cutting horse

American  

noun

1. a saddle horse trained to separate calves, steers, etc., from a herd.

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cutting horse British  

noun

1. a saddle horse trained for use in separating an individual animal, such as a cow, from a herd

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Etymology

Origin of cutting horse

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Jim Johnson, owner of Shawnee Farms in Lewisburg and for more than 30 years involved in state and national Cutting Horse Associations, has recently taken an interest in Josi’s endeavors, Helmick noted.

From Washington Times

Since you are cutting horse racing coverage in print, would you consider making horse racing stories outside the paywall?

From Los Angeles Times

After the cutting horse stakes in December, crews scoop out the sand and then remove the clay and sandy loam base, Slaughter said.

From Seattle Times

It’ll host the Mustang Magic riding show, annual cutting horse stakes and a full calendar of horse shows.

From Seattle Times

Georgia is a barrel racer who works as a stablehand and Bella owns a former cutting horse that she is training to jump.

From New York Times