Before the Cut

Cutting Rodeo Events require a horse and rider to separate a calf from a small herd. Once the calf is separated the horse's skill and instincts are required to keep the calf from joining the herd. Watching the performance puts a lot of strain on the horses legs as it moves from side to side in quick motion to keep the calf from returning to the fold. This young lady was preparing her Cutter horse for the competition in the Junior Rodeo. To see a video of this painting in progress, click here.