Membership

If your passion lies in cutting then consider becoming a part of the only association of its kind in Australia.

With over 50 affiliated clubs nationally, members enjoy a year packed with hundreds of show opportunities including THREE major events held annually.

NCHA members can accumulate points towards end of year standings which can qualify them for National Finals and a chance at a Championship Title. Affiliate club membership and participation is highly encouraged by the NCHA and points towards Area Titles can be accumulated through these shows. The Association’s National Youth Cutting Programme offers all young riders the opportunity to participate in all Youth Events as well as annual development clinics.

Cutting is not just a sport, it’s a lifestyle! Join today to enjoy all the benefits of belonging to a nationally recognised equine association and also receive our Bi-Monthly Chatta which is the Ultimate Cutting Lifestyle Magazine keeping you in the loop with all the action across Australia!

See the link below to gain more knowledge on the types of memberships we have to offer!

NCHA memberships are valid from January to December of each year. If memberships are renewed at a later date they are not carried over to the following year.

Full Membership

A Full Membership applies to anyone who is:

• An owner of a cutting horse which is registered or is capable of being registered
• Interested in the activities of the Association

Benefits of a Full Membership include:

• If paid appropriate entrance fee, subscription and other duties (if any) entitles you to full privileges of the Association such as casting one (1) vote
• Receives the Chatta

International Membership

An International Membership applies to anyone who is:

• An owner of a cutting horse which is registered or is capable of being registered
• Interested in the activities of the Association

Benefits of an International Membership include:

• If paid appropriate entrance fee, subscription and other duties (if any) entitles you to full privileges of the Association such as casting one (1) vote
• Receives the Chatta

Constituent Membership

A Constituent Membership applies to anyone who is:

• A part of a Corporation, Firm or Partnership which either owns a cutting horse that is registered or is capable of being registered
• Interested in the activities of the Association

Rules of a Constituent Membership include:

• A constituent member shall appoint no more than one (1) delegate who is required to be aged eighteen (18) years or older
• The selected delegate is required to be recorded by the secretary in the Register of members as the delegate for this constituent member
• This delegate shall be the only person eligible to represent the constituent member at meetings of the Association and if voting on behalf of such constituent
• A constituent member shall cast one (1) vote through its nominated voting delegate
• A constituent member shall have only have its nominated rider compete within Association events

Youth Membership

A Youth Membership applies to:

• A person who is under the age of eighteen (18) who is an owner of a cutting horse which is registered or capable of being registered
• Interested in the activities of the Association

Restrictions of a Youth Membership include:

• A youth member shall not be entitled to be elected to the Board of the Association nor shall a youth member be entitled to casting a vote
• Does not receive a Chatta however can take out a subscription if desired

Affiliate Membership (Non competing)

An Affiliate Membership applies to:

• Any Association (whether incorporated or unincorporated), Club or other body which is interested in the activities of the Association

Benefits of an Affiliate Membership include:

• If paid appropriate entrance fee, subscription and other duties (if any) entitles you to full privileges of the Association such as casting one (1) vote

Rules of an Affiliate Membership include:

• An Affiliate must have a constitution that is not in conflict with the objects and rules of the Association
• An Affiliate member shall appoint no more than one (1) delegate who is required to be aged eighteen (18) years or older
• The selected delegate is required to be recorded by the secretary in the Register of members as the delegate for this affiliate member
• This delegate shall be the only person eligible to represent the affiliate member at meetings of the Association and if voting on behalf of such the affiliate
• A affiliate member shall cast one (1) vote through its nominated voting delegate

Non Pro Status

• A Non Pro must hold a full membership or be the nominee of a constituent membership (as per non pro rules) and must have completed a Non Pro Application Form that has been approved.
• The completion of a Non Pro Application Form is only needed be done once, not yearly. However, it is the responsibility of the individual to notify the association if their status does change.
  NON PRO APPLICATION

Amateur Status

• To be considered an Amateur you must hold a Non Pro Card and complete an Amateur Application and have it approved by the Association.
• The completion of a Amateur Application Form is only needed be done once, not yearly. However, it is the responsibility of the individual to notify the association if their status does change.
  AMATEUR APPLICATION