NCHA Western Nationals (1996-2015)
Top 10 Horses
1. Hickory Valentino (98G), $23,420
2. Sneakin Sam (97G), $20,379
3. Aachen (91G), $17,794
4. Smokin Manzana (84S), $17,759
5. Stylish Windy (02G), $17,430
6. PKR Big Mac (08G), $17,405
7. Irish Whiskey Sugar (98G), $17,226
8. Wee Little Badger (97G), $16,952
9. Smart Like King (93G), $16,717
10. Patty La Cat (06M), $16,373
Top 10 Open Riders
1. Josh Sleeman,Yelm, WA, $24,344
2. Todd Bimat, Orland, CA, $22,045
3. Lawson Hadlock, Plain City, UT, $19,442
4. Greg Smith, Mineral Wells, TX, $17,402
5. Scott Amos, Loma, CO, $17,033
6. Al Dunning, Scottsdale, AZ, $15,329
7. Tom Long, Gardnerville, NV, $14,829
8. Dustin Gonnett, Cayley, AB, CN, $14,592
9. Mike Wood, Scottsdale, AZ, $14,417
10. Les Bates, Ignacio, CO, $13,957
Top 10 Non-Pro Riders
1. David Booth, Acton, CA, $17,640
2. Kimberly Thome, Santa Rose, CA, $16,075
3. Theresa Gillock, Las Vegas, NV, $15,656
4. Kathy Strain, White River, SD, $15,332
5. Pamela Shaeffer, Banner, WY, $14,918
6. Holly Jones, Walla Walla, WA, $13,067
7. Michelle Lemaster, Las Vegas, NV, $12,833
8. Jann Parker, Billings, MT, $12,584
9. Amanda Smith, Wembley, AB, CN, $12,092
10. Steve Williams, Grantsville, UT, $11,957
Top 10 Breeders
1. Bar H Ranche, Moscow, TN, $74,756
2. Jack Waggoner and Susan Ferguson, Decatur, TX, $64,578
3. Double Dove Ranch, Longmont, CO, $53,753
4. Oxbow Ranch, Weatherford, TX, $44,769
5. Sierra Oak Ranch, Bakersfield, CA, $40,851
6. Willow Spring Ranch, Nanton, AB, CN, $36,091
7. Don & Kathy Strain, White River, SD, $35,926
8. Pat Fitzgerald, Paoli, OK, $35,668
9. Frank & Belinda Vandersloot, Idaho Falls, ID, $34,255
10. Gerry & Sandy Hansma, Granum, AB, CN, $34,155
Top 10 Owners
1. Michelle Lemaster, Las Vegas, NV, $45,440
2. David & Marla Hughes, Salem, UT, $40,014
3. Buffalo Ranch, Fort Worth, TX, $38,986
4. Skip Jones, Amarillo, TX, $36,440
5. Gerald & Theresa Gillock, Las Vegas, NV, $35,406
6. Kate Banuelos, Las Vegas, NV, $30,699
7. Switchback Cutting Horses LLC, Roscoe, MT, $29,969
8. Steve & Shelly Williams, Gransville, UT, $29,064
9. Harland & Jody Radomske, Weatherford, TX, $28,310
10. Rhett & Lola Searle, Vernal, UT, $28,144
Top 10 Sires
1. High Brow Cat, $377,252
2. Smart Little Lena, $261,760
3. Dual Rey, $174,127
4. Dual Pep, $171,412
5. Peptoboonsmal, $141,875
6. CD Olena, $127,715
7. Doc’s Hickory, $125,157
8. Freckles Playboy, $121,320
9. WR This Cats Smart, $113,538
10. Grays Starlight, $97,287
Top 10 Dams
1. Meradas Little Sue, $47,659
2. Smoothly Poppin, $29,323
3. Mia Tiana, $24,631
4. Connies Gail, $23,420
5. Otes Little Darlin, $22,980
6. Jazzy Bay Loxie, $20,788
7. Miss Fancy Zan, $19,733
8. Doc N Windy, $19,658
9. Peek A Boon, $18,727
10. Awhim Away, $17,794
NCHA Western Nationals History (1996-2015)
Year / Location / Entries / Added / Total Purse
1996, Ogden, UT, 358, $92,000, $162,092
1997, Ogden, UT, 540, $90,000, $198,266
1998, Ogden, UT, 461 $90,000, $182,998
1999, Ogden, UT, 552, $90,000, $200,561
2000, Ogden, UT, 657, $90,000, $221,809
2001, Ogden, UT, 595, $90,000, $205,835
2002, Ogden, UT, 635, $90,000, $215,872
2003, Ogden, UT, 707, $90,000, $230,231
2004, Ogden, UT, 787, $90,000, $245,593
2005, Ogden, UT, 725, $108,000, $304,682
2006, Ogden, UT, 705, $108,000, $275,081
2007, Ogden, UT, 792, $120,000, $311,761
2008, Ogden, UT, 809, $120,000, $314,871
2009, Ogden, UT, 680, $120,000, $281,536
2010, Ogden, UT, 1,164, $200,000, $414,014
2011, Ogden, UT, 708, $200,000, $397,453
2012, Reno, NV, 572, $200,000, $364,252
2013, Reno, NV, 684, $200,000, $396,891
2014, Denver, CO, 682, $200,000, $391,465
2015, Reno, NV, 730, $150,000, $322,445
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