Arabian Cow Work & Ranch Trail with Jim Cook & Kristen Martel
New series starting October 6!
Ride TV takes you inside an Arabian Horse Association ranch horse clinic, where Jim Cook and Kristen Martel guide riders through real-world cow work and ranch trail fundamentals. Watch as Cook breaks down herd work, positioning, timing, and control through hands-on cattle drills designed to build responsiveness and feel. Then follow Martel as she coaches riders through essential ranch trail maneuvers—from bridges and logs to serpentines, gates, and drags—emphasizing accuracy, flow, and credit-earning details. Whether you’re fine-tuning your pattern or building confidence in the saddle, this clinic series delivers expert instruction, pro insight, and practical horsemanship you can apply at home or in the show pen. This clinic footage is made possible through partnership with the Arabian Horse Asccociation.
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Mastering Cow Work Fundamentals with Jim Cook
Jim Cook demonstrates a practical drill for working cattle during the Arabian Horse Association clinic. Each participant runs through the exercise while Cook provides feedback and key insights on positioning and timing during cattle work.
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Position & Timing: Jim Cook’s Cattle Work Drill
Jim Cook demonstrates a practical drill for working cattle during the Arabian Horse Association clinic. Each participant runs through the exercise while Cook provides feedback and key insights on positioning and timing during cattle work.
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The Draw Back Drill: Building Responsiveness with Jim Cook
Jim Cook demonstrates his draw-back drill—showing why it’s key for responsiveness and balance. Then, every rider in the clinic puts it into practice with Jim’s feedback guiding the way.
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Position & Timing: Jim Cook’s Cattle Work Drill Part 2
Jim Cook demonstrates a practical drill for working cattle during the Arabian Horse Association clinic. Each participant runs through the exercise while Cook provides feedback and key insights on positioning and timing during cattle work.
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Balance & Control: Hip and Shoulder Drill with Jim Cook
Jim Cook demonstrates a drill for hip and shoulder control—a must for building balance and precision in herd work. Each rider in the clinic runs through the drill while Jim offers hands-on feedback to sharpen their feel.
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Sharpening Herd Work Skills with Jim Cook’s Cutting Drill
Jim Cook takes AHA clinic participants through the ins and outs of herd work, demonstrating a cutting drill designed to sharpen both horses and riders. Each rider had the chance to step in, work cattle, and get real-time feedback from Cook on positioning, timing, and feel.
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Building Precision in Herd Work: Hip and Shoulder Control with Jim Cook
Jim Cook demonstrates a drill for hip and shoulder control—a must for building balance and precision in herd work. Each rider in the clinic runs through the drill while Jim offers hands-on feedback to sharpen their feel.
