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National Cutting Horse Association Announces Hall of Fame Inductees
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.
