08/25/2026
We hate to see this for the American Cutting Horse Association and everyone involved with their events.
The livestock event industry is facing some very real challenges right now. Cattle prices are at historic levels, availability can be difficult in some areas, and the costs associated with putting on quality live-cattle events continue to affect producers and associations across multiple western disciplines.
We also recognize that for some ranching families, this goes far beyond market prices. Wildfires and other disasters have taken cattle, grazing land, infrastructure and livelihoods from producers in different parts of the country. Our thoughts are with those families who have experienced those losses and are still working to recover.
As a breakaway roping association built around live-cattle competition, we can certainly relate. What happens in the cattle industry eventually finds its way into the arena.
Stock availability, cattle costs, arena expenses and the overall cost of producing an event ultimately affect everyone — from the producer putting it on to the competitor backing into the box.
Different disciplines may feel those pressures in different ways, but we're all part of the same western and livestock community.
We wish the American Cutting Horse Association, its members and its producers the very best as they work toward their 2027 season.
At NBRA, we're incredibly thankful for the producers, stock contractors, district directors and members who continue making our events possible — and for industry partners like Durango Boot and Rockin' King Customs who have chosen to invest in the future of breakaway roping alongside us.
The western industry is stronger when we support one another.