Canadian Cutting Horse Association
The Canadian Cutting Horse Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the equestrian sport of cutting in Canada. Founded in 1954, it regulates a sport that began in the mid-1880s and became popular in Canada in the 1940s and 1950s.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Canada |
| Recognised use | cutting |
| Classification | Canadian non-profit organization |
| Wikidata id | Q665646 |
The Canadian Cutting Horse Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the equestrian sport of cutting in Canada. Founded in 1954, it regulates a sport that began in the mid-1880s and became popular in Canada in the 1940s and 1950s. The CCHA maintains a Hall of Fame to honour members who have made outstanding contributions to the sport. The CCHA's patron is Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Cutting is a sport based on ranchwork that began in the early 19th century, cutting cattle out of herds. Horses and riders are judged on how well they work to remove a single steer from a herd and keep it from returning. The CCHA promotes a type of horse called the Canadian cutting horse; this type is made up of many breeds with a common stock horse background.
It originates in Canada and is recognised for cutting. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q665646.
Sources: Wikidata (Q665646) ยท Wikipedia