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National Cutting Horse Association Announces Hall of Fame Inductees

The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) to recognize exceptional horses and riders for lifetime earnings and achievements in the arena.

Jenna Link

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The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) has announced the names of the Hall of Fame inductees who will be recognized at the 2024 NCHA Convention in Nashville, Tenn., on June 22, 2024. 

This prestigious honor is bestowed upon exceptional horses and riders who have achieved outstanding lifetime earnings and accomplishments in the arena. The inductees will be divided into three categories: Horse, Open Riders, and Non-Pro Riders.

The upcoming 2023 NCHA Hall of Fame inductees are as follows:

2023 Horse Hall of Fame

Ripping Ichi, owned by E.J. Huntley

Reystylin Smooth, owned by 10/27 Ranch

Kittenish, owned by Franka Müller

All Spice, owned by Teton Ridge

Hottish Metal, owned by Jim Good

Catolena Cashin In, owned by Joel Colgrove, Sr.

Countin Hot Checks, owned by Jamie Hill

2023 Non-Pro Riders Hall of Fame

($500,000)

David Booth of Surprise, Arizona

Katie Fonsen Young of Potter Valley, California

Traci Burgess of Weatherford, Texas

Caitlin Rice of Weatherford, Texas

Stuart Bozeman of Idalou, Texas

2023 Non-Pro Riders Hall of Fame

($150,000)

Rickie Cox of Sulphur Springs, Texas

Bobbie Williamson of Wichita Falls, Texas

Traci Burgess of Weatherford, Texas

2023 Open Riders Hall of Fame

Al Dunning of Scottsdale, Arizona

Shad Platt of Orland, California

Eric Wisehart of Hemet, California

Gaylon Wells of Sulphur, Oklahoma

J P Bell of Duluth, Minnesota

Walt Erwin of Evans, Georgia

In addition to these categories, individuals are inducted into the NCHA Members Hall of Fame based on their contributions to the sport of cutting, among other criteria.

2024 NCHA Members Hall of Fame

Garry Merritt of King, North Carolina

Steve Norris of Colorado Springs, Colorado

For more information about the convention and the Hall of Fame Gala, visit nchacutting.com/about-us/convention. Gala ticket information coming soon.

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Jenna Link
JENNA LINK

Jenna Link is an accomplished journalist with a passion for rodeo. Born and raised in Arizona, she grew up competing in barrel racing, team roping and breakaway. After studying marketing at Arizona State University, Jenna honed her skills working for top media outlets in the Western industry, which eventually led her to journalism.  Today, she works for Sports Illustrated’s Rodeo Daily, where her career and passion for rodeo combine. Despite her busy schedule, Jenna still finds time to compete in rodeos and jackpots. With her unique perspective as both a journalist and a rodeo athlete, Jenna brings a fresh and insightful voice to her reporting.