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Originally Posted by WPOZZZ
Let's see them do it without the rider.
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Cutting horses? They need to know which cow to cut, after that the rider just stays out of the way. There's a fair amount of breeding/training involved, but beyond that its up to the horse.
Are they crazy smart? No, I'd sorta agree with Jeff. They're prey animals in the wild, so their behavior patterns are more built around that. A good one will eventually learn to trust its rider, but when the feces hits the fan bets can be off even with a really good one. I've learned over the years to value steadiness more than beauty or athleticism, as its harder to find.
And yes, they can be like boats money pit wise.