During this obstacle, show that you and your horse work well together by dragging the log effeciently, and putting it back in it's correct spot.

Cody Crow gives advice for how to reverse directions in the ranch versatility rail class.

Cody Crow breaks down the difference between a regular walk and an extended walk for the rail work portion of a ranch versatility competition.

You can face a penalty for changing cows, so take your time deciding on one to cut, and don't commit too soon. Keep your horse lined out and stay at the cow's eye, straight across the pen.

Learn how to read the body language of the herd, to choose a cow wisely for your cut. Look for one that is calm, not in the middle of the herd, and doesn't appear overly flighty.

After practicing making a cut, clinic attendees learn from Cody Crow how to slow things down to work faster, and the importance of good turnback and herd help.

Clinic attendees continue their ranch cutting practice, and learn how to help their horse move off leg pressure. Help your horse soften to the bit to quicken your cutting turns and movements.

Cody Crow discusses how a sticky herd can impact your cutting run, and how to use the clock to your advantage. If you need to run out the clock, take your time, and choose a cow wisely.

Cody Crow demonstrates how to drag a log to a horse who might be new to this maneuver or unsure.

Bud Lyon works with a horse who is new to the gate maneuver to complete a right-hand gate.

Being able to guide your horse around obstacles while backing is a major part of a ranch trail class. Cody Crow discusses the basics of backing your horse through an L.

A sidepass is a common obstacle you're required to perform in a ranch trail class. Ranch versatility expert Cody Crow shows you how he likes to teach his horse how to sidepass over a log.

A solid gate is a practical application in the ranch trail, but when you're in the show pen, there must be a certain amount of finesse. Cody Crow demonstrates how to increase your score on the push-through gate.

As your horse gets comfortable going over ranch trail lopeover logs, you can gradually add more logs and teach him how rate over the logs and go over lopeover obstacles.

In the ranch trail you might be asked to drag a log while you're on your horse. Ranch versatility expert Cody Crow explains the importance of dallying safety so you don't severely injure yourself while practicing this maneuver.

Cody Crow explains how to set up pole distances for trot and lope overs when practicing the ranch trail.

Another variation of gate obstacle includes pulling the gate open to go through it. Cody Crow demonstrates how he likes to compete this maneuver.

Cody Crow goes through the steps of a basic back-through gate commonly seen in the ranch trail.

The next step in desensitizing your horse to a rope and dragging a log is by letting the rope touch your horse's hip so he can get use to the feel of a rope pulling something.

How do you work the gate in the ranch riding? Bud Lyon demonstrates and explains how it differs from other trail patterns.

Cody Crow helps clinic participants determine how to eliminate and choose a cow in the cowhorse events.

An obstacle you might come across in ranch trail is ground tying. Cody Crow goes over what a +1 score looks like for this manuever, and then goes over what you're expected to do with your reins when you ride in romal reins or split reins.

In ranch trail you might come across different sets of lopeover logs that are set at different distances. Cody Crow shows you how you can lengthen and shorten your horse's stride to get over different log obstacles at the lope.