2017 NCHA World Standings - California Came to Compete

by Kate Sanchez 

The sport of cutting has often been synonymous with the thought of a battle; man and horse teaming up for a battle royal with their bovine competitors.

A clash of wit, athleticism, strategy, talent and a little luck, and roots stemming from that of the old west, cutting offers excitement and drama for competitors and spectators, alike.

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How To Prepare Your Home For Sale

by Courtesy of Realtor.com 

If you're looking to sell your home during prime house-shopping season this spring, you'd better get cracking now.

After all, it's not as easy as slapping an ad on Craigslist; if you want your humble abode to stand out from the competition, that could take months to do right. So, here's how to whip your place into shape by fixing any problems and upgrading the eyesores. Because like it or not, your home has sustained some wear and tear over the years. Here's how to assess the damage and find out which renovations will pay off down the road.

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Teaser Mare Genes Impact Stallion Testosterone, Semen

by Courtesy of Kentucky Equine Research

Research shows that the amount of effort a stallion invests in his ejaculates, referred to as ejaculate economics, can vary based on his attraction to the mare he is intended to breed and the teaser mare.

Surprisingly, that attraction can be affected by the genetics of both the mare and stallion.

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by Courtesy of National Cutting Horse Association

Stylish Look Bella and NCHA Hall of Fame Rider Morgan Cromer marked 225 as the final contestants to win the Mercuria NCHA World Series of Cutting at The Mane Event, South Point Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Reto West

by Whitney Benton

Western fashion has steadily grown in popularity in not only the western scene but in the high end fashion world too. Bolero jackets, embroidered yokes, silk rags, and snip toe boots can be found on models not only gracing the cover of some of the nation’s more popular fashion magazines, but also styled in some of the world’s largest high-end fashion runway shows too.

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Bonanza For Wood

by Courtesy of National Cutting Horse Association

Paula Wood and Cool N Hot scorched competition with 221 points in the 2018 Bonanza 4-Year-Old Non-Pro Finals. Just three days earlier, Cool N Hot and Kobie Wood, Paula’s husband, had claimed the Bonanza 4-Year-Old Open Finals, for a rare double championship.

Lance Cooper scored 216.5 points to earn the reserve championship and $10,728 on Zen And Tonic LTE $60,671.

Megan Miller and Carolena Reyn, by Dual Smart Rey, placed third with 215 points.

Elizabeth Queen scored 221.5 points on Nighttiming, by One Time Pepto, to win the championship of the Bonanza 5/6-Year-Old Classic.

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