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 importance of timing, positioning, and responsiveness before stepping into live cattle work.
Up Next in Ranch Sorting Masterclass
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Working on Transitions on a 4-Year-Old
Kody Ward works with a 4-year-old horse on improving transitions during dry work. Ward wants the horse to trot or lope off, stop, back-up and then have a smooth turnaraound which is a big move in the ranch sorting pen. He focuses on keeping the horse collected and responsive while breaking down s...
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Advanced Ranch Sorting Movements
Kody Ward demonstrates advanced movements in the ranch sorting pen designed for riders who already have the fundamentals in place. He breaks down key maneuvers that can help save valuable time, giving both horse and rider an edge when every second counts.
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Dry Work on Futurity Ranch Sorting Horse
Kody Ward introduces “Old Yeller,” a promising young horse in training for ranch sorting. In this session, Ward walks through the equipment he chooses for this horse and explains why each piece is important for building responsiveness and control. He then demonstrates key dry work drills, focusin...
