Bill has been recognized as one of the most prominent cutting horse trainers in Canada, with Canadian Open Championship Awards, Futurity Championships, and national Cutting Horse Association earnings in excess of $120,000. He has been instrumental in the success of the Alberta Cutting Horse Association, and the Canadian Cutting Horse Association, serving as President of the A.C.H.A. (1979-1986, 1990-1992, and 1994) and still remains a director of the C.C.H.A.

 

Elaine's show record has been quite successful, with Non-Pro Futurity and Derby wins, an International Cutting Champion Award (reserve champion at the International Cutting held in 1992 in Houston, Texas) and cutting earnings in excess of $90,000. Elaine has served as Secretary of the A.C.H.A. during the years Bill was President. In 1999 Bill and Elaine was awarded the Andy Rose Memorial Award which represents the acknowledgement of contributions made by Alberta horsemen, as nominated and chosen by Alberta horsemen. Bill & Elaine were accepted into the Canadian Cutting Horse Association Hall of Fame February 3rd in Vernon, B.C. at the C.C.H.A. Annual Banquet and Awards.

 

During the past number of years the C.C.H.A. Hall of Fame Committee has reviewed several names for appointment to receive the highest award of recognition presented by the association. The criterion followed by the committee is adhered to very closely, guaranteeing only those truly deserving of receiving this honor is inducted to the Hall of Fame.

This year we are recommending the induction of two very deserving partners in the Canadian Cutting Horse Hall of Fame for their many years of commitment to assisting and advancing this association and its members.

The inductees this year are Bill and Elaine Speight of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta.

 

From: Terri Lorri

Hi Bill and Elaine.

I just read in the Cutter of your recent induction into the Canadian Cutting Horse Hall of Fame. What a thrill for you and a very wise choice by the CCHA Hall of Fame people. I was happy to be able to read in the Cutter about your life story - I finally can put a name to each of your boys. You have accomplished so much and given so much to the sport. I was suprised to read that you came fresh to the sport in the '70's - I thought you had been born in the sport. You accomplished a lot in a short period of time and have sustained those accomplishments over a long period of time. I enjoyed working with you on the Supreme committee. Keep up the good work.

 

From: Donald J. Raffan

I would like to write a short note to you folks and say how pleased Di and I were to be in attendance when you folks were honored with the induction to the cutting Horse Hall of Fame.

The honor, I'm sure is well shared by your peers. My observation from being a people person is that you folks are very sincere and down to earth.

We wish you all the very best with continued health and prosperity.

 

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