Track the Cow
Steer Stopping Fundamentals
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15m
Most horses who participate in this event come from a reined cow horse background. Which means that when they see a cow, they think they're either going to cut it or go down the fence. Brad Barkemeyer shows you a few cow tracking drills he does with his horses to help them learn the difference between the events.
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Cattle Practice
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