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Once the cattle were moved into the central
area, cowboys would switch out horses with others in the remuda. They would
select the best cutting horses and begin to separate the cattle that belonged
to each outfit. “Cutting brought out the very best in cowboy skills
and cooperation between man and horse.” 
A cowboy would identify a cow in the herd that had his ranch’s brand.
He would ride over and direct his cutting horse towards that cow. The horse
would then “cut out” that cow from the rest of the animals being
held. [See the photograph A Real Cutting Horse Turning on a Dime
(LC-180).] Click here to view more cutting images |
 Erwin E. Smith (1886–1947) Turning on a Dime[Mat Walker, Wagon Boss for the Matador, on Doodle Bug, Famous Matador Cutting Horse], ca. 1908 Gelatin dry plate negative Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, Texas LC.S6.180 |
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