The 9-Week Sorting Drill Guide

The 9-Week Sorting Drill Guide

Level up your ranch sorting game with this focused 9-week program designed to sharpen your skills, boost your confidence, and prepare you for any pen or cattle challenge. From beginner basics to situational drills and mental prep, this guide breaks down each step with expert-backed drills to keep you progressing.

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The 9-Week Sorting Drill Guide
  • The 9-Week Sorting Drill Guide Workbook

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    Level up your ranch sorting game with this focused 9-week program designed to sharpen your skills, boost your confidence, and prepare you for any pen or cattle challenge. From beginner basics to situational drills and mental prep, this guide breaks down each step with expert-backed drills to keep...

  • Beginner Drills

    ​In this beginner-focused video, Logan Wolfe introduces foundational drills designed to enhance your ranch sorting skills. The session emphasizes essential techniques such as horse positioning, speed control, and effective communication between rider and horse. These exercises are tailored for ne...

  • Mental Game Q&A

    Logan Wolfe answers mental toughness questions that will help you in the ranch sorting pen.

  • Handling Tough Cattle

    Logan Wolfe walks through another scenario with challenging cattle in the pen. His key advice? Don’t hesitate. In ranch sorting, hesitation leads to mistakes—staying decisive and reading the herd quickly is what keeps runs smooth.

  • Situational Sorting

    Preparation is key before entering the pen. Logan Wolfe shares how “situational sorting” can help you anticipate cattle behavior—whether you're first out or watching others go before you. Knowing how the herd reacts gives you an advantage before you sort.

  • Drill for Confidence in the Gate

    Also known as the “V” Drill with cattle, this exercise is all about building confidence. Logan focuses on clear, intentional communication with his horse to help them stay calm this high-pressure spot in the sorting pen.

  • Ranch Sorting Drills With Cattle

    Logan Wolfe brings it all together—demonstrating previous drills in the ranch sorting pen with cattle. Watch as he explains how each drill translates to real competition scenarios and walks through his personal approach to preparing for a run.

  • The "V" Drill

    This drill is also called the rollback drill. This drill helps keep your horse's shoulder up and help your horse make big moves in the ranch sorting gate.

  • Rate Down Drill & Shadow Sorting

    Speed control is essential in the ranch sorting pen—and this drill makes it simple. Logan Wolfe walks you through an easy, effective exercise you can practice at home to help you gain control of your horse’s speed.

  • Ranch Sorting Drills Without Cattle

    Logan Wolfe demonstrates essential drills to help you gain complete control of your horse—from head to hips—while maintaining full collection. Perfect for ranch sorters, these exercises can be done at home without cattle, helping you and your horse stay sharp and connected in the saddle.