Sharpening Herd Work Skills with Jim Cook’s Cutting Drill
Arabian Cow Work & Ranch Trail with Jim Cook & Kristen Martel
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26m
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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