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Stefano Calcagnini – First Memory
NRHA Professional Stefano Calcagnini shares his first memory with a horse.
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Todd Sommers – Favorite Thing about Reiners
Todd Sommers shares what his favorite thing about showing reiners is.
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Nick Valentine – Family & Home Life
NRHA Professional Nick Valentine talks about his family and home life.
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Sam Schaffhauser – Family & Home Life
NRHA Professional Sam Schaffhauser talks about his family and home life.
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Stefano Calcagnini – How he got Involved in Reining
NRHA Professional Stefano Calcagnini talks about his roots in reining.
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Todd Sommers – How Got Involved in Reining
NRHA Professional Todd Sommers shares how he first got involved in the reining horse industry.
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Martin Larcombe – How He Got Involved in Reining
NRHA Professional Martin Larcombe talks about his roots in Australia and how he first got involved in reining.
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Gabe Hutchins – Biggest Influence
NRHA Professional Gabe Hutchins talks about his greatest influences in his training career.
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Gabe Hutchins – First Memory with a Horse
NRHA Professional Gabe Hutchins muses over his first memory with a horse.
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Farrier, Trent Wargo talks about fitting sliders on a horse
How to help a short forelock grow
How can you help a short forelock grow? I have 3 horses, two of them have super short, thin forelocks that just won’t grow! The third horse has a really …
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Allergy Signs in Horses
“I have an 11-year-old Saddlebred gelding. He is a roarer and had a failed tie back surgery years ago. I try to keep his feed moist and am conscious of …
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Common questions about care, custody and control insurance coverage.
Q: I board and train horses I do not own – do I need care, custody and control (CCC) coverage? A: Yes, the intent of care, custody and control insurance …
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Planning Hay Purchases
Purchasing proper hay is a critical management technique that horse owners should master for not only their horse’s wellness but also for their budget’s health. A practical guide to hay …
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Measures you can take to prevent fires or lessen their impact.
Fire safety for barns – are you prepared? If you ask a group of horse owners what safety issues scare them the most, a large number will tell you it’s …
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What NOT to ask when looking for an Assistant Trainer Position
What to Put In & What to Put On: Joints
Make a sound investment Your horse’s joints help power his motion, and keeping them healthy is key to keeping him moving comfortably for years to come. However, a study …
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Protecting Your Horses Knees
Josh Rosenstrater shows us how they protect their horses knees during training at Tom McCutcheon Reining Horses.
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R is for Rehab
Mandy McCutcheon and Emily Moylan give us a behind-the-scenes look at Tom McCutcheon Reining Horses, which is home to the Equine Spa and Rehabilitation Center, a state-of-the-art rehab facility in …
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Paperwork for Horse Shows
Emily Moylan of TMRH shows us how she organizes the paperbook for horse shows and what you’ll need.
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How to Wrap a Hind Leg
Tom McCutcheon Reining Horses own Josh Rosenstrater demonstrates how to wrap a hind leg with polo wraps. Its important to make sure the wraps are not too tight and also …
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3 Ways to Wrap a Leg
Josh Rosenstrater shows 3 different ways to wrap a horse’s front legs with polo wraps. Its important not to wrap the leg too tightly and also a piece of tape …
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Securing Your Cinch – Tom McCutcheon
Tom shows you how he likes to keep his latigo secure in the keeper on his saddle. A lot of times if you only put the latigo through the keeper …
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Tying to a Post Safely – Tom McCutcheon
Tom shows you how he ties his horses to a pipe to keep his horses secure without getting away. Tom also uses a slip-tie knot to be able to quickly …
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Halter Comfort – Tom McCutcheon
Tom shows you how to properly put the halter on your horse to keep your horse comfortable and happy, while you can still control your horse. Make sure the halter …
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Qualities of a Hat – Bobbie Gough
Bobbie Gough talks about the different qualities of hats provided at Shorty’s Caboy Hattery and the difference to the qualities of hats. There are three various qualities starting with the …
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Hats for Particular Disciplines – Bobbie Gough
Bobby Gough of Shorty’s Caboy Hattery talks about the different hats for each discipline. Every discipline is different and has different styles that correlate with their discipline. There are different …
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Saddle Pad Adjustment – Tom McCutcheon
Tom shows you how he adjusts his saddle pad to fit the horse to make it as comfortable as possible for his horse. Tom will lift the pad upward off …
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Arena Screens – Tom McCutcheon
Tom talks about the screens that he puts down during winter to keep his arena warmer, and to keep the wind down.
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How to Put On A Horse Blanket
How To Put On A Horse Blanket – With Pete Kyle A Blanket With Front Buckles Make sure the hooks are undone Have a halter on your horse and a …
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Blanketing Your Horse – Pete Kyle
Pete shows you show to blanket your horse while keeping yourself safe.
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Custom Show Chaps and Leather – Travis Stillson
We go behind-the-scenes to Travis Stillsons shop where he shows us how he makes custom show chaps and headstalls for western riders. Travis shows us the basics of how he …
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Signs of Colic
Signs of Colic Here’s a quick list of the typical signs of colic, and what you should do when your horse is colicking. Clinical signs of colic include behavioral changes …
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Best Ground for an Arena – Tom McCutcheon
Tom goes over what he thinks is the best ground to work on for a reining horse.
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Flex Test – Dr. Pat Garrett
Dr. Garrett speaks about what he looks for while a horse is going through a flex test.
