Cody Crow evaluates and develops hip control on a new horse, starting with a four hand turn to assess how much control he actually has over her hindquarters. From there he walks through the specific maneuvers he uses to move her hip, breaking down the mechanics in a way that's easy to follow and apply. One of the key techniques Cody demonstrates is counter balancing, deliberately throwing the horse slightly out of balance to his advantage. By manipulating the nose, he's able to move the hip more easily and with less resistance. It's a subtle but effective tool that makes the ask clearer for the horse. Over time and with consistent repetition, the goal is to get her straighter and straighter until the hip control becomes second nature. A fundamental session on one of the most important building blocks of a well-broke ranch horse.