NCHA Western National Championships Kick Off in Reno Tahoe
2012-04-27
The prestigious NCHA Western National Championships are
expected to bring competitors and associates from 22 U.S. states, as well as
Canada. The Western National Championships have been held in Ogden, Utah since
1995, and 2012 marks the first time this event has changed locations.
“We are very excited that the Western Nationals will be in
Reno,” said NCHA President Keith Deaville. “The city’s location, quality and
quantity of hotels and restaurants, reputation for great hospitality and the
desire to roll out the red carpet for cutters will help make this a great show
for our members."
With more than 20,000 members, the NCHA is one of the
largest and most prestigious equine associations. Its members are not just
competitors, but aficionados who live and breathe a lifestyle many Americans
only see in movies. According to NCHA, three-quarters of its members live on
more than 120 acres of rural land; the average member has 10 horses and six
dozen head of cattle; at least two people per household are involved with
training and caring for horses; and, the average member spends 27 days per year
at cutting horse events.
NCHA expects to have approximately 1,000 entries, with total
purses from the eight-day event exceeding $200,000. The RSCVA estimates the
direct, local economic impact of the National Cutting Horse Association Western
National Championships will exceed $2.7 million.
