Objective: To enter the herd and separate two or three cows in a two minute working time and have the cow enter the box marked on arena floor separate from all other cows and the herd. The contestant may be assisted by two herd holders and two turn back men.

Each contestant will cross the timeline with a score of 70 points.

A minus check plus, will be given for quietly entering the body the herd and shaping your cow. Credit will be given to the cutter who cuts a different cow each time they cut a cow.

1 point will be earned for separating a single cow and having it enter the box while separated from all other cows and the herd.
2 points will be earned for separating a single cow and having it come to a complete stop in the box while separated from all other cows and the herd.
1 additional point will be earned for accomplishing either of the above on a deep cut.
3 points will be earned by any contestant that competes with one hand on the reins through out the class.

Penalties:
1 point will be lost for noise directed at the cattle by the contestant.
3 points will be lost for failure to make a deep cut in the two minutes allotted.
3 points will be lost for running into or scattering the herd.
5 points will be lost for changing cows after a specific commitment has been made to a single.cow.
5 point will be lost for failure to separate a single cow after leaving the body of the herd.Cost: $30.00

Judge: Judge appointed by NCHA Directors

Eligibility: Rider must have $1000.00 or less in NCHA earnings

Payout: 0