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  Have you ever walked down to the herd without a plan? Maybe you entered the body of the herd without a thought about how you will impact the cattle? In this week's video, I discuss three different places to enter the herd for a cutting or herd work run, the...

This week, this question came up: “What does deepen your seat mean?” Now, that’s a GREAT question. That’s what this podcast is all about.Our seat is the most fundamental part of our riding, and it is multi-dimensional. It is our most direct line of cueing and...

Not too long ago I did an in-depth 5 hours and 20 minutes total time, webinar series on cutting. I thought it would be fun this week to share 8 minutes of one of the sessions. It's all about breaking making the cut down into individual pieces. I identify seven in all....

In this video, I discuss five essentials of good herd work and show examples of: Driving forward for the cut Pausing and then moving across the pen with the flow of cattle Using the cow-side leg during the cut Keeping your horse on his haunches as you make the cut...

In this video, I discuss five essentials of good herd work and show examples of: Driving forward for the cut Pausing and then moving across the pen with the flow of cattle Using the cow-side leg during the cut Keeping your horse on his haunches as you make the cut...

I just returned from the NCHA Futurity.  When I saw these two cuts. I thought they would be great examples of how you can make the best decisions possible on the cut if cattle threaten to stay together and 'get tangled up.' Watch for three things:  1. How the cutters...

Have you ever wondered what someone means when they say, “Get a hold of that cow!” You might think, “What in the world?????” When a trainer or a helper says this, he or she means to become more aware of your mental and physical connection to the cow in that moment....

“Seat” as used here refers to stability in physical balance as well as a close connection to your horse. Physically, I’m referring to your backside, particularly from your lower back to the top of your legs. I’m talking about the ease and stability of that portion of...

I receive some form of this question a lot: “What advice can you give an amateur cutter who becomes very anxious and feels out of control when the cow takes off running when practicing in a large round pen … and your biggest fear is the unexpected STOP. Any advice or...

Most cutting pictures are similar to the one above because they capture a beautiful deep stop at the beginning or middle of the turn.  A lot of herdwork and cutting instruction has to do with how to sit and use your feet before stops and during the middle of the turn....