Classic Hope

The movement of the cutting horse is a symphony in grace. The term cutting horse was given to the horse trained to cut-a-way an animal (cow) from a herd and separate it into a select group. The trained cutter does the work. The rider picks the animal to be separated and the horse does the rest, just hang on and keep a tight saddle. Cutting contests are highly competitive as a timed and big purse equine event. This event is related to an event called penning.