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, 1998Success 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 1999With 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.