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 safely.
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Basics of Herd Work
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.
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Working the Cow on a Pattern
As a rider becomes more comfortable doing cow horse drills, it's finally time to let them work a cow. Brad Barkemeyer shows you his drills for novice cow horse riders who have never worked cattle before, or are still new to working cattle.
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Working a Pattern With Cattle Present
When you're new to the working cow horse it's important to get comfortable working in an arena with cattle present before you decide to put your horse on a cow. Brad Barkemeyer breaks down an exercise he likes to do with his novice riders to ensure they're ready to work with cattle.