The Area 18 Augusta Cutting Horse Competition is being held this weekend at the Bulloch County Agricultural Complex .
The National Cutting Horse Association-sanctioned show continues Saturday and Sunday, starting a 8 a.m. The term "cutting" refers to the act of separating one cow from a herd of cattle, then preventing the cow from returning to the herd.
Competitors work two to three cows and are judged by the horse's cutting ability and the rider's showmanship.