The competition is always intense at the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Metallic Cat Summer Spectacular, and titles are difficult to win at the event held annually in Fort Worth, Texas.
That’s because some of the best cutting horses in history have competed at the event, and the show’s lists of all-time money winners read like a who’s who of the sport. The show, which started July 18 and continues through Aug. 8, is held at the historic Will Rogers Memorial Center.
Here are the all-time leading horses, sires, dams, riders, owners and breeders in the history of the NCHA Summer Spectacular, according to EquiStat.
Horses
1. Third Cutting
Pedigree: 05S (Boonlight Dancer x Crab Grass x Smart Little Lena)
Earnings: $129,174
Rider: Boyd Rice, Weatherford, TX
Owner: Carl & Shawnea Smith, Jacksboro, TX
Breeder: Polo Ranch, Marietta, OK
Top Finishes:
- 2009 Derby Open Champion
- 2010 Classic/Challenge Open Champion
- 2011 Classic/Challenge Open finalist
2. Sister CD
Pedigree: 02G (CD Olena x Little Baby Sister x Dual Pep)
Earnings: $128,038
Riders: Paul Hansma, Weatherford, TX ($78,098); Skip Queen, Allendale, SC ($31,691); and Elizabeth Queen, Allendale, SC ($18,249).
Owner: Skip & Elizabeth Queen, Allendale, SC
Breeder: Bar H Ranche, Weatherford, TX
Top Finishes:
- 2006 Derby Open Reserve Champion & third place in Derby Non-Pro
- 2007 third place in Classic/Challenge Open & finalist in Classic/Challenge Non-Pro
- 2008 third place in Classic/Challenge Non-Pro
3. Boon San Kitty
Pedigree: 00M (High Brow Cat x Boon San Sally x Boon Bar)
Earnings: $119,613
Rider: Ed Flynn, Lipan, TX
Owner: Walton’s Rocking W Ranch, Millsap, TX
Breeder: Walton’s Rocking W Ranch, Millsap, TX
Top Finishes:
- 2004 Derby Open finalist
- 2005 Classic/Challenge Open Champion
- 2006 Classic/Challenge Open Champion
4. Shakin Flo
Pedigree: 94M (Mr Peponita Flo x Shakin Cee x Colonel Freckles)
Earnings: $98,449
Rider: Sandy Bonelli, Petaluma, CA
Owner: Sandy Bonelli, Petaluma, CA
Breeder: Kenneth Hill, Placerville, CA
Top Finishes:
- 1998 Derby Open finalist
- 1999 Classic/Challenge Open Champion & Classic/Challenge Non-Pro Reserve Champion
- 2000 Classic/Challenge Non-Pro Champion
5. Peptos Stylish Sue
Pedigree: 04M (Peptos Stylish Oak x Bancita Sue Olena x Mr Freckles Olena)
Earnings: $92,248
Riders: Boyd Rice, Weatherford, TX ($83,000); Lee Holsey, Lovelady, TX ($9,248)
Owner: Holsey Cutting Horses, Lovelady, TX
Breeder: Tongue River Ranch, Paducah, TX
Top Finishes:
- 2008 Derby Open Champion
- 2009 Classic/Challenge Non-Pro & Amateur finalist
- 2010 Classic/Challenge Amateur finalist
| Rank | Horse | YOB/Sex/Pedigree | Earnings |
| 6 | Quintan Blue | 01M (Mecom Blue x Quiolena x CD Olena) | $90,737 |
| 7 | Stylish Martini | 07M (Docs Stylish Oak x Miss martini Play x Freckles Playboy) | $89,362 |
| 8 | Pounce | 06M (High Brow Cat x Haidas Little Shorty x Haidas Little Pep) | $86,170 |
