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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

After working on the extended trot, Kristen Martel moved on to the “C” gate maneuver, demonstrating what earns credit and what can cost points. She then shared tips for making the “L” back look flawless—emphasizing straightness, patience, and clear communication with the horse. Participants pract...

Kristen Martel kicked off the ranch trail clinic at the Arabian Horse Association event by introducing herself and setting the tone for the session. She started with a demonstration on how to correctly approach the bridge, walk over logs, and sidepassing to the left. Each participant then worked ...

The next maneuver focuses on trot serpentines. Kristen Martel demonstrated how to correctly approach and guide a horse through the pattern, emphasizing balance, rhythm, and correct bend. After her demonstration, each participant worked through the maneuver while Martel provided one-on-one feedbac...

Participants continued to practice each element while Kristen Martel offered detailed feedback to sharpen their execution.

After working the gate, Kristen Martel demonstrated a lead change followed by an extended lope once the gate was shut. She explained what earns credit in this maneuver and highlighted common mistakes that can decrease a rider’s score in ranch trail. Martel emphasized precision, timing, and keepin...

To finish the session, Kristen Martel demonstrated the log drag. She explained the importance of correct rope handling, steady forward motion, and maintaining control of the horse’s body position throughout the maneuver. Martel also pointed out how credit is earned for smoothness and willingness—...

After working through each maneuver step by step, Kristen Martel closed the clinic by performing the entire ranch trail pattern. This full run allowed participants to see how each element flows together in sequence, reinforcing the importance of accuracy, control, and smooth transitions throughou...