Bella Hadid Named NCHA Rookie of the Year

Bella Hadid has been honored as the National Cutting Horse Association's (NCHA) 2024 Limited Age Event Rookie of the Year, a title recognizing her as the highest-earning amateur in the sport after just over a year of competition. She achieved this accolade following her victory as the Metallic Cat World Championship Futurity Limited Amateur Reserve Champion. Her boyfriend, Adan Banuelos, celebrated her accomplishments on Instagram, expressing immense pride and highlighting her dedication to the sport. NCHA Executive Director Jay Winborn praised Hadid for her hard work both in and out of the show pen and her supportive spirit towards fellow competitors. Hadid has recently embraced a Texas lifestyle with Banuelos, stepping back from modeling to focus on self-care and authenticity. The couple, who were first publicly linked in October 2023, appear to be thriving both personally and professionally.