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favored ranch "hand" ... a ranch horse has mastery of basic maneuvers for safe riding and a diverse set of trail-specific skills. He trail-rides every day as he works cattle, drags steers, and covers diverse terrain. Working Ranch Horse, Working Cow Horse or Roping. The difference between working ranch horse and working cow horse is minimal. In both, the horse and rider perform a reining pattern, cut or work a cow at one end of the arena, turn the cow, and move the cow in a circle. This requires the widest range of skill of all the events. Some organizations provide the option of roping a cow instead, without the necessity of tying it fast to the saddle. The average horse lives between 25 and 35 years. The span of 10 years is because of varying factors like breed, size, genetics, and proper care. Ponies tend to live longer than larger horses and can be seen thriving well into their late thirties and even forties.

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