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National Cutting Horse Association

Fort Worth, TX · Founded 1946

Promotes and celebrates the cutting horse sport while preserving Western ranching heritage through competitions and education

Primary audience

Equestrian competitors

Work area

Sports organization

Topic

Cutting horse sport

Contact

Carley Montemuro

Website Contact

About Organization

The National Cutting Horse Association promotes the cutting horse sport, which originated on Western ranches, by establishing rules and organizing competitive events for riders from beginners to advanced levels. Based in Fort Worth, TX, the organization operates with 26 employees and 200 volunteers, supporting a community of cutting horse enthusiasts across the country. Founded in 1946, NCHA generated $32.7 million in revenue in 2023 through events, memberships, and competitions.

What They Focus On

Competition Management

Establishes rules, organizes shows, and maintains progressive class structures for cutting horse competitions from beginner to advanced levels

Western Heritage Preservation

Celebrates the cutting horse's origins on Western ranches and supports the traditions and values of ranching culture

Member Development

Provides educational clinics, video resources, and scholarships to help members improve their skills and advance in the sport

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$32.7M

+7.8% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$30.2M

+7% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$26.9M

+22.9% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

+8.3% vs 2022

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2023	$32,661,348	$30,216,774	$26,908,351	26
2022	$30,293,874	$28,241,499	$21,887,689	24
2021	$26,066,814	$23,654,553	$20,030,669	27
2020	$24,932,575	$23,018,213	$19,032,258	29
2019	$15,728,032	$15,775,781	$15,335,940	37
2018	$22,908,288	$22,618,736	$15,249,403	38
2017	$23,973,015	$24,694,656	$14,737,960	27

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Establish Standards

Creates and maintains competition rules to ensure fair play and consistent judging across all cutting horse shows
02

Organize Events

Produces major competitions including Futurity, Super Stakes, World Finals, and Championship qualifiers throughout the year
03

Support Members

Provides educational resources, clinics, and video content to help members improve their skills and knowledge
04

Preserve Heritage

Celebrates Western ranching traditions and recognizes excellence through Hall of Fame inductions and historical documentation

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by National Cutting Horse Association

Cutting Horse Competitions

Organizes cutting horse shows with progressive class structures accommodating competitors from beginners to advanced riders nationwide

Hall of Fame Recognition

Honors exceptional horses, riders, and youth competitors through multiple Hall of Fame categories celebrating excellence in the sport

Educational Clinics

Provides clinic support and video series to help members develop skills and knowledge about cutting horse training and competition

Scholarship Programs

Awards scholarships to youth and members pursuing education while maintaining involvement in the cutting horse community

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind National Cutting Horse Association.

Contact the team Contact

Carley Montemuro

Director Of Market

Full-time

Compensation: $150,718

Shianne Megel

Director of Shows

Full-time

Compensation: $137,894

See Attached List For Bod

Directors

Jay Winborn

Executive Dir.

Full-time

Compensation: $457,358

Jimmy Vecera

Director of Data

Full-time

Compensation: $157,132

Ashley Early

Comptroller

Full-time

Compensation: $98,252

Cathy Marie Aleff

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Andy Adams

Director of Judges

Emily Finch

Manager of Judges Department

Dakota Pruitt

Membership Associate

Kelley Hartranft

Data Technology Administrator

Linda Smith

Manager of Approved Events

Allison Walker

Manager of Stallion Foal Program

Adrienne Smith

Show Results Data Entry

Ashley Kanaman

Events Associate

Shannon Stewart

Director of Marketing & Sponsorship

Suzie Rupert

Editor in Chief, Cutting Horse Chatter

Logan Lynch

Communications Manager

Laura Salido

Marketing & Sponsorship Coordinator

Rianna Storey

Director of Youth

Julia Buswold

Executive Director

Avery Cole

Coo

Milestones

1946

Association Founded

1946

National Cutting Horse Association established to promote and organize cutting horse competitions

1951

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

1951

Received IRS recognition as a tax-exempt organization supporting the equestrian sport

2019

Significant Growth Period

2019

Revenue increased from $15.7 million to over $30 million by 2022, expanding event reach

2023

Record Revenue Year

2023

Achieved highest annual revenue of $32.7 million supporting expanded competitions and programs

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Denise Williams Treasurer 40.00 hrs/week · $100,257

Super Stakes NCHA Triple Crown Event featuring horses sired by Subscribed Stallions. 4 year-olds and 5/6 year-olds

World Finals The top 15 competitors from Weekend Events compete to crown World Champions

Eastern Nationals Weekend cutters compete in various classes to be Champions in the East.

Payment Schedules Entry Deadlines and Payment Schedule for Triple Crown Events

Show Terminology Different types of NCHA Shows, how you and your horse fit into them, different methods of entry and how classes are run

Standings & Results Check your standings for all year end categories

Secretary Tools Find all the tools you need to run an NCHA approved show

Getting Started All the information you need to get started cutting

Family Registration Form Send NCHA a list of your family members and horses they own.

