Check in at the Marina room. We will do the general meeting and awards ceremony immediately afterwards.
October 26, 2021
Congratulations to all our NACHA Year-end Award Winners! Come celebrate with us at the Annual NACHA Awards Banquet on November 6th - Bar opens at 11:00 and the banquet begins at noon. Introduction of your new Board members and the awards program & general meeting take place afterwards. Get your reservations (& payment) in by October 31st. Check the Awards Banquet section in the menu for the reservation form. NACHA is putting $15 towards the cost of your meal if you are a member; so only $25 for members and $40 for non-members.
October 24, 2021
Congratulations to all of our members who qualified for the inaugural AZ State Cutting Championship Show. The invitations are out and you have until November 30th to enter, but please enter as quickly as you can. It should be an exciting competition! Don't forget to reserve your stalls.
October 11, 2021
Our 2021 season is now complete! Your standings in each class are on the Results and Standings page and have been verified so these are the official results. For NACHA year end awards, you must have attended 5 shows in your class and be in the top six. For those of you checking the standings for qualification to the Arizona State Championship Show, you would have needed to attend 4 shows in your class. Complete list of the Championship Qualifiers will be posted soon!
Congratulations to our High Point Horse Winner: Rockin Hoo Rey owned by Sarah Beth Angle! That nice little cutting horse just won her a new pair of custom chaps from Rocky's Saddlery! That's a value of up to $750 - Thank you Rocky for being such a great sponsor! Dualin Mate took the Reserve High Point! - we have a little something for you too! Smartys Dr Freckles, Shiney Boon and CKS Twirly Bob rounded out the Top 5
The entire list for the High Point Horse will be listed on the Show Info page shortly.
The election results are in:
Congratulations to your newly elected Directors At Large for the NACHA Board:
Rosemary Pike, Liz George, Diana Richter and Matte Foster
We are all so excited to have you on the Board!
Congratulations to Lee Pehl in his new role as Vice President!
Congratulations to Ed Baxter in his new role at President!
Thank you to our outgoing Board members (who are all such committed members they will all be helping us next year). And... of course, thank you to the other half of the Board members who are continuing into the second year of their two year terms.
Check out the photos from this weekend on Ann Mulchay's website. AnnMulchayPhotography (smugmug.com), or use the link on the photo page.
Finally, Don't forget our 2021 Awards Banquet will be held Saturday, November 6th, at the Hassayampa Inn at Gurley Street and Marina Ave., in Downtown Prescott. Let's get this party started! Cash Bar will open at 11:00am and the feast begins at Noon, Awards and festivities will round out the event. We will hold our annual meeting at the same time. Please plan on attending. If you haven't already signed up, we will have the sign up sheet posted here soon, or call Pat Pehl @ 928-636-4303. The banquet meal is priced at $40 per person, however the club will be paying $15 towards each members' meals bring it down to $25 for members.
October 8, 2021
There is still time to get qualified for the Arizona State Championship Show. We have two full days of cutting this weekend and more slots to fill for the championship. Don't miss your chance.
Congratulations to those of you who have met the 4 show qualification requirement already.
October 7, 2021
The order of Go has been announced for the AZ State Championship Show. See the list on NACHA's Az State Championship page or visit the championship website www.AZCuttingChampionship.com.
August 16, 2021
NACHA will be holding a makeup show for the cancelled August show on Sunday, October 10th. This makes a two day show for the weekend. Saturday October 9th (rain date for the July show) and then followed on Sunday the 10th (rain date for the August show). We have corrals available at Prescott Livestock Auction on a first come, first served basis. They are $20 per night. To reserve a corral, please call Marcia Sansoucy at 928-420-4588.
NACHA has successfully held 3 shows already this year (April, May & June). We have two more shows scheduled for September 4th & 25th. With the addition of the two October rain date shows, we will be back to our original 7 shows for the 2021 season.
For NACHA year end awards, you will need to show in 5 shows to qualify (50% of shows plus one). There are plenty of opportunities to get qualified.
For those of you trying to qualify for the inaugural 2021 Arizona State Cutting Championship show, you will need to have a minimum of 4 NACHA shows (50% of the shows offered). We now have four shows left so even if you have not already shown with NACHA this year, you could potentially shows at the remaining shows and qualify. For further information on the Championship show, go to www.AzCuttingChampionship.com
Just a reminder, we will be holding our annual “Bridleless” Cutting at our September 25th show. The winner will take home a beautiful pair of engraved Nettles stirrups. It is always a fun event. We will be doing a Calcutta for the spectators and will auction off the teams – bring your cash. Come out and support your favorite equine athletes (& Yes!, their riders and owners too!)
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August 13, 2021:
Saturday's show was cancelled: We regret the need to cancel the show, but conditions in the big arena were such that we could not use it as the warm up arena. Horse and Rider safety come first. Sorry for any inconvenience to our members.
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August 12, 2021:
August 14th Show Status: At this time we are monitoring weather conditions and forecasts along with the arena conditions at Prescott Livestock Auction. We are planning on being able to hold the show. We will be continuing to monitor conditions through out the day on Friday. In the event, that we need to cancel, we will update this website, post it on Facebook, and send an email blast out to our membership.
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August 4th, 2021:
Clarification on Qualifying for NACHA Year End Awards and Qualifying for the AZ State Cutting Championship Show:
To qualify for the NACHA' Year End Awards, you must be a paid NACHA member (at the time of showing) and you must show at 5 NACHA shows (assuming 8 shows this year) - (Rule book states 50% of shows plus 1) . Year end awards are awarded through 6th place.
To qualify (at NACHA) for the AZ State Cutting Championship show, you must in 4 NACHA shows (50% of shows held) and be in the top 5 of the Championship standings.
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July 23rd, 2021:
SPECIAL NOTE FOR NACHA RANCH HORSE CLASS RIDERS:
Because NACHA offers 3 Ranch Horse classes and only a single ranch horse class will be offered at the Championship show, NACHA will be selecting the qualifiers for the Arizona Cutting Championship show by taking the top two qualifiers from each of the Snaffle/Hackamore and Bridle classes plus the top qualifier from the youth ranch class in order to get our 5 top qualifiers.
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July 15th, 2021:
Show your support for the Az Cutting Championship Show by becoming a Fan Club Member. This show is to commemorate our members for their hard work and attendance of NACHA, CCCHA & SACHA shows. You can become a Fan Club member with a donation of $5 to $499. Help us make this a very special show by showing your support. At the show, you will be given the opportunity to sign the inaugural "Fan Club Board"
OR...
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July 14th, 2021
It's time for all our NACHA members to think about the AZ Cutting Championship Show in December. Visit the new website and Facebook page for the show and get all the information on how to qualify for the show, clinics you can participate in or audit, how to become a sponsor, a vendor or a member of our new "Fan Club" - www.azcuttingchampionship.com
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July 5th, 2021
Time to get ready... We will be holding our annual "bridleless" cutting class at our September 25th show. Get ready to enter up for great awards and loads of fun! Spectators, fellow cutters and anyone else will have a chance to bid to "buy" a horse and rider team in our annual calcuta for this event. Start putting your bid money together now!
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Reminder...NACHA can now offer overnight stalls for our cutting shows.
There are 12 corrals setup along the fence line on the north end of the parking area. These are the only corrals that may be utilized for the show. The cost is $20 per night (or day use) and reservations must be made. Call Marcia at 928-420-4588 to make a reservation. There is a water spigot nearby. Bring a hose and a water bucket. NACHA and Prescott Livestock Auction are not responsible for any accident or injury from the use of the pens.
The Northern Arizona Cutting Horse Association seeks out to embrace the values of the sport of cutting through ethical, fair, fun and competitive horsemanship. The goal of the NACHA is to champion for growth, education, and sustainability of the sport of cutting throughout Arizona.
Cuttings held at Prescott Livestock Auction, Perkinsville Road, Chino Valley, AZ
NACHA's Cuttings - 2022
Good cows, good ground and good people in a fun & friendly atmosphere! Stay tuned. Your new Board of Directors will be meeting after the first of the year to establish the 2022 NACHA cutting season dates
Here's the latest news....
December 19, 2021
We had a great time at the Az State Cutting Championship Show. Thanks to all our qualified members who signed up and attended. We had great sponsors who brought in lots of prizes for drawings, great awards and a fun time by all. Ann Mulchay was our official photograher. Check her website for pictures from this year's event.
November 23, 2021
Just a reminder to all our NACHA Arizona State Cutting Championship Qualifiers. Your entries are due by November 30th. Just send an email to info@azcuttingchampionship.com or northernazcutting.com with the class, horse's name, owner's name and rider's name. We will enter you in the show. You will check in on show day and pay your fees at that time. If you need stalls, please indicate how many stalls and which night(s) so we can reserve a stall for you. We have some great awards and prizes plus drawings for each class and other drawings each day. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!
