Cutting Horse riders. ?

Question

I have recently become interested in Cutting Horses. I do have a 16 year old quarter horse that has excellent bloodlines(doc bar, smart little lena, chick o lena) and seems to take an interest in the cows. So my question is if it is possible to train him myself. I have ridden cutting horses before and am a very experienced rider but I wanted to know if anybody had any tips on how to train(just for fun not competitive) my older horse. and I do have cows and a cutting pen, so that is not a problem. ..Websites would be great as well as first hand tips and stories. . . Thank you

Answer 1

you should sign up for the Larry Trocha newsletter.  It is all about training cutting horses.

Answer 2

i do kno how to teach horses to slide and spin, (im taking lessons with a professional) but i feel that it would be best for to research on the internet more and try to contact a trainer. many people have different ways of training but u should find yourself a good trainer in your area to give u and your horse one on one help.

check out some of the wonderful websites u have been given and good luck!!!

Answer 3

I would say yes, if you have lots of experience in cutting.

Dunno though.

Answer 4

Here's a few websites you are sure to check out. Depending on where you are located, there may be lots of cutting trainers in your area. In my town alone, there are 7 reputable money earning, including myself cutting trainers. But then again I live in the Cowboy Capital and am only an hour away from the Cutting Capital of the World(Ft Worth, Texas).

http://www.nchacutting.com

http://www.cuttingclinics.com/horse_trai...

http://horsetrainingvideos.com/article2....

http://www.sallyharrison.com

Answer 5

Perhaps you should consider Ranch Cutting, It does not require the cutting skills that conventional cutting does.

You cut the cow a few times and then run him down the arena a pen him.  Sort of like a hybrid of cutting and team penning.