New to the sport of cutting? Watch legendary horseman Winston Hansma demonstrate working a cow.

Preparing a cutting horse to perform in the show pen takes hours of work in the practice arena. Winston explains how training a cutting horse is different from events like reining and the importance of figuring out timing of cues.

Learn when and why you should use vertical and lateral flexion while riding your cutting horse. Winston Hansma explains what he likes to see when working on flexion.

Winston explains why using the flag is beneficial for working straight lines. While working the flag, you're in control and can control the tempo as your horse is learning.

Using a circle pen instead of working cattle on the flat offers the ability for you to keep your horse fundamentally correct while you're practicing. Winston demonstrates how you'll have more control over your horse's body.

Is it better to trot or lope out of a turn? Winston explains the difference between trotting and loping out of a turn and why one is better than the other.

Flag work creates a foundation for working your horse on cattle. Learning the fundamentals of flag work will help you and your horse transition to live cattle.

Like all Western riding disciplines, cutting relies on the fundamental maneuvers. Winston breaks down the maneuvers and demonstrates how you can achieve them with your horse.

While a finished cutting horse knows his job, it's important to reinforce the fundamentals in your everyday riding. If you just go to show and just make run after run, your horse will lose his sharpness.

Turnarounds have different styles depending on the event you're competing in. Winston explains the difference in reining and cutting horse turnarounds.

Winston demonstrates how to keep a horse hooked on the cow by practicing on the flag. Learn how to cue your horse to teach him how to hook to the cow.

Taking little steps every day when your horse is a two year old will prepare him for advancing to the futurities as a three year old. Winston demonstrates how he starts a young horse on live cattle.

Considering using spurs on your cutting horse? Winston breaks down the types of spurs and why you may use the various types.

Establishing a riding routine for your young horse will allow him to transition into his job. Watch to learn about Winston's routine for his young horses.

Reinforcing leg cues teaches your horse how to work a cow without additional guidance from your rein cues. Winston explains how to use leg cues and when to use them while working a live cow.

Do you work your horse on a flag before introducing him to cattle? Winston breaks down why working the flag can be beneficial for your cutting horse.

Position on the cow can be a challenging thing to learn. Watch as Winston breaks down how to achieve and maintain position while in the practice pen.

When you're working cattle, finding your position on the cow is critical in making a cut. Winston demonstrates on the flag why your position is what controls the horse and how to transition the concept from flag work to cattle.

Learn why dry work is a key element to include in your warm up, so that your horse is prepared mentally and physically for his job. Winston explains what his dry work looks like and what functions it serves.

Break down the turnaround with Winston Hansma. Teaching your horse to draw back over his hocks before initiating the turn makes for not only a prettier turn, but an efficient turn.

Winston Hansma breaks down how to develop the basic instincts that are bred into a cutting horse. Starting at a young age, the horses need to work towards the goal of becoming a finished show horse.

Cutting horse pedigrees are bred specifically for the ability to stop, turn, draw, and work a cow. While horses that don't have a black type pedigree can succeed, horses that are bred for the event will generally rise to the event when it's time to perform.