Cutting, One Run At A Time (Paperback)

~ Julie Wells (Author), Barbra Schulte (Author)

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Review

"Cutting, One Run At A Time is a clever book on learning the mechanics of cutting. It combines Barbra's knowledge of cutting with her demonstrated skill for helping non-pros and amateurs get more out of cutting. Plus, it is packed full of her vast knowledge about how to get and stay Mentally Tough. The simple but smart use of graphic elements make the book a fun read...the photography is snappy and well-used to illustrate her techniques and tips. It's tightly packed with fresh, insightful and practical information that will prove useful to cutters and non-cutters alike. Samples of the 10 chapters include: Chapter One: Dreams and Goals: The Process of Becoming; Chapter Two: Build a Strong Support System; Chapter Three: Choose a Horse that Fits You; Chapter Four: Basic Riding Skills; Chapter Five: Mentally Tough; Chapter Six: Riding a Trained Cutting Horse; Chapter Seven: Maintaining a Trained Cutting Horse; Chapter Eight: Herdwork Skills; Chapter Nine: Studying Cattle -- Predicting Behavior; Chapter Ten: Improve Your Showing -- One Run At A Time." -- A reader

"Cutting, One Run At A Time," is a clever book on learning the mechanics of cutting...teaching cutters to stay focused, to slow down their thinking and to enjoy the run. Schulte, along with free-lance writer Julie Wells, has put the Mentally Tough philosophy into book form in a way that takes the fear factor out of cutting...the handy methods Schulte employs...makes the information easier to retain...tips and sidebars...graphics...photos...are well used to illustrate things like correct body position, horse-to-cow set ups... Although the book is an easy read, it's tightly packed with fresh, insightful and practical information, from training yourself mentally and emotionally... to gaining more control during your two and a half minutes in the spotlight. -- John Brasseaux, QUARTER HORSE NEWS, December 11, 1998

Success in cutting - or any discipline - isn't guaranteed with the best trainer and a high-priced horse...you can't reach your maximum performance potential until you school your mind...even those who aren't cutting participants can learn from the book's first five chapters. Schulte teaches how to gain total control of your thoughts, feelings, and actions. The end result: You stay calm and focused, make rational, split-second decisions under pressure; and most importantly, have the most fun you've ever had competing. The remaining chapters are dedicated specifically to cutting...Schulte provides easy-to-follow, how-to instruction...diagrams and photos supplement her explanations...Graphic icons used to denote tips and strategies are reader friendly...The book is well worth the read--packed with fresh, motivating information that will help you improve your scores and your enjoyment. -- Jennifer J. Denison, HORSE & RIDER, APRIL 1999

With the release of her first book...cutting horse trainer and personal performance coach Barbra Schulte gallops into the equine literary market... With an in-depth look at many of the problems and pitfalls cutters encounter, Schulte gives readers a fresh perspective and identifies, step-by-step, how to master the mechanics of cutting. But, of course, there is a unique twist. Schulte's book is packed full of her vast knowledge of how to get - and stay - Mentally Tough. With 10 chapters of helpful information, Schulte takes readers on a guided tour of the world of cutting success and tells them how to get there, one run at a time. From tuning to training, herdwork to showmanship, schooling to riding a trained horse, Schulte's book has it all. All you need is a clearly defined goal and the desire to learn how to be a better, more centered showman. -- CUTTING HORSE CHATTER, OCTOBER 1998

Product Description

Written by cutting horse trainer, teacher, international clinician and author, Barbra Schulte, Cutting, One Run At A Time is sure to become every cutter's personal cutting resource guide with all the information, tips, pictures, illustrations, and quotes needed to boost their cutting expertise...guaranteed. Plus, riders from any discipline will benefit from the first five chapters which are geared toward helping riders master high-performance skills and incorporate Barbra's Mentally Tough program into their everyday riding.

Divided into two major sections, the first section covers critical foundation skills outside of the cutting arena. It will help you to: Identify your goals
Build a strong support system
Choose a horse that suits your needs
Develop basic riding skills
Learn the mental skills of great competitors

Then the second half will give you many indispensable tips about how to ride and show in the arena. It will help you to: Master riding a trained cutting horse
Maintain your trained cutting horse
Develop your own showmanship style
Study cattle to be more in control
Execute confident herdwork strategies

Plus, you'll enjoy: Quotes from champion non-pro and pro riders like Paul Hansma, Lindy Burch, Winston Hansma, Kobie Woods, and Dick Gaines.

Summarized tips for quick reference.

Resource suggestions for cutting, as well as reined cow horse, reining, team penning, and other related events.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Center for Equestrian Performance (February 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966258509
• ISBN-13: 978-0966258509
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,377,554 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An All Around Guide to Cutting, April 21, 2000

By	"barngirl" (California) - See all my reviews

Barbara Schulte's point-by-point guide to cutting and competing devotes about half of its content to the mental aspect of the sport. Barbara covers topics such as the importance of goal setting, mental strategies, and the power of positive thinking. In the remaining half, she deals with selecting the right horse, making sure the rider has the basic riding skills down, practicing effectively, and learning how to work the herd. The material is presented in "executive summary" fashion with the outset of each chapter telling the reader what that chapter will say. Within each chapter, Barbara and co-author Julie Wells present information using a lot of numbered lists and headings. No reader should fail to understand the book's important points. At times, however, the elegantly simple presentation may not convey enough detail to be useful. For example, when telling the reader "how to get" a horse to have head/neck flexibility, the book assumes the reader knows what to feel for "when the horse gives his nose in response to your request." (People may incorrectly think a horse "gives" when his nose points in the direction of the direct rein pull but the horse is still bracing on the rein, not softening.)

When Barbara presents information on reading cattle and working the herd, she excels. The reader will appreciate how she breaks down each step of a cut and correlates those steps with what the rider should be doing to effectively ride his or her horse. She could have written the whole book on those topics, and the reader would still want more.

The book's quirky format may annoy some readers. (On the even numbered pages are inspirational quotes from cutters or photos/illustrations; the odd numbered pages contain the text.) But the presentation does make for easy reading. Whether the reader is interested in acquiring performance coaching/positive thinking skills, learning how to cut cattle, or both, Barbara shares enough gems to make this a worthwhile read.