In ranch sorting, pulling is key for quick movements in the pen. In this session, Kody Ward works with a horse that doesn’t take the pull easily—dropping too low and getting extended, which makes it difficult to move him across a cow. Ward demonstrates how to correct this issue, showing riders how to keep the horse up, responsive, and ready to switch directions efficiently.
Up Next in Ranch Sorting Masterclass
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Warm Up Session on a 4-Year-Old
This talented mare, who earned money as a 3-year-old in cutting, is now transitioning into a ranch sorting career. Kody Ward demonstrates how he warms her up, focusing on responsiveness, body control, and setting the foundation for success in the sorting pen.
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Drill For Stiffness
Kody Ward explains the bit he’s using to address stiffness in this horse and why it suits her needs. He then demonstrates a drill designed to improve her overall body shape, encouraging softness, balance, and better responsiveness to the rider’s hands.
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Flag Work on Ranch Sorting Horses
Kody Ward works “Old Yeller” on the flag, teaching him to frame up and follow the cow’s movements. Ward explains that a ranch sorting horse almost needs to be a cutting horse first, and he demonstrates how flag work helps prepare a horse to “do what the cow does.” This session highlights the impo...
