First National Cutting Horse Association-Sanctioned Cutting

First National Cutting Horse Association-Sanctioned Cutting. American Quarter Horse Historical Marker. The first National Cutting Horse Association-sanctioned contest was held in Dublin, Texas, on September 10, 1946. Twenty-one contestants each paid a $10 entry fee while NCHA offered $200 in added money. Riding his American Quarter Horse Snooks, Jimmy Maddox took first place., The first NCHA-sanctioned cutting paved the way for the discipline to become an official American Quarter Horse Association event. The success of the show also was a positive sign that the fledgling NCHA would not only succeed but flourish. Today, more than 17,000 NCHA members, the vast majority of whom are riding American Quarter Horses, compete in 2,200 shows worldwide for more than $44 million in prize money., As Strategic Marketing Partners, AQHA and NCHA work together to promote the American Quarter Horse and the western discipline of cutting., The American Quarter Horse Association, with its international headquarters in Amarillo, Texas, is the world's largest equine breed registry and membership organization. The Association registered its five-millionth horse in December 2007., American Quarter Horses compete in horse shows around the world and are in demand for racing, ranch work, rodeo, recreational riding, therapeutic riding and many other activities.