Big River Cutting Club have released a new Entry Form, reflecting their new pricing for shows. This form replaces all others, and should be used for their upcoming show on 25th & 26th of July. Don't forget that entries close by mail on July 10th. The form can be found HERE
Closing date for Goondiwindi Futurity is 26/6/09 which is on the entry form, not 10/7/09 which is stated on the NCHA website and back of Chatta.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ROB & COLETTE GREER - THEIR HORSE WON THE N.C.H.A. FUTURITY. WITH TRAINER HEATH SINCLAIR .
Go and look at any of the re runs from the N.C.H.A. futurity by clicking onto the www.nothingbutcutting.com and find out more info from the ncha or just cuttin site www.justcuttin.com.au There was a lot of discussion about the winner of the Open Derby event you can view each run and see how the judges came to that decision.
Barbra Schellepi won the Limited Reining at the State Show on her stud horse Poco Blue Moon. Terrific effort as Barbra had broken her ankle badly earlier in the year and with floods etc had limited time practicing. Congratulations.
FINANCIALMEMBERS LIST FOR 2009
Michael & Jacinta Bashford
bashford
Julieann Baulch & Rick Kickham
baulch
Di Brombal
brombal
James & Sarah Christensen
christensen
Bill Cox & Kathryn Magnuason
cox
Neil & Donna Flynn
flynn
Rob & Collete Greer
greer
Alice Grunwald
grunwald
Bob Guest
guest
Allan Hunter
hunter
Paul Kiernan
kiernan
Ross & Tracy Laing
laing
Kat Lewis
lewis
Erin Pinney & Luke Lyons
lyons
Phil McLeod
mcleod
Ron Parson
parson
Mike Purcell & Roma Mills
mills
Rachel Procida
procida
Iain Roberts
roberts
Kym Rogan
rogan
Leanne Rose
rose
Tony Scantlebury
scantlebury
Sly Family
sly
Ken Thompson & Judy Horn
thompson
Michelle Travers
travers
Noel & Julie Wadsworth
wadsworth
Jo-anne Weir
weir
Rod, Janet & Travis Wetzler
wetzler
Stef Wielenbinski & Barb Schellepi
wielenbinski
Barbara Williams aka Sunkissed Quarter Horses
williams
Peter & Donna Wilson
wilson
COPMANHURST SHOW RESULTS 28TH29TH MARCH 2009There was three area 5 outings on the weekend. One at Condamine S.QLD and the other one was a non pro school at Dalby QLD. Copmanhurst did well attracting the entries they did and once again the show ran well. The cattle tested quite a few cutters and their horses out creating some exciting runs and you needed to show confidence in holding these cattle or even getting them off the back fence at times. Some cattle would just run right through you - but thats just "cutting" as we all know it to be. We all realise it is just harder getting onto large amounts of cattle around the Coast these days. Just have a look at our members that compete at Copmanhurst and support our sister club and did really well. We were all impressed seeing Peter Rapmund and his horse do well, and Janet Wetzler showed her mare only for her 2nd time and actually kept breathing throughout her run. Peter Wilson hasnt been showing for that long and he is making an impression in the show ring. Most members either won or placed so congratulations to everyone. The highest run over the weekend was Dominic Williams with a 73 and I think the judge thought he should keep the peace in the Flynn family by awarding them equal first. Our newer members Julianne Baulch and partner Ricky Kickham are always close in the points and support both BRCHC and always NRCHC shows. It was interesting watching the prework horses that are being prepared for this years futurity and how fragile they still are when working tougher cattle. Gavin Bulmer has a nice gelding on track for next years futurity being trained by Dean Rogan, all I can say is - I better get cracking in my own training.Good luck to any members travelling to North Star it should be a cracker of a show with good cattle. Dont forget entries close 2 weeks prior to Bonalbo 2nd May, 2009
ROOKIES (16)
1ST
Peter Wilson
Spicy Pep
2nd
Tahnika Fuit
Okies Start Return
3rd
Leanne Haywood
Erin Ople Isle
4th
Rod Wetzler
Docs Salute
$3500 (12)
1st
Peter Rapmund
Kemmis Creek Cash Cadet
2nd
Peter Wilson
Spicey Pep
3rd
Matt Crimms
Topfield Ring Ya Back
3
Angela Crimmins
Lil Deuce Coop
3
Leanne Haywood
Too Smart To Spin
$10,000 Non Pro (8)
1st
Leanne Rose
Okies Image
1st
Donna Flynn
Mark That Spin
3rd
Donna Wilson
Colour Me Roan
Open Non Pro (5)
1st
Dominic Williams
Star Bar Magnet
2nd
Sue Williams
Highly Spun
Youth
1st
Tahnika Fuit
Okies Star Return
2
Justin Elks
Iscotsmart
Novice Non Pro (7)
1st
Neil Flynn
Sheza Roy Boy
2nd
Leanne Rose
Okies Image
3rd
Donna Flynn
Mark That Spin
Novice (3)
1st
Steve Elks
Stylish
CandyBar
Snaffle Bit (8)
1st
Stefan Weilibinski
Skipa Spin
2nd
Max Bradburn
Erin Crackin Jillaroo
3rd
Erin Morgan
Braunstone Oak
Beginner Horse (6)
1st
Steve Elks
Spinaround Daddy
2nd
Rick Kickham
Playin With Cool
Beginner Rider (3)
1st
Michael Wittig
Jezzabelle
SUNDAY
ROOKIES
1ST
Kemmis Creek Cadet
Peter Rapmund
2nd
Uncle Roy
Sandi Webb
3rd
Oakies Star Return
Tahnia Fuit
3rd
Composers Cutter Boy
Julianne Baulch
$3500 (11)
1st
Uncle Roy
Sandi Webb
2nd
Lil Deuce Coop
Angela Crimmins
3rd
Docs Salute
Rod Wetzler
4th
Spicey Pep
Peter Wilson
$10000 (8)
1st
Docs Salute
Travis Wetzler
2nd
Iscotsmart
Tammy Elks
3rd
Okies Image
Leanne Rose
Open Non Pro
1st
Tarparrie Unique
Di Brombal
2nd
Highly Spun
Sue Williams
Youth
1st
Okies Start Return
Tahnika Fuit
2nd
Iscotsmart
Justin Elks
Novice Non Pro (7)
1st
Mark That Spin
Donna Flynn
1st
Sheza Roy Boy
Neil Flynn
3rd
Highly Spun
Sue Williams
Novice (3)
1st
Bump
Acre
Dean Rogan
Snaffle Bit (4)
1st
Jazzabelle
Micheal Wittig
2nd
Skipa Spin
Stefan Weilibinski
Beginner Rider (3)
1st
Players Chicka
Audrey Haywood
Beginner Horse (6)
1st
Gleam
Glenda Rogan
2nd
Playin With Cool
Rick Kickham
3rd
Highbrow Miss Olena
Rick Kickham
Neil from Aussie Horse T.V. will be at all NCHA main events at Tamworth Indoor Arena. The registration page for Aussie Horse TV is http://aussiehorse.tv Click on to the site, register to watch the event, then sit back in comfort and watch each run from your chair. Aussie Horse T.V. will be videoing the Goondiwindi Futurity this year.
KILLARNEY SHOW REPORT:
The below pictures were sent in from Denise Ellis courtesy of the Australian Horseman Magazine - Thankyou.
Diane Brombal - Killarney Donna Flynn - Killarney
Members were available to lend a hand on the Friday afternoon with the setting up of the arena panels, putting up the hessian, walking the cattle into the showgrounds, watering down the dust in the arena, moving the announcers caravan, putting a truck in position for the judge and video operator to sit on throughout the show, put the shade tent over the top of the truck for the judge and video operator, putting up the draws and having areas curbed off that were unavailable to horses. Congratulations to all that were available to lend a hand. Julie Wadsworth took on the majority of the organisation workload which the club thanks her immensely for, even down to organising a few loads of sawdust for the yards. Noel constantly watered the arena over the weekend to keep the dust at bay for competitors and giving us all a light sprinkle to keep us cool before our runs.
An early start to Saturday morning with the preworks first up, saw our arena lights blow and the electrical lead catch on fire, and with a few phone calls the wonderful Killarney community had it up and working by late afternoon. Killarney has a lovely community spirit and they all work in well together.
