Canadian Cutting Horse

A principle type of Canada, the Canadian Cutter was in great demand for cattle ranching when much of it was done from horseback. Today, this dolichomorphic horse enjoys popularity through the promotion of Cutting and Western riding competitions and for pleasure riding. The Canadian Cutter is still of national importance to Canadian equestrians.

Named for its ability and single out an animal from a group, the Cutter needs to be quick and agile in order to prevent the selected animal form returning to the group. The breed is based on the American Quarter Horse and shares many of its characteristics. The Cutter is an intelligent animal and trainable from an early age. It will respond to the slightest queues from its rider. The Cutter is an active and well-balance mount.

A horse of excellent conformation, the Cutter’s strong, muscular shoulders, short back and well-developed hindquarters enable it to maneuver quickly in and out of the herd. The Cutter stands between 15.1 and 16.1 hh and is usually black, brown or bay in color, but most other solid colors are acceptable, as grey or chestnut. It has a well-proportioned head with a straight or slightly convex profile. Its well-proportioned neck is well set-on its moderately proportioned withers. The chest is broad and well-developed. It has a straight back and a wide, sloping croup. It has clean legs joints and strong tendons. The foot is well-shaped with good horn. The Cutter has a good natural stance.

While the Canadian Cutter is acknowledged in some references as a breed, there is no official breed society or breed standard. The Cutter, therefore, is varied in conformation, but usually carries many Quarter Horse characteristics. In fact, any Quarter Horse may be considered as a Cutting Horse in Canada, and many are.

For information on the American Quarter Horse, visit:

• American Quarter Horse

For More information on the Canadian Cutter, visit:

• Cutting Stallions.com
• Cutting World
• Lazy D Ranch Canadian Horses
• Oklahoma State University, Canadian
• Bibliography

© 1995-2002 NorthWest Breyer Horse Club.
Published August 1998 in NorthWest Breyer Horse Club Newsletter. (em)

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