When running to a steer, it is ideal if a horse will run to their spot and rate on their own—without being told to do so. In this video tip, brought to you by Genuine Billy Cook Saddles, Tate Kirchenschlager explains how he starts that process in his head horses and how he utilizes a breakaway rope to get that done.
“I’m doing this to teach him how to run freely to the steer with his shoulders up, and then I want him to match the stride of the steer once he gets to it. Then, after I rope, I want him to wait right there until I tell him what to do next.”
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.
