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.
The training must start with an intelligent equine that instinctively possesses the ability to develop the skills. It must be ready to respond quickly. The ability to turn sharply is mandatory as well.
The conformation of the American Quarter Horse makes it an ideal candidate for this type of training. It has a shorter body. This enables it to make those sharp turns required to keep the heifer away from the herd for the required length of time.
Such a horse will earnestly work the heifer or steer to maintain that isolation. Required time is usually two and a half minutes. The animal shows what it is capable of by cutting out three bovines during each run. Sometimes two will suffice. The judging is done on a point system.
Good breeding and extensive training go into preparing for this event. Naturally the price of such a horse is high. Many of the entrants to these competitions are registered quarter horses or quarter horse types.
It takes both the proclivity and the specialized training to prepare such a horse for successful competition. The cash prizes awarded can be for thousands of dollars per event. Since the cutting horse, unlike a racing thoroughbred, is not physically drained at the end of an event, it may compete more frequently.
This horse focuses on the heifer, drawing back over its hocks and turning to follow the target. The rider sits, possibly shifting his weight in the saddle, but not giving directions via the reins as in most other events. This is a skill event, not one requiring speed as so many other events in a Western Show Competition require.
These highly skilled cutting horses are offered for sale from Australia to America. Classified ads list the features prospective owners are looking for. Some are the color, whether they are registered and with what registry, date of birth, how many hands high and the breed.
Color can be anything from white or gray, to black or buckskin. It is most often registered as an American Quarter Horse. Some events require registration to compete and others do not.
The height of the animal is measured in hands. Each hand is the width of the four fingers on the human hand. This is approximately four inches. It is measured at the withers, a spot between the shoulders just in front of where the saddle rests. Generally, the quarter horse is not as tall as the thoroughbred or some other breeds.
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.
The training must start with an intelligent equine that instinctively possesses the ability to develop the skills. It must be ready to respond quickly. The ability to turn sharply is mandatory as well.
The conformation of the American Quarter Horse makes it an ideal candidate for this type of training. It has a shorter body. This enables it to make those sharp turns required to keep the heifer away from the herd for the required length of time.
Such a horse will earnestly work the heifer or steer to maintain that isolation. Required time is usually two and a half minutes. The animal shows what it is capable of by cutting out three bovines during each run. Sometimes two will suffice. The judging is done on a point system.
Good breeding and extensive training go into preparing for this event. Naturally the price of such a horse is high. Many of the entrants to these competitions are registered quarter horses or quarter horse types.
It takes both the proclivity and the specialized training to prepare such a horse for successful competition. The cash prizes awarded can be for thousands of dollars per event. Since the cutting horse, unlike a racing thoroughbred, is not physically drained at the end of an event, it may compete more frequently.
This horse focuses on the heifer, drawing back over its hocks and turning to follow the target. The rider sits, possibly shifting his weight in the saddle, but not giving directions via the reins as in most other events. This is a skill event, not one requiring speed as so many other events in a Western Show Competition require.
These highly skilled cutting horses are offered for sale from Australia to America. Classified ads list the features prospective owners are looking for. Some are the color, whether they are registered and with what registry, date of birth, how many hands high and the breed.
Color can be anything from white or gray, to black or buckskin. It is most often registered as an American Quarter Horse. Some events require registration to compete and others do not.
The height of the animal is measured in hands. Each hand is the width of the four fingers on the human hand. This is approximately four inches. It is measured at the withers, a spot between the shoulders just in front of where the saddle rests. Generally, the quarter horse is not as tall as the thoroughbred or some other breeds.
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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