If you don't plan on entering the show, please send an email to indicate that as well so we can offer the spot to an alternate if there is one for the class.
www.AzCuttingChampionship.com
November 15, 2021
We had a great turnout for our annual awards banquet and general meeting. We will be posting some photos in the near future. Check back soon under our Annual Awards Banquet menu item.
November 5, 2021
Looks like we are going to have a great turnout at tomorrow's banquet at the Hasayampa Inn. For those of you with reservations, check in at the Marina room. Social hour begins at 11:00am (yes, that means the bar will be open!) and the banquet begins at Noon. Check in at the Marina room. We will do the general meeting and awards ceremony immediately afterwards.
October 26, 2021
Congratulations to all our NACHA Year-end Award Winners! Come celebrate with us at the Annual NACHA Awards Banquet on November 6th - Bar opens at 11:00 and the banquet begins at noon. Introduction of your new Board members and the awards program & general meeting take place afterwards. Get your reservations (& payment) in by October 31st. Check the Awards Banquet section in the menu for the reservation form. NACHA is putting $15 towards the cost of your meal if you are a member; so only $25 for members and $40 for non-members.
October 24, 2021
Congratulations to all of our members who qualified for the inaugural AZ State Cutting Championship Show. The invitations are out and you have until November 30th to enter, but please enter as quickly as you can. It should be an exciting competition! Don't forget to reserve your stalls.
October 11, 2021
Our 2021 season is now complete! Your standings in each class are on the Results and Standings page and have been verified so these are the official results. For NACHA year end awards, you must have attended 5 shows in your class and be in the top six. For those of you checking the standings for qualification to the Arizona State Championship Show, you would have needed to attend 4 shows in your class. Complete list of the Championship Qualifiers will be posted soon!
Congratulations to our High Point Horse Winner: Rockin Hoo Rey owned by Sarah Beth Angle! That nice little cutting horse just won her a new pair of custom chaps from Rocky's Saddlery! That's a value of up to $750 - Thank you Rocky for being such a great sponsor! Dualin Mate took the Reserve High Point! - we have a little something for you too! Smartys Dr Freckles, Shiney Boon and CKS Twirly Bob rounded out the Top 5
The entire list for the High Point Horse will be listed on the Show Info page shortly.
The election results are in:
Congratulations to your newly elected Directors At Large for the NACHA Board:
Rosemary Pike, Liz George, Diana Richter and Matte Foster
We are all so excited to have you on the Board!
Congratulations to Lee Pehl in his new role as Vice President!
Congratulations to Ed Baxter in his new role at President!
Thank you to our outgoing Board members (who are all such committed members they will all be helping us next year). And... of course, thank you to the other half of the Board members who are continuing into the second year of their two year terms.
Check out the photos from this weekend on Ann Mulchay's website. AnnMulchayPhotography (smugmug.com), or use the link on the photo page.
Finally, Don't forget our 2021 Awards Banquet will be held Saturday, November 6th, at the Hassayampa Inn at Gurley Street and Marina Ave., in Downtown Prescott. Let's get this party started! Cash Bar will open at 11:00am and the feast begins at Noon, Awards and festivities will round out the event. We will hold our annual meeting at the same time. Please plan on attending. If you haven't already signed up, we will have the sign up sheet posted here soon, or call Pat Pehl @ 928-636-4303. The banquet meal is priced at $40 per person, however the club will be paying $15 towards each members' meals bring it down to $25 for members.
October 8, 2021
There is still time to get qualified for the Arizona State Championship Show. We have two full days of cutting this weekend and more slots to fill for the championship. Don't miss your chance.
Congratulations to those of you who have met the 4 show qualification requirement already.
October 7, 2021
The order of Go has been announced for the AZ State Championship Show. See the list on NACHA's Az State Championship page or visit the championship website www.AZCuttingChampionship.com.
August 16, 2021
NACHA will be holding a makeup show for the cancelled August show on Sunday, October 10th. This makes a two day show for the weekend. Saturday October 9th (rain date for the July show) and then followed on Sunday the 10th (rain date for the August show). We have corrals available at Prescott Livestock Auction on a first come, first served basis. They are $20 per night. To reserve a corral, please call Marcia Sansoucy at 928-420-4588.
NACHA has successfully held 3 shows already this year (April, May & June). We have two more shows scheduled for September 4th & 25th. With the addition of the two October rain date shows, we will be back to our original 7 shows for the 2021 season.
For NACHA year end awards, you will need to show in 5 shows to qualify (50% of shows plus one). There are plenty of opportunities to get qualified.