| 9 | Docs Okie Quixote | 80S (Doc Quixote x Jimmette Too x Johnny Tivio) | $85,305 |
| 10 | Reyzin The Cash | 11S (Dual Rey x Spookys Cash x Miss N Cash) | $85,080 |
| 11 | SL Jaybird | 02G (Smart Little Jerry x Peyote Bird x Hickoryote) | $82,804 |
| 12 | Wood I Never | 03M (Zack T Wood x Curly Gray Hair x Grays Starlight) | $81,405 |
| 13 | Moms Stylish Player | 12G (Lizzys Gotta Player x Moms Stylish Babe x Docs Stylish Oak) | $78,309 |
| 14 | Duals Play Kit | 00M (Kit Dual x Playgiarism x Freckles Playboy) | $76,021 |
| 15 | Catillac Reys | 14G (Metallic Cat x Tootsie Rey x Dual Rey) | $75,573 |
Sires
| Rank | Sire | Top Money Earner | Earnings |
| 1 | High Brow Cat | Boon San Kitty ($119,613) | $5,430,495 |
| 2 | Dual Rey | Reyzin The Cash ($85,080) | $3,214,032 |
| 3 | Metallic Cat | Catillac Reys ($75,573) | $2,705,105 |
| 4 | Smart Little Lena | Playin N Fancy Smart ($69,140) | $2,050,987 |
| 5 | Smooth As A Cat | Smooth Asa Zee ($55,240) | $1,874,723 |
| 6 | Dual Pep | Dual Rey Me ($66,695) | $1,846,669 |
| 7 | Peptoboonsmal | Once In A Blu Boon ($74,243) | $1,520,917 |
| 8 | Freckles Playboy | Desire Some Freckles ($69,203) | $1,378,471 |
| 9 | Peppy San Badger | Peppymint Twist ($57,687) | $1,249,551 |
| 10 | CD Olena | Sister CD ($128,038) | $1,033,291 |
| 11 | High Brow CD | Crafty With Cows ($70,032) | $825,274 |
| 12 | One Time Pepto | One Time Royalty ($37,025) | $808,375 |
| 13 | Docs Stylish Oak | Stylish Martini ($89,362) | $725,138 |
| 14 | Doc O’Lena | Dox Tronalena ($65,604) | $720,306 |
| 15 | Doc’s Hickory | Hicapoo ($32,207) | $695,045 |
Dams
1. Desire Some Freckles
Pedigree: 95M (Freckles Playboy x Genuine Desire x Genuine Doc)
Progeny Earnings: $200,652
Money-Earning Performers: 12
Top 3 Earners:
- Thundercat ($66,754, by High Brow Cat)
- Desires Katrina ($37,211, by High Brow Cat)
- Desiresomemetalic ($21,542, by Metallic Cat)
2. Autumn Boon
Pedigree:
Progeny Earnings: $185,778
Money-Earning Performers: 15
Top 3 Earners:
- Once In A Blu Boon ($74,243, by Peptoboonsmal)
- A Smooth Satin Doll ($18,267, by Smooth As A Cat)
- Smooth Autumn Blue ($14,073, by Smooth As A Cat)
3. Sweet Abra
Pedigree: 03M (Abrakadabracre x The Better Choice x SR Instant Choice)
Progeny Earnings: $183,327
Money-Earning Performers: 11
Top 3 Earners:
- Metallic Rebel ($41,294, by Metallic Cat)
- The Dewd ($25,583, by Metallic Cat)
- Magistic Moon ($23,630, by Metallic Cat)
4. Highbrow Supercat
Pedigree: 02M (High Brow Cat x Holly Dolly Too x Colonel Freckles)
Progeny Earnings: $181,786
Money-Earning Performers: 11
Top 3 Earners:
- Lil Rattler ($69,246, by Dual Rey)
- Button Down Supercat ($58,001, by Dual Rey)
- Superey ($16,580, by Dual Rey)
5. Little Baby Sister
Pedigree: 95M (Dual Pep x San Jo Pat x San Jo Lena)
Progeny Earnings: $173,555
Money-Earning Performers: 6
Top 3 Earners:
- Sister CD ($128,038, by CD Olena)
- Little Kitty Sista ($20,280, by High Brow Cat)
