This two-day Cutting Horse Clinic & Jackpot is designed to help HS Rodeo cutters and beginner cutters build confidence in the show pen while having fun in a low‑pressure environment. Riders will work in small groups with clinician/judge Tom Bjorklund to get one‑on‑one coaching on correct position, timing, and effective use of their horse on a cow.
What we will cover
- Reading cattle and safely entering the herd.
- Driving and separating a cow, setting it up in the working area.
- Correct form and cow sense for both horse and rider.
- Improving stops, turns, and draw on a cow.
- Show‑pen strategy, scoring basics, and what a judge is looking for.
Format of the weekend
- Day 1: Dry work, flag work (if available), followed by controlled cow work on live cattle. Riders will have multiple turns to work a cow with coaching before and after each run.
- Day 2: Additional coaching in the morning, then a relaxed jackpot where riders can put their new skills to use in a show‑style setting, with the same judge offering feedback.
Who should attend
- HS Rodeo contestants who cut and want more focused cow‑horse time.
- New or green cutters looking for a structured, supportive clinic setting.
- Riders wanting to better understand judging, rules, and how to improve their scores.
