Cutting is one of the most prosperous horse sports in Australia after thoroughbred racing.  It is a western sport which utilises the skills needed by working stock horses on cattle.

In Australia the NCHA has 53 affiliates that conduct shows, practice days and clinics throughout Australia. All levels of competition are catered for in over 200 shows throughout Australia culminating with the NCHA National FInals. HIgh Point Awards are highly prized and competitors travel many kilometres to achieve success.

The showcase of Cutting is the NCHA Futurity held every May/June at Tamworth NSW. The Futurity Show has grown into the richest three year old performance horse event in Australia. It incorporates the best cutting seen anywhere, the largest country/western rural trade display outside the metropolitan areas, restaurants,bars,video walls, live country country music entertainers, and the NCHA Sale which auctions some of the best bred performance horses in Australia.

National Cutting Horse Association  - Australia 

National Cutting Horse Asociation - USA