Yellowstone TV Stars, Super Models, A-List Actors, and Musicians – Join International Polo Superstars to Headline Fort Worth, Texas Celebrity Event. Inaugural 2024 NCHA Celebrity Cutting Presented by Icon Global
Icon Global and the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) have teamed up to unite and benefit UT Southwestern Medical Center FW in the first annual NCHA Celebrity Cutting presented by Icon Global at the historic Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Tx. Nov 29th.
Actor Producer Taylor Sheridan and wife Nicole Sheridan have corralled an enormous amount of support via various shows and plethora of business interests, including Cast members of Yellowstone, 1883, 1923, Landman, Lioness, and others.
“The inaugural NCHA-owned event heralds an incredible and unprecedented level of attendance and a ground swell of participation with human and equine athletic talent.” – said Nicole Sheridan, who is co-chairing the fundraiser together with Ms. Kit Moncrief of Fort Worth.
“The success of the buildup to this first-time event managed by the NCHA and presented by Icon Global has been an incredible team effort,” stated NCHA executive director Mr. Jay Winborn, everyone has leaned in to get behind us and ensure the success of the night. Winborn tapped the international ranch and real estate brokerage Icon Global as the presenting sponsor. “Icon is a top-shelf company that is renowned for innovative global marketing reach and who has an incredible record of success. They are a perfect partner for NCHA to help energize a new focus on our event,” he said.
Icon Global founder Australian Bernard Uechtritz said, “We are all in. In addition to our presenting sponsorship, we are bringing the Icon marketing machine and creative reach to the table for our VIP guests, and to launch exposure to Icon’s 2025 pipeline of new legacy assets.
I have called on a friend, Nacho Figueras, to help. Figueras, dubbed the David Beckham of Polo, is a globally recognized Polo professional and former face of Ralph Lauren model, he is an all-round international superstar, Polo promoter, and entrepreneur. He is bringing his fun, philanthropic energy, connections, and presence to the event with us. Nacho and his equally talented wife, Delfina Blaquier, also a model and equestrian, are flying in from Argentina to support and compete for the cause. The A-List celebrity lineup of competitors and attendees is off the chart with actors, supermodels, and musicians of every genre confirmed to ride, attend, rally, promote or otherwise influence and enhance. Notably, each and all are giving up their personal time and talent during Thanksgiving weekend, truly exemplifying the meaning of Thanksgiving this year.” said Uechtritz.
Women Athletes. In an era of increasing visibility and appreciation for professional female athletes’ accomplishments; fans of supermodel, horsewoman, and year-round cutting horse contestant Bella Hadid are hoping that she might soon officially announce her entry and participation. Nicole Sheridan is an equally serious and professional horsewoman. Jen Landon, daughter of acclaimed actor Michael Landon and Yellowstone actress (teeter) will return to the arena at Will Rogers Coliseum. Rachael Patton 24 is another NCHA standout, accomplished competitor and multiple prize-winning athlete. United States Polo Association’s professional female player, Olivia Uechtritz, 23, is also entered. Uechtritz has competed at the highest level of Women’s Polo Tournaments since she was just 17 years old, playing in Open Women’s competition in France, USA, England, and South Africa.