A Perfect Circle
The Beginner's Guide to Circles
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5m 57s
Can you walk a perfect circle without using your reins to keep your horse on a circle? See why Brad Barkemeyer likes to use this exercise on all his horses, regardless of their age and skill set.
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Circling Safely
Being able to circle your horse safely when you're on a cow is an extremely important part of working cow horse. If you don’t have total control over your horse you can put yourself in a dangerous situation. Brad Barkemeyer shows you how to work with your horse to ensure he's circling the cow saf...
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Center Your Circles
Ever watch the reining portion of a pattern and see riders who struggle with hitting the center marker and keeping their circles even? As a showman it’s important that you locate the middle of your pattern so you can properly guide your horse in a true circle. Brad Barkemeyer offers his tips for ...
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Guiding in a Circle One-Handed
The ultimate goal is to be able to ride your horse comfortably one-handed. Brad Barkemeyer shares how he rides his horses with one hand by demonstrating on one of his aged reined cowhorses.
