By Jon Conklin • Updated • 6–8 min read
Reined cow horses are the Swiss Army knives of the western world—ratey, gritty, and broke enough to hit every cue. Here’s how the event works and a simple, show-safe care routine that keeps them ready from herd work to fence runs.
In NRCHA-style competition, horses show in three phases: herd work (cutting), reining, and fence work (boxing, then taking a cow down the fence with turns and a circle). It’s a test of precision, cow sense, and gears.
They stay soft in the face and tuned to the seat—thinking through the cow while still nailing pattern details.
Deep stops, fast rollbacks, effortless lead changes, and the gas to control a cow down the wall without losing balance.
Stops, spins, and fence turns stack load. Rotate intensity, add hand-walking, and keep cool-downs consistent.
Drill the cue, then quit. Save juice for show day and fence runs when it counts.
Use sensation-free topical care after work so recovery calms the horse instead of lighting them up.
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Herd work (cutting), reining, and fence work (boxing, then taking a cow down the fence with turns and a circle). Check your show’s current rulebook for specifics.
Prioritize hand-walking, stretching, and sensation-free topical care after runs. Keep schools short in the days following heavy fence classes.
Our flagship gel is sensation-free and trusted by competitive riders. Always review current association rules and ingredient guidance.
Yes—use the gel broadly post-work, then apply MasterMudd™ to targeted high-motion areas as labeled. Avoid stacking too many products on the same spot.
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It stays on the legs longer and can be used on cuts and bumps
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