Good gosh Melissa, that is scary! I've had it happen a few times and almost broken my arm trying to turn them! I've never ridden a cutting horse either, but I would love to. I went the Western Pleasure route and Hunter/Jumper and then DH converted me to Walking horses. I miss my old Quarter Horses, but it is really difficult to ride the 2 together and keep at the same pace.
Glad Mr. Ben learned his lesson!