Dubbo Turner, Luke Taylor and Graham White offered some relaxing entertainment throughout the day and night with their guitars and singing some fine tunes. This all created a great atmosphere to be amongst.
There was a couple of hitches with the video camera, and eventually we had it all worked out and the show rolled on. Craig Sims did an amazing job with his judging and kindly donated his 2 day services back to our club. What a lovely gesture that was offered by him for our small club. Denise his partner was also on hand to offer any assistance that she could offer and even available to help turn back for competitors. To each turn back person "THANKYOU" for sitting out their in the terrible hot sun waiting to help each person go over the time line. Liesal Bulmer for her time keeping and the amazing Kat and Allan in the show office. Thankyou to Allan for the constant use of his vehicle that was needed to grab stuff from town etc over the weekend.
Judging from comments around the arena, most competitors thought it was a great show and venue to hold our shows for the future. The cattle were good and most of the herds people got to show off their horses abilities. The grounds have transportable showers/toilet block, plenty of yarding/stabling and still one of the rare showgrounds where you can put up an electric fence for our ponies. Congratulations to all competitors that made the effort and travelled to our show.
Listening - It is important to listen to other peoples ideas.
Questioning - It is important to ask questions.
Persuading - Individuals are encouraged to exchange, defend, and to ultimately rethink their ideas
Respecting - It is important to treat others with respect and to support their ideas
Helping - It is crucial to help ones coworkers, which is the general theme of teamwork.
Sharing - It is important to share with members to create an environment of teamwork.
Participating - All members are encouraged to participate in the club
Bloody Great Aussie Poem Maaate!!! Aussie Poem....
The sun was hot already - it was only 8 o'clock
The cocky took off in his Ute, to go and check his stock.
He drove around the paddocks checking wethers, ewes and lambs,
The float valves in the water troughs, the windmills on the dams.
He stopped and turned a windmill on to fill a water tank
And saw a ewe down in the dam, a few yards from the bank.
'Typical bloody sheep,' he thought, 'they've got no common sense,
'They won't go through a gateway but they'll jump a bloody fence.'
The ewe was stuck down in the mud, he knew without a doubt
She'd stay there 'til she carked it if he didn't get her out.
But when he reached the water's edge, the startled ewe broke free
And in her haste to get away, began a swimming spree. He reckoned once her fleece was wet, the weight would drag her down
If he didn't rescue her, the stupid sod would drown.
Her style was unimpressive, her survival chances slim
He saw no other option, he would have to take a swim.
He peeled his shirt and singlet off, his trousers, boots and socks
And as he couldn't stand wet clothes, he also shed his jocks.
He jumped into the water and away that cocky swam
He caught up with her, somewhere near the middle of the dam
The ewe was quite evasive, she kept giving him the slip
He tried to grab her sodden fleece but couldn't get a grip.
At last he got her to the bank and stopped to catch his breath
She showed him little gratitude for saving her from death.
She took off like a Bondi tram around the other side
He swore next time he caught that ewe he'd hang her bloody hide.
Then round and round the dam they ran, although he felt quite puffed
He still thought he could run her down, she must be nearly stuffed.
The local stock rep came along, to pay a call that day.
He knew this bloke was on his own, his wife had gone away
He didn't really think he'd get fresh scones for morning tea
But nor was he prepared for what he was about to see.
He rubbed his eyes in disbelief at what came into view
For running down the catchment came this frantic-looking ewe.
And on her heels in hot pursuit and wearing not a stitch
The farmer yelling wildly 'Come back here, you lousy bitch!'
The stock rep didn't hang around, he took off in his car
The cocky's reputation has been damaged near and far
So bear in mind the Work Safe rule when next you check your flocks
Spot the hazard, assess the risk, and always wear your jocks!
END OF YEAR AWARDS ARE BELT BUCKLES, TO QUALIFY YOU MUST BE A FINANCIAL MEMBER AND THERE MUST BE AT LEAST 3 CLUB MEMBERS IN AN AFFILIATED EVENT
MEMBERSHIPS ARE NOW DUE - PAYMENT DETAILS AT THE BOTTOM OF PAGE POINTS START FROM THE TIME MEMBERSHIP IS PAID.
FORTHCOMING SHOWS FOR 2009 - LOOK AT THE SHOWS/RESULTS PAGE
BEHIND THE SCENE CLUB WORKERS
Cutting Horse Competition
Cutting horse competition is a judged event in which the highest score wins. The objective in cutting horse competition is for a horse and rider to enter a herd of cattle, separate a "cow" from the herd (in this case a "cow" can be a steer, heifer, etc.) and demonstrate their ability to keep the cow from returning to the herd. It is a must in cutting horse competition that the rider does not noticeably assist or cue the horse once the cow has been separated. Cutting horse competition is competed in by both men and women and evolved from the use of horses on a ranch to separate individuals from the herd.
Judging Cutting Horse Competitions
The lowest score a cutting horse can earn is a 60, and the highest score they can earn is an 80. At the start of the competition the cutting horse is assumed to be average and begins the competition with 70 points. After the horse and its rider cross a timeline that starts the competition clock, the horse and rider will have 2 1/2 minutes to perform in front of the judge(s) who will add to or subtract points from the starting score of 70.
During the judging process points can be added to a horse's score for reasons such as excellence in herd work (entering the herd quietly, concentrating on the job to be done, skillfully separating a cow, and more), and demonstrating superior intelligence and athletic ability in holding the cow separate from the herd. Reasons to subtract points include the rider noticeably reining or otherwise cueing the horse once the cow has been separated, and being unable to hold the cow.
Turnback Men And Herd Holders
In cutting competition there are four other horses and riders in addition to the cutting horse and its rider. Two of the other riders are turnback riders, and two are herd holders. It is the job of the turnback riders to keep the cow from running away from the cutting horse once it has been separated, and it is the job of the herd holders to keep the herd of cattle quiet and standing together behind the cutting horse while it cuts the cow is has separated. While it is the job of these four other horses to assist the cutting horse, they themselves are not being judged.
READ ABOUT NEIL FLYNNS STORY IN THE 2008 PERFORMANCE HORSE YEARBOOK - CONGRATULATIONS NEIL
SOME HISTORY ABOUT THE N.R.C.H.C. CLUB The NRCHC was formed in 1978 nearing its 30th anniversary. The first president of the club was Terry Shelton and David Johnston did the job for many years afterwards. David was a very keen competitor and organizer and did a great job steering the club in the right direction. We now hold a show in August at Bangalow in memory of David whom was tragically taken from us. He organized practice days at his own place as well as at George Walters at South Codrington, situated between Lismore and Casino. Shows, schools, and practice days were also ran at Jim Khans near Casino, Robert Maxwells at Coraki, Kevin McMahons at Murwillumbah, Derek Veares at Uki, Bob Guests at Bangalow, Bruce Langs at Ewingsdale, Phil McLeods at Myocum and many other private venues. Major contributions from members in the past like Toni Frew, Lyn and Kevin McMahon and Ken Braddock, to name a few, have served to make the Northern Rivers Cutting Horse Club Inc., nearing its 30th Year, a great association to be a member of.
The club holds approximately 7 shows a year at showgrounds such as; Bonalbo, Casino, Kyogle, and Bangalow. We offer the club members an opportunity to attend 1-2 schools per year where a professional trainer instructs beginners and more advanced riders where they can learn about training and showing a cutting horse. We are a family based club so please if you are new to cutting and want to learn about it come along to our practice or show days, and introduce yourself to other club members (THEY ARE MORE THAN HAPPY TO HELP NEW MEMBERS).
We offer beautiful quality buckles for hi point awards at the end of each year. To qualify for these a member must compete in a minimum of 3 shows with 3 club members in that event. These awards attract more competitors to our shows, which improves the level of competition to our area.
It has often been said that good cattle, reasonable costs, well organized shows and the friendly atmosphere have long been the drawcard for people traveling from Southern Queensland and the Northern Tablelands to compete at shows organized by our club.
Recent times have seen major changes to our club with increased member numbers and competitors traveling to our shows. The introduction of the area points system has been a major contributor to this trend as well as the large number of two day shows held in this area. Our State of Origin show, that originated at Woodenbong and is now held at Bonalbo bi-annually, has proven to be the major event on our cutting calendar with entries well up on the earlier years.
The David Johnston Memorial Non Pro event held at Bangalow showgrounds is also one of the clubs major shows in August each year.
