The Minnesota Cutting Horse Association is very supportive of it's youth members. From holding scholarship cuttings, to recognizing their accomplishments at the annual awards banquet, to just cheering them on during a run with much appreciated hoots and hollers and a round of applause after each kid is done.

A great portion of the future of cutting lies with our youth and supporting their efforts helps these young people with a passion for cutting, foster that passion, build relationships with other kids, adults and a community environment. Participating in the club allows the adult members to have a positive impact on young people through fellowship and friendly competition.

Way to Go Shannon McCoy! Junior Youth Reserve Champion at the Western National Finals, in Ogden, UT! Other MCHA notable youth from the show are Ryan Lind and Alex Frantz. Keep up the good work kids and hope to see you there again in 09!

Shown here, Ryan Lind, 2007 youth scholarship winner with Bob Janssen, Jim Bean board member and Paul Hamilton, Youth Club President 2007.

'Rein-Check'
Senior Youth, Brittany Staeck consults with Mark Blackwell about the length of her reins prior to going into the showpen for her run in October 2007.