Trainer Application Online application for an NCHA member to add Trainer to their existing NCHA membership.

Judging Cutting Learn the basics for how cutting is judged

Become A Judge Find the applications required to become a certified judge.

Lists of Judges Use these tools to locate a certified NCHA Judge

Judges Card Official NCHA Judge Score Card

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$1.2M

Highest Paid

$482K

Jay Winborn

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Jay Winborn	Executive DIR.	$457,358	$24,669	$482,027	35
Jimmy Vecera	SR Software Archit	$157,132	$26,350	$183,482	40
Carley Montemuro	Director Of Market	$150,718	$11,110	$161,828	40
Shianne Megel	Director Of Shows	$137,894	$3,884	$141,778	40
Ashley Early	Comptroller	$98,252	$2,905	$101,157	40
Denise Williams	Treasurer	$100,257	—	$100,257	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Jay Winborn	Executive DIR.	$366,694	$24,721	$391,415	35
Jimmy Vecera	SR Software Archit	$135,272	$26,350	$161,622	40
Shianne Megel	Director Of Shows	$125,088	$3,972	$129,060	40
Pete Faning	Director Of Market	$105,312	$11,942	$117,254	40
Ashley Early	Comptroller	$91,985	$11,322	$103,307	40
Denise Williams	Treasurer	$100,257	—	$100,257	40
Bronc Willoughby	Director	$53,725	—	$53,725	5
Rick Mowery	Director	$1,333	—	$1,333	5

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Jay Winborn	Executive DIR.	$352,812	$22,306	$375,118	35
Jimmy Vecera	SR Software Analys	$142,186	$18,660	$160,846	40
Pete Faning	Director Of Judges	$124,500	—	$124,500	40
Shianne Megel	Director Of Shows	$110,724	$3,392	$114,116	40
Denise Seiz	Director	$95,337	—	$95,337	40
Bronc Willoughby	Director	$56,976	—	$56,976	5
Keith Deaville	Director	$15,100	—	$15,100	5
Rick Mowery	Director	$1,333	—	$1,333	5

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Jay Winborn	Executive DIR.	$343,400	$14,576	$357,976	40
Todd Barden	DIR. Of Marketing	$168,265	$7,631	$175,896	40
Jimmy Vecera	SR Software Analys	$153,808	$6,182	$159,990	40
Pete Faning	Director Of Judges	$124,582	$6,200	$130,782	40
Shianne Megel	Director Of Shows	$105,924	$3,197	$109,121	40
Lance Bryson-Partial Year	COO	$60,584	$5,192	$65,776	40
Denise Seiz	Director	$55,000	—	$55,000	40
Michael Simmons	Director	$46,707	$2,308	$49,015	5
Bronc Willoughby	Director	$45,837	—	$45,837	5
Rock Helund	Director	$13,859	—	$13,859	5
Bobby Hunt	Director	$9,611	—	$9,611	5
Rick Mowery	Director	$6,500	—	$6,500	5
Keith Deaville	Director	$5,850	—	$5,850	5

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Kirk Slaughter-Partial Year	Executive DIR.	$167,338	—	$167,338	40
Jimmy Vecera	SR Software Analys	$144,000	$5,760	$149,760	40
Todd Barden	DIR. Of Marketing	$141,133	$5,645	$146,778	40
Bobby Hunt	Director	$135,213	—	$135,213	5
Lance Bryson-Partial Year	CFO	$90,423	$3,617	$94,040	40
Bronc Willoughby	Director	$50,004	—	$50,004	5
Jay Welborn-Partial Year	Executive DIR.	$42,046	$1,682	$43,728	40
Lewis Ray-Partial Year	Executive DIR.	$41,538	—	$41,538	40
Rock Helund	Director	$35,985	—	$35,985	5
Michael Simmons	Director	$10,779	—	$10,779	5
Tom Castilaw	Director	$7,800	—	$7,800	5
Rick Mowery	Director	$2,000	—	$2,000	5

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$60K Grants Received

$9K Grants Given

2 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total

Ncha Charities Foundation

$60K

Top Grantees

1 total

Ncha Charities Foundation FORT WORTH, TX

$9K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with National Cutting Horse Association

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(817) 244-6188

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260 Bailey Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76107

National Cutting Horse Association

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Establish Standards

Organize Events

Support Members

Preserve Heritage

Programs and Initiatives

Cutting Horse Competitions

Hall of Fame Recognition

Educational Clinics

Scholarship Programs

Team & Leadership

Carley Montemuro

Shianne Megel

See Attached List For Bod

Jay Winborn

Jimmy Vecera

Ashley Early

Cathy Marie Aleff

Andy Adams

Emily Finch

Dakota Pruitt

Kelley Hartranft

Linda Smith

Allison Walker

Adrienne Smith

Ashley Kanaman

Shannon Stewart

Suzie Rupert

Logan Lynch

Laura Salido

Rianna Storey

Julia Buswold

Avery Cole

Milestones

Association Founded

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

Significant Growth Period

Record Revenue Year

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Top Grantees

Related Organizations

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

Contact

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