One of the world's fastest growing equine sports, cutting, offers tremendous excitement and drama for horse, rider and spectators alike. In the contest arena, the art of the cutting horse comes alive in a classic test of intelligence, training, breeding and skill.
Many factors play a part in the making of a cutting champion.
To understand the distinction, the contest must be seen from the judges' points of view. In competition, the cutting horse and rider must work together as a team in demonstrating their cattle-handling skills. The contest begins as the pair approaches the herd. And without hesitation. The horse and rider have two and one-half minutes to complete their work.