When you show a cutter, you do so on a loose rein and by using your feet. Learning how to work your horse on a drape rein and avoid “helping” your horse with your hands will allow you to be successful in the show pen.

RL explains why you let your horse work on a loose rein and how to learn how to do it.
When you show a cutter, you do so on a loose rein and by using your feet. Learning how to work your horse on a drape rein and avoid “helping” your horse with your hands will allow you to be successful in the show pen.