No matter the age of the horse, setting them up for success starts with the equipment you use. In this video tip, presented by Genuine Billy Cook Saddles, Tate Kirchenschlager emphasizes the importance of using quality gear on young horses from the very beginning.
“When you have your finished horse, you put your best saddle, your best pad, your best bridle and all your good stuff on them. You have to do that for the young horses, too.”
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.
