Brad Lund
3 Seasons
Brad Lund is a professional horseman who’s made his mark at AQHA, NRCHA, and ARHFA events. In his series, Brad offers a comprehensive tutorial on steer stopping, covering everything from introducing a horse to the event to refining techniques for seasoned professionals. He emphasizes the importance of timing and control in achieving the desired outcome. Lund showcases his training process, demonstrating how to maintain focus and discipline while waiting for the cow to move. Through coaching sessions with professional roper Dakota Kirchenschlager, Lund provides valuable insights into adjusting techniques based on the horse's behavior and the specific demands of each run. Beyond steer stopping, Lund also delves into other aspects of cow horse training, including lead departures, lead changes, and the challenges of mastering all three reined cow horse events. With expertise honed through years of experience, Lund shares invaluable tips and techniques for effectively working horses through various maneuvers and scenarios, offering a comprehensive understanding of the discipline. Additionally, Lund provides a detailed overview of his bit collection, highlighting the significance of selecting the right equipment for optimal performance.
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08:25Episode 1
Introduction to Steer Stopping
Episode 1
Brad Lund goes over the basics of steer stopping. He talks about introducing a horse to the event for the first time, gives tips on where you should be in the chute, and talks about what you want the end result to look like.
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07:30Episode 2
Preventing Anticipation in the Box
Episode 2
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03:01Episode 3
Timing in Steer Stoping
Episode 3
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09:25Episode 4
Controling Your Horse
Episode 4
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09:29Episode 5
Matching the Speed of the Steer
Episode 5
Dakota Kirchenschlager steer stops on a reining horse. Brad Lund coaches him through it and the two disect the run. Brad talks about how Dakota's horse struggles to match the speed of the steer and gives tips to prevent this on the next run.
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Adjusting for the Horse and Steer You Have
Episode 6
Brad Lund coaches Dakota through a steer stopping run. He explains the technique Dakota is using and then the two discss being able to adjust your routine based on the horse you have and the steer you get.