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When American cowboys of the 1800’s ran cattle together on open ranges, they gathered each year to separate their herds from their neighbors. This is what we call “Cutting”. Naturally, when you bring a group of people working together it turns into a competition, and equine competitions are some of the best. The Cutting and Rodeo heritages run strong and deep, and have for centuries. In the 1800’s they were also a grand social events, some say the original networking events, and nothing from that has changed much today. The ranchers gathered, there was a competition and the families shared their stories and wares from the last gathering. They revealed crafts, sold wares, exchanged recipes, but most of all, they shared laughter. They worked side by side to teach and guide their children and developed a strong community. From this we have seen many “Legends” in the equine industries that give us inspiration to keep these sports going.

Our goal is to illustrate the positive value of what equine sports has done for the history of America. By actions we wish to demonstrate the legendary proceedings of the men and women, unafraid of hard work, who founded the west and the lifestyle that gave them the courage it took to endure its hardships and lead them to a better life.


October 27, 2012
Senior Pro National Finals Rodeo

 Senior Pro National Finals Rodeo As Well As Food • Music •  Shopping • Contests & Prizes Raffles • Kids Corral • Pumpkin Patch • Pony Rides November 1-3, 2012 • 9AM-9PM Rodeo 6-8PM, Sat. […]

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July 23, 2012
Gold Buckle Champions Reaches Internationally!

The Idaho Tourism Association, with Nancy Richardson, reached a German documentary company and brought 6 teens from Germany to learn to be a cowboy. While in Idaho they stayed with […]

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July 16, 2012
Rodear Competition

The word rodear is a Spanish word meaning to circle something. The high desert cowboys of Nevada and California call it rodearing the cattle when they gather them out on the range and work them. In that kind of country it can be a long way to the corral. If they want to brand, wean calves, or anything else. They just rodear the cattle where ever they are usually in a fence corner or at least along a fence or cut bank. With enough help they can just circle them up out in the open.

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July 15, 2012
Let The Good Times Roll

by Corey Fagan I can’t believe that, once again, my favorite time of year is almost here! Summer is approaching its end, and we can look forward to the smells […]

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June 13, 2012
Gold Buckle Champion Golf Tournament

  For teams, businesses, and packages, please contact Stephanie Gornichec  208-571-7344 to sign up. The Idaho Cutting Horse Association Futurity & Aged Event is one of Idaho’s largest horse sporting […]

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June 8, 2012
David Stoecklein Photography Clinic

Openings in the July Photo-Workshop
We’re excited to share the news of these open spots in the upcoming summer workshop with you!
Summer in the mountains is truly as close to paradise as you can get. Shoot alongside David, against one of the most stunning mountain ranges in the USA and Mt. Borah! Photo opportunities at the summer workshops include working cowboys in action, stunning landscapes, quirky cowdogs and the always anticipated sunrise and sunset shoots!

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May 20, 2012
Las Vegas Horse Expo

On May 25th, 2012 Gold Buckle Champion is excited to welcome 2,000 Clark County Elementary Students to an amazing field trip, at Horseman’s Park during the Las Vegas Horse Expo located at 5800 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas

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May 12, 2012
Las Vegas Friendly Ford's Helldordo Days

Come down and tell Friendly Ford how much you appreciate their support of our western heritage.

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March 14, 2012
Dr. Matt Woodington - Clinic March 24, 2012

Dr. Matt Woodington - Woodington Veterinary Lecture at the Idaho Horse Park: On Saturday March 24th we will be discussing conditions such as EHV-1 and 4 (herpes/rhino) and how they […]

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