By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.
Cutting horse competition at Bulloch County Agricultural Complex this weekend
Cutting
Juan in a Million and rider Jordan Vaughn of Forsyth show off their cutting skills during the Area 18 Augusta Cutting Horse Competition at the Bulloch County Agricultural Complex on Friday, Sept. 22. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

The Area 18 Augusta Cutting Horse Competition is being held this weekend at the Bulloch County Agricultural Complex . 

The National Cutting Horse Association-sanctioned show continues Saturday and Sunday, starting a 8 a.m. The term "cutting" refers to the act of separating one cow from a herd of cattle, then preventing the cow from returning to the herd. 

Cutting
Riding Idabel Blues, Bonnie Haas of Melrose, Fla., picks out their target from the herd during Cutting Horse Competition. Competitors work 2-3 cows and are judged the horse's cutting ability and the rider's showmanship. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Competitors work two to three cows and are judged by the horse's cutting ability and the rider's showmanship. 

Cutting
Riding Kreepin Cat, Ryan Howell of Appling tries to charm the judge before competing in the Area 18 Augusta Cutting Horse Competition. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Sign up for the Herald's free e-newsletter