You are here:

NCHA News

About

Produced Events

Local Shows and Events

Membership

Judges

Youth

Strong and steady

Dec 9, 2018, 14:14 PM by Sally Harrison

Strong and steady from first to last for the Western Bloodstock Sale

Strong and steady from first to last

Will Rogers Equestrian Center, Fort Worth, Tex.

Sancho Cat, photo by Jim Arnold

The NCHA Futurity Cutting Horse Sale on Saturday, December 8, brought the six-day venue of 2018 NCHA Futurity Sales to a close. From the first day to the last, sales were exceptionally strong, as reflected in the overall final numbers: average of $22,411; 83% horses sold; 17 sold for $100,000, or more. In addition, Tin Man, by Metallic Cat, brought the all-time record of $500,000 for a two-year-old.

On Saturday, Sancho Cat, by Metallic Cat, topped the NCHA Futurity Cutting Horse Sale with a winning bid of $47,000 from Steven Norris, Colorado Springs, Colo. Consigned by Milt and Mary Bradford, the 7-year-old red roan gelding earned $94,179 as a limited age event amateur finalist, and was still active in 2018 events. His dam, CJ Sancha LTE $48,388, by CJ Sugar, placed third in the 2004 NCHA Futurity Limited Finals.

Catsonova, a 5-year-old red roan gelding by Metallic Cat, the day’s second-highest seller, brought $43,500 from Colin Van Den Brink, Chilliwack, BC. Consigned by Philip Wilson, Catsonova LTE $13,049 was a 2016 NCHA Futurity Amateur and Amateur Unlimited Semi-Finalist, and sold in training with Bill Riddle.

Fadie Lou, a 4-year-old daughter of Woody Be Tuff and the earner of $83,385, sold for $40,000 to Dustin Adams, Springtown, Tex. Consigned by Kevin and Sidney Knight, Fadie Lou’s most recent win came as the Brazos Bash Non-Pro champion under Kylie Knight Rice. She sold in training with Tatum Rice.

For complete NCHA Futurity Sales results, as well as a schedule of upcoming Western Bloodstock Sales: www.westernbloodstock.com