CCHA Mission Statement
The Canadian Cutting Horse Association champions and embraces the values of the west and ranching heritage by promoting the cutting horse through ethical, fair, and competitive horsemanship. The CCHA honours the rich history of cutting in Canada and preserves this legacy by advocating for growth, education, and financial sustainability while exposing the sport of cutting to a broad audience.
Board of Directors 2024
President
-
Connie Down-Cicoria: (403) 606-9710
Vice President
-
Amanda Smith: (403) 601-1371
Executive Committee
-
Connie Down-Cicoria
-
Amanda Smith
-
Doug Wiens
-
Lynn Edge
Officers
Honorary President
The Honorable Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Alberta
Secretary Treasurer
-
Sandy Reid: (780) 984-0615
Past President
-
Les Jack Phone: (306) 435-7630
Board Of Governors
-
Bill Collins*, AB
-
Dennis Nolin*, AB
-
Fred Duke*, AB
-
Len Perry*, AB
-
Bill Ferguson*, BC
-
Bill Wilson*, AB
-
Dave Robson*, AB
-
Keith Hitchner*, AB
-
Walter Hellyer*, ON
-
Dave McNalley*, AB
-
Les Timmons*, SK
-
Larry Sands*, AB
-
Byron Hussey*, AB
-
Jamie Steer*, AB
Honorary Vice President
The Honorable Minister of Agriculture of The Province of Alberta
Directors
SCHA
-
Scott Brady
-
Chad Eaton
-
Tyler Darroch
-
Lloyd Turner
-
Kim Brady
BCCHA
-
Jim Mann
-
Doug Wiens
-
Dennis Hall
-
Sandy Price
-
Kathy Fisher
Honorary Directors
-
Connie Down-Cicoria
-
Lynn Edge
-
Darcy Geherman
-
John Thomas
MCHA
-
Brayden Neufeld
ACHA
-
Ken Mix
-
Doug Reinhardt
-
Louisa Murch White
-
Shelley Travis
-
Tanya Nelson
-
Colleen Pearse
-
Johnny Lukacs
-
Randy Vanee
-
Emma Reinhardt
-
Micaela Thorlakson
Historical committee
-
Amanda Smith
-
Jan Daley
National Communications
-
Connie Down Cicoria
-
Amanda Smith
-
Darcy Geherman
-
Les Jack
-
Doug Wiens
-
Sandy Reid
Disciplinary Committee
-
Connie Down-Cicoria
Annual Awards/Banquet
-
Lynn Edge
-
Ashley Smith
-
Louisa Murch-White
Membership
-
Ashley Smith
Insurance
-
Ashley Smith
Public Relations
-
Ashley Smith
-
Louisa Murch-White
2022 Committee directors
Non-Pro
-
Welland Muri
-
Sandy Reid
Hall of Fame – new 2 year term
-
Les Jack (chairman)
-
Les Timmons
-
Bob Zirnhelt
-
Dennis Nolin
-
Cody Smith
Rules & Judges
-
Cody Smith
-
Binky Moffat
Finals Show Committee
-
Scott Brady
-
Amanda Smith
-
Lynn Edge
-
Connie Down-Cicoria
Sponsorship/Fundraising
-
Darcy Geherman
-
Louisa Murch-White
-
Doug Wiens
-
Amanda Smith
-
Dennis Hall
-
Lynn Edge
-
John Thomas