CHASE THE
FUTURE
A dedicated NCHA leader, entrepreneur, and competitor guiding toward responsible growth and long-term stability.
Chase Lackey is a dedicated NCHA leader, entrepreneur, and competitor whose hands-on experience across every level of the sport—combined with proven business leadership—positions him to protect the association’s traditions while guiding it toward responsible growth and long-term stability.
ABOUT
CHASE
Chase Lackey has proudly been a member of NCHA since 2013 and currently serves as a North Carolina Director, a member of the LAE Committee, and Vice President of the Area 18 Cutting Horse Association. A dedicated supporter of the association’s future, he is a long-time sponsor of the Mary Kingsbury Amateur Sportsmanship Award and hosted the Peach State Futurity Saddle Shootout for the past five years; consistently investing in programs that strengthen participation and elevate visibility of the NCHA.
Professionally, Chase is a proven entrepreneur and business leader with operations across the Southeast. He has built and managed multiple successful companies, cultivated long-term partnerships, and led teams through disciplined, strategic growth. Known for scaling responsibly while maintaining financial stability, he understands how to balance opportunity with stewardship.
As a ranch owner, equine breeder, and competitor who has shown at every level of NCHA competition; from weekend classes to limited-aged events, and who currently competes in the Non-Pro and Amateur while also having horses being shown in the Open, Chase brings both hands-on industry knowledge and executive-level business experience. This unique combination equips him to make thoughtful, forward-focused decisions that protect the association’s legacy while positioning it for sustained growth.
Priorities for the Future of the NCHA
- Maintain our association’s upward trajectory and continued success
- Preserve the traditions and systems that are working
- Identify smart opportunities to improve and grow the organization
- Avoid repeating past financial hardships and prevent regression
- Make disciplined, sound business decisions
- Encourage reinvestment back into the NCHA community
- Support trainers, Non-Pros, Amateurs, sponsors, and vendors alike
- Strengthen long-term financial stability
- Ensure the organization thrives for future generations
- Protect an association our youth can rely on and build within