Working a 3-Year-Old on a Cow with Todd Bergen
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Todd Bergen demonstrates how he introduces a 3-year-old horse to working a cow, focusing on timing, feel, and control. He shares how to read both the cow and the horse to create teachable moments, building confidence and responsiveness in the young horse while balancing correction and encouragement to keep the session productive. This video is made possible through partnership with the 2025 Along For The Ride Symposium.
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