- Sisters My Brother ($12,626, by CD Olena)
| Rank | Dam | Top Money Earner | Earnings |
| 6 | Miss Echo Wood | Woodys Wildest Cat ($51,652, by High Brow Cat) | $166,768 |
| 7 | Laney Doc | Cat Ichi ($75,000, by High Brow Cat) | $165,326 |
| 8 | Stylish Play Lena | Hottish ($61,650, by Spots Hot) | $164,905 |
| 9 | Playgiarism | Duals Play Kit ($76,021, by Kit Dual) | $162,603 |
| 10 | Boon San Sally | Boon San Kitty ($119,613, by High Brow Cat) | $157,610 |
| 11 | Royal Blue Boon | Red White And Boon ($36,021, by Smart Little Lena) | $156,774 |
| 12 | Miss Martini Play | Stylish Martini ($89,362, by Docs Stylish Oak) | $144,623 |
| 13 | Hissy Cat | Hisstereya ($28,672, by Dual Rey) | $143,010 |
| 14 | Lil Lena Long Legs | Two Time Dual ($68,856, by Dual Rey) | $142,563 |
| 15 | Shes Pretty Smooth | Miss Meow ($47,937, by High Brow Cat) | $141,919 |
Owners
| Rank | Owner | Top Money Earner | Earnings |
| 1 | Slate River Ranch | Playin N Fancy Smart ($69,140) | $843,302 |
| 2 | Phil & Mary Ann Rapp | Tap O Lena ($56,197) | $678,112 |
| 3 | David & Stacie McDavid | Pretty Bo Bunny ($41,321) | $664,014 |
| 4 | Anderson Cattle Company | Cats Quixote Jack ($43,934) | $576,687 |
| 5 | Walton’s Rocking W Ranch | Boon San Kitty ($119,613) | $535,872 |
| 6 | Dustin & Deena Adams | Hottish ($61,650) | $499,735 |
| 7 | Rock Creek Cutting Horses LLC | Pet Squirrel ($63,629) | $458,255 |
| 8 | Kobie & Paula Wood | Suen Too Be Black ($41,082) | $452,943 |
| 9 | Skip & Elizabeth Queen | Sister CD ($128,038) | $451,146 |
| 10 | EE Ranches of Texas Inc | Cat Ichi ($75,000) | $427,121 |
| 11 | SMF Cutting Horss LLC | Lil Rattler ($69,246) | $417,932 |
| 12 | Crown Ranch LP | Bet On A Cat ($62,649) | $417,610 |
| 13 | Bar H Ranche | Dual Pep ($35,957) | $393,625 |
| 14 | Wes & Kristen Galyean | Spots Hot ($66,899) | $367,290 |
| 15 | Sandy Bonelli | Shakin Flo ($98,449) | $363,136 |
Breeders
| Rank | Breeder | Top Money Earner | Earnings |
| 1 | Bar H Ranche | Sister CD ($128,038) | $928,723 |
| 2 | John Waggoner & Susan Ferguson | That Cool Cat ($57,988) | $839,115 |
| 3 | Slate River Ranch | Playin N Fancy Smart ($69,140) | $836,105 |
| 4 | EE Ranches of Texas Inc | Cat Ichi ($75,000) | $659,661 |
| 5 | Walton’s Rocking W Ranch | Boon San Kitty ($119,613) | $633,225 |
| 6 | Double Dove Ranch | Hottish ($61,650) | $604,066 |
| 7 | Phil & Mary Ann Rapp | Dont Look Twice ($60,117) | $564,315 |
| 8 | Oxbow Ranch | Dox Tronalena ($65,604) | $526,532 |
| 9 | Tommy Manion Inc | Miss Meow ($47,937) | $422,911 |
| 10 | Center Ranch | CR Tuff Lucy ($64,625) | $391,369 |
| 11 | Drummond Land And Cattle | Moms Stylish Player ($78,309) | $389,484 |
| 12 | Billy Martin | Buzzted ($54,126) | $313,777 |
| 13 | Dr. Woody Bartlett, DVM | Desire A Lil Pepto ($36,920) | $309,748 |
| 14 | SDP Buffalo Ranch | Somethingtobelievein ($44,010) | $302,187 |
| 15 | Fults Ranch, LTD | Champayne Dreams ($54,950) | $294,484 |
