Cutting (sport)
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Cutting is a western-style equestrian competition in which a horse and rider work together before a judge or panel of judges to demonstrate the horse's athleticism and ability to handle cattle. Modern
A cutting horse working a cow
The goal of cutting is to separate a cow from its herd and prevent it from returning. A person riding the horse in competition wears western clothing, including a cowboy hat. The horse is ridden with a western-style cutting saddle and a bridle.
Turnback riders prevent the cow from running away from the cutting horse
Futurity competition
Western riding
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Western riding is considered a style of horse riding which has evolved from the ranching and welfare traditions which were brought to the Americas by the Spanish conquistadors, as well as both equipme
Cutting (sport)
…Cutting is a western-style equestrian competition in which a horse and rider work together before a judge or panel of judges to demonstrate the horse's athleticism and ability…
A cowboy of the old west in classic regalia
Modern competitors in western equipment lined up at a horse show class, awaiting results
A western-style bridle with a browband and decorative snaffle bit
A western saddle