What is the Driller?

The Driller is a compact, economical and easy-to-carry training device to use with cutting horses. It is easy to set up and easy to use, and will make tuning your horse a simple matter, no matter where you are.

The Driller comes with three parts: a Mikita angle drill, a flag, and the mechanics on which that flag runs.

THE DRILL

The Mikita angle drill is the mechanism that makes this training device so easy to use. Besides its high quality and efficiency in operation, the drill motor has a break that stops immediately when disengaged. That is important when working with your horse.

Secondly, being a variable speed drill, your assistant can operate the flag at the speed you desire. Finally, the drill has a reversible switch that is easily operated with your thumb, making the art of working your horse back and forth a snap.

THE FLAG

The flag is made of a durable poly material that will not be harmed by weather. It is supported at the bottom by pvc pipe which the bottom string runs through. This keeps the flag from swinging in the wind, or flipping over the string and becoming entangled.

The flag is 8 x 18 inches in size. A horse does not require a big object to work. In fact, sometimes the bigger objects can be frightening to young horses. Start working the flag slowly back and forth and it will not take your horse very long to catch on to the idea.

THE MECHANICS

The string is nylon that has been waxed to keep the flag rolling smoothly. Your driller comes with 110 feet of string, but you can easily add as much string as you desire.

A large spool and a small spool are made from poly plastic, which is trouble-free material for the string to wind around. A chain and snap are attached to the small spool, which you can fasten to any object. To set up the Driller, attach the small spool to an object, pull the pin out of the large spool and walk away from the small spool length of the string. At that point, put the pin back into the bottom hole in the spool and you are ready to work.

PUTTING UP THE DRILLER

When you are finished, run the flag all the way to the small spool. Now moved the pin to the middle hole over the string, press the angle drill trigger and follow the string to the flag. Presto! The string is neatly rolled up. To keep it in place, pull the pin out and re-insert it in the top hole.