Weatherford

Cutting Horse Capital of the World

Close proximity to the National Cutting Horse Association headquarters and major events has made Weatherford the Cutting Horse Capital of the World. Weatherford is home to dozens of Hall of Fame trainers, hundreds of the best horses in the industry and a breathtaking bronze statue of a life-size Cutting Horse. "Cutters" from all over the country send their horses here for training or breeding to the best studs in the industry. One of Weatherford's greatest attractions for the cutters is the cushioning soil of sandy loam, found natively in this area.

The Weatherford Chamber Commerce is located at 401 Fort Worth Highway. www.weatherford-chamber.com, 817-596-3801.

A. Slate River Ranch, 4903 FM 113N, is home to one of the top training and breeding facilities available and was named the 2008 Top Owner and Top Breeder of All Ages and Division of Cutting Horses. www.slateriverranch.com, 940/682-4370.

B. Oswood Stallion Station, 1400 Old Garner Rd., is just outside the city limits of Weatherford. They have prepared horses to go to the Snaffle Bit Sale, NRHA Futurity Sale and all the Western Bloodstock produced sales held during NCHA Triple Crown events. www.oswoodstallionstation.com, 817/599-4560.

C. Greenwood Farm, Inc., 2390 Greenwood Rd., an English riding facility, was established in 1985. Every spring and fall, over 250 horses complete at Greenwood Farms Horse Trails for national and international status. www.greenwoodfarmonline.com, 817/599-8159.

D. Silverado Arena, 100 Arena Run, is known within the upscale equestrian communities of Weatherford and Granbury, Texas. www.brazosbash.com, 817/597-4450.

Thanks to the horse industry, there are also plenty of shops for those looking for western wear or tack. Teskey's Circle T Saddlery, located at Exit 402 off I-20, Calvin Allen Saddlery & Western Wear, located at Exit 414 of I-20, and David's Western Wear, located at 1811 S. Main, can meet your western wear needs.