Flag Work on a 4-Year-Old
Sorting Smart with Kody Ward
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8m 49s
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-world ranch sorting situations.
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