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Teach a Horse to Hold Its Back Leg Up – Pete Kyle
Pete Kyle walks us through how to hold your horses back leg up to be able to easily work with your horse, such as your farrier putting shoes on your …
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How to Hobble a Horse – Pete Kyle
Pete Kyle of Kyle Ranch teaches how to properly hobble a horse. Thank you Pete Kyle for providing your knowledge. Kyle Ranch
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Managing A Hay Barn – Tom McCutcheon
Tom talks about managing his hay barn and what to be careful about when storing hay.
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Braiding a Tail – Tom McCutcheon
Tom talks about why they braid their horses tails and shows you a simple way to do it.
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Pest Control – Luke Winter
Luke Winter shows what to do when finding an unwanted wild animal on the ranch.
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Dragging an Arena – Luke Winter
Luke speaks about how to properly drag your arena and the benefits involved.
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Cleaning a Stall – Reed Kyle
Reed explains the basics of how to clean out a horse stall and the difference between good and bad shavings.
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Halter Horse Conformation – Ted Turner
Ted Turner talks about what he looks for in a halter horse.
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How to Make a Hat at Shorty’s Part 1- Bobbie Gough
Special Thanks to Shorty’s Caboy Hattery! www.ShortysHattery.com (405)-232-4287 1206 S. Agnew Oklahoma City, OK 73108
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How to Make a Hat at Shorty’s Part 2 – Bobbie Gough
Special Thanks to Shorty’s Caboy Hattery! www.ShortysHattery.com (405)-232-4287 1206 S. Agnew Oklahoma City, OK 73108
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Preparing for a Horse Show – Barbara Williams
Barbara, shares her “must-do” checklist before going to a show.
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Fashion Faux Pas – Brianna Sloan
Brianna recounts a few of the Faux Pas she has seen in the show pen.
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Shaping a Hat – Bobbie Gough
Special Thanks to Shorty’s Caboy Hattery! www.ShortysHattery.com (405)-232-4287 1206 S. Agnew Oklahoma City, OK 73108
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Hat Maintenance – Bobbie Gough
Bobbie of Shorty’s Hattery teaches how to properly clean a felt hat Special Thanks to Shorty’s Caboy Hattery! www.ShortysHattery.com (405)-232-4287 1206 S. Agnew Oklahoma City, OK 73108
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Hat Care Misconceptions – Bobbie Gough
Bobbie with Shorty’s Hattery lists a few common misconceptions people have when taking care of their hats. Special Thanks to Shorty’s Caboy Hattery! www.ShortysHattery.com (405)-232-4287 1206 S. Agnew Oklahoma City, OK …
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Fitting a Hat – Bobbie Gough
Bobbie of Shorty’s Hattery goes through the steps of how she fits a hat. Special Thanks to Shorty’s Caboy Hattery! www.ShortysHattery.com (405)-232-4287 1206 S. Agnew Oklahoma City, OK 73108
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Tom’s Tips: Show Shirts
Brianna Sloan of Lucky Paint Custom Show Shirts gives a couple pointers in getting your shirt ready for the big show.
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Matching Pad to Your Horse – Brianna Sloan
Brianna of Lucky Paint Show Shirts gives you the info on how to match your horse’s pad to their color.
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Spring Shots – Dr. Pat Garret
Dr. Pat Garret from Pilot Point talks about the importance of regular seasonal shots for your horse.
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McQuay Legacy
Tim McQuay got started in reining in the 70s, earning his first National Reining Horse Association money in 1978 at the NRHA Futurity in Columbus, Ohio aboard Band Of Glo …
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Hat Styles for Disciplines – Bobbie Gough
Bobbie goes into detail explaining the variety of hats found in various western disciplines. Special Thanks to Shorty’s Caboy Hattery! www.ShortysHattery.com (405)-232-4287 1206 S. Agnew Oklahoma City, OK 73108
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Shoe Types Part Two – Trent Wargo
Trent explains the shoes for the hind end of a reining horse.
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Cleaning Hooves – Trent Wargo
Trent demonstrates how to safely approach and clean your horse’s hooves.
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Tom’s Tips – Finding Dangerous Items in Hooves
Trent talks about finding a dangerous foreign object in your horse and how you should handle the situation until help arrives.
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Stirrup Adjustment – Barbara Williams
Barbara shows you how to adjust your stirrups to the proper length.
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Properly Cinching Your Saddle – Barbara Williams
Trainer Barbara Williams goes into detail the proper way to cinch a horse so your horse is comfortable and does not get “cinchie”. She also gives some tips to follow …
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Switching from Bridle to Halter – Tom McCutcheon
Tom shows your how to safely remove your bridle when you have finished riding and put your halter safely on your horse. He goes through the steps of securing your …
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Tom’s Tips – Halter Comfort
Putting on a halter.
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Basics of Shoeing Part 2 – Trent Wargo
Veteran Farrier, Trent, takes you through the fundamentals of basic horse shoeing.
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Basics of Shoeing Part 1 – Trent Wargo
Veteran Farrier, Trent, takes you through the fundamentals of basic horse shoeing.
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Putting on a Saddle – Tom McCutcheon
Tom explains how to safely saddle a horse and how to make sure the saddle is comfortable for the horse.
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Leading Your Horse in and out of Stalls – Tom McCutcheon
Tom demonstrates how to properly lead a horse in and out of a stall.
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Tom’s Tips – Post Tying
Tom’s quick tips on tying your horse to a post or fence.
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