Kody Ward works a duller-minded horse on a live cow to sharpen his responsiveness. He demonstrates how to cut the cow, push it into the fence, then turn back quickly while driving the horse off his hind end. This drill builds power, quick reactions, and the push needed to excel in the ranch sorting pen.
Up Next in Ranch Sorting Masterclass
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Tuning Up a Cutting Horse for the Ran...
Kody Ward runs through a ranch sorting drill on a 9-year-old proven cutting horse, fresh out of the cutting pen just two weeks prior. He demonstrates how to tune her up, helping her settle into the sorting gate and pen while keeping her confident and responsive in her new role.
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Flag Work on a 4-Year-Old
Kody Ward demonstrates how to use the flag to simulate movements in the sorting pen with a more seasoned 4-year-old horse. Before working live cattle, Ward shows how incorporating flag work helps sharpen timing, control, and responsiveness—building a horse’s confidence and preparing them for real...
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Figure 8 Drill for Ranch Sorting
Kody Ward demonstrates a figure-eight drill through cattle to help riders and horses move in and out of the herd more smoothly. This exercise builds control, timing, and confidence—key elements for handling cattle efficiently in the ranch sorting pen.
