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April 2024 marked the beginning of the Fancy Lady Cowgirl Event, a captivating women’s empowerment event celebrating the cowgirl spirit. Held at Bowie House in Fort Worth and spearheaded by Fancy Lady Cowgirl founder Courtenay DeHoff, alongside presenting sponsor the National Cutting Horse Association, this three-day affair left attendees describing it as “inspiring and soul-fulfilling.”...

First and foremost: REAL cowgirls LOVE introducing their lifestyle to new people and being inclusive! Periodt. The proud boyfriend of Bella Hadid, Adan Banuelos, said on Instagram, “Proud of our girl ✨ Bella and #MetallicTito taking home 3rd place at their first show out! Can’t wait to see what the future holds for this duo…” What exactly...

Who runs the world of NCHA? GIRLS! Out of 24 NCHA employees, 20 are women, including the Director of the NCHA Foundation. The western industry is historically a male-dominated field but we LOVE to see strong women making a difference! Hats off to these wonderful ladies and the men that champion them for doing such...

Women in the cutting horse industry have emerged as formidable competitors, showcasing exceptional horsemanship skills and the 2023 NCHA Broke Spur Ranch World Finals is no exception. Their expertise in training, riding, and competing with cutting horses has led to numerous accolades and championships, breaking stereotypes and proving their prowess in this traditionally male-dominated field....

The American Western Weekend, a national sporting event and unrivaled celebration of the pioneering spirit of the American West owned by Teton Ridge, announced today a partial lineup of world-class entertainment for the weekend’s cornerstone events –The American Performance Horseman and The American Rodeo March 8-9, 2023 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Entering its second year,...

This December, Brad Pryor of Rafter P Construction and the NCHA are teaming up to invest in the hard work, grit, and determination they see in the lopers of the NCHA by honoring the top Loper of the Year. This special loper will be awarded a Loper of the Year buckle and a check in...

The teams for the American Performance Horseman have been chosen! In a mix of cutting, cow horse, and reining spectacularism, Teton Ridge will put on the American Performance Horseman during the American rodeo. It will air Friday, March 10th. The top five riders from the National Cutting Horse Association, the National Reining Horse Association, and...