PCCHA Notes: 2024 Workshop News

Welcome Katie Costello Peterson – PCCHA’s 2024 President!

Katie Costello Peterson, a familiar name from her Youth cutting days, now leads the Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association as the 2024 President. Raised in the sport, Katie is an accomplished Non Pro and a passionate ambassador for cutting. Alongside her husband and Trainer, Tosten Peterson, she brings a wealth of experience. Katie has previously served as AZCHA President and has been an active member of the PCCHA Board of Directors. The Peterson family resides in Scottsdale, AZ, and they have two young daughters.

Meet the New Board of Directors:

Join us in welcoming the new Board of Directors, who will serve a three-year term:

• Rock Hedlund (Region 1)
• Caitlin Wilson (Region 2)
• David Booth (Region 3)
• Kathy Breckenridge (Director at Large)
• Tracy Taylor (Appointed Director)
• Rock Hedlund (Executive Director)

Your PCCHA Staff and Officers:

For a complete list of PCCHA staff and officers, visit the PCCHA website. They are dedicated to serving you, the membership!

Roundup News:

• The Trainers Gold Club has generously increased the weekend purses for this March’s Roundup! The Open and Non-Pro classes will now feature a $1,000 added money purse, while the other added money classes will be raised to $750. Thank you, Trainers, for your additional sponsorship!
• Don’t miss the popular Cowan Ranch Saddle Series and the Youth Invitational qualifiers. Champion and Reserve buckles will be awarded. Check out the Cowan Ranch Series and PCCHA Youth pages to find the other qualifiers’ locations.
• For all Roundup information, including stall and RV reservations, visit the Roundup Icon on the Home Page
• Remember to make your Year-End Awards Banquet reservations for Saturday evening, March 9th, at Calipaso Winery in Paso Robles, CA!

Online Info Meetings:

We’re considering Town-Hall-style online meetings on non-show evenings. It’s an opportunity for PCCHA members to discuss topics of interest from the comfort of their own homes. Do you have ideas for discussion topics? Email Debbie McGregor at dmcgregor@pccha.com, and we’ll add them to the agenda.

Youth News Update: The Board of Directors has made an exciting decision! The Youth Invitational and Youth Year End Awards will now take place during the PCCHA Reyzin The Cash Derby in June. This thrilling event will be hosted at the South Point Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, NV. Imagine our youth riding into the herd at the South Point Arena! Not only will the Invitational Finals be held, but there’s also a scholarship class before the finals. Stay tuned for more details!

2024 Memberships: To ensure your earnings count for Year End Awards, Cowan and Youth Qualifiers, pay your membership HERE!