For those of you trying to qualify for the inaugural 2021 Arizona State Cutting Championship show, you will need to have a minimum of 4 NACHA shows (50% of the shows offered). We now have four shows left so even if you have not already shown with NACHA this year, you could potentially shows at the remaining shows and qualify. For further information on the Championship show, go to www.AzCuttingChampionship.com
Just a reminder, we will be holding our annual “Bridleless” Cutting at our September 25th show. The winner will take home a beautiful pair of engraved Nettles stirrups. It is always a fun event. We will be doing a Calcutta for the spectators and will auction off the teams – bring your cash. Come out and support your favorite equine athletes (& Yes!, their riders and owners too!)
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August 13, 2021:
Saturday's show was cancelled: We regret the need to cancel the show, but conditions in the big arena were such that we could not use it as the warm up arena. Horse and Rider safety come first. Sorry for any inconvenience to our members.
********************
August 12, 2021:
August 14th Show Status: At this time we are monitoring weather conditions and forecasts along with the arena conditions at Prescott Livestock Auction. We are planning on being able to hold the show. We will be continuing to monitor conditions through out the day on Friday. In the event, that we need to cancel, we will update this website, post it on Facebook, and send an email blast out to our membership.
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August 4th, 2021:
Clarification on Qualifying for NACHA Year End Awards and Qualifying for the AZ State Cutting Championship Show:
To qualify for the NACHA' Year End Awards, you must be a paid NACHA member (at the time of showing) and you must show at 5 NACHA shows (assuming 8 shows this year) - (Rule book states 50% of shows plus 1) . Year end awards are awarded through 6th place.
To qualify (at NACHA) for the AZ State Cutting Championship show, you must in 4 NACHA shows (50% of shows held) and be in the top 5 of the Championship standings.
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July 23rd, 2021:
SPECIAL NOTE FOR NACHA RANCH HORSE CLASS RIDERS:
Because NACHA offers 3 Ranch Horse classes and only a single ranch horse class will be offered at the Championship show, NACHA will be selecting the qualifiers for the Arizona Cutting Championship show by taking the top two qualifiers from each of the Snaffle/Hackamore and Bridle classes plus the top qualifier from the youth ranch class in order to get our 5 top qualifiers.
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July 15th, 2021:
Show your support for the Az Cutting Championship Show by becoming a Fan Club Member. This show is to commemorate our members for their hard work and attendance of NACHA, CCCHA & SACHA shows. You can become a Fan Club member with a donation of $5 to $499. Help us make this a very special show by showing your support. At the show, you will be given the opportunity to sign the inaugural "Fan Club Board"
OR...
- Become a sponsor and help us put this show over the top - various sponsorship levels from $500 - $5,000
- Sign up for a cutting clinic with Hall of Famer - Tim Smith - you can ride with him or watch as an auditor
- Become a vendor at the show - spaces are available and are free for this year's show
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July 14th, 2021
It's time for all our NACHA members to think about the AZ Cutting Championship Show in December. Visit the new website and Facebook page for the show and get all the information on how to qualify for the show, clinics you can participate in or audit, how to become a sponsor, a vendor or a member of our new "Fan Club" - www.azcuttingchampionship.com
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July 5th, 2021
Time to get ready... We will be holding our annual "bridleless" cutting class at our September 25th show. Get ready to enter up for great awards and loads of fun! Spectators, fellow cutters and anyone else will have a chance to bid to "buy" a horse and rider team in our annual calcuta for this event. Start putting your bid money together now!
********************
Reminder...NACHA can now offer overnight stalls for our cutting shows.
There are 12 corrals setup along the fence line on the north end of the parking area. These are the only corrals that may be utilized for the show. The cost is $20 per night (or day use) and reservations must be made. Call Marcia at 928-420-4588 to make a reservation. There is a water spigot nearby. Bring a hose and a water bucket. NACHA and Prescott Livestock Auction are not responsible for any accident or injury from the use of the pens.
COVID-19 - Our shows include efforts to comply with group situations and social distancing. Please comply with all safety measures, social distancing and limit attendance to owners, riders, trainers and essential helpers only
Thank you to our sponsors who also support our club and Cutting! Please visit these fine businesses and tell them thank you for all their support!
For our current sponsors, please visit our Sponsor page
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We are an NCHA affiliate association that promotes the training and exhibiting of cutting horses in an educational and fun way. NACHA INC is a 501(c)(7) tax exempt corporation.
