The premiere of The Cut last Saturday in Switzerland was incredible! It’s a tribute to the great Buster Welch and his teachings, which have influenced many of the most successful trainers in the cutting industry.
Fay Owen “Buster” Welch (May 23, 1928 – June 12, 2022) was an American cutting horse trainer and inductee into the NCHA Members Hall of Fame, American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame, NCHA Rider Hall of Fame, and Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame. Buster was chosen as the recipient of the 2012 National Golden Spur Award for his “outstanding contributions to the ranching and livestock industry”.
Buster won the NCHA World Championship four times, and the NCHA World Championship Futurity five times. The most notable horses he trained include Marion’s Girl, Chickasha Mike, Money’s Glo who he trained and in 1962 won the first NCHA World Championship Futurity, in 1963 he won it on Chickasha Glo, in 1966 on Rey Jay’s Pete, in 1971 on Dry Doc, and in 1977 on Peppy San Badger. He won the NCHA World Championship on Marion’s Girl in 1954 and 1956. He trained Mr San Peppy and won the NCHA World Championship in 1974 and 1976.
There are no words to fully capture the wisdom Buster has shared with so many in The Cut. His words, horsemanship, and his passion for living the true cowboy life are all beautifully portrayed in his honor. All horse lovers should definitely see The Cut!
This premiere, held in Europe for the first time, was made possible through a visionary idea by Christoph and Eliane Seiler, whose dedication and creativity orchestrated a successful event that captivated audiences and critics alike.
As representatives of ERCHA (European Reined Cow Horse Association) for Switzerland, we are immensely proud of the work done by Christoph and Eliane. The film’s European premiere not only introduces this powerful documentary to a broader audience but also underscores the importance of cross-cultural dialogue.
We extend our congratulations to Christoph and Eliane Seiler for their remarkable achievement in bringing The Cut to Europe. Their initiative exemplifies the spirit of cultural engagement and collaboration that ERCHA champions across borders.
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📸 Photo credits: © ERCHA
