Set Yourself Up for Success When Circling
Working Cow Horse
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7m 15s
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.
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Fundamentals of Fence Work
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.
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Proper Position and Form During Circling
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.
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The Fundamentals of Circling
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.
