For the 2023 year, the following horses and riders are recognized for their achievements by inducting them into the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Hall of Fame. Three categories represent their lifetime earnings and accomplishments in the arena: Horse, Open Riders, and Non-Pro Riders.
We congratulate the following inductees into the 2023 NCHA Hall of Fame:
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 factors.
2024 NCHA Members Hall of Fame
Garry Merritt of King, North Carolina
Steve Norris of Colorado Springs, Colorado
Congratulations to all of the inductees! The induction ceremony will be held during the 2024 NCHA Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 22, 2024. Registration is required for the convention, and Hall of Fame Gala tickets are required. For more information about the convention and the Hall of Fame Gala, please visit https://www.nchacutting.com/about-us/convention. Gala ticket information coming soon.
For more information on the NCHA or upcoming events and schedules, please check out our website at nchacutting.com.
Media Contact:
Carley Myers
Director of Sponsorship & Marketing
817-244-6188 ext. 104
cmyers@nchacutting.com