How To Train Your Horse For Stops, Spins, Flying Lead Changes, Working Cattle & Much More
Larry Trocha
Hi – I’m Larry Trocha.
Over many years working with cutting, reining and working cow horses, I’ve developed a successful training program designed to teach horses to stop, spin, rollback, change leads and work cattle.
I’ve also helped many clients fix their horse’s bad behavior problems; bucking, rearing, biting, kicking & spooking.
I’m happy to share this specialized knowledge with you through my series of Horse Training DVDs, Online Training Videos and my Horse Training Tips Insider (click here to get it free).
How To Train A Horse To Stop
And Back Up
Watch this video… free!
This video clip, shows an intermediate method for
training a horse to stop, flex at the poll & back up.
(Includes instruction for both horse & rider)
Choosing The Right Saddle
For Reining Or Cutting
By Larry Trocha
A pro’s advice about choosing a saddle that
will help you ride in balance and sit the stop.
(Applies to trail riders too)
The Most Important Secret To
Horse Training & Riding Well
By Larry Trocha
A pro’s advice about how to get good at riding
& training and the fastest way to get there.
(A “must read” for cutters & reiners)
How To Choose The Right Bit
For Your Performance Horse
By Larry Trocha
A pro’s advice about the bitting process
and what bit to use when.
The Top Five Myths About
Competition Cutting Horses
By Larry Trocha
A pro’s advice about cutting horses
and cutting horse prospects.
Reining Horse Training for
Longer Sliding Stops
By Larry Trocha
A pro’s advice about what it takes for a reining horse
or reined cow horse
to perform big-time sliding stops
Featured Guest Horse Trainer
Is It Possible To Train A Horse
For Both Reining & Cutting?
By Art Grunig
A pro’s advice about the difficult task of training
a horse to do both cutting & reining
Featured Online Training Video
How To Fix Horses That Buck,
Rear, Bite, Kick, Spook & More
By Larry Trocha
A top pro demonstrates how to fix horses
with bad behavior problems
Featured Horse Training DVDs
Special Package Offers
Foundation Training Package
Performance Training Package
Mega Training Package
Horse Training Success Story
The Quarter Horse News
17-Year-Old Kid Trained His Own Horse And WON
The National Reining Horse Assoc Futurity,
Limited Non-Pro Title.
Said he watched "ONE" training video over and over.
The kid’s name is Clayton Eggers and the training video
he watched is…
"Teach Your Horse to Rollback & Spin"
Read the whole story in his Quarter Horse News interview.
Hey Larry – How’s things in the Northern hemisphere! I wish I could have come to your team sorting events, I’m a beginner at that here in Australia and would really benefit from training in a ‘real’ environment.
I’ve been working my way thru your Colt Starting, groom, saddle ride & fix on line training (and other dvd’s) and I’m really excited with the progress I’ve made with my 2 yo paint/TB filly. She is going to the professional breaker in a couple of weeks and I’m so pleased to be able to hand over a calm, thinking horse that can be tied up, led properly around the place (with me, not lagging behind even when taken away from her mates), handles flapping things around her, picks up her feet (and holds them up), has her feet trimmed, is rugged, lunges willingly in both directions on the line and at liberty, trots on clucking, canters on kissing, stops on whoa, accepts the roller and having her head tied round (off the halter) and gives to the pressure calmly, backs up when on the lunge or the lead rope and gets out of my space, drops her head almost to the ground when I apply a little pressure and say ‘down’, self-loads on the float and backs off calmly and is generally a joy to be around. I didn’t try bitting her up, saddling or hopping on because I didn’t want to make any mistakes and just thought the breaker can do that part – leave that to the expert!
Your DVD’s and online training are great and you explain everything in a way that I can understand (relief!!
).
I’m very grateful to you and hoping that my young filly does well at the breakers.
Thanks Larry.
Julia.
I am a newcomer to this site but will be a regular from now on. I am 65 years old and just getting started with horses because of 2 Granddaughters that love horses. I have fallen in love with horses as a result. I have been on so many sites getting training and riding tips for 7 months since I started with horses and a lot of them have been good. But ! in just 2 weeks getting help from Larry’s site I have made major strides in learning to handle my horses. No other videos or sites have helped me as much as this site in a short time.The horses I have are good horses but I needed help with learning to handle horses. I plan to become a member to download the videos from the site and can’t wait to get started. Thanks Larry for such a great site and putting this info out in a way that I can understand and be able to see it performed. To be able to have access to years of experience is so great. Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much for all the videos and training tips. It is so great to be able to go back and review techniques!!
Keep up the great work!!
Hi Larry:
Thank you for the cheat sheets I requested. I must say I think they are great. It’s a great way to review the video about 3 times and print 1 out to take it with you when you try out the training methods.
I liken it to an actors cue card or a speakers prompter, keeps one on track and aids in recall of the video and the sequence of the training.
I would be nice if all training videos had such a to-go-buy when you get out to the arena or back yard { although I realize it may not be economically practical }. I made some using your ‘Foals and Weanling’ coarse that I purchased and it was a great help. Next will be the stop and roll back with an older hores
Keep up the good work.
…Jack
Hi Jack,
What cheat sheets are you referring to & how do I get them?
Thanks
Just gettin started reining after riding many years backyard then english, lovin all the good advice and can’t wait to see what happens with my awesome girl. thanks!!
Thank you Larry and Janis for your advice, it is greatly appreciated. In response to the mouthing issues I have had this year, I believe it’s due to the colt’s anxiety levels as Larry commented. These colts (three 2yr. old studs and one 3yr. old gelding) have been stalled for the past year before I started working with them. They get turned out, but were rarely handled. The gelding is the jitteriest, and I believe it’s due to the fact that he’s been stalled the longest. These are not the first colts I start, and I had never had this problem before. However, I’ve noticed that all the horses coming out of this ranch are somewhat anxious. Last year, for example, I worked a 2yr. old mare that came out of this ranch. I thought her anxiety was due to the previous trainers’ methods, but in retrospect, I’m thinking it could be other factors (1) Bloodlines? I know they have some racing in them, Easy Jet, I believe. (2) Minimal human interaction? The worker that tends to the horses is somewhat skidish himself. He won’t handle the horses if they show any signs of temperament. Even the yearlings give him trouble!
On another note, once relaxed (somewhat) the horses actually work very well. They are very attentive, responsive, and light on their feet. I think I just need to slow down as Larry suggested. In time, I hope, these issues will take care of themselves.
Again, thanks!
-Alan