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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.


June 28, 2016
People's Choice Awards 2016

We want to thank each and every one of you for helping to make this year’s contest a rewarding and promising art contest for all students with a desire to expand their art academics. The art submissions were delightful and very reflective of our Western Heritage – a sense of pride in craftsmanship and depiction of western culture.

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June 28, 2016
Stampede Festival Horse Contest

Please take a minute and vote on your favorite! Click on the stars that you want the horse to receive and you can comment by clicking on the blurb icon.

Four lucky kids will win cash prizes for field trips, classroom supplies or makeovers, and cash prizes for their local youth groups for their projects.

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June 20, 2016
2016 Western Heritage Art Contest Results

We want to thank each and every one of you for helping to make this year's contest a rewarding and promising art contest for all students with a desire to expand their art academics. The art submissions were delightful and very reflective of our Western Heritage - a sense of pride in craftsmanship and depiction of western culture.

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March 11, 2016
Thank you Lisa for being a great teacher!

I just wanted to let you know that I have been thrilled with the art class that you have been presenting to our group of home school children.
I have three children attending the class: Naomi is seventeen and has sketched for as long as I can remember, but has not done too many other mediums like oil, acrylic or water colors.

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October 21, 2015
Gold Buckle Champion Western Heritage Art Project

Gold Buckle Champion is excited to introduce two projects for our 2nd annual Western Heritage Art Competition for prizes and scholarships.
The first project is open to school age kids in Idaho.
In Jan 2015, Idaho ranked amongst the lowest in education and per-pupil spending.  Art has been dropped from early education and offered only at the high school level.   Educators are focused on developing the academics which does not allow the brain to fully develop its greatest potential. 

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July 22, 2015
Winners of the Dummy Roping Contest
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July 3, 2015
Western Heritage Art Project Winners
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February 17, 2015
Gabrielle Sanborn Scholarship Cutting

The Annual Gabrielle Sanborn Youth Scholarship Cutting takes place at the ICHA Spring Weekend Show in March, at the Idaho Horse Park Arena. This Youth Scholarship Cutting is offered both […]

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March 7, 2014
Gold Buckle Champion BBQ for Gem State Rodeo Association

Gold Buckle Champion, Idaho Cutting Horse Association, and Peterson Stampede Dodge are proud to host this event at the ICHA Aged Event and weekend show.  See more HERE Gem State […]

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