Cutting

Puts an American Quarter Horse against a cow in a battle of wills. Horse and rider must move quietly into a herd of cattle, cut one cow from the herd, drive it to the center of the arena and “hold” it away from the herd. The horse is scored on its ability to keep the cow from returning to the herd, cow sense, attentiveness and courage. There is a 2-1/2 minute time limit.

August 08, 2024 | News and Publications , Timed / Speed events
This year, AQHA awarded 12 top-horse titles to 10 exceptional equine athletes that stood out against the rest at the National High School Finals Rodeo.
April 29, 2024 | , Breeding
These are the leading cutting sires of 2023. Find the top bloodlines dominating the sport of cutting.
March 17, 2023 | , Breeding
These are the leading cutting sires of 2022. Find the top bloodlines dominating the sport of cutting.
March 11, 2023 | News and Publications , The American Quarter Horse Journal
The inaugural The American Performance Horseman, featuring American Quarter Horses, saw individual and team winners.
February 15, 2023 | News and Publications , The American Quarter Horse Journal
Corey Cushing, Wes Galyean and Andrea Fappani make up Team Purple. See the pedigrees and earnings for their primary and reserve horses.