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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.


March 27, 2019
Ponies just want to have fun

Watch as these "ponies" frolic and play. Some are funny, some are heart warming. All are amazing.

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March 25, 2019
2019 Gabrielle Sanborn Scholarship ICHA Cutting

Thank you to everyone who made all of this possible!

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February 12, 2019
Gabrielle Sanborn Memorial Scholarship Cutting 2019

March 20-24th, 2019Ford Idaho CenterNampa, Idaho It is time for our annual ICHA Gabrielle Sanborn Memorial Scholarship Cutting during the ICHA Spring Show at the Ford Idaho Center.March 20-24th, 2019. […]

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February 4, 2018
Gabrielle Sanborn Memorial Scholarship Cutting

It is time for our annual ICHA Gabrielle Sanborn Memorial Scholarship Cutting during the ICHA Spring Show at the Ford Idaho Center. March 24-25th, 2018.  To be entered and eligible […]

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February 17, 2015
Gabrielle Sanborn Scholarship Cutting

The Annual Gabrielle Sanborn Youth Scholarship Cutting takes place at the ICHA Spring Weekend Show in March, at the Idaho Horse Park Arena. This Youth Scholarship Cutting is offered both […]

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January 22, 2015
Northwest Regional Series

The affiliates in the Northwest have teamed together to put together some great shows for 2015 and put the FUN back in cutting. For more information on entering or how […]

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January 25, 2013
Gabrielle Sanborn Youth Memorial Cutting

The 1st Annual Gabrielle Sanborn Youth Scholarship Cutting is to take place at the ICHA Spring Weekend Show, March 23-24, at the Idaho Horse Park Arena. This Youth Scholarship Cutting is offered both days of the Weekend Show, and entering is easy. Prizes will be awarded for both Jr. & Sr. Youth, based on points, but you must be entered both days.

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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 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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