Advanced Cow Horse Bootcamp
Boyd Rice, a renowned cutting and reined cow horse trainer, delves into the intricacies of working cattle and refining maneuvers crucial to success in the arena. From mastering the art of hip movement to maintaining the ideal distance from the fence during cow work, Rice shares invaluable techniques and insights. Demonstrating exercises like boxing a cow and implementing effective cues for backing up and stopping, he emphasizes the significance of foundational training and consistency in body positioning. Through coaching sessions with non-pro riders and detailed breakdowns of essential maneuvers, Rice provides a comprehensive guide to enhancing performance in reined cow horse events. Additionally, he highlights the importance of establishing a strong foundation before advancing to more complex maneuvers, ensuring both horse and rider are prepared for success in the arena.
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Moving Your Horse's Hip Over
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Keeping Your Distance from the Fence
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Boxing a Cow to Improve Your Horse’s Turn
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Don’t Get Too Tight on the Cow
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Using Your Feet
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Body Position for Working a Cow
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The Benefits of Circles
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Dry Work on the Fence
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Getting Your Horse to Settle During Cow Work
In this video, Boyd explains why he works his horses down the fence without a cow before introducing the cow.
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Building Foundation Before Adding Speed
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Don't Fatigue Your Horse
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How to Build a Foundation
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Boxing a Cow
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Working a Three-Year-Old with a Non-Pro
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Keeping the Shoulder Picked Up
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Teaching the Sliding Stop
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Getting a Smooth Lead Departure
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Softening to the Bit
Boyd Rice guides you through foundational horsemanship you can’t skip—how to get your horse soft, connected, and responsive to light contact. This video breaks down the steps for introducing softness at the bit, teaching relaxation through the poll, neck, and mouth before asking for anything more.
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Boyd Rice’s Bit Collection
Get an inside look at the legendary Boyd Rice's bit collection. He goes over his tried and true favorites and explains why he uses each one.
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Meet Boyd Rice
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Increasing your reining score
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The difference between reining and reined cow horses