2024 Celebrity Cutting Competitors Include Yellowstone Actors

The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) will welcome a distinguished list of celebrities including Yellowstone actors and actresses to their 2024 NCHA Celebrity Cutting Challenge. This exciting event will take place on November 29, 2024, at the iconic Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas. Participating actors and actresses will showcase their skills in the cutting horse arena, all in a competitive effort to raise funds for the UT Southwestern Medical Center. This esteemed medical center is renowned for its groundbreaking work and focus on pioneering the future of medicine today.

Yellowstone actors who have competed at previous fundraising events include Mo Brings Plenty, Jen Landon, Forrie J. Smith, Josh Lucas, Dawn Olivieri, Ethan Lee, Barry Corbin and more.

Competitor (Movie or Show Acted In)

• Brandon Sklenar (1923, It Ends With Us)
• Mo Brings Plenty (Yellowstone)
• Brecken Merrill (Yellowstone)
• Michelle Randolph (Land Man, 1923)
• LaMonica Garrett (1883, Lioness)
• Thad Luckinbill (Lioness, The Young and The Restless)
• Aminah Nieves (1923)
• Jen Landon (Yellowstone)
• Jill Wagner (Lioness, Hallmark Movies, Mysteries 101)

In attendance will also be:

• Laysla De Oliveira (Lioness)
• Gil Birmingham (Yellowstone, Hell or High Water, Wind River)

*As of October 10, 2024. The list is subject to change. 

Competitors will be matched with experienced trainers to learn the details of the cutting competition. Tickets are available starting on October 16 at 8 AM. VIP experiences and sponsorship opportunities are also available for those who wish to further contribute to this event.