Open Riders
| Rank | Rider | Top Money Earner | Earnings |
| 1 | Paul Hansma | Sister CD ($78,098) | $867,578 |
| 2 | Lloyd Cox | Stylish Play Lena ($74,681) | $720,292 |
| 3 | John Mitchell | Junie Wood ($47,004) | $574,027 |
| 4 | Matt Gaines | Nu I Wood ($70,485) | $561,348 |
| 5 | Clint Allen | Wood I Never ($81,405) | $557,782 |
| 6 | Kobie Wood | That Cool Cat ($57,988) | $536,987 |
| 7 | Boyd Rice | Third Cutting ($129,174) | $512,195 |
| 8 | Austin Shepard | Widows Intentions ($47,469) | $474,959 |
| 9 | Shannon Hall | Royal Red Pepto ($68,373) | $436,624 |
| 10 | Wes Galyean | Lil Rattler ($69,246) | $427,348 |
| 11 | Ed Flynn | Boon San Kitty ($119,613) | $427,330 |
| 12 | Phil Rapp | Dont Look Twice ($60,117) | $423,699 |
| 13 | Roger Wagner | Stylish Martini ($89,362) | $409,808 |
| 14 | Jason Clark | Mates Little Cokette ($54,784) | $398,050 |
| 15 | Ronnie Rice | I Was Squeaky Clean ($45,660) | $397,074 |
Non-Pro Riders
| Rank | Rider | Top Money Earner | Earnings |
| 1 | Chad Bushaw | Bet On A Cat ($34,006) | $355,266 |
| 2 | Mary Ann Rapp | Shrimp Shack Shooter ($25,818) | $355,304 |
| 3 | Paula Wood | Suen Too Be Black ($34,479) | $319,214 |
| 4 | Dustin Adams | Reyann Hickory ($35,278) | $317,555 |
| 5 | Kyle Manion | A Smooth Dually ($21,764) | $269,132 |
| 6 | Greg Coalson | Quejanaisalena ($23,619) | $268,089 |
| 7 | Sandy Bonelli | Shakin Flo ($33,524) | $246,797 |
| 8 | Glade Knight | Playin N Fancy Peppy ($25,220) | $225,054 |
| 9 | Kristen Galyean | Im Reydioactive ($36,268) | $211,761 |
| 10 | Julie Hansma | Bob Dualin ($44,464) | $205,343 |
| 11 | Hope Mitchell | Smooth Mitch ($23,204) | $191,565 |
| 12 | Stacie McDavid | Pretty Bo Bunny ($38,871) | $189,629 |
| 13 | James Vangilder | Pet Squirrel ($35,349) | $170,780 |
| 14 | Elizabeth Queen | Sister CD ($18,249) | $169,196 |
| 15 | Kelle Earnheart | Badgers Perscription ($22,202) | $166,157 |
Amateur Riders
| Rank | Rider | Top Money Earner | Earnings |
| 1 | Doug Pritchett | Dual Glen Rey 012 ($13,002) | $63,274 |
| 2 | Carol Ward | Crafty With Cows ($34,168) | $61,074 |
| 3 | Hilary Watson | Double Cat Flash ($17,220) | $56,879 |
| 4 | Barnwell Ramsey | Autumn Ruby Reys ($19,074) | $54,520 |
| 5 | Lica Pinkston | Stylish Metallic Cat ($13,705) | $52,739 |
| 6 | Langston Pattillo | High Stylin CD ($31,509) | $48,847 |
| 7 | John Brengard | Smooth As A Huntress ($13,237) | $46,888 |
| 8 | Stacie McDavid | DMAC Piccolo Pete ($19,881) | $46,254 |
| 9 | Gayle Trotter | Sweet Frickles ($21,649) | $44,421 |
| 10 | Robert Tiemann | Mates Mister Sunette ($16,087) | $43,031 |
| 11 | Jimmy Baros | Two Time Dual ($38,211) | $42,327 |
| 12 | Michelle Reichart | Sweet Liil Prime Time ($17,036) | $41,359 |
| 13 | Jim Short | Dual Ticket ($16,495) | $40,463 |
| 14 | Viki Williamson | Metallic Prince ($17,761) | $39,989 |
| 15 | Mark Senn | Sweet Metallic CD 16 ($10,396) | $39,336 |
