It’s never a bad idea to end a horse in the same place where they started each day: in the box. In this video tip, brought to you by Genuine Billy Cook Saddles, Tate Kirchenschlager explains why he likes to step off of his head horses at the end of each session in the box.

“I think it is good to get them where you want them in the box, they’ll let their air out and take a breath and relax, and then I’ll step off and loosen them up. We want them to know that this is a good place in here.”

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.

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