Reining

It’s not everyday you get to see inside the barn of a professional rider. Cade McCutcheon is the son of Tom and Mandy McCutcheon. Cade isn’t a stranger to the winner’s circle. He’s a NRHA 2 Million Dollar Rider, NRHA Lvl 4 futurity champion, and 2018 WEG Gold and Bronze medalist. What a resume! Can...

It doesn’t matter what discipline you ride, circles are good for every horse and rider! In certain competitions like western dressage tests or reining patterns, the horse must complete a circle. Riding a perfectly round circle is much harder than one might imagine. The horse cannot drift in or out and must have the right...

Carlee McCutcheon, daughter of reining legends Tom and Mandy McCutcheon, not only does well in the reining pen but also wins on the highest English platforms. The McCutcheon family is renowned for their dedication to the discipline of reining and their contributions to its development and promotion. Together, Tom and Mandy McCutcheon have left a...

The sport of reining has exploded in recent years. It’s no mystery why! The sliding stops, fast spins, and lead changes make it a thrilling discipline to ride. The community of reiners are also very welcoming. You can find classes for all different levels. Nowadays, it’s also a lot easier to locate a nearby instructor....

The teams for the American Performance Horseman have been chosen! In a mix of cutting, cow horse, and reining spectacularism, Teton Ridge will put on the American Performance Horseman during the American rodeo. It will air Friday, March 10th. The top five riders from the National Cutting Horse Association, the National Reining Horse Association, and...

It doesn’t get more exhilarating than reining! You’ll really hear the crowd hoot and holler at a competition. These horse and rider teams are performing some incredible maneuvers like sliding stops, spins, and loping circles. The sport continues to gain more attention and drawl in new riders! There’s a lot more to it than what...

Reiners slid into Oklahoma these past few weeks for the 2022 National Reining Horse Association Futurity from November 24th through December 3rd. “Under the lights of the historic Jim Norick Coliseum, the mettle of talented 3-year-old reining horses will be tested as they navigate through the signature circles, spins, and sliding stops the event is...