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Western Nationals Update

Apr 21, 2022, 16:45 PM by National Cutting Horse Association

NATIONAL CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES CANCELATION OF 2022 NCHA WESTERN NATIONALS

FORT WORTH – On the heels of a record-breaking year of entries across National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) weekend events and an incredibly successful maiden year for the NCHA Circuit Program, the Executive Committee has voted to cancel the 2022 NCHA Western National Championship presented by 6666 Ranch that was tentatively scheduled for May 19 through May 28, in Reno, Nevada.

At the time this decision was made, only 62 individual entries had been submitted of the 6,246 individuals that are qualified to enter the NCHA National Championships. The applicable National Championship fees that have already been collected will be divided out equally with money allocated to the 13 affiliates that are hosting NCHA Weekend. The fees serving their original purpose of supporting and fostering weekend competition was a very important component of this difficult decision.

“We have seen tremendous growth across the weekend level of competition, and this decision to cancel Western Nationals was not made lightly,” said Jay Winborn, NCHA executive director. “Cutting continues to grow, and we are excited for the opportunity to further support the return of NCHA Weekend as we experience increased participation at all levels of our sport.”

NCHA Weekend is a provision of the National Circuit Program that celebrates the weekend cutter. Each of NCHA’s 13 circuits will host one event during June 23-26, 2022, produced by local affiliates. NCHA Weekend will include added money, double circuit points, and weekend awards.

The Executive Committee is thoughtfully considering the future of the NCHA Western National Championship presented by 6666 Ranch. Please note that the 2023 NCHA Eastern National Championship presented by 6666 Ranch will continue to be held and is scheduled to take place in West Monroe, Louisiana.

For more information about NCHA Weekend, please visit nchacutting.com/nchaweekend.