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Message from the Directors
The Interior Cutting Horse Association Board of Directors is thrilled to welcome you back for another exciting season of cutting in the Kamloops Interior. All our 2026 shows will once again be held at the beautiful Rath Arena (3555 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops), home to some of the best footing anywhere in the BC Interior. With top‑quality cattle supplied by Canart Cattle Company—two fresh head per work—you can count on a premium cutting experience every time you ride into the pen.
Our seasoned ICHA members will be there to turn back and support riders throughout their two‑minute work. Whether you’re brand new to cutting or a long‑time competitor, you’ll find the same friendly, supportive atmosphere the ICHA has always been known for.
Upcoming Events
2026 ICHA Show Dates
The Interior Cutting Horse Association has confirmed the following show dates for the 2026 season:
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April 11 & 12
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April 25 & 26
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May 9* & 10
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May 23 & 24
*On May 10, 2026, friends and family will come together to say goodbye to Bob Zirnhelt and celebrate his life. Our scheduled show will continue, but we will pause mid‑day to allow competitors to attend Bob’s Celebration of Life.
The cutting community lost one of its true builders in British Columbia. Bob Zirnhelt was more than a competitor—he was a mentor, a leader, and a genuine friend to so many. Although Bob spent much of his cutting career competing in some of the largest arenas across Canada and the United States, his final years were spent in the ICHA pen, doing what he did best: guiding, supporting, and encouraging every rider who stepped into the arena.
BOB ZIRNHELT CELEBRATION OF LIFE
May 10, 2026
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Kamloops Curling Club
700 Victoria Street
ICHA
2026 Board of Directors
Until we meet again..
Looking to access other cutting or cowhorse associations in British Columbia?
Check out our friends at:
BC Ranch Cutting Horse Association
Canadian Coast Cowhorse Association
Thank You to our Sponsors
About the ICHA
Grassroots cutting at its finest!
The Interior Cutting Horse Association was formed In 1984 by an enthusiastic group of individuals. The priority of the association was for the beginner and novice horse & rider.
Today our goal is to keep the interest and enjoyment in the sport of cutting going with consideration to the economic level at which our members can still participate in this challenging and exhilarating sport. In addition, we maintain the priority to encourage new membership for beginners, novice horses and novice riders to the sport. Our classes have been created to provide attainable goals for beginners to advanced members, with the consideration of allowing horse and rider as partners to progress to a more challenging level each year if the so choose. We also offer youth classes for our family members.
Our shows are usually two day events and our goal is to provide fresh cattle for ALL classes. The order of classes are drawn each the 1st day and the class order reversed for the 2nd day. The order of go in each class is drawn each day. We provide qualified judges for the benefit of our members to receive realistic and fair scores that are accumulated for year end awards. We are very fortunate to have a good group of turnback and corner help that attend each show.
We wish you the best of luck in attaining your goals.