Cutting Horse Training Online

08/28/2026

This will be the chance of a lifetime! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity.

⭐️ JUST ANNOUNCED: 𝑨𝑼𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑵 & 𝑪𝑨𝑫𝑬 𝑺𝑯𝑬𝑷𝑨𝑹𝑫 ⭐️

This is a special one.
We are incredibly honored to announce that Austin Shepard and Cade Shepard have generously donated an exclusive Spend the Day with Austin & Cade Shepard experience to the live auction at the 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑨 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 | 𝑹𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝑨 𝑾𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝑮𝒂𝒍𝒂.

Two generations of extraordinary horsemen. A father and son who have each built incredible careers in the cutting horse industry, now offering one lucky bidder the opportunity to step inside their program and spend the day learning, watching and experiencing it alongside them.

𝑨𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒅 is an NCHA Hall of Famer with more than $12.6 million in earnings, and fresh off an incredible 231-point championship at the 2026 Run For A Million Open Cutting Horse Challenge.

Alongside him is Cade Shepard, who has already amassed more than $2.1 million in lifetime earnings, establishing himself as one of the industry's accomplished Open trainers in his own right.

For anyone who loves cutting horses, this is an extraordinary opportunity to spend a day with a father-son team whose knowledge, horsemanship and success span generations.

𝑾𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝑨𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑹𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝑨 𝑾𝒊𝒔𝒉. ⭐️

This experience will be offered LIVE on November 13th at the Experience A Star — Ride A Wish Gala at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, benefiting children with critical illnesses through Make-A-Wish.

𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍. 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒚.
𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻.
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08/28/2026

Talk about a good season so far, Kenny Platt Cutting Horses is well on his way to $1 Million just in LAE money for 2026, and it’s only August! After the finals from the Idaho Cutting Horse Association Futurity was added, he has won $913,546 in limited-aged money this year. Unbelievable if you ask us! Check out our full list at https://performancehorsecentral.com/stats/?i=LAE+Open+Rider+Stats+2026 and please remember these charts are calculated by the PHC staff and are unofficial.

08/22/2026

NEW VIDEO! Join John Mitchell as he reveals to clinic participants the key to staying locked in with the cow - including:
* How to school your horse IN time with the cow NOT after the cow has left.
* Assist your horse WITHOUT making him late.
* How to keep your horse engaged.
* Where the position your knee should be on relative to the cow.
* Let the cow start the turn.
* Your level of pressure is related to what you're trying to achieve.
* How to hold with your feet to make your horse wait.
* Loads more....
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National Cutting Horse Association
NCHA of Italy
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Rosy o' Grady's cutting horse

08/20/2026

Not every successful ride is defined by the final score. Every smoother stop, better decision, and stronger connection with your horse is a step forward. Those small improvements build confidence, consistency, and lasting success.

Keep showing up, trust the process, and celebrate every win along the way with CHTO.

08/19/2026

Every run tells a story, but the biggest improvements happen after the ride. Instead of focusing only on the score, take time to review what really happened in the pen. Did you maintain control of the cow? Was your positioning helping your horse stay effective? Were your cues timely and consistent? Asking the right questions helps you identify small adjustments that can make a big difference over time. The best riders don't just practice, they analyze, learn, and apply what they discover. Watch your runs with purpose, make each ride a learning opportunity, and keep building confidence with CHTO.

08/19/2026

Most riders don't stop improving because they lack talent. They stop because they keep running into the same challenge without knowing what's causing it.

Maybe your horse isn't turning as cleanly as you'd like. Maybe your timing feels off, or every practice session leaves you with more questions than answers. We've all been there.

The difference is having someone who can explain the why behind the problem and show you exactly how to fix it.

That's what CHTO Live is built for. Learn practical drills, proven training methods, and real insights from experienced cutting horse trainers who help you make steady progress, one ride at a time.

Ready to solve the challenges holding you back? Join CHTO through the link in our bio.

08/18/2026

08/17/2026

Unlock the secrets to perfect cow positioning! 🐄 Our trainers, like Clint Allen and John Mitchell, share their elite approaches to mastering your horse's position on a cow. This isn't just about riding; it's about understanding the subtle art of cutting. Dive deep into specific strategies that will transform your run.

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08/15/2026

Every great horseman is always learning. With more than 850 cutting horse training videos and new lessons added every month, CHTO gives you ongoing access to trusted knowledge from experienced trainers.

Whether you're refining fundamentals, solving training challenges, or looking for fresh ideas, there's always something new to help you grow.

Learn at your own pace, revisit lessons whenever you need them, and keep building your skills with a video library designed to support your journey every step of the way.

08/14/2026

Big A has another massive victory!👏👏👏