Ministry of Heath and Promotion Grant, 2009;

Through the Ontario Equestrian Federation (OEF); Twenty-eight Ontario equine associations received a total of $41,290.00 for the 2009 season; whereby the Ontario Cutting Horse Association was awarded $1210.00. The cheaque will be presented at the OEF annual banquet and conference Nov 27th at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel in Mississauga Ontario.

The Ontario Cutting Horse Association is very grateful for the award and thanks the Ontario Equestrian Federation and the Ministry of Health and Promotion for the incentive.

2009 NCHA Summer Spectacular; Fort Worth, Texas

2009 Derby FINALS Amateur division:

Fraggle Rocks! Lauren Minshall OCHA member places 3rd at the NCHA Summer Spectacular riding a 214 on Fraggle Rocks at the 2009 Derby Finals, Amateur division.

Swingin Pepto! Lisa Minshall OCHA member ties for 18th at the NCHA Summer Spectacular riding a 205 on "A Swingin Pepto" at the 2009 Derby Finals, Amateur division.

Practice Cattle Works: Check our show schedule for dates and times.

The following are some of the changes that NCHA plans to make for 2010.
In 2010, the $3000 Novice Horse class will change to $5000 Novice Horse.
In 2010, the $10,000 Novice Horse class will change to $15,000
In 2010, the amateur classes may include a member (who meets all other amateur conditions and) who receives remuneration for training but is not astride.
For 2010, the $20,000 Non-Pro may be replaced by a $75,000 Non-Pro.
For 2010, the $10,000 Amateur may be replaced by a $15,000 Amateur.