Cow Horse/ Ranch Horse Deluxe

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AQHA

The American Quarter Horse is an American breed. It is generally a calm and docile horse with a compact short body and head and is defined by its heavily muscled body, powerful shoulders and hind quarters along with strong sturdy legs.

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Cowhorse

Also know as reined cow horse, Working Cow Horse is judged where exhibitors are asked to work a single cow in the arena, while performing specfic maneuvers that include a reining pattern, circling a cow, and turing the cow on the fence. The competition consists of 3 phases reined work, fence work, and herd work. The highest compost score from all phases determines the overall winner. Horses are judged on responsiveness, accuracy, and timing and how well they handle that live cow.

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Cutting

Cutting is a western event that requires the rider to "cut" a cow out from herd and demonstrate their ability to keep the cow away from the herd(group). Rider's are given 2:30 to cut a minimum of 2 cows from the herd. Riders are assisted by 4 helpers: 2 herd holders, and 2 turn back men, to keep the cattle from running away.

Judges score the run 60 to 80, with 70 being an average score. Horse recieive extra credit for their skill, style, and exertion used to keep the cow under control. The rider can ncur a penalty for picking up his reins, or losing a cow.

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Ranch Versatility

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Ranch Work