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2013 NCHA World Championship Futurity Pays Millions

ncha logo2The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Futurity, known as one of the world’s richest equine events, wrapped up the 2013 show on Sat., Dec. 14, sending hundreds home with hefty rewards in titles, cash and prizes.  Clay Johnson of Stephenville, Texas, took home the prestigious Open Championship title worth $200,000 when he rode Dual Smart Kitty to a 224.5 for owners Rusty and Shelley Simpson, Nemo, Texas.

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NCHA Futurity to Air Dec. 21 and 23

dualsmartkittyDual Smart Kitty and Clay Johnson - photo by Stacy PigottThe National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) World Championship Futurity will take to the airwaves on rural America’s most important network, RFD-TV, Dec. 21 and 23. The $4 million competition for 3-year-old cutting horses will be made available to more than 61 million households across the United States.

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Craig Crumpler & Junie Wood Top NCHA Futurity Non-Pro

JunieWood CCrumplerJunie Wood & Craig CrumplerWith a huge crowd filling the seats of Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas, the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Futurity Non-Pro finals kicked off Thursday, Dec. 12. With 26 horse-and-rider teams in the finals, it was Craig Crumpler and Junie Wood who came out on top with the Championship.
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A Winning Birthday Present

sheridanclarkSheridan Clark (center) with her grandfather, Ron Clark, and mom, Becky ClarkSheridan Clark turned 14 on Dec. 2. Her birthday gift was Meradas Puddy Cat, a filly by Athena Puddy Cat out of Meradas Beauty Bars. On Dec. 10, the duo won the Limited Non-Pro at the NCHA Futurity with a score of 220. Earning a check for $11,601 will make it an even more memorable birthday.

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Magnifico Finals In NCHA Futurity Amateur

marcosacchettiMarco Sacchetti and Puddy Lil PuppyMarco Sacchetti of Italy has his daughter to thank for his championship in the 2013 NCHA Futurity Amateur. Sacchetti hadn’t been around horses until about 10 years ago when he took his daughter for a riding lesson and saw a rider working a cutting horse on a flag. Saccetti was hooked on the sport, and on Dec. 9, he rode Puddy Lil Puppy to a 219 victory in the Amateur finals.