One event in Western Horse Shows and some rodeos is the cutting horse competition. A horse and rider work to separate a steer, castrated bull, or a heifer, unbred cow, move it out of the herd brought into the arena for the event. The separation is maintained for a short time. Those who consider the Cutting Horses For Sale realize their inborn talent and training command a premium price.
These intelligent animals possess the instinct to cut out a heifer or steer quickly. They are well-trained and perform in perfect unison with the rider. They turn quickly and respond to signals given by shifting the weight in the saddle rather than by the use of the reins.
The American Quarter Horse, with its shorter body and ability to make those sharp turns, is especially suited to perform in this event. When the horse and rider separate the bovine, the cow will try to rejoin its herd. Then the cowboy loosens his grip on the reins allowing the horse to take control.
This horse will work the heifer skillfully, turning it away from the herd at every turn. Typically, the event requires two and a half minutes of maintaining its isolation. Two or three cows are cut during each run. Point systems are set up to judge each entrant.
Obviously, the cutting horse is a specially bred and extensively trained animal. When such a horse is offered for sale, the price is high. It is not required, but most of these animals are registered quarter horses.
Cash prizes can total thousands of dollars for the top contenders. Unlike the race horse, or the one competing in other speed events, this horse does not undergo strenuous physical exertion for extended periods of time. Therefore, it can compete frequently without a rest period between days.
No running is involved. The horse follows the cow, draws back over its hocks and follows the direction taken by the cow. The rider gives the horse its head and focuses on the cows neck. The rider may use leg aids or shifting of weight in the saddle to steady the horse, but the reins are not used as they are in most other riding competitions.
These special equines are advertised for sale from Australia to America. The classified ads list some of their most important features. Included are color, breed, registration status, date of birth and the height of the animal.
Buckskins, duns, sorrels and bays are some of the represented colors. Most are registered with the American Quarter Horse Association. Some of the competitions admit only registered horses and others admit non-registered as well.
The height of a horse is measured in hands, from ground level to the top of the withers. The withers are located at the uppermost point of what might be referred to as the shoulders. That is, the spot right in front of the saddle.
Registered quarter horses and quarter horse types are especially suited to be trained as cutting horses. The competitions are not limited to this body type. However, their conformation equips them to make those sharp turns that keep the target heifer or steer from rejoining the herd prior to the allotted time.
These intelligent animals possess the instinct to cut out a heifer or steer quickly. They are well-trained and perform in perfect unison with the rider. They turn quickly and respond to signals given by shifting the weight in the saddle rather than by the use of the reins.
The American Quarter Horse, with its shorter body and ability to make those sharp turns, is especially suited to perform in this event. When the horse and rider separate the bovine, the cow will try to rejoin its herd. Then the cowboy loosens his grip on the reins allowing the horse to take control.
This horse will work the heifer skillfully, turning it away from the herd at every turn. Typically, the event requires two and a half minutes of maintaining its isolation. Two or three cows are cut during each run. Point systems are set up to judge each entrant.
Obviously, the cutting horse is a specially bred and extensively trained animal. When such a horse is offered for sale, the price is high. It is not required, but most of these animals are registered quarter horses.
Cash prizes can total thousands of dollars for the top contenders. Unlike the race horse, or the one competing in other speed events, this horse does not undergo strenuous physical exertion for extended periods of time. Therefore, it can compete frequently without a rest period between days.
No running is involved. The horse follows the cow, draws back over its hocks and follows the direction taken by the cow. The rider gives the horse its head and focuses on the cows neck. The rider may use leg aids or shifting of weight in the saddle to steady the horse, but the reins are not used as they are in most other riding competitions.
These special equines are advertised for sale from Australia to America. The classified ads list some of their most important features. Included are color, breed, registration status, date of birth and the height of the animal.
Buckskins, duns, sorrels and bays are some of the represented colors. Most are registered with the American Quarter Horse Association. Some of the competitions admit only registered horses and others admit non-registered as well.
The height of a horse is measured in hands, from ground level to the top of the withers. The withers are located at the uppermost point of what might be referred to as the shoulders. That is, the spot right in front of the saddle.
Registered quarter horses and quarter horse types are especially suited to be trained as cutting horses. The competitions are not limited to this body type. However, their conformation equips them to make those sharp turns that keep the target heifer or steer from rejoining the herd prior to the allotted time.
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