Success begins in the box. A head horse that’s standing square, balanced and ready to fire is more likely to give you the kind of start that sets up a winning run. In this video lesson brought to you by Genuine Billy Cook Saddles, Tate Kirchenschlager breaks down the fundamentals of body control in the box—sharing simple, effective tips to help your horse stand correctly and push off with power every time.
“If your horse is sprawled out, his feet are everywhere, his body’s flattened out and his shoulders and ribs aren’t picked up, he’s not going to be able to fire off the back of the box as hard as you want him to.”
About Tate Kirchenschlager
Roping.com coach Tate Kirchenschlager has made a name for himself in the roping community as a trainer’s trainer, with numerous accolades to his name. He’s the 2021 American Rope Horse Futurity Association Champion Header as well as the trainer of the 2019 AQHA/PRCA Head Horse of the Year. He made the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in 2019 and since then, he’s been laser-focused on making user-friendly horses for ropers of every level.
About Genuine Billy Cook Saddles
For more than 70 years, Genuine Billy Cook Saddles have reflected the craftsmanship and values of the American West. Handmade with purpose, the saddles and tack are built to perform, whether on the ranch or in the arena at the highest levels of competition. With an emphasis on fit, function and timeless design, Genuine Billy Cook saddles continue to serve those for whom horsemanship is a way of life.
