Warm Up Session on a 4-Year-Old
Sorting Smart with Kody Ward
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7m 55s
This talented mare, who earned money as a 3-year-old in cutting, is now transitioning into a ranch sorting career. Kody Ward demonstrates how he warms her up, focusing on responsiveness, body control, and setting the foundation for success in the sorting pen.
Up Next in Sorting Smart with Kody Ward
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Teaching Your Horse to Work a Cow
After flag work, Kody Ward takes the next step by working a horse on a live cow. He focuses on shadowing the cow—just like on the flag—before moving into the sorting pen. This exercise helps the horse build confidence, improve timing, and make a smooth transition from dry work to real cattle.
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Dry Work on a Dull Gelding
Kody Ward demonstrates a simple yet effective drill for a dull gelding, focusing on getting him to move his feet and stay responsive. By encouraging more energy and reaction, Ward shows how to sharpen a horse’s attentiveness and prepare him for better performance in the sorting pen.
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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...
