Once you've selected a cow to cut, keep a straight line across the pen and keep it from returning to the herd. Keep pace with the cow by staying in line with his eye, and hold your straight line across the pen.

Renowned horse trainer Miles Baker demonstrates how to saddle a young colt safely.

Working a cutting horse on a relaxed rein will help him to understand his directional cues when you do pick up on the reins.

RL Chartier explains hand position and body control for cutting.

Brad Barkemeyer discusses what a bit's purchase is and explains how leverage is applied.

Winston Hansma breaks down the secrets of using your hands and feet in harmony to shape a horse that responds with balance and finesse. From subtle directional cues with your hands to using leg and seat engagement for precise control, this video delivers quick lessons you can use immediately.

Boyd Rice guides you through foundational horsemanship you can’t skip—how to get your horse soft, connected, and responsive to light contact. This video breaks down the steps for introducing softness at the bit, teaching relaxation through the poll, neck, and mouth before asking for anything more.

What kind of bit should you use on a seasoned horse? Bud Lyon discusses spade bits and how they can be used with other pieces of tack, including curb straps.

Western horseman Ken McNabb instructs on how to safely tie your horse. Improve your horsemanship by understanding horse and tack safety.

Cara introduces the horses she's currently riding and explains how their bloodlines and breeding play a role in their personality.

Once you've looked at the cows and their reactions, satisfy the deep cut by bringing out a bunch of cows at once. Then, single out one that looks as though it will be an adequate cow to work.

Does putting a fly mask on your horse always result in a fight? Natural horsemanship instructor Monique Potts demonstrates how she likes to desensitize her horse to a fly mask to avoid any fights.

Once you can go over trail poles on a straight line, up the degree of difficulty by asking your horse to go over one pole, complete an arc, and then go over another.

In this video, Brad Barkemeyer shows non pro riders an exercise that helps keep a horse's forward motion during maneuvers. He explains why you have to keep the forward motion and walks them through the exercise until they're doing it correctly.