National Cutting Horse Association Futurity

Spincidental ridden by Glenn Malby retired in the Macchiavelli QH Non Pro Classic Challenge.

Hicks Susie Q ridden by Pat Wall score 143 in the Macchiavelli QH Non Pro Classic Challenge.

John Williams rode Yulgibar Novalena to score 142 in the Macchiavelli QH Non Pro Classic Challenge.

Maggie Mason rode Erin Crackin Lynx to score120 in the Macchiavelli QH Non Pro Classic Challenge.

Fernvale Romeo Roy ridden by Ron Parbery scored 120 in the Macchiavelli QH Non Pro Classic Challenge.

Docs Applause ridden by Greg Ellison score 143 in the second round of the Macchiavelli QH Non Pro Classic Challenge.

Rex Sheedy rode Docs Covenent to score 120 in the second round of the Macchiavelli QH Non Pro Classic Challenge.

Dom Montasanti rode Docs Cuttalena to score 130 in the second round of the Macchiavelli QH Non Pro Classic Challenge.

Moore Little Peppy ridden by Peter Ryan scored 143 in the second round of the Macchiavelli QH Non Pro Classic Challenge.

With below zero overnight temperatures, sitting in the sun drinking coffee is popular.

Crystal Bonus ridden by Chris Murphy scored 143 in the second round of the Macchiavelli QH Non Pro Classic Challenge.

John Farnham rode Royal Blue Boonsmal (Imp) to score a disappointing 120 after a good run yesterday in the Macchiavelli QH Non Pro Classic Challenge.

Catching up with mates and having a chat is a big part of the Futurities.

Looks Pretty Smart ridden by Lori Mackay scored 143.5 after an impressive 147 yesterday in the Macchiavelli QH Non Pro Classic Challenge.

Josh Densley retired Eskwoods Doc Holiday in the second round of the Macchiavelli QH Non Pro Classic Challenge.

Mark Buttsworth riding Yulgilbar O Peppy Roy scored 143 after scoreing 149 yesterday in the Macchiavelli QH Non Pro Classic Challenge.

Two cowboys watch the action on one of the many big sceens provided in the heated Hoechers (marquees).

Some of the 3500 head of cattle used over the nine days of the Futurities. After every 10-15 horses a new herd of fresh cattle are brought into the arena.

Need some spurs.

Wendy Buckle from Emerald in North Qld. and Becky Farquhar from Springshaw Qld, take time out and enjoy a foot massage.

Tassa Gold Fever ridden by Shane Crawford from Tasmania scored 145 after a 148 yesterday in the Quest Non Pro Derby.

Stylish Little Argyle ridden by Craig Jones scored 132 in the second round of the Quest Non Pro Derby.

Token Tassa ridden by Colin Moore scored 142 in the second round of the Quest Non Pro Derby.

Lawsons Spin Chiq ridden by Heidi Emanuel scored 120 in the second round of the Quest Non Pro Derby.

Dean Bradley rode A One Shes My Playgirl to score 120 in the second round of the Quest Non Pro Derby.

Mark Eckerman rode Crackin Moon to score 122 in the second round of the Quest Non Pro Derby.

Lethal Little Chucka ridden by Ian Bush scored 143.5 in the second round of the Quest Non Pro Derby.

Wayne Fairweather takes some advise on which cow to use. Roding Crome N Lethal, Wayne used the information to his full advantage scoring 140 after a 140 yesterday in the Quest Non Pro Derby.

Peter Dunn rode Smartist to score 137 in the second round of the Quest Non Pro Derby.

Dominic Williams rode Little Quick Chick in the second round of the Quest Non Pro Derby.