At the Arabian Horse Association Ranch Horse Championships clinic, Cody Crow breaks down the gate obstacle in ranch trail.

Cody Crow attended the Arabian Horse Association Ranch Horse Championships and held an all-day clinic. In this video, Cody instructs riders on the second round of cutting practice.

Cody Crow attended the Arabian Horse Association Ranch Horse Championships and held an all-day clinic. In this video, Cody instructs riders on the first round of cutting practice.

Practice at home to successfully complete a backing obstacle, by first walking through it forward, and then asking your horse to back through it. You can avoid an argument by taking the pressure off at home, and introducing the obstacle in stages.

The second group of clinic attendees puts together what they have learned to practice then entire ranch trail pattern, after receiving feedback and guidance from Cody Crow on individual maneuvers.

Avoid losing points by not working the gate closely and neatly. Plus-one the sidepass and extended trot maneuver by using tempo and rhythm to let your horse move out while staying in control.

Practice like you're showing, and do a complete run through of the ranch trail pattern, utilizing feedback from World Champion, Cody Crow to plus-one different maneuvers and nail the obstacles.

Impress the judges by having control over your horse during the log drag, and showcasing his ability to complete this maneuver in a controlled but forward motion. Learn how to complete a lopeover jump while also staying in control of your horse's speed and rhythm.

Showcase your horses stride during the extended trot, while maintaining control. Learn how to master the bridge obstacle with guidance and feedback from Cody Crow.

Avoid anticipation issues at the gate, and set yourself up for success by giving your horse enough room to work the gate without throwing it wide open and losing points.

Cody Crow teaches you how to improve your score in the gate, and sidepass log obstacles for a ranch trail class. Clinic attendees take turns practicing these first obstacles, as Cody provides feedback.

Watch Cody Crow make a complete run through of a ranch trail pattern, explaining each obstacle and demonstrating how to properly complete it, and improve your score.

Learn why it's important to step to the eye of the cow, choose your cow wisely, and pay attention to their body language to ensure you get a clean cut.

Be prepared to make a plan before entering the herd, by watching those who go before you, and learn how to stay out of your horse's way when using a hackamore.

You can face a penalty for changing cows, so take your time deciding on one to cut, and don't commit too soon. Keep your horse lined out and stay at the cow's eye, straight across the pen.

After practicing making a cut, clinic attendees learn from Cody Crow how to slow things down to work faster, and the importance of good turnback and herd help.

Learn how to read the body language of the herd, to choose a cow wisely for your cut. Look for one that is calm, not in the middle of the herd, and doesn't appear overly flighty.

Clinic attendees continue their ranch cutting practice, and learn how to help their horse move off leg pressure. Help your horse soften to the bit to quicken your cutting turns and movements.

Cody Crow discusses how a sticky herd can impact your cutting run, and how to use the clock to your advantage. If you need to run out the clock, take your time, and choose a cow wisely.

As Group A continues their first cutting practice, Cody describes the benefit of turnback help. Then, he gathers the group and has them strategize for their second attempt at the ranch cutting.

Cody Crow kicks off the ranch cutting part of the AHA clinic by discussing how to satisfy a deep cut from the herd, and starting clinic attendees in their first attempt at making a cut.