Cutting Horse Training Videos
Cutting Horse Videos That Teach Every Aspect Of Riding, Training & Showing A Cutting Horse!
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.
Although I've trained and shown reining and working cow horses in AQHA competition, my first love has always been cutting (NCHA & PCCHA).
I've won multiple aged events and year-end titles (so have my non-pros) but I enjoy training futurity horses the most.
My last two futurity seasons (2008 & 2010) resulted in finalists both years.
I am happy to share this specialized knowledge with you through my online videos, DVDs and FREE Horse Training Tips Insider.
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Cutting Horse Know How New and very, very good! A "3-Step System" For Learning To Ride & Tune Cutting Horses This program is an online course of instructional videos, guaranteed to help you become a more confident… skilled… and accomplished cutting horse rider. Instant access! Members Login -
How to Start Your Horse on Cattle The secret to starting and developing a "cow smart" cow horse. This dvd is super detailed. Nothing is left out. If you want to get your horse started on cattle the right way, here's the blueprint. -
Cutting Horse Training using
the Mechanical Cow
The secret to training a cow horse when you don't have fresh cattle. These days everybody recognizes the need to have the best tools available to get the job done. The mechanical cow or flag is one of those indispensable tools all serious cutting trainers use to train their horse.
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Approaches to Cutting FREE to my Inner Circle members! The fine points of training, tuning and showing a cutting horse. The best herd work instruction you'll ever see. Send me an email to inquire about becoming a member. -
Competition Cutting FREE to my Inner Circle members! Training the cutting horse from start to finish. Takes you through the entire training process. Must have. Send me an email to inquire about becoming a member. -
Iconoclast Support Boots New, absolutely the best and a must for competition cutting horses.
Need a mechanical cow? Here's the best…
CowTrac Mechanical Cow
Success Story 1
Dear Larry,
I ordered “Starting Your Horse on Cattle” first and was so impressed I ordered the “Cutting Horse Training using the Mechanical Cow” video, joined the Inner Circle and I’m still impressed. You are answering so many questions. I can’t get enough! You are a great teacher and also a great horseman.
Thanks! - J D Henley, Stratford, TX
Success Story 2
Dear Larry,
My husband and I are so pleased with your cutting video! It is the best we have seen on the market yet. We love all the detailed information you give and yet keep in calm control of the horse and cow as you are teaching. A mark of a true professional. We have already ordered more videos from your site and plan to order more in the future. Thanks for making "real" professional training information available.
Sincerely, - Jon and Pam Hunnicutt
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KatelynnMy horse and I are just starting to get into sorting. We don't have access to cows all the time so we've set up a 'mechanical cow' in our round pen but I'm having trouble keeping my horse's attention on the flag. He's interested in everything BUT the flag. I don't have this problem when I work cows. Any tips?
Thank you!
JohnHi Larry,
just want to say thanks for so many good tips on training and your vey good advice.
So much appreciated.
THanks ,John
Juslain lumayeI just got a stud that was at a cutter trainer for 4mnths. He wont cross over in the front he does a lil now but the trainer said u never alow a cutter to cross over. Is this true?
LarryTrocha@Juslain lumaye: Hi Juslain. When it comes to training horses… to each their own.
As far as crossing over goes… I went to a cutting just last weekend.
The cutting was judged by Tim Stuart (an NCHA 4-A judge).
The stallion I showed in the Open class, marked a 75 and won the class.
The gelding I showed in the $10,000 Novice class, marked a 75 and won that 19-horse class.
BOTH HORSES ARE TRAINED TO CROSS OVER.
The horse I rode to win the year-end Championship saddle last year was trained to CROSS UNDER.
Nuff said.
Larry T.
Thank you! Im also a judge going for my nrcha this weekend and when I rode with ray hunt he always said the best horse is a balanced horse. The lady who owns the stud n the past trainer all get on my case for getting him to cross over says hell fall over lol. Just wanted your ideas congrats on your score. I didnt wana get in a tiff with them but to me from a judges pov I wana see that cross over shows me athleticness and balance. Thanks agien. @LarryTrocha:
Thank you! Im also a judge going for my nrcha this weekend and when I rode with ray hunt he always said the best horse is a balanced horse. The lady who owns the stud n the past trainer all get on my case for getting him to cross over says hell fall over lol. Just wanted your ideas congrats on your score. I didnt wana get in a tiff with them but to me from a judges pov I wana see that cross over shows me athleticness and balance. Thanks agien. Other commen/ question I have always been taought that theres two spinns wch outside hind leg and reining inside hind leg it was a huge tiff at the judges seminar thats they say the only spin is the inside n they got really pissy about it. What are your ideas? @LarryTrocha:
Dan HeindlLarry,
I've had an interest in riding for many years, but haven't been able to pursue this interest.
I've only ridden a few hours in the last 40 years. In a couple of years I'll be retiring
and hope to pursue this interest – I have a couple hundred acres here in Wisconsin.
I'd like to develop a working relationship not just a pleasure relationship in riding. I
find cutting and reining to be most appealing, especially cutting. When I select a horse,
I will also be getting tack, some lessons locally, and most likely a set of DVDs from you.
I've been watching your online videos, and have two questions. In watching your video
for selecting a saddle, I see the value in getting a saddle that properly fits the horse
and rider – most likely a custom made saddle. If a horse is young and developing,
when can you get a custom saddle that will most likely be a good fit for many years? Do you typically start training to saddle while the horse is younger then this – what do
you use for a saddle at this time?
Secondly, in your videos you correct whenever the horse does not keep its head down.
What is the reason to train the horse to keep its head down? I assume it
encourages the horse to be more attentive to what you ask it to do, not that it is
only a requirement for showing, but I don't know.- hope you can help me understand.
Thanks
@Dan Heindl: Hi Dan. No one saddle is going fit any horse for years and years.
A horse's back changes a lot during his life.
Also…
Once you try to do cutting or reining, you'll understand the importance of good head position.
Larry T.
courtneyLarry,
I recently purchased a cutting bred yearling filly. So far she seems extremely quick & very attentive….my hopes are that she will be very cowy & enjoy cutting even with all the hard work….only time & lots of training will tell of course but what I am wondering is if you could possibly take a look at her pedigree for me? I don't recognize the horses on her papers but I recognize a lot from her fourth generation back. Another question I have is why would anyone breed a cutter to a halter horse? Zan Parr Bar is 6 generations back on her sires side & he was bred to Shanghai Breeze which is by Impressive. My fillys name is Pepsi Witha Attitude. She is on allbreedpedigree.com if you could tell me if she has good cutting bloodlines. Thank you!
Dave GaultDo you know of a school for beginner cutting horse riders? I live in Ohio but would travel to the right location to get started. thank you.
@Dave Gault: Hi Dave. You can find one on the ncha website or maybe an ad in the quarter horse news.
The problem is finding one that will supply you with a horse. Most clinics require you to bring your own horse.
The other problem is finding a clinic with an instructor that's a good communicator and knows how to teach.
Pretty tough to find.
That's why I don't recommend any of the ones I know about.
Larry T.
Antonio De pinhoHello Mr Trocha I'm watching the video of the horse CowHouse Genuine Ich and wanted to know if is still for sale, also wanted to know how many hands have have this horse.
Best regards
Antonio
@Antonio De pinho: Hi Antonio. The stallion you refer to has already been sold. He was an absolute bargain. One of the best horses in my barn.
Take care,
Larry T.
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