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Cow-Horse Tips

Cow Horse Tips 1

"Anyone looking to improve their horsemanship skills can benefit from this event," says trainer and competitor Lyn Anderson. Photograph by Primo Morales.

Cow Horse Tips 2

Turning a cow on the fence can intimidate even experienced horsemen. Take it slow at first and work up to competition speed. Photograph by Ross Hecox.

Cow Horse Tips 3

Understanding what's involved with the event—from top to bottom—before you enter the arena will make the transition to working cow horse easier in the long run says competitor Jennifer Leiker. Photograph by Primo Morales.

Cow Horse Tips 4

Horsemen with backgrounds in cutting and reining tend to have a jump on the competition in amateur classes at working-cow-horse events. Photograph by Ross Hecox.

Cow Horse Tips 5

The main requirement for competing in reined-cow-horse competitions is a great horse. With elements of cutting, reining, roping and working the fence all involved, a well-rounded horse is a necessity. Photograph by Ross Hecox.