John settles a herd at the 2012 NCHA Futurity and talks about the importance of settling the herd for not only the first contestant but also the last. He wants to see the cattle blend and move around him comfortably, so it’s easier for the competitors to make their cuts. John also wants to make sure that he has walked past every cow so that the people watching the cattle get to see how it reacts to the horse.
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John Mitchell
After a childhood spent in the saddle showing in western pleasure, English and cutting, John Mitchell decided early on that dropping the reins was the sport for him. Originally from Australia, Mitchell began riding horses for Winderadeen, a large quarter horse breeder in New South Wales.