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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2019

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

From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2019

The quality of care in those stages makes the CSU program stand out from other horse breeders, longtime client and champion cutting horse rider, trainer and breeder Lindy Burch said.

From Washington Times • Apr. 30, 2016

Now in his mid-70s, Rotz still enjoys success riding in cutting horse competitions in the Midwest.

From New York Times • Jun. 5, 2010

Josiah had borrowed Ulibarri’s big palomino horse, the one Ulibarri claimed was a brother to the champion cutting horse at the State Fair.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko