Cutting

Cutting horses perform almost independently of the rider. During the judging points are lost if the rider cues the horse. The objective is to sort one calf from a herd and then to prevent it returning to the other calves. The sport evolved from the practical aspects of ranch work, with the first competition taking place around the turn of the century. In competition the horse is judged for 2.5minutes during which it usually cuts two or three calves.

Cutting is a high-intensity activity in which the horse must have quick reaction times and the ability to turn and accelerate in either direction in response to the unpredictable movements of the calf. When working cows, cutting horses keeps their forequarters, head and neck low while making extremely quick to lateral movements. The hindquarters, used as pivot points, are well under the horse and carry most of the weight. Consequently, this action will cause cutting horses to show stress in the neck, shoulders, chest, back and hindquarters as a result of tension build-up.

Common recorded problems related to Cutting horses that Equissage can help with are;
  • Tense and reactive to pain in the lumbar sacral region
  • Increase recovery time to common ailments such as sacroiliac ligament strain/sprain
  • Stiffness in base of neck – decreasing take off and stride length
  • Muscle fatigue, atrophy and dehydration

Equissage is a safe, easy to use, natural, non-aggressive and non-invasive way to effectively warm up and cool down your horse, prevent common issues, improve performance and maintain your horse in peak condition.

Voted “Best New Horse Product in the World” in 2000 BETA UK, Cutting riders world wide love how Equissage provides a full body workout, equivalent to a 10km walk for their competition horse. Equissage gently penetrates through 4 foot of bone and 2 foot of tissue to provide the following benefits to Cutting horses:

  • Increased blood flow, specifically around the joints to decrease the likelihood of injuries, sprains and strains
  • Improved lymphatic drainage to assist in the removal of lactic acid, speed up recovery, reduce fatigue and encourage water consumption
  • Relaxation of the muscles, keeping them soft and supple. Naturally helping to relieve pain, unlock tension and reduce muscle spasm, improves flexion and bend especially in the neck and sacroiliac
  • Improved joint mobility to assist in control, accuracy, flexibility and improved reaction times to improve performance

Equissage is an essential tool in improving the health and performance of horses in every stable.

For further information regarding other health issues, learn more about Equissage and to speak to one of our Consultants to arrange a FREE DEMONSTRATION please contact us.

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