Michael and Smart Pair of Docs took part in the 2005 National Stock Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity and Horse Show and were placed first in the Intermediate and Amateur Non Pro Finals.

The competition is made up of three events: cutting, reining and fence work.

Cutting requires one cow to be separated from the herd. The rider is judged by the agility and athleticism of the horse and their ability to walk the horse through the herd quietly without disturbing the rest of the cattle. Once the cow is separated, it must be controlled and not allowed to get back to the herd. The horse may not be guided with the reins - only the rider's legs. Click here to watch Michael in the cutting event.

Reining requires the rider and horse to complete a series of required maneuvers, including big fast circles, small slow circles, spins to the left and right and slide to a stop. Click here to watch Michael in the reining event.

Fence work requires the cow to be controlled on the short end of the arena from side to side. The cow is allowed to run down the long side of the arena against the fence, the horse and rider must pass the cow, cut it off and turn it around and make it run back down the fence in the opposite direction. The horse and rider must pass and cut off the cow once more. Finally, the cow is allowed to move into the center of the arena and then moved in a small circle in one direction and then the other. Click here to watch Michael in the fence work event.