Training Cutting & Cow Horses

Training Cutting & Cow Horses

Learn training tips and watch never before seen footage of Clay West training cutting, cow horses, and ranch versatility horses. He has over 35 years of experience with cutting and cow horses. He has taken performance horses from their start to Futurity and World Championships.

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Training Cutting & Cow Horses
  • How To Break In And Train A Fresh Set Of Cattle To Last Longer

    Watch a video from the first day that we work and train a new set of cattle in the arena. We give tips and instruction on the process we have put years into developing. This will set your program up for success and help your cattle last a lot longer!

  • Using A Single Loop Rein vs Split Reins To Work A Horse

    Learn the benefits of using a single loop rein vs split reins. It makes for easier rein management, smooth cues, and a quicker release of pressure from the weight of the slobber straps. We have been getting quicker results and the horses are retaining the soft feel and greater flexibility from it...

  • Working A Finished Cutting Horse On The Mechanical Cow!

    Watch a quick video of a training session with a finished cutting horse. The timing was perfect, she was always waiting on the cow to move, she was anticipating and studying each move the cow made and went smoothly into the correct position. It's a great example of what a work should look like.

  • Countdown To The 2023 AQHA World Show!

    Watch Clay work the two Senior Cutting Horses he has entered in the AQHA World Show. Precision and timing are very important on a cow. This video shows the goal of what a horse should look like in time with a cow.

  • 2023 AQHA World Show Prep & Show Recap!

    We had a memorable 2023 AQHA World Show! Enjoy a video of our journey and experience!

  • Starting A Two Year Old - Working The Pro Cutter Round Pen Kit

    Watch episode by episode as Clay starts a two year old cutting horse. In this video, he works the Pro Cutter Round Pen Kit in the arena. Watch as he works it for the first time, then watch the improvement in the second session!

  • Working A Cutting Horse Out Of The Herd

    Watch and listen as Clay works a cutting horse, he explains his position through the cut, position while working a cow, and he explains how he is keeping the horse in the correct position through the work.

  • Our NEW Training Tool...Buttons The Cow!

    See the first look at our new training tool for the cutting horses and its purpose!

  • How To Improve Flexibility & Athleticism In A Cutting Horse

    Watch Clay work and tune up an older cutting horse on the mechanical cow. He will increase her draw, pick up and speed up her shoulders, and add style as he prepares to go show!

  • Training A Young Cutting Horse - Session On Cattle

    Watch as Clay works a younger horse on cattle. He takes her step by step through position and timing on cattle. Ride along with him as he explains what he is doing in motion!

  • Tips On Rein Management, Using Your Legs & Herdwork For Cutting

    Learn rein management and what is legal while showing in Cutting. Also, learn how to use your legs to guide your horse with and without cattle. Watch it applied in the herd of cattle.

  • Exercises To Get Your Cutting Horse More Broke & Agile

    Watch Clay improve and tune up a finished cutting horse. In order to be more competitive at the show, we have to increase our horse's skill set and up our expectations at home. He will show you what he does in the dry work and then applies it to the mechanical cow work.

  • Working Cattle In A Cutting Pen

    Learn how to work a horse on cattle in a big pen. Clay rides several horses in different stages of training and demonstrates position, shape, and control of a cow.

  • Starting A Young Horse On The Mechanical Cow & Cattle Part 1

    This is an educational video about the beginning stages of a horse learning correct footwork and timing on the mechanical cow. Clay will apply what he is teaching the horse to cattle in the cutting pen. He is developing the foundation in this horse.

  • Starting A Young Horse On The Mechanical Cow & Cattle Part 2

    This is the second educational video about the beginning stages of a horse learning correct footwork and timing on the mechanical cow. Clay will apply what he is teaching the horse to cattle in the cutting pen. He is developing the foundation in this horse.