Cutting
Explore the thrilling world of cutting horses with Ride TV's Cutting video series. This comprehensive collection dives deep into the exciting sport of cutting, showcasing top competitors, expert techniques, and in-depth analysis of cutting horse competitions. Learn from the best as industry professionals share their insights and strategies for success in the arena. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or new to the sport, this series provides valuable tips and knowledge to improve your skills and understanding. Tune in to Ride TV's Cutting video series for exclusive content and immerse yourself in the fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping action of cutting horse events.
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Testing Athletic Ability
Jade Keller talks about what he looks for when he's testing athletic ability and what he looks for in a high level performance horse.
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Evaluating How Athletic a Horse Is
Once Jade has been able to evaluate a horse to see what discipline she might be good at, Jade begins to evaluate how athletic a horse is.
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Evaluating a New Horse
Jade Keller has some owners who sent him a horse so that he can evaluate her to see what kind of events she'll be good at. He goes over the steps he takes when he's evaluating a new horse and what he's looking for during the first ride.
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Using a Tie-Down in Cutting Practice
Jade Keller talks about why he uses a mule tape tie-down on this particular cutting horse, and how it helps him work a flag or a cow easier.
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Basics of Working the Flag
Jade Keller gives his assistant trainer a flag work lesson and goes over the basics of flag work with her.
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Riding Position and Terminology for Cutting
Before helping someone work a flag, Jade goes over the basic terminology you'll hear during a cutting lesson and what the proper riding position is for cutting.
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The Importance of Turnback Help
You've seen turnback help in the arena during a cutting competition, but do you know what their job is? Jade Keller explains the importance of having turnback help and how they'll help you in the show pen.
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At-Home Schooling Session
Jade works a seasoned show horse on cattle and explains what he's looking for when he's riding a horse on cattle at home, and goes over how he prepares his horse for his next show.
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Basics of the Back
Teaching a horse to back up is much more than pulling on the reins. Jade Keller goes over the basics of how he teaches a 2-year-old how to back and the importance of not getting into a tugging match.
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Circle Drill for 2-Year-Olds
Jade Keller demonstrates the circle drill he likes to use on his 2-year-olds to help them get soft in their bodies and learn how to listen to hand, leg, and seat cues.
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Having Controlled Forward Motion
Having controlled forward motion is the most important tool to have when working with a 2-year-old horse. Jade Keller goes over having control in your forward motion.
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Staying Balanced on a Cow
Jade Keller rides a 6-year-old horse he's had in training and goes through one of his at-home riding sessions where he focuses on balance and making his horse stand up in his shoulders.
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Maintaining an Older Cutting Horse
If your horse knows his job, he doesn't need to be drilled on it every day. Jade Keller goes over how he keeps his older more finished horses happy and fresh for the show pen.
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Overworking a Young Horse
It's easy to want more and more every time you get in the saddle, but it's easy to overwork a young horse and burn them out. Jade Keller explains why it's important not to over work a 2-year-old on a flag or on live cattle.
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Introducing Colt to the Flag
Learn the fundamentals of introducing a young horse to working the flag and how Jade likes to work his 2-year-old colts on the flag for the first couple of times.
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Preparing a Colt for the Flag
There are certain fundamentals a 2-year-old horse should know before being put on a flag. Jade Keller goes over some of the ways he prepares his colt to work a flag.
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2-Year-Old Cutting Horse Warm-Up
Jade Keller goes through his warm-up routine when riding 2-year-old colts and talks about what he's looking for when he's riding a young horse and the importance of forward motion.
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Using the Flag as a Training Tool Teaser
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Making a Cut Drill with a Non Pro Teaser
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Introducing a Young Rider to Cutting Teaser
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Lessoning a Youth in the Cutting Teaser
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How To Keep a Horse from Anticipating the Cow Teaser
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Different Cues for Going Forward and Stopping Teaser
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Keeping an Anxious Horse Focused Teaser