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.


April 16, 2013
Elks Helldorado Western Exceptionals

It’s time for thundering hooves in downtown Las Vegas! Join us May 16-19 as we celebrate our Western Heritage Helldorado Style! On May 16th this western community is calling all […]

Read More
January 25, 2013
Gold Buckle Champions Western Exceptionals

Gold Buckle Champions is excited to announce it's first of five events planned for 2013, Western Exceptionals. This event will take place at the ICHA Weekend Show at the Idaho Horse […]

Read More
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 […]

Read More
February 25, 2012
Dave Hack Custom Chaps Donated for ICHA/UCHA Youth Scholarship

ICHA / UCHA Youth Scholarship Program The Idaho Cutting Horse Association and the Utah Cutting Horse Association recognize that the youth are our future. Our commitment to our youth is […]

Read More
December 22, 2010
A Resolution for 2011.... Inspiring the Champion in You

by Corey Fagan Gold Buckle Champion is welcoming in the New Year and ready to make a huge difference by rewarding our young leaders in the community. The kick off […]

Read More
November 12, 2010
Legends in the Making

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 is called "Cutting".  Along […]

Read More
linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram