About Livewire Cutting Systems

About Livewire Cutting Systems

Livewire Cutting Systems LLC is an American company based in Jamestown, California, designing and building premium cutting flag systems for cutting horses, reined cow horses, ranch sorting horses, and working ranch horses.

Built by Horsemen, for Horsemen

Every Livewire system is designed with the rider in mind. Saddle-operated controls. Intuitive speed settings. Features like record and playback that let you focus on the horse instead of the equipment. We built what we wished existed — and we stand behind it completely.

We're not a big-box manufacturer. We're a small, family operation run by people who train horses and understand what it takes to develop a great cutting horse. When you contact us, you're talking to someone who knows the product and cares about your program.

Our Story

At Livewire Cutting Systems, we're a small family-run business built around a passion for horses, innovation, and western traditions.

Like many horse owners, I wanted a cutting flag system that was dependable, easy to use, and packed with the features I actually needed. After researching the options available, I couldn't find a system that offered the performance I wanted at a price that made sense. So I decided to build one myself.

By trade, I'm a hydroelectric power plant technician, where reliability, precision, and attention to detail aren't optional — they're essential. I brought that same engineering mindset into designing Livewire. Every system is built to be smooth, dependable, and intuitive to operate, with features that help riders get more value out of every training session.

When I'm not at work, you'll usually find our family in the arena or on the ranch. We enjoy ranch cutting, ranch sorting, roping, and spending time with our horses. Living in the Sierra foothills of California, we're fortunate to be surrounded by a community where western values, horsemanship, and hard work are still part of everyday life.

That lifestyle shapes everything we build.

Livewire wasn't created by a large corporation or a marketing company. It was created by a horseman who wanted better equipment for his own horses and now enjoys helping others improve theirs.

Today, we're proud to offer American-built cutting flag systems that help riders and trainers work horses with greater consistency, confidence, and control — whether they're preparing for competition, developing a young horse, or simply enjoying time in the arena.

Thank you for supporting our family business. Every order means a great deal to us, and we're committed to providing the kind of products and customer service we'd expect ourselves.

We look forward to being a part of your horsemanship journey.

— Jimmy Blase
Founder, Livewire Cutting Systems

Our Products

We offer three flag systems built for different programs and environments:

  • Livewire Lite — Portable, battery-powered, and built for home arenas, clinics, and mobile trainers. Runs on standard DeWalt or Milwaukee 20V batteries.
  • Livewire Pro — Heavy-duty steel construction for professional trainers and high-use programs. Built for daily work.
  • Livewire Pro Solar — Full professional performance with integrated solar charging — no outlet required. Ideal for remote arenas and off-grid setups.

We also carry a full line of replacement parts and accessories to keep your system running at peak performance.

Our Commitment to Quality

Every Livewire system is built to perform under real training conditions — not just look good in a product photo. We use quality materials, test our systems in working arenas, and continuously refine our designs based on feedback from trainers in the field.

All Livewire drive units carry a 2-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Remotes are covered for 1 year. If something isn't right, we'll make it right. See our full Warranty page for details.

Where We're Based

Livewire Cutting Systems LLC is located in Jamestown, California — in the heart of the Sierra Nevada foothills, where horses are part of everyday life. We ship throughout the United States and internationally on select products.

Our Mission

To build the most reliable, professional-grade cutting flag systems available — and to support the western performance horse community with the tools, resources, and knowledge needed to develop great horses and great riders.

That's why we built the Livewire Training Academy — a free educational resource for cutting horse, reined cow horse, ranch horse, and ranch sorting enthusiasts at every level.

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