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 28, 2021
Gabrielle Sanborn Memorial 2021

2021 was a great year for our ICHA Youth Cutters.  We had a great turn out and amazing prizes and scholarships.  Thank you Bob Oatly for making the journey and […]

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March 25, 2019
2019 Gabrielle Sanborn Scholarship ICHA Cutting

Thank you to everyone who made all of this possible! Thank you Laurie Errington at scootemnshootem photography for the great photos! Thank you Gina Macdonald and Bob Otey, Gabrielle's grandparents, for their […]

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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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July 2, 2017
Gold Buckle Champion Dummy Roping Contest

1st Annual Dummy Roping Competition Benefiting the First Responders Miracle Fund & Firefighters Burn Out Friday Night July 14th, 2017 Downtown Nampa Next to the Fireman’s BBQ Sign up online […]

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May 23, 2017
Stampede Festival Horse 2nd Place

Every student was given a small cup to collect seeds so they could plant them at home if they wanted to. Students were so engaged during the whole field trip and it is because everything was hands on. Without this award, we would not have been able to fund this exciting field trip. Thank you to Gold Buckle Champion and Joslyn Maurer for participating in the contest.
Thank you to Gold Buckle Champion and Joslyn Maurer for participating in the contest. Mrs. Shaw

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May 23, 2017
Stampede Festival Horse 4th Place

Dear Gold Buckle Champion,
Thank you so much for running your "Legends in the Making" program, and for teaching kids that they can make a difference! I am so impressed with your program, and I am thrilled that I got to be a recipient of an award. I purchased art projects and supplies that I can now do with my class, including enough tie dye to last the next 4 years. You are amazing! Thank you so much!!!
Sincerely, Melody Craw

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August 18, 2016
2016 Western Heritage Art Contest Awards

Awards for our 2016 Art Contest will be presented on September 17th (Saturday). There were three "classes" of award. Best of Show Ages 15 - 18, Best of Show Ages 11 - 14, Best of Show Ages 6 - 10

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June 28, 2016
People's Choice Awards 2016

We want to thank each and every one of you for helping to make this year’s contest a rewarding and promising art contest for all students with a desire to […]

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