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smart-little-lena-ashes-ncha — Smart Little Lena's ashes in March were moved to a new resting place. NCHA Executive Director Jay Winborn (far right) displays Smart Little Lena’s 1982 Futurity Champion trophy while NCHA Charities Foundation Director Julia Buswold accepts the remaining Smart Little Lena memorabilia donated by Manion Ranch (clockwise from top) Kyle, Tommy and Layne Manion. • Photo courtesy of Manion Ranch.

Cutting News

Manion Ranch Donates Smart Little Lena’s Ashes

The ashes of the first National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) triple crown winner have a new resting place.

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Tommy Manion Drops Lawsuit, NCHA Reduces Suspension

The suspension of Tommy Manion, who admitted to shooting his horse with a BB gun, has been reduced in an out-of-court settlement with the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA).

Cutting Events

Tommy Manion Sues NCHA to Fight Suspension

A leading cutting horse breeder and owner suspended by the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) for alleged horse abuse has filed a lawsuit to overturn the sanctions.

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Tommy Manion Suspended by NCHA for Alleged Horse Abuse

Prominent cutting breeder Tommy Manion has been suspended by the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) amid allegations of horse abuse. He does not face criminal charges.