Florida Cutting Horse Association
The Florida Cutting Horse Association, an affiliate of the National Cutting Horse Association, holds its cutting shows at Florida Horse Park in Ocala.
About the Florida Cutting Horse Association
The Florida Cutting Horse Association (FCHA) is an affiliate of the National Cutting Horse Association. The NCHA affiliate directory lists the Florida CHA in the NCHA's Sunshine area, with Florida Horse Park in Ocala as its show location. A second Florida affiliate on the same list, the Florida Ranch & Cutting Club, is based in Lady Lake.
The Florida Horse Park calendar of events lists FCHA shows several times a year and describes the group as a local affiliate of the NCHA. A 2021 NCHA news article noted that the FCHA had held its Winter Circuit at Florida Horse Park for two years running and that entries topped 900 for that show.
Show Dates and Venue
Venue
Florida Horse Park
11008 S Hwy 475
Ocala, FL 34480
352-307-6699
FCHA Dates on the Park Calendar
- Dec. 31, 2026 to Jan. 3, 2027 (Upcoming)
- May 15 to 17, 2026 (Past)
- Feb. 13 to 15, 2026 (Past)
- Dec. 28, 2025 to Jan. 1, 2026 (Past)
Dates are taken from the Florida Horse Park calendar, which lists each FCHA day as all-day. The park calendar does not publish class start times or spectator admission for these shows, and this page does not state them. The web address the park calendar gives for the FCHA no longer loads an association website, so the park calendar and the NCHA are the current published sources.
What Is Cutting?
Cutting is a Western riding discipline drawn from ranch work, in which a horse and rider separate a single cow from a herd and keep it from returning to the group.
According to the NCHA's judging page, each horse and rider have two and a half minutes to complete their work. Most scores range from 60 to 80, with 70 as the baseline; judges add credit for strong herd work and handling a difficult cow, and deduct for faults such as losing a cow.
How This Page Was Checked
- Show dates, venue, address and phone: Florida Horse Park calendar of events, checked Oct. 12, 2026.
- Affiliate status and show location: NCHA affiliate directory.
- Run length and scoring: NCHA judging page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Florida Cutting Horse Association?
The Florida Cutting Horse Association (FCHA) is an affiliate of the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA). The NCHA affiliate directory lists the Florida CHA in its Sunshine area with Florida Horse Park in Ocala as its show location, and the Florida Horse Park calendar describes the group as a local affiliate of the NCHA.
Where are Florida Cutting Horse Association shows held?
The Florida Horse Park calendar lists FCHA shows at Florida Horse Park, 11008 S Hwy 475, Ocala, FL 34480. The NCHA affiliate directory also gives Florida Horse Park in Ocala as the association's show location.
When is the next Florida Cutting Horse Association show in Ocala?
The Florida Horse Park calendar lists the next FCHA show from Dec. 31, 2026 through Jan. 3, 2027, marked as all-day. Earlier 2026 dates on the same calendar were Feb. 13 to 15 and May 15 to 17. Dates can change, so the park calendar is the place to confirm before a visit.
What is cutting?
Cutting is a Western discipline in which a horse and rider separate a single cow from a herd and keep it from returning. According to the NCHA, each horse and rider have two and a half minutes to work, and most scores fall between 60 and 80, with 70 as the baseline.
Is there a charge to watch, and what time do classes start?
Neither the Florida Horse Park calendar nor the NCHA affiliate listing publishes spectator admission or daily start times for FCHA shows; the park calendar lists the dates as all-day. Florida Horse Park can be reached at 352-307-6699, the number on its event listing.
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