Knowing how to use your hands and your feet—and more importantly, when to use each—is one of the most important parts of riding and training one. In this video tip, presented by Genuine Billy Cook Saddles, Tate Kirchenschlager explains how small changes in how you communicate with your horse can affect everything from body position to the finish of your run.
“You can only control so much with your hand, but if you put your hand and your feet together at the same time, you can control the whole thing. If they’re on the same page, the horse is on the same page.”
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.
