When a horse drops its shoulders in the corner, you lose control of both the steer and the horse for a couple of strides during the run. In this video lesson, brought to you by Genuine Billy Cook Saddles, Tate Kirchenschlager explains the importance of keeping your horse’s shoulders elevated through the corner—and offers drills to help you gain control in the turn.
“When I rope, I want a horse’s shoulder to stand up and its left leg to get up underneath it,” Kirchenschlager said. “Then I want to be able to move its shoulders across to the left when I go to turn.”
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.
