NATIONAL CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES ANNUAL CELEBRITY CUTTING PRESENTED BY ICON GLOBAL BENEFITING UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
Fort Worth, Texas — The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) is proud to announce the return of the NCHA Celebrity Cutting presented by Icon Global, taking place April 11, 2026, during the NCHA Super Stakes in the newly renovated Will Rogers Coliseum. This unique and highly anticipated event brings together A List Celebrities, professional horse trainers, and passionate supporters of Western heritage for an unforgettable evening of competition and philanthropy—Entertainment with a purpose—all in support of UT Southwestern Medical Center’s cancer programs serving Fort Worth and the surrounding communities. NCHA, alongside chairs Nicole Sheridan, Sherri Patton and Kit Moncrief, is elated to host this event.
Building on the success of its inaugural year with this current partnership, the NCHA Celebrity Cutting presented by Icon Global will once again pair well-known personalities with professional trainers and top NCHA riders to compete in a thrilling team-format cutting competition. This year’s event will feature stars from some of today’s most popular film and television projects, including talent from Taylor Sheridan productions such as Landman, Lioness, Mayor of Kingstown, The Madison, and more. These A-List Celebrities will ride and compete alongside other notable guests, with many additional high-profile names in attendance to support the event. The event offers fans a rare opportunity to witness an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime night in the arena, all the while raising critical funds for life-saving cancer research, treatment, and patient care at UT Southwestern.
“This event is a powerful way to combine the excitement of cutting with a mission that impacts so many families,” said Jay Winborn, Executive Director of the National Cutting Horse Association. “We’re proud to continue growing the Celebrity Cutting and supporting UT Southwestern and their important work in cancer care and research.”
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“We are honored that UT Southwestern has again been selected as the beneficiary of the NCHA Celebrity Cutting presented by Icon Global,” said Daniel K. Podolsky, M.D., President of UT Southwestern. “As we build a new cutting-edge Radiation Oncology campus adjacent to Moncrief Cancer Institute right here in Fort Worth, this partnership reflects our shared commitment to the people of North Texas community, while advancing UT Southwestern’s mission to prevent and reduce the impact of cancer through screenings, innovative research, education, and exceptional patient care.”
“There is no more important event on our calendar than this one,” said Icon Global Founder Bernard (Bernie) Uechtritz. “The inaugural 2024 event was a spectacular success for the NCHA and for all involved. This year is especially significant to us on a personal level, as Icon continues its support of UT Southwestern while their exceptional doctors and surgeons are providing care for my own family in real time. Their institutional expertise and compassionate service are truly invaluable.”
In addition to the exciting in-arena action, the evening will also feature a VIP Meet & Greet, exclusive hospitality experiences, and special recognition moments highlighting the mission of UT Southwestern and the continued growth of this important partnership.
Held in Fort Worth, Texas, the NCHA Super Stakes presented by Icon Global is one of the premier events in the Western horse industry, drawing top competitors and fans from around the world. The NCHA Celebrity Cutting adds a powerful philanthropic dimension to the month-long show, reinforcing NCHA’s commitment to community impact and the future of the sport.
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Tickets go on sale February 27, 2026. More details regarding participating celebrities, and event programming will be announced in the coming weeks.
For more information about the NCHA Super Stakes and Celebrity Cutting, please visit www.nchacutting.com
About the National Cutting Horse Association
The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) is dedicated to promoting and preserving the sport of cutting, supporting its members, and celebrating the Western heritage that defines the industry.
About UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern, one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers, integrates pioneering biomedical research with exceptional clinical care and education. The institution’s faculty members have received six Nobel Prizes and include 24 members of the National Academy of Sciences, 25 members of the National Academy of Medicine, and 13 Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigators. The full-time faculty of more than 3,300 is responsible for groundbreaking medical advances and is committed to translating science-driven research quickly to new clinical treatments. UT Southwestern physicians in more than 80 specialties care for more than 143,000 hospitalized patients, attend to more than 470,000 emergency room cases, and oversee nearly 5.3 million outpatient visits a year.
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