Working the Cow on a Pattern
Horsemanship
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4m 2s
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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