Mechanical Horse And Calf Help Train For Rodeo

Mechanical Horse And Calf Help Train For Rodeo FARM HOME recreation A mechanical cutting horse and calf lets rodeo competitors train without tiring a horse or having to keep livestock It also makes a fantastic attraction at fairs or horse events Lannie Ashley a former rodeo cowboy designed the system to simulate the cutting experience Riders set the speed for their skill level and use leg pressure to move the horse along a 60-ft track The calf moves parallel with the horse “There are sensors on it so you can ride it like a real cutting horse ” Ashley says adding that his experience gives him an edge on creating a realistic mechanical horse He built his first mechanical calf about 15 years ago It includes variable speed for a rider to practice with a cutting horse It helped serious professionals train their horses without the expense of keeping cows In 2009 he introduced a prototype of the horse and refined it a couple of years ago when he paired it with the calf so the horse and calf run alongside each other on the training track It’s perfect for serious competitors says the Marshall Texas entrepreneur “Cutting horses tire in 2 1/2 minutes so it’s difficult to get enough practice ” he says With his mechanical setup and longer practice sessions a cutter can get good in a few weeks Pricing starts at $20 000 Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Lannie Ashley 1012 Stonewall Dr Marshall Texas 75672 ph 903 926-7712; www lannieashley com

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