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Most horses who participate in this event come from a reined cow horse background. Which means that when they see a cow, they think they're either going to cut it or go down the fence. Brad Barkemeyer shows you a few cow tracking drills he does with his horses to help them learn the difference between the events.
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Rope Exposure
Before you get on your horse and start swinging your rope, take time to desensitize your horse to the rope on the ground to ensure he's comfortable.
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Getting Comfortable
Once your in the saddle, take time to get your horse comfortable to all the sights and sounds that come with this event before heading into the chute.
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Cattle Practice
Once you have the fundamentals in place and your horse is comfortable tracking cattle, you can start doing box work with your horse.
