Brad works with a rider preparing for a ranch cutting show by teaching him how to tune up his horse and practice with turnback help to simulate the atmosphere of a real show. Begin with dry work to focus on execution of maneuvers, then move on to practicing on live cattle.

When your horse is rating well and responsive during boxing and fence work practice, learn from Brad how to successfully set yourself up for circling. Brad teaches how to finish a turn and start circling, and what to do if your cow stays on the wall.

Brad Barkemeyer breaks down his checklist during fence work practice that focuses on each section; boxing, going down the fence, and circling. Follow these steps to practice form and execution of maneuvers, and pay attention to where your horse needs support or practice.

Brad discusses the importance of focusing on form during circling, and how to teach your horse to keep his shoulder up and drive his hip to the inside to avoid leaning on the cow.

Before he begins to circle the cow, Brad takes time to practice boxing and driving the cow to warm-up his horse and practice fundamentals. Learn how to practice rate and speed during this maneuver, and teach your horse to get to the shoulder and rate the cow.

Whether your horse is seasoned on cattle or just getting started, this exercise from Brad Barkemeyer will help him develop good form and habits and will allow you to evaluate your horse’s cattle instinct.

Brad shows riders how they can use the flag for more than just cutting.

If you're in control of your horse circling a cow, the horse is balanced. Brad Barkemeyer talks through how to let your horse follow the cow, but still encourage him.

No cow, no problem. Brad Barekemeyer takes us through the pattern without a cow and explains why he does it.

Brad Barkemeyer takes us through how he brings a horse back to cow work after they've been off for a while.

Brad Barkemeyer breaks down the proper technique when circling a cow, including setting the horse up to pick up the correct lead.

What's a cowy horse? Brad Barkemeyer explains what it means to be cowy and how to ride one.

What is a legal quit? When you're competing in cow horse events and showing in the herd work, it's important to know when you can legally quit on a cow. Brad Barkemeyer breaks down the basics of herd works and when you can stop working your cow.

Having too much forward motion when you're working a cow can cause a run to speed up. If you're new to working cattle it's important to stay correct and not let your horse get too forward during a run. Brad Barkemeyer helps you maintain your speed.

Knowing how to cut a cow away from the herd is an important part of cow horse events. Brad Barkemeyer breaks down the basics if herd work and how you can safely cut a cow.

Learn about the tradition of the two rein and how the setup functions for the working cow horse event.

Ever watch a cow horse event and wonder why riders are riding in certain bits? Brad Barkemeyer breaks down the bit progression of a cow horse starting with a snaffle bit.

Learn about hand placement on romal reins and why it’s important. Brad also explains the various types of romal reins and how to attach them.

The next step in bit progression for a cow horse is the shank. Brad Barkemeyer breaks down when you normally move to this bridle and why he likes to use it on his horses.

The correction bit is a common bit you see in several Western disciplines. Here's why Brad Barkemeyer likes to use it on his cow horses.

The next stage of cow horse bit progression is the hackamore. Brad Barkemeyer explains why you progress from the snaffle to the hackamore.

Being able to circle your horse safely when you're on a cow is an extremely important part of working cow horse. If you don’t have total control over your horse you can put yourself in a dangerous situation. Brad Barkemeyer shows you how to work with your horse to ensure he's circling the cow saf...

The herd work portion of working cow horse can be overwhelming if you've never done it before. Brad Barkemeyer breaks down the basics and how to successfully cut a cow from the herd.