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Reined cow horse is a wild and exciting sport! These horses are serious athletes. They can work a cow and complete a reining pattern while looking good doing it. In most competitions, the rider and horse are judged in herd work, rein work, and cow work. There is a high level of difficulty. Facts About...

The flag is an important part of training your horse, especially if you hope for them to have a career in cutting. Many cow horse trainers call these devices mechanical cows. They teach your horse to respond to a moving object. The flag will stop, start, and change directions sporadically. This can be helpful in...

A special occasion like a wedding or baby shower requires a beautiful cake! Louise Vincent, a talented baker and artist, showcases her skills with hand-painted cakes. These masterpieces have beautiful farm landscapes with depictions of horses, cows, and tractors. They’re everything a cowgirl could dream of! She operates the Rose on the Cake. Louise believes...

Nowadays, there are many incredible cutting horses in the show pen. They’re experts at their jobs! Interestingly enough, most of them can trace their origins back to a select few stallions. These amazing horses played a huge role in shaping the industry and the horses of today. A Documentary on Influential Cutting Horses “A Cut...

The thrilling sport of roping consists of chasing a cow on horseback. The rider will rope the cow with a rope. In some events, the rider then dismounts and ties up the cow. The skill of roping is essential for those working on cattle ranches. The rider will catch, brand, and doctor the cattle. Start...

The rodeo event known as team roping is an exciting sport! It consists of a steer and two mounted riders. One of the ropers is the header and the second is the heeler. This means one ropes the front and horns of the steer, while the other catches the hind feet. This team event is...

Have you ever wondered what’s it like to be a Montana rancher? Ride along with a cowboy in this ‘day in the life of’. From saddling up his horse early in the day and moving cattle to changing flat tires, it’s everything you might imagine and more! The scenery is gorgeous, so get ready to...

Do you have an all-rounder that excels in many areas? You should try ranch versatility with this horse! These events consists of six different classes ranging from cutting cows to conformation. The events are usually low-key and family-friendly, making them a good time for everyone! Classes of Ranch Versatility The AQHA recognizes six classes- ranch...